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  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Is Good Preaching? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 5, 2008
     | 5,865 views

    Exposition of Acts 13:13-41 about Paul’s longest recorded sermon and its example toward evaluating preaching in our day

    Text: Acts 13:13-41, Title: What is Good Preaching? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/4/08 A. Opening illustration: Bible Stories with Graham: The Four Tests – Youtube.com B. Background to passage: The missionary duo took their instructions from Sergius Paulus to head for the mainland, and so they did. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Are For Giving

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    Actions we can take to be faithful to God’s design for using spiritual gifts.

    …no one can say “Jesus is Lord” except by the Holy Spirit. Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. To each is given the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Let Christ Shine Through You

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2013
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     | 28,110 views

    God's purpose for our lives in Christ is clearly for His glory and our good. That begins NOW as we fulfill His purposes and let Christ shine through us to others.

    How to let Christ Shine in You We’ve looked at Jesus as the door into God’s presence. We’ve talked about how to get “into Christ” and be “into Christ” in our lives. Last week we saw that what we are to get out of church is Christ. Today, let’s turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctification - Set Apart For God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 13, 2013
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     | 12,627 views

    Sanctification is a process in which we become more like Jesus - But it involves your participation.

    #April 14, 2013 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Subject: Part 8 in the What We Believe Series Title: Sanctification - Set Apart for God OK – Here we go… In the last few weeks I spoke to you about sin and salvation and about the church. Today I get to make it a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is Jesus An Alien From Another Planet? (Luke 9:28-36)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,807 views

    Transfiguration: we struggle. We are weary. There is much we do not understand. And yet every now and then we catch a glimpse of the strange and glorious nature of Jesus, an...

    Yes, it’s the story of the transfiguration - my least favourite Gospel story. When I realised the transfiguration was scheduled for this week, I tried to get out of it. I thought about other people I could ask to preach ... but I couldn’t come up with anybody. Then I remembered that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Secret - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,103 views

    Exploring Rhonda Byrne’s book "The Secret" In light of Scripture" - To use these two sermons I recommend getting the book. There are both audio and video files connected to the PowerPoint

    PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out __________________________________________________________ + The snake oil peddler became a stock character in Western movies: a travelling "doctor" with dubious credentials, selling some medicine (such as snake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed to recite, "Now I lay me down to sleep..." pray has played an important role in our lives. If you’ve forgotten the "who, what, when, where, why and how" of praying, here are some helpful "Be-Attitudes" tha

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Altar Of "I" Series

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,322 views

    This sermon deals with religiosity, self-rightouesness and "me worship" vs. the true faith that God requires.

    The Altar of “I” By Fr. James Cloud A young man entered a beautiful cathedral which was so ornately decorated that the very sight of it could make the hardest of sinners cry in repentance. He made his way down the aisle of the church and found it surprisingly empty except for a solitary ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,792 views

    In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

    From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Esther: A Beauty Queen In Service Of The King Of Kings

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,263 views

    The true story of Esther illustrates truth about Jesus' ascension: God reigns over all for the benefit of his people.

    The Miss Universe competition is in its 62nd year now. How many winners of that competition can you name? None? That’s what I thought. And yet every Christian should be able give the name of at least one beauty queen: Esther. She is well known to Bible readers as the woman who saved her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Rejection Of Christ's Blood Will Mean Much More Death Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,178 views

    To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament.

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you CHRIST's offer of salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that hell is the result of rejection and violation of CHRIST's blood in the New Testament. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:29 (Amplified Bible) 10:29 How much worse (sterner and heavier) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 4,710 views

    To study the word "mystery" or "secret"

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a mystery? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To study the word "mystery" or "secret" IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 3:16 (Amplified Bible) And great and important and weighty, we confess, is the hidden truth (the mystic secret) of godliness. He [God] was made ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shiphrah And Puah!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 27, 2013
     | 11,340 views

    We are going to explore about two women whom most of you would not have heard: Shiphrah and Puah!

    Shiphrah and Puah! Exodus 1:17”But the midwives feared God, and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the male children alive.” Hey guys, I have set out to write this message which I just preached in the church this morning! I wish the same anointing pours down on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Your God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,420 views

    Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

    Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Responsibility Of The Redeemed Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2013
     | 8,315 views

    As followers of Christ acting naturally will lead to falling and failing. Our old nature tends toward rebellion not obedience. Paul is encouraging us to fuflill our responsiblity and cooperate with God to grow and mature in Christ.

    Intro: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day she was approached by a man who said to her, "Little girl, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're wearing? It was an ugly, wooden thing." To which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist