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  • Ryan Johnson avatar

    God's Vision For His Church Series

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 20,572 views

    Sermon to cast vision around the 5 fold purpose of the church. Rediscover your purpose!

    God’s Vision for His Church Intro: Write down what you think the purpose of the church is Doctors fix Bodies Mechanic fix cars What do churches fix?… Lives and souls God is asking us one question church… How’s Business??? We say Glen Elder Chrisitan Church his a place where God is seen.. Love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Is Too Precious To Waste Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,995 views

    Beginning of the Forty Days of Purpose series; why knowing our purpose is so vital

    Life Is Too Precious to Waste Ephesians 5:15-18 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is too precious to waste! It is! But you can! Life can be wasted. We all know that. We see it happen. We talk about it. A talented, bright, energetic young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,251 views

    Society, has raised to many generations, they have let the accuser allow them to think, that God is somehow unapproachable and to busy to be bothered with anything but the 911 emergencies of life. He not only has the time, but wants to help His children!

    Emergency 911, "God I Need Your Help Again" Mal 3:6 MSG 6-7"I am God yes, I Am. I haven't changed. And because I haven't changed, you, the descendants of Jacob, haven't been destroyed. James 1:17 NKJ 17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Steps In

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013
     | 28,617 views

    A sermon that details a series of miracles from Jesus ministry and the reaction of those who were involved.

    "When God Steps In!" Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding God By His Word

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 39,853 views

    Understanding the link between the Word of God, the promises of God and the hand of God.

    One of the ways young children communicate with their parents and other adults before they can talk properly is by using their hands. A child can hold you by the hand and get you to do what he or she wants. For instance, my two year old daughter when she wants to drink water takes me by the hand to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mission To Galilee. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,336 views

    Jesus goes on a purposeful walkabout in Galilee.

    MISSION TO GALILEE. John 1:43-51. 1. PHILIP. The first chapter of John’s Gospel, having opened with a declaration of Jesus as God (John 1:1), closes with Jesus seeming to make an ordinary human decision: to go ‘walkabout’ into Galilee (John 1:43) - perhaps to visit the home of His new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Eternal God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,621 views

    Jesus presented Himself as God, only to be rejected by the theologians. Would we have reacted any differently? John compels us to think seriously about our own response to Jesus, the Living God.

    *John 8:48-58* *Jesus, the Great “I Am”: The Eternal God* “The Jews answered [Jesus], ‘Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?’ Jesus answered, ‘I do not have a demon, but I honour my Father, and you dishonour me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hairs Of Your Head All Numbered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,310 views

    Jesus comforted His disciples, “And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” In these words, Jesus speaks of God’s FOREORDINATION, His detailed KNOWLEDGE of us, His high VALUATION of us, and His promise of PRESERVATION.

    THE HAIRS OF YOUR HEAD NUMBERED Matthew 10:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a man who picked up a homeless man and took him to Denney’s for breakfast. While eating the man asked him how he ended up this way. 2. He said, "Up until last month, I still had it all. I had plenty to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Envision: The Great Commission

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,251 views

    Jesus doesn’t send us into this world, lost world without any resources. He doesn’t expect us to accomplish this Great Commission in our own power.

    Opening illustration: When Jesus spoke these words directly to His disciples, and indirectly to us, He was giving the church her marching orders. He was telling exactly what He expected us to do in His physical absence. The disciples took the Lord’s command seriously. They went into the world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Down Payment On Heaven Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025
     | 244 views

    This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

    Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Myth: I Don't Need Church Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013
     | 5,956 views

    Myth: I Don't Need Church

    Intro Continuing in our series entitled "Myths." Today an idea that may be a little more common and expressed a little more openly... Myth: I Don't Need Church This idea might be expressed in similar ways with a little more subtly and nuance...such as: • I don't need a church to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep The Fire Burning!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 8, 2015
     | 48,994 views

    The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings.

    Keep the fire burning! Thesis: The fire of God must be kept burning in our lives because that is what helps us to sustain our soul and spiritual life. His fire enables us to live a life of blessings. Testimonies: Beth and Tom about how the Convention ignited a fire in their hearts. Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proof Of The Bible

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022
     | 1,900 views

    There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few.

    There are many proofs of the divine inspiration of the Bible. Let’s discuss a few. Bible Prophecy Fulfilled prophecy is a proof of the truth of the Bible, where God declares: “Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Sin, Righteousness And Judgement Have Changed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015
     | 4,538 views

    To show that the divine effort changed all the meaning of sin, righteousness and judgement.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a sinner? Yes, I am but I am also a son of GOD. Im a sinner forgiven by GOD and in His Grace and Mercy, He gave me the right to become a child of GOD. John 1:12 (Amplified Bible) 1:12 But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Evangelism In Schools And Campuses Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 460 views

    Evangelism in schools and campuses is a divine mandate to raise the next generation for Christ.

    EVANGELISM IN SCHOOLS AND CAMPUSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 12:1 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:15, Daniel 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:12 INTRODUCTION Evangelism in schools and campuses is crucial because young people are at a stage of life where they are shaping their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God