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  • Tim Gibson avatar

    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,275 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    From The Community To The Courthouse (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Adam Cruse on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 111 ratings
     | 10,748 views

    God has given us in this text, three characteristics of what it takes to be an effective evangelistic church.

    This week we are returning to our study in the book of Acts. The title of this series has been, “What a Church Should Look Like.” By now I hope we are beginning to see the structure of how Luke is writing. It seems as if he is flipping back and forth between two perspectives. One perspective is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Godly Communication With God And Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST MANIFESTS ITSELF IN CONSISTENT PRAYER, MISSIONARY FOCUS, EFFECTIVE TESTIMONY, AND GRACIOUS SPEECH INTRODUCTION Lucas: sees a twofold division: 1) speaking to God about people (:2-4) 2) speaking to people about God (:5-6) I. (:2-3A) CONSISTENT PRAYER – (directed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Helen Trevizo avatar

    Boundaries

    Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

    Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Choice Of A Lifetime Or Image Breakers

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
     | 3,277 views

    Shows the full effects of the decision that the three Hebrew children made when they chose to follow the Lord.

    Title: The Choice of a life time, The Choice of Commitment Theme: To show the importance of trusting in God no matter the circumstances. Text: Daniel 3 Daniel 3:1“Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was sixty cubits and its width six cubits (90 feet tall & 9 feet wide). He ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,472 views

    Satan and his demons may appear to be gentle, but they are out to destroy your effectiveness in the Kingdom of God.

    Maneuvering Spiritual Warfare (I Peter 5:8-9) 1. We were shocked by the tragic death of Steve Irwin. 2. Stingrays, normally friendly, bear a deadly sting. 3. We have an enemy that can appear graceful and good, Satan. 4. 2 Corinthians 11:13-14 reads, "…. For such men are false apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Principle Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 13, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    If we are going to be effective in evangelism, we must know the soil we are planting the Word into.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 The way we build God’s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church other than to reach people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Barriers To The Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    With God’s help, we can learn to naturally and effectively share His love with others.

    Overcoming Barriers to the Good News Acts 14:1-18 Intro: Many Christians believe that they are supposed to share the good news about Jesus with other people who do not know God yet. I would guess that most if not all of the Christian here today have at least some desire to do that. However, most ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Life After Death, Do You Believe It?"

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    This sermon looks at the certainty of death and its effects and asks the question do you believe in the resurrection?

    Life after death, do you believe it? John 11: 17 -11:46 The 100 million dollar question that is often asked is there life after death? A whole host of answers are proposed from reincarnation to resurrection. Abraham Lincoln said “Surely God would not have created such a being as man to exist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    A look at Paul’s teaching regarding the Breaking of Bread/Communion and its effect on us as believers.

    THE LORD’S SUPPER - I CORINTHIANS 11:23-33 We are going to look at the scripture where Paul tells us about the Last Supper, and how we should keep it today. There are some important and helpful matters dealt with in these verses. Let us take them slowly, feed on them, and learn from them. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Shane Hart avatar

    Who Is To Blame?

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,367 views

    To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

    Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Raulerson avatar

    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,941 views

    When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

    Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Get Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,736 views

    To be effective in ministry, let us not focus too much on self but rather be concern for the welfare of others.

    To be effective in ministry, we need to learn one thing – don’t take yourself too seriously. Don’t be too bothered about how people see you or treat you. Get over yourself. Don’t get stuck inside your own ego, because over time it will become your prison. It is amazing that while Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Unfinished Business Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    Lessons on effective evangelism from the example of Jesus when he was celebrating Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication).

    Unfinished Business Fortifying the Foundations # 24 John 10:22-42[1] Intro: The Jewish Celebration, Hanukkah, began last Friday evening at sundown and will end two days after Christmas. It is an eight-day festival commemorating the rededication of the Temple in 164 B.C. Hanukkah (Chanukah) ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Top Priority

    Contributed by Larry Schoonover on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,893 views

    To be effective in our service for Christ we must identify and realign our "Top Priorities" in life.

    "TOP PRIORITY" Text: (Daniel 2:14-24) 3/10/2003 By: Larry L. Schoonover INTRODUCTION: There is no question that our modern society has its priorities all messed up! [Illustration:] In a two-day period in New York City, a homeless man, a train maintenance worker, and a dog were killed on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist