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  • Frank Jackson avatar

    Come See A Man

    Contributed by Frank Jackson on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 46,588 views

    There came a women, she was a nobody, know one knows her name, she was expecting nothing, but looking for something.

    John 4:1-4:29 Come See A Man John 4:29 Pray Leaving Judea Jesus and his disciples departed for Galilee. Our must needs go through Samaria. The disciples were displeased because they didn’t like the Samaritans. Pastor, why didn’t the disciples like the Samaritans? When he got to the country of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Kind Of Church Should We Be?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Acts 13: 1-3 describes the characteristics of the church at Antioch and the qualities God expects for our church as well.

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH SHOULD WE BE? Acts 13:1-3 INTRO: The largest church in the world is an Assembly of God church in Seoul, Korea, with a membership of 200,000. How would you like to be a part of such a church? The church at Antioch of Syria was a great church. After the martyrdom of Stephen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

    Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Duane Smith avatar

    Church Maintenance Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,628 views

    This message is designed to help us understand how God expects us to maintain relationships within the family of God.

    CHURCH MAINTENANCE 1 Tim 5:1-21 INTRODUCTION: A. Maintenance can be a hard thing to do. 1. It is easier to buy something new, but eventually you have to do maintenance on it. 2. There are basically two types of maintenance: a. Preventive – this maintenance is do to preclude a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good As Your Word

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 13, 2010
     | 3,650 views

    God expects us to be honest in our dealings with others, and when we are it will eliminate the need for vows in most cases.

    Good as Your Word Matthew 5:33-37 INTRODUCTION A. Truth is sometimes hard to find. 1. There was a time when people were as good as their word and some still are. 2. There were no written contracts (try to buy a car now and tell the guy, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pergamos: The Compromising Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,041 views

    Jesus stated explicity that the church in Pergamos was CONFIRMED,CORRUPTED and COUNSELED. He expected them to change and stand firm.

    Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamos: The Compromising Church Pergamos was approximately 100 miles north of Ephesus. Emperor worship was strong with Augustus, Trajan, Septimus Severus, Athçna, Zeus, Dionysius and the Asklepios. They were a center of culture, learning and emperor worship. They had prolific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am He Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2009
     | 7,492 views

    Those who are saved through encountering Jesus are transformed. This is to be expected, since He is very God in human flesh.

    *John 4:25, 26* *Jesus, The Great “I Am”: I Am He* “The woman [at the well] said to [Jesus], ‘I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am He.’”[1] God appointed Moses to deliver His people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Lord Of The Storm

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,718 views

    Jesus expects faith from us, the unwavering faith in God that can help us overcome the storms of life.

    We all face storms in life. No one sail through life without any difficulties. • What is important is not how bad the storm is but how you are going to respond in it. • You can either respond with fear, just like the disciples. Or with faith, like Jesus. • You can either respond with your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Waiting For?

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 30, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    New year’s sermon inviting people to add the Lord’s return to their list of expectations for the new year.

    What Are You Waiting For? Text: 2 Peter 3 Introduction: The year’s end is a time for reflection/ Expectations. Peter had reached a time of reflection in his life. His letter makes it clear that he didn’t expect to live much longer and he didn’t want expectancy of the Lord’s soon return to wane ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Prayers Don't Always Work

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,400 views

    Prayer is a powerful connection with God, but there are reasons why prayer sometimes doesn’t work the way we expect.

    Does Prayer Really Work??? by Randy A. Croft Largest radio receiver on earth is in New Mexico. Pilots call it the Mushroom patch. It’s real name is VLA-Very Large Array. It’s a collection of huge satellite disks on 38 miles of railways. Together they form a single telescope the size of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Jack avatar

    Punishment For God's People

    Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    God expects faithfullness from his people, so live a life worthy of the calling you have received.

    When I was a kid I remember having a friend over and playing cricket in the back yard. We repeatedly hit the ball over the fence into the neighbour’s hard and trampled all over their flower beds retrieving it. We were caught mutilating the backyard flora and my mother proceeded to berate me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wes Richard avatar

    God's New Project Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 12,146 views

    When God takes us off of the trash heap and makes something new, he has promises and expectations.

    Christmas is one time of the year when many people get creative. Some people make new things. Others take old things and make them like new. I remember reading about prisoners who took on the project of refurbishing old toys so some kids could have something special for Christmas. And Kay has ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jill Richardson avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power

    Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 21, 2005
     | 1,655 views

    The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.

    ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Sharon Stonestreet avatar

    Grow Up In Christ

    Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    We are born into the kingdom or God, and like babies in the natural our Father God expects us to grow up.

    There was a group of tourists who were visiting a picturesque village and came upon an old man sitting beside a fence. In a rather patronizing way, one of the tourist asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” Very true, only Adam and Eve did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffrey Dillinger avatar

    A Call To Prayer

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    This sermon is about the need to believe that prayer has purpose and expectation. It uses Elijah as the illustration of our own prayers.

    A Call To Prayer (James 5:13-18) Introduction: A. There are stories in the OT that cause me lift up God' power and in humility thank him for letting me see it. One of the great stories is that of Elijah on Mt. Carmel. B. Elijah was a great prophet. He saw his people in sin and called upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ