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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012
     | 4,553 views

    The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Exactor Mortis

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    This is a first person sermon from the eyes of the Roman Centurion who was in charge of the death squad that crucified Jesus.

    Exactor Mortis Mark 15: 37-39 (NLT) Intro: You know how you can tell that Easter is here? You look at the TV schedule. On many of the channels you see programming and movies concerning Biblical times. I have seen Killing Jesus, and numerous shows and documentaries focusing on Jesus or the era ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sunday, Innocence Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2025
     | 753 views

    This is the third part of this series; the first two show how Jesus' guilt was established. This message proves his innocence.

    David Milgaard Clayton Johnson Paul Morin Maria Shepherd Robert Baltovich Steven Truscott Perhaps some of those names sounded familiar to you. They are all Canadians who served prison time for crimes they were eventually exonerated for. Steven Truscott was 14 years old in 1959 when he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Liberty In Jesus Or Free To Do What? Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
     | 4,091 views

    Message 45 in our exposition of Romans. This if the first of two messages dealing with our Christian liberty.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Free to Do What” Romans 14:1-15:12 with other selected passages Review Last time we blitzed through 35 verses of instruction regarding how we should respond to those whose convictions lead them to different conclusions and practice. See last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Halloween

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,426 views

    Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at Halloween parties.

    HALLOWEEN EMPHASIZES THE OCCULT Halloween is harmful because it lures people into the occult. Many children are introduced to cultic practices at Halloween parties. I first learned about the occult at a Halloween party as a teenager. Many kids get their first exposure to cultic horror movies at ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Escaping Temptations

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    We see Cain yielding to sin and falling bait to it just because of his heart condition. He did not take any stand to rule over it or run from it. He just yielded. For Cain (and for us) there is an exit on every level of temptation, and we need to see the

    Opening illustration: When we sin we often do so with the futile hope that we shall obtain the maximum amount of pleasure at the minimum penalty. It seldom works that way, however. I once heard the story of a man and his wife who decided to go to a drive-in movie. They thought the price was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Week-Forgive Them Even Though They Know What They Do

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 1, 2017
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    Put together for Holy Week noon dinner on Wednesday. We are to forgive because He first forgave us.

    Title: Forgive Them Even Though They Know What They Do. Date: 4/12/17 Place: Holy Week Service Text: Luke 23.34 CT: We are to forgive because he first forgave us. FAS: Jesus went to the cross to make up for all the sins of all people. The sins of all people including me and every one of you. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Can I Really Enjoy Life?

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,751 views

    A first person narrative version of a familiar parable with five lessons we can learn that will make life really enjoyable.

    Topic: Christian Living/Love Theme: Loving Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to determine to keep on acting our God’s love for hurting people. Response: Individuals will talk with other Christians about how they can do a little more to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,742 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,671 views

    The first in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Ephesus in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    You’ve Got Mail: Ephesus Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois Imagine if Jesus were to write a letter to Fist Christian Church here in Rosiclare. Imagine walking down to the post office, opening your PO Box and discovering an envelope with 777 Heaven Way, New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7d Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,934 views

    Part 7D is a continuation of the functions we observe in the church in its infancy, and corresponding gifts that enable and empower the functionaries to perform in their various roles.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Sides

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,089 views

    No matter who or what you are committed to, if Christ is not put first, all the other allegiances suffer as well.

    A few years ago, my sister played the female lead in a community theater production of a play called “Pack of Lies.” It was about a couple whose neighbors across the street were suspected of espionage; the British Secret Service asked their permission to establish a surveillance on them from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Prayer Petitions Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006
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     | 3,885 views

    The second in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. With the background layed in the first message, this message begins to explore Jesus petitions, with the first petition to "Keep/Protect." An audio copy of the message is available at no charge.

    (Launched sermon by showing the passage as portrayed in recently released "The Gospel of John" movie.) Sensed Purpose - To prepare us for our 40 Days of Prayer by looking at some possible thoughts of what we might want to remember about prayer and include in our prayers. Last week - Started with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Message From A Frustrated Writer Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,694 views

    First in a series of sermons on Revelation. This is a first person sermon in which I portrayed John, the writer of Revelation, complaining that (1) nobody was reading my book, and (2) nobody who read it understood it.

    I Am John – Frustrated Writer (This is a first person sermon. The more participation from the congregation, the better. I did this in period costume and remained outside the sanctuary until it was time for the sermon. After the other minister read the scripture, I allowed for a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Firstfruits

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,182 views

    Firstfruits are the first and best portion that is set aside and given to the Lord as a sign that the remaining harvest, yet to come, is holy and blessed of the Lord. Firstfruits are a sacrificial faith offering of the first and best fruit of any increas

    Introduction: God established a principle in His Word for blessing and increase for his people and that was the giving of ‘firstfruits’. Today we often do not understand this principle and hence fail to get the full increase that God has promised. Firstfruits are the first and best portion that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic