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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Reaching Out

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 199 ratings
     | 56,674 views

    Psalm 126:6 tells what it takes to reach out to others with the gospel.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many people can only see as far ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,168 views

    Easter Outreach message -- To decide to delay is to decide to deny.

    What Are You Waiting For? Acts 24:24-26 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org Easter Sunday 4/8/07 How many of you have a problem with procrastination? Me too, and I’m going to start working on it tomorrow! According to a recent study from the University of Calgary, people who procrastinate are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Know Your Spiritual Gifts!" 1 Cor 12 Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,149 views

    Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

    “Know Your Spiritual Gifts!” 1 Cor. 12 – pt 12 Opening Illustration: Chris Tomlin talking about making a difference for the Lord by using his gifts from Blue Fish TV. Thesis: Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowledge Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 18, 2010
     | 4,004 views

    Timothy’s knowledge of the Scriptures was pivotal/formative to his overcoming a hostile environment. Knowledge of the Scriptures is pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment. How is it helpful? Pivotal to our overcoming a hostile environment is A

    OVERCOMING a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-IV—2Timothy 3:10-17 A—IMITATION of APOSTLES-I-III(3:10-14) B—KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Need: Knowledge of the Word of God can help us to Overcome a Hostile Environment. B— KNOWLEDGE of SCRIPTURES(3:15-17) Understanding the WRITTEN WORD(3:15-17) Timothy’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Observing God At Work-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 5, 2011
     | 2,577 views

    3 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are they? Observing God at work implies a need for Expanded

    OBSERVING GOD At WORK-III—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The boss ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strength To Stand-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2017
     | 4,835 views

    2 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-II—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: A Palm It has strength to withstand hurricane force winds(145mph) & remain standing when all around it blows away. How?... 1)It has a flexible trunk—it can bend 50° without snapping—It is composed of interlocking bundles of wood fibers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Gifts For His Church Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 6, 2024
     | 1,834 views

    1. Flow out of His grace (vs. 7). 2. Came because our Deliverer went the distance for us (vs. 7-10). 3. Are given according to God's perfect wisdom (vs. 11, 15-16). 4. Are given for great purposes (vs. 12-16).

    God's Great Gifts for His Church Ephesians 4:7-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 6, 2024) BACKGROUND: *How do you describe God? There are many great ways we can find in His Word, but today we will focus on the fact that God is a great giver. James 1:17 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Will Visit Rome Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 4, 2024
     | 1,109 views

    Paul has a long-standing desire to visit Rome and share the Gospel more deeply with the Roman church.

    1:8 “First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.” First order of business: thank you, God, for the Roman church. Note he is not thanking the church, flattering them. He is thanking God. But it is Paul’s way, in most every letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Initiating The Turn-6(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,198 views

    6 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-VI—Luke 1:13b-17(:5-25) Attention: Ford Motor Company is remembered for implementing innovative approaches to the assembly-line production of automobiles. The company set many historical milestones beginning in 1903. [The following innovations are borrowed from ‘Forbes’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preventing A Spiritual Firestorm Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2024
     | 590 views

    How much devastation and destruction has been wrought because believer's think nothing of listening passively to slanderous accusations against their spiritual leaders? The Apostle Paul was a victim of this as well.

    Paradise, California. Lahaina, Hawaii. What comes to mind when I mention those two towns? What do they have in common? Yes, wildfire devastation. Firestorms that destroyed nearly the whole towns. I think most of us remember the terrifying and incredibly speedy devastation that each of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    1 Timothy Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024
     | 1,830 views

    This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

    I Timothy Chapter 4 I Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (KJV Version) 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Giving Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,994 views

    Giving is a gift. A troubled church at Corinth heard a word on it at the end of their first letter. Giving brings healing, because it brings us closer to God.

    Can you believe it? We come now to the end of this letter to the Corinthians. You know, we’ve been reading someone else’s mail here… There are a lot of personal problems in this church that this letter talks about. I’m not sure, if I were a member of the Corinthian church, how I would feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love One Another Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,671 views

    This sermon is best for family reunion.

    Theme: LOVE ONE ANOTHER Text: John 15: 12 Intro. A.Strong love for families is one of the most wonderful traits of Filipinos. The bond of family relationship is so strong in our culture. No wonder Filipinos tend to live with their immediate and extended families in one location where they could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 11: The Power Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,879 views

    A sermon covering the confusing bit about whether tongues & prophecy are signs for believers or unbelievers (v20-23) and then the power of prophecy bringing people to faith.

    Gifts of the Spirit 11: the Power of prophecy. 1 Cor 14:20-33 WBC 7.11.04 pm INTRODUCTION Want to speak of the power of prophecy, tonight - that¡¦s what Paul is wanting to do in this bit of 1 Cor - starts by contrasting it with ¡¥uninterpreted tongues¡¦ (v20-23) o but in a way that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word Is Profitable

    Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 17,742 views

    A look at what the Word of God can do for us.

    God’s Word Is Profitable Scripture Reading: Psalm 19:1-11 Scripture Text: 2 Tim. 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Introduction: The Word of God is profitable for all who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God