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  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 116 ratings
     | 19,789 views

    To challenge every church member to understand the importance of prayer of the church.

    PP0621 DATE THE CHURCH IN PRAYER! Acts 12:1-17 Ac 12:1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. 2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. 3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,868 views

    Here is evidence to support the reality of the resurrection and the importance to our lives.

    The Reality of the Resurrection The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Now Slide How are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,685 views

    Comparing the pursuit of a love relationship with Jesus and the race of ultimate importance

    RUN THE RACE Today is a special day It’s a day to prepare our hearts and a day to prepare our church for what God wants to do through us Over the next 6 days we will have the biggest opportunity of the year to teach children what it means to become and grow as a Christian Not only is it a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Become A Good Buddy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2022
     | 1,726 views

    Body language has become a very important thing these days.

    Body language is used in nearly every aspect of daily life, and observing someone can sometimes tell you a lot about how a person is feeling and what is on their mind. For example, in poker, people try to limit their body language to prevent others from guessing their hand or what they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ascension 2019 And Prayer

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,104 views

    Why is the ascension of Jesus so important to our prayer life?

    Ascension Sunday 2019 - Prayer Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Thankfulness

    Contributed by John Gullick on Aug 15, 2017
     | 19,302 views

    A Sermon that looks at the importance of Giving God the Glory and being thankful.

    Psalm 118New International Version (NIV) Psalm 118 1 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 2 Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” 3 Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” 4 Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,108 views

    this message emphasizes the importance of Palm Sunday as compared to Easter Sunday.

    Here we are coming together on what is celebrated as the first day of Holy week. We called today Palm Sunday. The church attendance on Palm Sunday is usually not as numerous as the attendance will be on Easter Sunday. And yet today is the day that began the week of Jesus's final journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harvest Festival - Year A Readings

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 24, 2020
     | 6,294 views

    To help us consider why Harvest is so important today

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a youngster I went to cubs, which meant also attending the obligatory parade Sundays, and harvest was one of my favourite services, I knew most of the hymns, many are the ones we continue to sing even in 2020! and the sight of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Meaning Of The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 42,639 views

    To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments.

    The Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:3-18 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand the meaning and importance of obeying the Ten Commandments. Illustration;Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Righteous Lives By Faith Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2023
     | 2,107 views

    Paul emphasizes the importance of faith, the futility of works and the sufficiency of Christ.

    Gal 3:10-14 The Righteous Lives By Faith 10For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Christ: The Son Of God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
     | 5,782 views

    THIS IS A SHORT SERIES IN WHICH WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION OF GOD TO MAN, AND LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. IN THIS MESSAGE WE LOOK AT THE CALLING OF THE FIRST DISCIPLES AND CHALLENGE YOU TO "COME AND SEE"

    JESUS CHRIST: THE SON OF GOD JOHN 1:35-51 NEXT WEEK I INTEND TO START A SERIES OF MESSAGES ENTITLED “JESUS THE WORD”. WE WILL SEE THAT JESUS IS THE FINAL REVELATION, OR LAST WORD OF GOD TO MAN, AND THEN LOOK AT SOME OF JESUS’ FIRST STATEMENTS IN MINISTRY. TODAY THOUGH, I WANT TO LOOK AT THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Second in this series. This message is part two of the "first" benefit - we get to worship.

    Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 2) Various Scriptures October 21, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Just a quick warning – you won’t be beating the Baptists to Steak and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God.

    Scripture During the spring of 57 AD the apostle Paul was living in Corinth at the home of his convert and friend, Gaius. Paul was completing the last leg of his third missionary journey. He was soon to go back to Jerusalem to deliver a financial gift from the Macedonian churches to the Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Feast Of Victory

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    sermon on the importance and efficacy of the Real Presence in the Lord’s Supper

    The Feast of Victory What comes to your mind when you hear the word “feast”? I tend to think of a big table of about 10 to 15 people, all seated around a huge turkey, with cranberries and mashed potatoes. There’s nothing like the smell and the taste of freshly cooked meat between your teeth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus At The Wedding

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 30, 2024
     | 1,342 views

    Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana.

    Today we are going to look at the first miracle that Jesus performed at the wedding of Cana. As you are turning there in your Bibles today let me ask you a couple of questions. 1. When you think of a wedding what is the first thing that comes to your mind? 2. Do you think about two people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God