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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Jailhouse Rock"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,533 views

    Turning opposition into opportunity.

    Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Outside... The Walls Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,929 views

    E is for Opportunity -- Evangleism

    Who is outside the walls of the church In this New Year we have been looking through the scriptures at ways that God reveals his direction, His will to us as individuals and as a church. We have been using a memory device to guide our thinking. The big idea is that the prophets typically ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Christmas Is Calling…

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,408 views

    Advent is a wonderful opportunity.

    Christmas Is Calling… Scripture: Isaiah 63: 16-17, Isaiah 63:19, Isaiah 64: 2-7, 1 Corinthians 1: 3-9, Mark 13: 33-37. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Advent is a wonderful opportunity. It comes every year, and we let it slide by without noticing it. It is the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Dealing With Your Brothers

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,295 views

    How to handle conflict. Main scripture and exposition is not addresssed until the 1/3 of the way through the messaage. Expanded outline

    DEALING WITH OUR BROTHERS This past week, I had to kill a chicken. I was not happy about the situation, and Drew was even more upset. Tuesday I went out to our chicken pen to let the chickens out. Usually, all of them except some hens that might be trying to lay an egg at the time run out as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something's Got To Give

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,602 views

    The need for a complete change when becoming a Christian so as to make room for the ever expanding growth into Christianity

    Scripture: Matthew 9:14 – 17 Title: “Something’s Got To Give” Introduction: I have been very privileged to have owned a number of very good cars. When I bought them they served me very well and lasted for a number of years. But the time came when they had to be replaced. The use of the vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • JS Collins avatar

    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Js Collins on Feb 27, 2012
     | 4,572 views

    The Day of the Lord- Is when God puts Israel of all nations. This sermon expands the difference between Christ

    The Day of the Lord End time message Zechariah 14:1-5 1 ¶ Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2. For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Attack And Counter Attack

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,075 views

    Used as an introduction before Deacon ordination. It examines attacks against the church in Acts, & how the church responded. Expanded outline.

    ATTACK AND COUNTER ATTACK In Matthew 16:18, Jesus, speaking to Peter said, “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the forces of Hades will not overpower it. How many of you have ever felt the need to claim that promise before? I felt the need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Harvest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2017
     | 7,714 views

    The best use of your money is to share, gain and share some more, so that the Kingdom of God can be expanded around the world.

    Deron Smith of Springfield, Missouri, is one of many believers around the world who observes Lent, which starts this Wednesday. Not too long ago, he and his wife sat at the dinner table with their three daughters, ages 6, 8, and 11, and attempted to explain what Lent was all about. As part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "He Who Has An Ear, Let Him Hear What The Spirit Says To The Churches.” Part 2

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,216 views

    Some opportunities will not be presented for the second time in our lives, so is this opportunity when the lord speak to us might not be repeated again, so I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity

    Revelations 3:6 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”’ Matthew 6:14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. I’m sorry ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022
     | 1,934 views

    In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

    If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Staying Power Series

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,209 views

    Apostolic Christianity is opportunity driven.

    Do verses 2-3 make sense to you? "But the Jews who spurned God’s message stirred up distrust among the Gentiles against Paul and Barnabas, saying all sorts of evil things about them..." At which point--based on prior patterns in the book of Acts, you’d expect Luke to say, "So they were let over ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Joseph - The Dilemma Of Interruptions Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,856 views

    Interruptions are often opportunities in disguise

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    Part 4 in series on restoring the joy in the Christian life. This message focuses on thankfulness. Suitable for Thanksgiving. Expanded outline.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 4: Developing an attitude of gratitude Bob James of Paint Rock, Texas, had a problem with stinging ants in his yard. He laid a small portion of poison around their mound. Thinking the tiny granules of poison were food, the ants began to pick them up and carry them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Walderman avatar

    "The Shedding Of Innocent Blood" Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,635 views

    The first in a series of an expanded look at the 7 Deadly Sins, a current societal manifestation and our call to the opposite virtue.

    Of Vice and Virtue - “The Shedding of Innocent Blood” - Abortion: Prov.6:16-19 Today I am starting a once-a-month series of sermons entitled, “Of Vice and Virtue”. It is an expanded look at the traditional “seven deadly sins”. The series will include a look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Soldiers Fighting For Freedom Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Describes our spiritual battles, & the armor and weapons the Lord provides. Expanded outline. Suitable for July 4th

    SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist