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  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Get In Gear

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 58 ratings
     | 26,353 views

    It really doesn’t matter how much power you have in your engine, if you never put it in gear it’s wasted energy.

    How long halt ye (between) two opinions? Between = in the middle (neutral) There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate Jos 10:25 for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. A church in park or neutral is as useless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Baptism Q&a

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,439 views

    Questions and Answers concerning water baptism.

    Dakota Community Church August 05, 2007 Baptism Q&A 1. What is baptism and how is it done? Colossians 2: 9, 10, 12 9For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, 10and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. …having been buried ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    For He Who Is Not Against You Is For You

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,404 views

    The Church has enough enemies without us attacking our brothers and sisters in Christ.

    For He Who is not Against You is For You Luke 9:50 Aug. 12, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A There are a lot of things done in Jesus’ name that He has nothing to do with. 1 Jim Jones, David Koresh...actions of church people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Finger Discount

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Aug 23, 2007
     | 2,721 views

    Thanking God for the gift of eternal life.

    Five Finger Discount gregg barbour. the Point. 6/2/03 When I was a junior in high school, I worked at a grocery store called Publix. My brother, and my best friend also worked there. We had some what of a commaradery while we were there, and anytime there was a rejection of authority, we were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Giving That Gratifies Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,924 views

    God directed giving is fun!

    OUT OF THE SALTSHAKER AND INTO THE WORLD Part Four—Giving that Gratifies 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Sunday, August 12, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key concept: God directed giving is fun! Introduction The Apostle Paul writes to the Corinthians to remind them about completing a promise to give that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lee Modlin avatar

    When Christians Wage War

    Contributed by Lee Modlin on Dec 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    A sermon I wrote for my Expository Preaching class. The outline has powerpoint notes. The presentation is available via e-mail if you are interested.

    SLIDE ONE (WHEN CHRISTIANS WAGE WAR) I want you to imagine the following scene as I describe it…if you can, imagine yourself in such a situation at work or at school. SLIDE TWO (MAN ON STEPS) 1-Opening illustration: Description of the board member/minister standing outside of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Williams avatar

    9 Biblical Fast Series

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 19,531 views

    Listing Of the Nine Biblical Fast

    Fruit of Fasting - Nine Biblical Fasts Believers who are in bondage to demonic powers and need strength to stand against sin 1. Disciples Fast - Purpose : To loose the bands of Wickedness (Isa. 58:6) – freeing our selves and others from addictions to sin. Key Verse: Matt. 17:21 ~ “Howbeit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Cox avatar

    Supping With Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,240 views

    It’s that time of year again....

    Christmas is a most blessed time of year. Family, loved ones....we are all very blessed. Some of us though, may struggle a little at this time. If you have lost someone very dear to you, or yearn for past memories of Christmas, it can be a time of testing. It can be a time of loneliness. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Mystery Revealed Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    An exploration of God’s mystery -- Christ

    A mystery revealed Colossians 2: 1-3 Want to understand God’s mystery? 4 important principles: 1. God’s mystery cannot be understood except in the right environment § A place where leaders’ motivation is to struggle for those who fall under their ministry. Struggling is a term from the athletic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Ellis avatar

    Building The Church Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,644 views

    This is the first message of a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Toby Powers avatar

    How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus?

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    Many have come to the Lord. Some have left satisfied. Others have left Sorrowful.

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA How Did You Leave When You Came To Jesus? Mark 10:17-22 Intro: A rich young ruler came to Jesus asking him what “good thing” he could do to inherit eternal life, and the truth is that there is no “good thing” that one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

    COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mike Quinn avatar

    Elijah: Journeying Faithfully Through The Dark Times Series

    Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    The story of Elijah fleeing from Jezebel. He feels like God has abandoned him, but then God speaks to him. We may feel the same. What can I do when I go through dark times?

    Legacy “Elijah: Journeying faithfully through the dark times” 1 Kings 19 Part seven 1 Kings 21:25-26 Ahab, pushed by his wife Jezebel and in open defiance of GOD, set an all-time record in making big business of evil. 26 He indulged in outrageous obscenities in the world of idols, copying the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Deacon Who Was Devoted To Jesus

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE SPLENDOR OF STEPHEN,THE SERMON OF STEPHEN,AND THE STONING OF STEPHEN.

    THE DEACON WHO WAS DEVOTED TO JESUS Acts 6:8-15, 54-60 Written anonymously on the walls of a medieval castle were the following words: You call me Master and Obey me not. You call me Light and See me not. You call me the Way and Walk me not. You call me Life and Desire me not. You call me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist