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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Velcro Effect Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
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    Part 1 of 4 of the series, Ruth: A Woman of Faith. uth "clung" to Naomi and refused to return to her "old life". This steadfastness to Naomi, Naomi’s people, and most importantly Naomi’s God serves as a challenge to Christians today. Are you experienci

    THE VELCRO EFFECT Ruth: A Story of God’s Faithfulness Ruth Chapter 1 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Lamentations 3:22-23 (NIV) 22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. INTRODUCTION For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob AuBuchon avatar

    The Affected Effected

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001
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    What affects us trnds to effect us.

    2 Corinthians 6:11-18 O Corinthians! We have spoken openly to you, our heart is wide open. 12 You are not restricted by us, but you are restricted by your own affections. 13 Now in return for the same (I speak as to children), you also be open. 14 Do not be unequally yoked together with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Effective Treatment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 17, 2009
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    The concluding message of the series on the Local Church.

    An Effective Treatment I Corinthians 3:1-11 * Over the past couple of months we have been in a series of messages entitled; the local church, dead, dying, or dynamic. Think about it, which condition do you prefer for HBC? It is my belief that most, if not all of us desire this to be a Dynamic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Effect Of Righteousness

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Feb 14, 2005
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    What is righteousness and what effect does it have on the believer?

    The Effect Of Righteousness -- New Revised Standard Isaiah 32:17 The effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. The New King James says it like this. Isaiah 32:17 The work of righteousness will be peace, and the effect of righteousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Effect Of Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,269 views

    Jeremiah is a book of God’s judgment upon Judah... but Jeremiah’s prophecies seemed to affect only one man - Jeremiah.

    OPEN: As the crowded airliner was about to take off, the peace was shattered by a five-year-old boy who picked that moment to throw a wild temper tantrum. No matter what his frustrated, embarrassed mother did to try to calm him down, the boy continued to scream furiously and kick the seats around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Domino Effect

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Fellowship is an important purpose of the church. Learn about true fellowship that’s found in the power of connection!

    The Domino Effect How You Can Make A Difference Through Connections 11/19/03 I. Introduction On Monday, August 18th, 2003, a 24-year-old woman from China tipped over 303,621 dominos, breaking a long-standing record for the world’s longest solo domino topple. Beijing-born Ma Lihua broke a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Effect Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006
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    The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

    James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    The Ripple Effect Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
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    I preach expository messages, and this is the seventeenth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “The Ripple Effect” Acts 9:32-43 September 2, 2007 Hannibal used to say, “I love it when a plan comes together!” Luke has been setting the stage for the coming-together of God’s grand plan of expanding the gospel to all people, and today’s text demonstrates the continued “widening” of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    The Effects Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
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    Fear has a paralyzing effect on churches and individual Christians. God wants us to move from fear to faith.

    THE EFFECTS OF FEAR A. What are you AFRAID of? 1. If you have ever taken a Psychology course in high school or college, you studied a section on PHOBIAS. a. There are all kinds. Some we’re very familiar with: -CLAUSTROPHOBIA- “fear of enclosed places” -ARACHNOPHOBIA- “fear of spiders” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Worship Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 27, 2006
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    Pt. 2 of the Effective Church Series

    Sermon-6/11/06-Effective Worship Intro.-Teen came home from church bored, began to complain to his dad about the music. “Dad I’m tired of singing only same old Psalms to outdated tunes, don’t you think that God might enjoy hearing something new from his children?” This was not the first time his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Effective Teamwork Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,008 views

    Part 4 of our series on the Effective Church

    Sermon 6/25/06-Effective Teamwork Intro. Last message in the effective church series. Last Week-Pastor Clark– Effective Vision -image determines our impact 2 weeks ago-effective worship Started w/ Pastor Clark talking about the 3 non-negotiables -Great Commandment (Love God & Love Others) -Great ...read more

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  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Effective Witness

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,515 views

    Perhaps the greatest sin of Christians is also the reason so few witness effectively: Jesus does not have the undivided loyalty of our hearts.

    AN EFFECTIVE WITNESS 1 Peter 3:15 INTRO: Jesus would witness if He still walked the earth. He came to seek and to save the lost. Witnessing begins by setting apart Christ as Lord in your heart. Perhaps the greatest sin of Christians is also the reason so few witness effectively: Jesus does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Effective Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006
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    The word of God is always effective and accomplishes its stated purpose.

    The Effective Word Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17 Introduction 1. Read 2 Tim. 3:16-17 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following letter to a deceased individual. "Your food stamps will be stopped effective March, 1992, because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Donald Minshew avatar

    Effective Faith

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007
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    This message examines James assertion about faith and what faith really is.

    Introduction In just a few minutes, remember the death and sacrifice of Christ. Remembrance of faith or it is not a remembrance. Same way that baptism is an expression of faith or it is not truly baptism. Last week: explanation, 2 examples and essence of faith – life of pleasing God. This theme ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Cause And Effect

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    God has made many conditional promises to His children. Will we claim these promises and meet the Lord’s conditions He has set? Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

    Cause & Effect II Peter 1:4 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CauseAndEffect.html ----- 2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist