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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Real Ministry Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 4,219 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:16-24 about the slave girl in Philippi and the demon and being jailed.

    Text: Acts 16: 16-24, Title: Real Ministry, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/28/08, AM A. Opening illustration: You know, for pastors, ministry is a series of good news and bad news. Listen to these scenarios: Good news: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad news: You lost two of them in the swift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Voice Of Christmas

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 3, 2013
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     | 5,286 views

    There are so many sounds and voices that bombard us during the thanksgiving and Christmas season. We need to make time to hear the voice of Christmas over the noise of daily life.

    Intro: There are so many things we hear at this time of year. Good sayings like “Merry Christmas,” Good songs like “Silent Night,” “I’m Dreaming of a white Christmas,” “Joy to the World,” “Jesus is born today,” Then you come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silent Nights - Pt. 1 - Silent Treatment Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 9, 2013
     | 9,223 views

    We enjoy "Silent Night" at Christmas, but what if every night is silent? How do we endure quiet seasons of life when nothing is stirring . . . even God?

    Silent Nights Pt. 1 – Silent Treatment I. Introduction Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round your virgin mother and child Holy infant so tender and mild Sleep heavenly peace, Sleep heavenly peace! Silent night, Holy night Shepherds quake at the sight Glories streams from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cheerful Giver Series

    Contributed by Bob Scudieri on Dec 19, 2013
     | 8,693 views

    The Lord is THE Cheerful Giver - ready to bless us to be a blessing

    THE CHEERFUL GIVER Introduction 1. This year our stewardship emphasis has been “Holy (H-O-L-Y) obligated.” We are focusing on what it means to be a Biblical – Chrsitian steward. A steward doesn’t own anything – a steward manages what belongs to someone else. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 20, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 93,688 views

    The greatest need of the church in this hour is to have the Spirit of the Lord upon us: In other words (we must have the anointing).

    " The Spirit of the Lord is upon me" Lu 4:18-19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Think God Is With The Crowd Or With The Remnant?

    Contributed by David Leach on Dec 28, 2013
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     | 5,910 views

    Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always been to turn away from God.

    Do you think God is with the crowd or with the remnant? Isa 1:9 Unless the LORD of hosts Had left to us a very small remnant, we would have become like Sodom, we would have been made like Gomorrah. Throughout the history of mankind the tendency of the vast majority of God’s people has always ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Unspeakable And Full Of Glory

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 30, 2013
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    A topical sermon loosely based on 1 Peter 1:8 on joy (Outline and material adapted from a sermon by R.A. Torrey; opening from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/heart_full_of_joy.htm)

    HoHum: Have the children come up and do a Children’s Minute with them. What kind of day are we having today? Are we happy, (Show the smiley face.) or are we sad? (Show the sad face.) What are some of the things that make us happy? Here are some things: A sunny day A party A new toy A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Need Milk Not Solid Food

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 30, 2013
     | 5,078 views

    To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you take in solid food? Can you eat strong meat? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to graduate from the level of babes in our walk with GOD to someone who can eat solid food or strong meat. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:12 (Amplified Bible) 5:12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014
     | 6,729 views

    What does true holiness look like?

    Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supernatural Endowment For Spectacular Exploits

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 8, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,197 views

    God has made spiritual gifts available for His Church, and these are supernatural endowment the Church need to do spectacular exploits in the Kingdom of God. This will edify the body of Christ and glorify God.

    SUPERNATURAL ENDOWMENT FOR SPECTACULAR EXPLOITS Study Text: 1 Corinthians 12: 1 – 11. Introduction: - God has given us many gifts for us to operate in the supernatural, but we are not fully benefitting from what has been freely given to us. - Our failure in putting these gifts into action ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Leach avatar

    Christian - Do Some Of Your Thoughts Come From A Familiar Spirit?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,184 views

    God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice.

    Christian - do some of your thoughts come from a familiar spirit? God has a voice – the Holy Spirit is God’s voice, speaking through God’s word or directly. It takes a re-born human spirit that can currently hear to recognize God’s voice. Sin makes the heart dull of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Discovering God's Love

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,995 views

    4th week of Advent sermon that centers in on God's love for each one of us.

    Discovering God’s love Luke 1:26-38 Introduction- This morning we gather for the last Sunday before Christmas. I want us to try to comprehend God’s love. The funny thing about love is unless you have something to compare it to, you cannot understand it. If you have never loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Sin?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t.

    What is sin? You and I may have our own opinions as to what constitutes sin and what doesn’t. In fact most people including most Christians have an incredibly narrow view of sin that is limited to some of the vilest, outward and grievous sins like murder, rape, bank robbery and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where R U? Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012
     | 8,036 views

    How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? Jesus brings that question to us on a regular basis because HE is concerned about us & the people HE intends to touch through us.

    ? R U Pt4 CM “Where R U?” Jeremiah 6:16 NLT How many of us have ever heard the question; Where R U? How many of you have asked that question of someone else? If you are a parent, then it is a real good chance that you have said those words to your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Feel The Heat

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 24, 2012
     | 5,994 views

    A sermon on Hosea 7:3-8 (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary: http://ibiblestudies.com/auth/orr/the_oven_and_the_baker.htm and Johnny Wilson of Sermon Central: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/hot-to-trot-johnny-wilson-sermon-on-judgment-133603.asp

    HoHum: What kind of a baker is this? Usually what the baker would do was build a big fire in the oven at night and then he would only have hot coals then next morning, much better to bake with. Here it appears that the fire is still hot the next morning but the baker does nothing about it. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ