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  • Mark Elkins avatar

    A Church In Transition

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,596 views

    Did you know that only 15% of churches in America are healthy? Could God be asking us to change? If so, in what areas? How do we identify what God is wanting us to change?

    An interesting article that I found. “Age changes things.” Who changed everything when I wasn’t looking? I’ve noticed lately that everything is farther away than it used to be. It’s even twice as far to the corner now, and they’ve added a hill! I’ve given up running for the bus; it leaves much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Early Examples Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,668 views

    FAITH HAS BEEN A NEEDED PART OF MAN¡¦S LIFE WITH THE LORD SINCE THE EARLIEST GENERATIONS. In Hebrews 11, we discover three early examples of early faith

    July 31,1994 - PM EARLY EXAMPLES OF FAITH Hebrews 11:4-7 INTRO: (1) Faith is a bridge which connects the present with either the future or the past. (2) The bridge that all men of God walk on to cross great challenges, is faith. PROP: FAITH HAS BEEN A NEEDED PART OF MAN¡¦S LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek Him Early

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,307 views

    The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

    Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James Parker avatar

    A Healthy Church? Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,118 views

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it t

    I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it to my attention again. I kind of feel like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Blessings Of The Early Riser"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,048 views

    Three Blessings for the devoted Christian

    “Easter Sunrise Service – 2010” “Blessings of the Early Riser” 1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. 2So she came running to Simon Peter and the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Elijah The Early Years

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,135 views

    Today we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. (1 Kings - pt 3)

    "ELIJAH, THE EARLY YEARS" TEXT: I KINGS 17:1-24 INTRODUCTION READ TEXT Today as we continue our study in first Kings we will be introduced to the prophet Elijah, who is one of the most colorful and dynamic characters in the O.T. One writer calls him God’s lightening in the dark days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Growth In Giving Means Kingdom Growth" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,452 views

    As the believer grows in the discipline of giving, he helps build up the kingdom of God on earth.

    “For we are God’s fellow workers” - 1 Corinthians 3:9 a (NIV) Former head of the California Baptist Foundation, Cecil Pearson relates the story of how one morning, he was standing near a construction shack in a new subdivision in Sacramento, California, where the California Baptist Foundation had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samson Early Years Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 7, 2024
     | 1,148 views

    Samson’s life reveals to us 7 choices that will lead us to blindness. He was called by God for a specific purpose and God used him in spite of his character flaws.

    Series: Here Comes the Judge! The book of Judges: It is the history of the Judges of Israel, which is connected with the previous book of Joshua, as a “link in the chain of books.” It describes the history of Israel under different leaderships, governments and their deliverances from other powers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Early Christmas Present

    Contributed by W F on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,102 views

    In this account of Mary meeting Gabriel we discover that there are at least three benefits we receive from God this side of heaven. They are, knowing that we are PRECIOUS to him, a clear PURPOSE for living, and POWER to grow.

    An Early Christmas Gift Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION Ever received a Christmas gift early? I do sometimes. From time to time my family in England sends presents. They often arrive early, and I have to confess that sometimes I have opened them before Christmas. That part of God’s gift we call ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Early Signs Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 29, 2012
     | 5,752 views

    We are a chosen people, living stones formed around the cornerstone of Christ Himself.

    Early Signs of the Kingdom Dan 2 Feb 12, 2012 Intro: The king sat bolt upright in bed, heart pounding, panicked eyes darting back and forth, sweat-soaked sheet falling off his shoulders, his scream of terror still echoing in his ears. It had happened again. The servants came running as always, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings And Early Warnings Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 14, 2012
     | 5,644 views

    This message looks at some early warnings that Jesus gives about our behavior.

    Warnings and Early warnings Video from (Peggy’s Cove) If you aren’t familiar with the video shot, then I’m not sure what to say. I took that a month ago while we were on our annual pilgrimage to Peggy’s cove, and while I preparing to take some of these phone photos I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    An Early Christmas Present Series

    Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,927 views

    The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence.

    INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Phillip Wright avatar

    Jesus' Early Messages Series

    Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,801 views

    Jesus preaching in his own hometown and in other villages nearby.

    Jesus’ Early Sermons Luke 4:14-41 Rev. Phillip A. Wright I. The Messages of Jesus A. In a Nazareth Synagogue: Jesus preaches a sermon in his own hometown. 1. The Contents of the Sermon a. What he reads (4:16-19): He reads from Isaiah 61, where the prophet describes the supernatural ministry of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Early Morning Trials Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

    March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Early Christmas Present

    Contributed by W F on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,173 views

    The fulfilment of the Christmas prophecies can fill us with hope and confidence

    INTRODUCTION If you complain that the Christmas hype seems to start earlier and earlier each year, then spare a thought for poor Micah. Micah saw the first Christmas coming 700 years before Mary and Joseph ever arrived in Bethlehem to find no room in the Inn! That’s right. 700 years before Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other