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  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Philip & The Ethiopian

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,775 views

    Philip is sent on a mission - for 1 man.

    Philip and the Ethiopian Acts 8:26 – 8:40 Jeff Hughes – June 8, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. We all have people in our lives that influence us. Some may be good, and some may be bad. But it’s these experiences, these influences that mold us and shape us into who we are. b. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is What It Means

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,050 views

    The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost enables us to fulfill the great commission and our mission in the world.

    Acts 2: 1 – 21 / What Does This Mean? Intro: Have you ever had one of those Hmmmm experiences? You know, one of those experiences that makes you wonder and say hmmm? A lady took her rather expensive watch to a jeweler to have it repaired. She told the jeweler that she keeps winding her watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is The Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Series

    Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    Why was Jesus so hard on Martha and not Mary?

    Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: Is the Lord Pleased With My Priorities? Luke 10:38-42 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 10, 2008 Today marks week 3 in this sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motives Revealed Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,284 views

    Peoples motives are revealed through their actions as demonstrated in the riot at Ephesus.

    What are the things that motivate you? What are the things that motivate the people around you? Motives are one of the most powerful things on earth, they can change the way that we view other people and impact the way that we see their actions. Today’s passage is one that has a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Joseph Of Arimathea

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
     | 7,042 views

    Joseph of Arimathea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Matthew chapter 27 verse 11-26. Ill: In A.D. 373John Chrysostom became a hermit; • He went alone into the mountains near Antioch, seeking to know God better. • Although his time of isolation was cut short by illness, • He discovered that with God at his side, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,983 views

    Mary Magdalene (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 8 verses 1-3. • Mary Magdalene; • Has the unique distinction of being the first person to see Christ after His resurrection. • Not only that, she received a special commission from Jesus; • Making her the first human to spread the Good News of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Mary The Mother Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 5,993 views

    Mary the Mother of Jesus (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 26-56. Ill: • When NASA first started sending up astronauts, • They quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in 0 gravity. • To combat this problem, NASA scientists spent a decade; • And $12 billion developing a pen that ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Lesson 3: Active Love

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,090 views

    The best indicator of spiritual growth is ever-increasing love.

    A. INTRODUCTION – ALL ABOUT LOVE 1. Who do people want around them when they are dying? Not the banker, stockbroker, boss, etc. they want people they love and those who love them. 2. You can’t love God without loving people. “Anyone who does not love does not know God, for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not For I Have Redeemed You - Ca Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    God is punishing Israel but he hasn't abandoned them. He’s a loving father who knows his child must be punished but only to bring them back to him.We’re to show to those who have no faith in God hat God is real and active in the world.

    The people are in a desperate situation. They’re described in ch42 as being blind and deaf, imprisoned in darkness. God’s patience has worn out and he’s on the warpath. Listen to what he says to them: “42:13The LORD goes forth like a soldier, like a warrior he stirs up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Brave New Love Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 4,808 views

    Loving God's way is courageous and dangerous.

    • Bible’s definition of love, not an emotion, but a choice and commitment. • God is calling you to a brave new love because God is calling you to a brave new life. • God wants to unchain you, free you from the restraints that prevent you from fully surrendering to Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come And See What God Can Do

    Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Jan 18, 2014
     | 7,731 views

    Come and see. It's a powerful invitation that will change lives and build churches. Jesus is the answer and there are so many people who we know who need to come and see.

    Have you heard the song, "Come and See?" It's a good song... that taps into the theme of my message today, and it begins like this: To all who are tortured and ravished by sin; the frail and the wounded about to give in; there's news of release and captivity's end; we've been set free... come and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lesson 9: When People Trick You

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 19, 2012
     | 1,886 views

    What to do when People Trick You

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 9: When People Trick You September 9, 2012 A. THE GIBEONITES TRICK ISRAEL: JOSHUA 9:1-27 “When the six kings of great nations in the land heard about the destruction of Jericho and Ai, plus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 9,678 views

    A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

    Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Used Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his t

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been used by people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it's a great thing to be used by GOD. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 14:11 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So David and his troops went up to Baal-perazim and defeated the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal