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  • Dean Rhine avatar

    Barnabas

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,862 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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    Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,604 views

    Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meet Mister Encouragement

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,724 views

    “When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

    MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    This is the fifth in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with examining a life that is lived "Worthy of our Calling".

    Worthy of Your Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul encourages the churches at Ephesus to walk in a manner that is worthy of their calling. That is good advice for all of us. Walk in a manner that is worthy of your calling. Let¡¦s look at this for a minute. 1) Our Calling ¡V What is our calling? What ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living With The New Attitude

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,045 views

    In this message Peter teaches about the attitude we must arm oursleves with if we are to defeat our enemy. (Living God’s Way - 7)

    Living With THE New Attitude Living God’s Way – part 7 1 Peter 4:1-11 We’re back… What an awesome time Laurie & I had on our trip out west. It was a lot of fun and as always is the case with us, we had many adventures and crazy stuff happen a long the way, which I am sure you will hear about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Having An Identity Crisis?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Salt and Light

    Do you know who I am? • My parts alone could be deadly. As a soft metal I can explode in water. As a yellowish gas I am poisonous to breathe. Do you know who I am? • You consider me common, but I have been considered of great value; I have even been used like money. Others have used me as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Victor's Crown

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,811 views

    >We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

    “The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Walking In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,654 views

    We see in Ephesians 5:15-21 that Paul instructs us how we should walk in the Spirit.

    Walking in the Spirit Ephesians 5:15-21 I. The How and Why We Should Walk in the Spirit (v. 15-17) A. We Should Walk With Caution (v. 15) B. We Should Walk With Purpose (v. 16) C. We Should Walk In Obedience (v. 17) II. The What & Who Behind Walking in the Spirit (v. 18) A. We See What Destroys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Qualities Of A Fruitful Person

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 25, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    There are at least three qualities of a fruitful persons. Having this qualities, you will experience the blessings that God has promised to all those who believed and obeyed Him.

    There are at least three qualities of a fruitful persons. Having this qualities, you will experience the blessings that God has promised to all those who believed and obeyed Him. There 3 Three Qualities of a Fruitful Person I. He is Wiser 1. He walks not in the counsel of the ungodly -An ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Sin?

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    To point out what happens and why individuals sin.

    DATE WHY DO WE SIN? Genesis 3:1-14. Ge 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Ge 3:2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Year Of Fruit Series

    Contributed by Paul Shelton on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,602 views

    This is the first sermon in series of four to introduce the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit.

    TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 TITLE: The Year of Fruit PROPOSITION: By walking in the Spirit, Jesus begins to come out in our lives. We all have different names, but we share a common destination. It is not heaven, but rather is a matter of what we are too be as the people of God. Paul shares this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 - The Day After Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    Part 1 of "40 Days with the Lord" Series.

    40 Days with the Lord Part 1 – The Day After Rev. Bruce A. Shields 4/30/2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:1 – 12 (The Resurrection) “1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Can I See Right Through You?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006
     | 3,003 views

    Christians should be transparent and God should be vivible behing each of us.

    Can I see right through you? Ephesians 5:8-14 Well here we are 4 weeks from Easter. Just 4 weeks until kids are on sugar highs and spring will have been completely sprung and summer will be right around the corner. But, we are not there yet. We are on the Lenten journey with a long way to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Who Needs Revival?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,029 views

    If our church is to grow numerically and spiritually, if our church is to have any impact on the culture around us, if our church is to please God – we must have revival within the church! What does God see as He looks at our church? Who needs revival?

    Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. WHO IS IN NEED OF REVIVAL? Psalms 85:6 Will You not revive us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Bells And Mirrors Are Not Works

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    Being busy in the church is not doing the works of the Lord.

    Bells and Mirrors are not Works Ephesians 2:4-10 Monte T. Brown 9/26/2004 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction If you were to spend the mornings with me as I go through the mail and read from Christian papers, you would notice that there are a number of programs that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist