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What Happens When A Church Prays Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

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When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Receiving The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 6, 2006

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Wouldn’t it be great to sit in on one of the first conversations of the early church? We can. Check it out...

Receiving the Gift of the Spirit Acts 1:1-7 Jesus died, buried, rose again, and for 40 days appeared to his disciples. Wouldn’t it be intriguing to sit in on those conversations of the early church? We can! However . . . Like the disciples, we often focus on the details of Christ return ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing The Work Of An Evangelist Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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This is the first in a messages aimed at encouraging individuals as well as our church body to commit themselves to personal evangelism.

Doing the Work of an Evangelist II Timothy 4:1-5 I. True Evangelism Reminds People of the Character of God A. The Reminder that God Created and Owns Everything 1. God was in the beginning of the physical creation “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” – Gen. 1:1 2. As creator ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Schemers Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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At first glance the story seems to be about two schemers, but it is really about faith and GOd’s sovereignty.

Genesis 30:25-43 October 5, 2003 Stories have layers. Sometimes you get one picture from the face value of the story. Yet at the same time you can get a different picture if you dig a little deeper. For example, a few weeks ago Pastor Josh gave one picture of the VBS in Wallaceburg. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Hurting Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 21, 2003

based on 156 ratings

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The first in a series of three sermons dealing with the hurts in life and how God expects us to handle them.

Today we are going to start a new series, a series that I have entitled Hope for the Hurting. Maybe you are thinking this morning, “Pastor James, that sounds wonderful, but right now, I’m not hurting, and I have plenty of hope.” Well, that’s great, because this message is for you, too. You see, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

based on 104 ratings

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Love is the first aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. As Paul said, W/O love I am nothing.

Galatians 5:22-23 Fruit of the Spirit – Love But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self control. Against such things there is no law. [NKJV] OPENING REMARKS – 1. Word Study One of the most common ways to help one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Commitment Factor

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Commitment is the key to a successful marriage. First, commitment to Christ, which leads to commitment to one’s spouse.

The Commitment Factor—Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It’s been said, “A successful marriage is one in which you fall in love many times…and always with the same person.” (Mignon McLaughlin) However, marriage in America is in trouble--the divorce rate ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Congregational

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

based on 11 ratings

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One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Significant Senior Saints

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 11, 2004

based on 30 ratings

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Simeon and Anna were two senior saints who played a significant part in that first Christmas season.

TWO SIGNIFICANT SENIOR SAINTS “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

based on 337 ratings

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What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Don't Be Anxious, Pray!

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Sep 22, 2004

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To beat anxiety, Paul gives us three things that we must do. Prayer is only the first.

I. Intro: Paul Knew Anxiety Acts 28: House arrest in Rome. But look what he went through to get there. Acts 21:27 -32 Paul arrives in Jerusalem the whole city erupts in violence. Acts22: 22 ff Speaks to the crowds at the end they shout “Rid the earth of him, he’s not fit to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Obedience To God's Will Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 16, 2014

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To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST's obedience enough to save us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST's obedience did it all for us, even abolishing the first covenant and establishing the second covenant. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:9 (Amplified Bible) 10:9 He then went on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Of God Our Primary Concern

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

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To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants."

I. EXORDIUM: Do you make GOD your first priority everyday? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that "Worship GOD first and you don't have to worry about your needs and wants." IV. TEXT: Matthew 6:33 (Amplified Bible) But seek (aim at and strive after) first of all His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

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The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

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