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  • Tim Huie avatar

    The Church That Wins Its World Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,045 views

    Acts 2 describes the qualities that allowed the early church to reach its world for Christ.

    1. Illus. of my grandson Michael • Not quite a year old. • Didn’t get to see him last weekend. • He has grown 6 inches and gained a hundred pounds! • Not really, but it seems like it! • But that is what you want! Babies are supposed to grow! 2. I want to talk to you today about growing churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Most Heinous Robbery In History

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,420 views

    Sunday Night Memory Verses

    MOST HEINOUS ROBBERY IN HISTORY 9/13/09 Malachi 3:6-10 1. Sermons proportionate to Scripture a. 500 Vs. on prayer b. LESS THAN 500 VERSES ON FAITH, c. 1 of 10 Vs – Gospels-288 subj. of money. d. 16 of 38 Parables money or possessions e. MORE THAN 2000 ON MONEY & POSSESSIONS! 2. pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,684 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If Satan Could Change History

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,236 views

    Eye opener to if satan had the opportunity to change history, what would some of the things be that he would tamper with?

    If Satan Could Change History Rev. Eric D. Smith Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    A Brave New Church Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 5, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Of all the miracles going on in the early church why does Luke mention this cripple? There is something significant about this healing that makes it worthy of Scripture.

    4. The Book of Acts June 14th, 2009 A Brave new Church The one thing that has always impressed me about beggars is that they know how to make money. I don’t mean that to be insulting I really don’t it is impressive. I remember a few years ago I was in my office working and this car pulled up. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    History Needs Some Changing

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,726 views

    If only, if only we could learn from Jesus in today

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent March 27, 2011 The conflict the Jews had with the Samaritans goes way back, and I mean way back. When the Hebrew people were brought out of the land of Egypt there were originally twelve tribes—twelve lands. But due to reasons of survival these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Abraham: Biblical Geographical History

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 15, 2015
     | 3,500 views

    Geography and archaeology are revealing to us more and more how the ancients lived, how intelligent they were, how hard working they were, and how they worshiped God,

    Abraham: Biblical Geographical History by Kelly Durant 2-24-13 Hebrews 11:9 By faith he dwelt in the land of promise as in a foreign country, dwelling in tents with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise; 10 for he waited for the city which has foundations, whose builder and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
     | 4,107 views

    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The History Of The World Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rev Michael Wilhite on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,702 views

    An exposition of the prophecy of Nebuchadnezzar’s statue in Daniel 2.

    THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, PART I Series: Against the Grain Limestone Baptist Church, Bedford, IN Rev. Michael Wilhite February 24, 2008 at 10:30am Daniel 2:24-45 OPENING THOUGHTS · PRAY HERE · This morning we are coming to one of the most awe-inspiring prophecies in the Bible. Daniel chapter two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Worship: Cosmic But Rooted In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,418 views

    Worship must be cosmic and rooted in history, more than an act of socialization and focused on the act of becoming images and likenesses of God

    Monday of 28th Week in Course Spirit of the Liturgy Columbus Day There are two kinds of spiritual slavery–that horrible condition St. Paul warns against in today’s reading. The first is a slavish obedience to law, the kind of nit-picky legalism that the Pharisees specialized in, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Living In Community

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,285 views

    The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together.

    The Others: Living In Community Bottom Line: The best shot you and I have of following Jesus. The best shot you and I have of making it through the storms of this life is when we do life together. Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis and I’m the Connections Director here. And it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kelly Durant avatar

    Is Your Theology Oppressive Or Liberating?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Feb 27, 2016
     | 2,579 views

    A brief history of the church leading up to the question of what theology is the most advanced and why.

    Is Your Theology Oppressive or Liberating? Captain Kelly Durant Peter 1:15 but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct,16 because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.” 2. As time goes on usually there is progress and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,207 views

    Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

    It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Most Powerful Event In History

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,670 views

    A look at Easter through the eyes of Genesis and Revelation.

    Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a schoolteacher who was asked to work with children in a large city hospital. Another teacher, knowing that she had been assigned to the hospital, called and requested that she visit a child who had been in her class. The teacher took the boy’s name and room ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Messiah In The Context Of Jewish History

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
     | 1,222 views

    Normally when we talk about the arrival of the messiah we’re talking about it in the context of Christmas season and we end with a very colored picture, seeing Jesus in the context of Christmas trees, bells, candy canes, and lights.

    Normally when we talk about the arrival of the messiah we’re talking about it in the context of Christmas season and we end with a very colored picture, seeing Jesus in the context of Christmas trees, bells, candy canes, and lights. But today, I’d like to shift our perspective, and we shall try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army