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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Participation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 22, 2008
     | 6,658 views

    Second of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

    In a small Texas town, Drummond’s bar began construction on a new building to increase their business. The local Baptist church started a campaign to block the bar from opening with petitions and prayers. Work progressed right up till the week before opening when lightning struck the bar and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,842 views

    This message is basically a message of exhortation for the members of the local church to wholly commit themselves to God in three areas of their lives.

    A Challenge To Churchwide Commitment Text: Ps. 37:5; Prov. 3:5-6 Intro: Though the word commitment does not appear in the Bible, the ideas which the word conveys, are found there numerous times. The verses that we’ve just read are two examples of the idea of commitment found in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partnership Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,222 views

    Third of a four part series on how our church cares for our community through the ministry of our members.

    [Note: This sermon was given by both of our pastors] Pat: I’m a Mac Dana: I’m a PC Pat: I’m from the Southwest Dana: I’m from back East Pat: I live in a one story house Dana: I live in a two story house Pat: I love synonyms Dana: I loathe them Pat: I try never to preach more than 35 minutes Dana: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Four Principles That Will Change Your Life”

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,044 views

    “Four Principles that Will Change Your Life”

    “Four Principles that Will Change Your Life” March 15, 2009 “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Larry Turner avatar

    God, You, And Your Vision

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,604 views

    Looking at the faith of Elijah and what might hinder us from recieving God's promises..

    Last week we looked at the story of Elijah. He was sent to King Ahab to inform him that it would not rain until Elijah proclaimed it. So for three years the nation of Israel suffered through a great drought. When Elijah returned he set up a show-down between God and the prophets of Baal. Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    I Believe In The Communion Of The Saints Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,329 views

    The benefit and necessity of being a part of the life of the church.

    I believe in the communion of the saints. The words sound strange, and you may ask, “Who are the saints?” Are they the ones we see in some churches that are made of plaster standing on little shelves around the walls? Are they the ones whose image people wear around their neck or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,845 views

    The need to encourage others

    Intro: Picture yourself with me back in the early church. Jesus has died, risen, and ascended back into heaven. The apostles are in charge of the early church. These are the twelve who had been taught by Jesus. They do signs, wonders, and miracles. The church looks to them for leadership. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Silas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022
     | 2,242 views

    Silas, or Silvanus (a leading member of the Early Christian community), accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.

    Silas Silas and Silvanus were the same people. He was a prophet who worked with Paul. SILAS (Saint) (SILVANUS) Prophet, Disciple, Evangelist, Missionary, Bishop, and Martyr, Companion of Saint Paul An essential figure in the apostolic Church and frequent companion of St. Paul. He had two names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Infinity And Beyond!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 14, 2022
     | 2,576 views

    Though all associated with this life is impermanent, the future for the child of God is bright with hope. Christ has redeemed us by His death and resurrection. Now, through faith in Him, we anticipate a permanent home in Heaven.

    “We know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    The Power Of God To Change The Unchangeable Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 57,374 views

    This sermon illustrates the truth of the power of God to change that which seems unchangeable to us - be it a person or situation.

    As I’ve mentioned to you I’ve been spending some time in reading/thinking through Kings/Chronicles. In 2 Kings 2 I was struck by a very simple & straightforward incident. It is not hard to understand. You do not need to know Hebrew to discover its meaning. It is a short quick episode in life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Is His Name? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 29, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,142 views

    As members of the 21st Century church, it is essential that we understand, the totality and the fullness of God and the Power of His Name.

    Series: The Power of the Name (Philippians 2: 9-10 ~ Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;) Sermon 1: What Is His Name? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Some Thing That Will Never Disappoint Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,541 views

    In a world of disappointment, what is it which will never disappoint? Paul offers us a word about this.

    “Something That Will NEVER Disappoint” Romans 5:6-11 * Last week millions were held almost spellbound by the conclusion of the 108 US Open Golf Tourney. Tiger Woods verses Rocco (Who) Mediate. Talk about a David and Goliath show down! Tiger, the number one rated golfer in the world going up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Values Of True Fellowship

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior.

    THE VALUES OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Proposition: The value of true friendship includes encouragement, endearment and enjoyment in being the kind of example in the family of God with Jesus as our best Friend since He is our Lord and Savior. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    A Year To Rebuild

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,684 views

    A military church overseas can lose up to half or three-quarters of their congregation in any given year. This sermon was a New Years challenge to our church to rebuild from a huge turnover we were expecting. Through...Evangelism, Encouragement, Edificati

    A Year to Rebuild December 30, 2012 TEXT: Please turn to Acts 14. INTRODUCTION I preached a sermon titled “A Year to Build” in 2008 under totally different circumstances. The two brigades had finally settled into Grafenwoehr and Vilseck and after five years of endless change and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Is Hard, God Brings Hope

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,083 views

    When we wait on the Lord, we continue on, relying on God for strength.

    Title: When Life Is Hard Text: Isaiah 40:21-31 Thesis: When we wait on the Lord we continue on relying on God for strength. Introduction A businessman was late for an important meeting and couldn't find a parking space. As he frantically circled the block, the man got so desperate that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational