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  • Robert Robb avatar

    Achans Sin Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    Further studies in Achans sin

    Study 10 Achan’s Sin (3) Introduction The poet wrote Sin, like a bee, into the hive will bring A little honey, but expect a sting He was expressing in verse a truth which is re-iterated time and time again in the Bible both in statement and by example, the truth that whilst sin might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    the Covenant Signs And Seals: Covenant Baptism Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,011 views

    Baptism is a sign of covenant inclusion for the visible people which seals our union with Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit.

    INTRODUCTION: A Reformation study of the sacraments is a sad study, filled with testimonies of bitter polemics, schism, division, and even execution. One may catch a glimpse of the pain, seeing Zwingli at Marburg, or a drowning protestor in Zurich, or a banished ¡°sacramentarian¡± in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    It's Not Always Easy!

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,176 views

    A sermon that looks at the hard side of discipleship by focusing on four character traits that a real disciple develops.

    It's Not Always Easy! The Tough Side of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 We all know about how messed up things are in our world. But do we know that they aren’t much better in the church. In the article "The American Witness" in the Nov/Dec 1997 issue of The Barna Report, George Barna examined 131 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Purpose: To Teach The Saved Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,583 views

    A 5-part series casting vision and clarity about the purpose of our church.

    PRACTICING OUR PURPOSE OUR PURPOSE: TO TEACH THE SAVED MARK 4:3-10, 13-20 INTRODUCTION: A minister friend of mine tells this true story of his next door neighbors who had wanted a baby for the longest time. For 6 years this couple prayed that God would bless them with a child. Finally they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    If There Is Sin, What Then?

    Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

    If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discovering Divine Community Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection.

    Do you BELONG? Are you CONNECTED to anything that transcends yourself? One of the most striking paradoxes of our current culture today… is the crisis of connection. • Never has our world experienced the level of connection that has become possible in just the last 10 years. It’s become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    State Of The Church - 2008

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    Without a doubt this was and is the most difficult message which I have ever had to prepare and deliver. It’s speaks of change, confrontation, call, an challenge.

    State of the Church 2008 Hebrews 12:1-2 Turn with me to Hebrews 12. Before we read the first two verses of Hebrews 12, we need to be reminded that Hebrews 11 gives us what has been referred to as “Faith’s Hall of Fame.” Here are some great men and women of faith listed with the 2 words “by faith” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Going Out Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,559 views

    The Who, Why, What, When, Where, and How of Evangelism.

    ---ILL>On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building People Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,666 views

    If we are followers of Christ then it will show in our lives.

    A man dies and goes to heaven. Of course, St. Peter meets him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you've done, and I give you a certain number of points for each item, depending on how good it was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 16, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 60,984 views

    A church that does not pray forfeits the Blessings and Power of almighty God. A powerless Church does nothing to please or to Glorify God. Therefore, God is not pleased when his saints fail to collectively Pray.

    TITLE: THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 12:1-9 A church that does not pray forfeits the Blessings and Power of almighty God. A powerless Church does nothing to please or to Glorify God. Therefore, God is not pleased when his saints fail to COLLECTIVELY Pray. If we endeavor to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolution Number Three: Live Well With Others

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 18, 2008
     | 2,897 views

    The third of a four part series entitled, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008’

    We are now more than half way through first month of 2008 and this is the third of a four part series, ‘Four Resolutions for 2008.’ Four chapters, all from the New Testament, are being studied for the purpose of making four important resolutions for this year: (Slide 1) • Live Free in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Lost

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
     | 3,307 views

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Decision-Making And God's Will Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,542 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts

    I was in the mood for a little George Jones this week—I’m sure that mood strikes each of you with regularity. I listened to his lament, entitled “Choices”, with the words I’ve had choices Since the day that I was born There were voices That told me right from wrong If I had listened No I wouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Enjoying Christ's Epistle Among Us Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,333 views

    This wonderful passage of Scripture gives us an accreditation of ministry. It seems like there is much that opposes God’s work today just as there was opposition against the labors of the Apostle Paul in his work with Jesus Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to 2 Corinthians 3:2-4 Title: Enjoying Christ’s Epistle Among Us Theme: Christ Working In and Through Doris Stump Series: Pillars of the Local Church Listen as I read 2 Corinthians 3:2-4, “You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Postcard Epistle Series

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 5, 2015
     | 8,117 views

    Your love has limits.

    INTRODUCTION If you do not want something read, do not write it on a postcard. Several years back a friend of mine pastored in a small, rural town in Oklahoma. Because he did not have a church secretary, he personally went to the Post Office to get his mail where Post master was not a member ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist