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  • Jim Kilson avatar

    God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,532 views

    Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,472 views

    Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014
     | 3,073 views

    If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

    It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,657 views

    Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

    I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Timely Support For Ministry-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,657 views

    Part 1 of 2. Paul urgently needed Timothy’s support. Thus effective ministry requires timely support. But what the specifics? Timely support for ministry requires a Sacrifice to...

    TIMELY SUPPORT for MINISTRY-I—2Timothy 4:9-22 This section highlights some personal concerns of Paul the apostle in his last recorded letter. They entail concerns regarding certain named people both good & bad. Paul makes sure that Timothy is aware of their background so he is better able ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Characteristics Brought On By The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,071 views

    The Holy Spirit brought on powerful things on the Day of Pentecost, and His effects lasted. There were Five characteristics brought on by the Holy Spirit's indwelling of saints: Devotion, Awe, Extreme Generosity, Community, and Fruitfulness.

    Order of Service: Music Psalms of Praise (Psalm 1, Psalm 128) Cross Allegiance & Evangelism Tour Update Prayer Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-41 Sermon -- Text: Acts 2:42-47 Benediction (Psalm 67) Fellowship Time Scripture Reading: Acts 2:1-41 (The Day of Pentecost, i.e. the outpouring of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stock Market Jitters

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,566 views

    Stock market jitters of RRSP/s, investments and savings don’t help the significant issues of holding on to jobs, providing for our children and health care. Where does the ripple effect end?

    Intro - Perspectives on 2008 – a good year; couldn’t wait for it to end… - Stock market realities – Ben Steverman of Business week: “the panic of 2008”. He reported the stock index lost 22% points in seven days from October 2-9. Last catastrophic crash was 1929. There were at least 9 tag lines to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God's Spiritual "Bail Out Plan"

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,079 views

    WE HAVE HEARD MUCH ABOUT GOVERNMENT BAIL OUT PLANS, BUT GOD HAS HAD A SPIRITUAL BAIL OUT PLAN SINCE THE FALL OF MAN,THAT IS 100% EFFECTIVE AND FAIL PROOF.

    GOD’S SPIRITUAL “BAIL OUT PLAN” 2/22/09 2 Chron 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Wake Zone: Assessing Your Wake Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    This sermon addresses the effect of our "wakes" in our relationships, i.e. how our behavior and attitudes affect those around us in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, friendships and extended families.

    I’m so excited about this series we’re starting today. We’ve entitled it No Wake Zone. We’ve done that for a real specific reason. This is a relationship series, but we want to do a visual of what healthy relationships are really like. I think if we could see it first, then we could begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great In Flight Service Series

    Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,534 views

    We are called to be people who give great service for Jesus Christ, and I believe this quality we are going to look at today will have a great effect on whether we do or don’t.

    Great “In-Flight” Service Colossians 3:14-16 Introduction: We are one week away from finishing our series of messages on the importance of love and unity in the Church. We began back in July looking at the key to unity within the Body of Christ. What we discovered was that Paul offered a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Enduring Confidence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,664 views

    The writer exhorted his audience to recapture & retain their initial confidence. Effective Christians must recapture & retain their initial confidence in Christ. How is this done? Recapturing & Retaining confidence in Christ comes thru....

    OUR ENDURING CONFIDENCE—Hebrews 10:32-39 Attention: Gators! While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spirit-Filled Body Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,138 views

    The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. what does it take to be Spirit-filled? God commanded us in His Word that we are to be filled with His Spirit.

    Church Essentials: Part Five A Spirit-Filled Body: Acts 2:41-47 A New Testament church is a church in which God is present through His Spirit. The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. Their teaching was Spirit-led (Acts 2:42-43 "they continued steadfastly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of Service, Teaching & Exhortation Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 10, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,412 views

    Each of us has different giftedness and God has bestowed these gifts so our local body can grow in a balanced and effective way. These gifts are like tools in the box of the Master Carpenter.

    ROMANS 12: 6-8a GIFTS OF SERVICE, TEACHING AND EXHORTATION Here in Romans 12 we encounter a partial treatment of spiritual gifts. Previously we learned that we all have "gifts that differ according to the grace given to us." In verses 6-8 Paul enumerates seven forms of Christian ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Under Fire Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2021
     | 3,446 views

    If you want to lead people effectively under fire, develop a strong relationship with Christ over time, shepherd the people you lead, and exercise oversight as a willing, eager example for others to follow.

    245 years ago today, 56 of our country’s leaders signed our Declaration of Independence. It marked the birthday of the United States of America on July 4, 1776. Many people have paid tribute to that day over the years, but no one said it better than Paul Harvey on July 4, 1974, two years before our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free