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  • Emil Boniog avatar

    The Goals Of The Local Church

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,095 views

    The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

    THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: "Son Of God & Son Of Man" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,529 views

    Jesus is at once fully God & fully man, making him both able to understand our condition and able to save us from it.

    It’s a question we’ll all have to answer! Maybe you’ve already answered it and it was years ago; maybe you have yet to answer it; but rest assured we will ALL answer it at some point! Whether you grew up in church in a Christian family, or maybe you came to be exposed to Jesus much later in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nehemiah's Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 31,829 views

    Nehemiah had a vision and a call to do a work for God. He would let no one nor anything stand in his way. Through hardships, planning and perseverance the job was done and Israel had a home once again. God has not changed. Your dream and calling will c

    NEHEMIAH’S VISION Nehemiah 2:11-20, "So I came to Jerusalem, and was there three days. And I arose in the night, I and some few men with me; neither told I any man what my God had put in my heart to do at Jerusalem: neither was there any beast with me, save the beast that I rode upon. And I went ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You Are Maaavelous

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,064 views

    We get in ‘shape’ for God when we choose to accept ourselves as God’s greatest creation!

    (Take video camera, that is patched into TV and ‘shoot’ the audience. Take time to focus on 6 persons and tell them by name, “__________, you are maavelous!”) All of us are maavelous! All of us matter to God! All of us have a place of ministry in this church and in God’s Kingdom! (overhead 1)If ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Spiritual Friendship -- A Mark Of Discipleship Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,978 views

    Spiritual Friendship is one of the expecations God has of his disciples. This sermon looks at several Scripture passages to identify the keys to building a successful Spiritual Friendship.

    (Preface note to the reader: Our church elders identified 7 Marks of Discipleship. Six are suggested by Michael Foss in his book, "Power Surge." To his six, we added the seventh -- Evangelism. These marks are: Spiritual Friendships, Serve Others in and beyond the congregation, Pray Daily, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Worship That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,989 views

    God wants all of you, presented to him in worship that goes beyond Church time, to include all the time.

    Worship that Pleases God Purpose Driven Life #13 Montreal/Cornwall November 8, 2003 God wants all of you. He wants you to present yourself- your whole self- as a living sacrifice to Him and in your doing of this, you will be offering the worship to God that He made you to offer Him. He has brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dixon Olu. David avatar

    Sacrifice Of Love

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,056 views

    A call to Christians to render service to the Lord whenever they can, not waiting for a "better opportunity," nor seek men’s approval.

    OUTLINE  Introduction  Supper at Bethany  Sacrifice of Mary  Slighting / Selfishness of Judas  Slave or Savior in Jesus  Support by Jesus  Setting for Jesus’ burial  Souvenir of Mary’s sacrifice  Savior’s call Introduction So ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Timothy Edwards avatar

    Faith, Hope And Love Series

    Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

    Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do I Believe: Every Day Is The Only Way

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,707 views

    Our Lord wants us in a relationship that exists everyday, a relationship of faith!

    WHAT DO I BELIEVE: EVERY DAY IS THE ONLY WAY HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: A lady called American Airlines and asked the reservation clerk, "How long does it take to get from Dallas-Fort Worth to Frankfort, Germany?" The clerk had to wait a moment for the information to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School For Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilderness Or Promise Land

    Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,450 views

    How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place?

    How many times have you found yourself in this spot? A spot commonly referred to as, between a rock and a hard place? Here God had freed His children from Egypt using Moses as the messenger and deliverer. He brought them out of Egypt and into the path of the Red Sea with the Egyptian army hot on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do You React To Pressure And Adversity?

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,213 views

    What happens when you subject the following items to Hot Water? Carrot, Egg and Coffee. The carrot turns to mush, the egg turns hard and the Coffee’s flavour is released. Which one do we imitate when under pressure?

    Youth Service - Reaction to Hardship – Carrot, Egg, Coffee (Start by boiling carrots, an egg and coffee in three separate pots) Who’s been watching the Olympics? • Any special Olympic moments that stuck out for you? • What is fascinating about the Olympics is that we see individuals and teams under ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Between A Lie And The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,913 views

    How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

    Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Hamby avatar

    "What Happens When We Die” - The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,731 views

    In the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus, death changed the rich man mind about a great many things.

    “The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 4 “What Happens When We Die” or The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 Sometimes “The Stories that Jesus Told,” which he called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Injustice Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 14,990 views

    Helps Christians deal with the injustices of life.

    DEALING WITH INJUSTICE- MURDER IN THE VINEYARD 1 Kings 21:1-16 We have looked at dealing with desperate situations And dealing with disappointments of life. Today we want to look injustice. Murder in the vineyard. Injustice defined implies unjust treatment of another or a violation of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist