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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Tradeoff

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,541 views

    It can be discouraging when we compare the raw faith and power of th first century church with what the church has become. Have we traded power for "silver and gold"?

    Passage: Acts 3:1-10 Intro: We look at a passage like this and sigh.. 1. great that Jesus healed people, great that the apostles did. 2. we’ve concluded the day of miracles is over, that God no longer works this way. Il) a Pope once said as he showed a visitor the splendor of his palace, “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Life Is All About Relationships Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 26,814 views

    This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

    LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Is...all About Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 10, 2006
     | 4,678 views

    Love is built on trust and sacrifice. When we lay down our rights and put our spouses first, we will see the true beauty of marriage in all of its fullness.

    Love is… All About Sacrifice Ephesians 5:22-33 Ephesians 5:22 (HCSB) Wives submit to your own husbands as to the Lord In the Same Manner  “As to the Lord  Honor  Love  Respect  A familiar concept  As a Christian should be second nature Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Right Concept Of God Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,408 views

    This is the first in a series of dialog based sermons based on A W Tozers book "The Knowledge of The Holy". It is in outline form and is intended for a contemporary dialog series or even a small group setting.

    The Knowledge of God Pt 1 - A Right Concept of God Romans 1:18-25 Over the next several weeks I want to share with you the content of one of the best books that I read during my Sabbatical. Most of you know that I am an avid reader of the books of AW Tozer. Two of his books stand out to me as ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Change Through The Jack-O-Lantern

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Before I could see any change in my life I first had to realize that all the things I was pursuing in my life were not leading to life in Christ.

    Life Change Through the Jack-O-Lantern Colossians 3:8-13 NKJV But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, 10 and have put on the new man who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Just Going To Ignore That? Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,187 views

    This is the first message in a series from the book of Haggai. Often times we become so self-absorbed that we miss the very needs God has put before us.

    Time to Rebuild Part I Haggai 1:1-11 Background • The Jewish people had returned from Babylonian captivity in 538 B.C. • Work on the temple had not taken place in over 15 years Haggai 1:1-2 (NLT) On August 29 of the second year of King Darius’s reign, the Lord gave a message through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Minute After Death Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    This is the first of five sermons in the series, "Life After Death" that give the Biblical teachings on the Intermediate State, Heaven, Hell, the Judgment and the Christian and Suicide. This sermon describes the Christian after death.

    Bob Marcaurelle (Sermon Series- Life After Death) FOR INFORMATION ON BOOKS AND ALSO 832 MESSAGES ON AN AUDION CD- CONTACT “The Pastor’s Pulpit” 2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SCm 29621, or call 864-224-0782 for a brochure 1. "ONE MINUTE AFTER DEATH" (The Intermediate State) 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thomas Sees Jesus Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,192 views

    In our journey to see Jesus, the way His disciples saw Him after the resurrection, I want to tell you a story of someone who missed out. At least at first…

    Thomas Sees Jesus: Series – Seeing Jesus John 20:24-29 Apr 29, 2007 Intro: Have you ever felt like you really missed out? Like others around you got to experience something that you didn’t? Every year we have an annual “pastor’s and spouses” conference in November. In Banff. At the Banff ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Encountering And Submitting To Christ

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,122 views

    Being a Christian is all about submitting to the Lordship of Christ. First we have to have a genuine encounter with the glorified Christ. After encountering Him we submit to His Lordship.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Encountering and Submitting to Christ By ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "I'd Rather Ride A Camel Than Look At One!"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    On the way to her new homeland in the promise land, Rebekah would be perched up on top of all those riches... but first, she had given a cup of water in Jesus name...

    Greetings, Good Monday morning. The Bible says, “Make sure thy friend.” (Proverbs 6:3) That is the reason why I try to get out an update each week with a brief message outline. I want for us to stay in touch with one another. I do not really know if you read these thoughts… but, I do want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hospitality To One Another Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    When it comes to evangelism, the last thing you want to do is invite someone to come to Christ --FIRST you have to be ready to receive them. You must learn hospitality.

    Hospitality to One Another Delivered on March 5, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org 1 Peter 4:7-10 7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 8 Above all, love each other deeply, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 18,777 views

    God’s first words to man were to bless him. God still wants to bless us today. This sermon gives three areas to release blessing into our lives.

    BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING Genesis 1:27-28 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "A Dinner Invitation. Are You Coming?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,582 views

    In this parable, you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to Christ. At first, we will look at the flimsy excuses given, and then we will lay open their hearts to the truth!

    Title "A Dinner Invitation" > >Introduction: Jesus is having supper. Someone says, "Won’t it be wonderful when we are having supper with you when you come into your kingdom." Jesus gives this parable. > >In this parable you will find five reasons why people neglect the invitation to come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    It's All In The Timing Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,082 views

    First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

    4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Whatever It Takes (#1) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 22,093 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages challenging the hearers to do "whatever it takes" to be the person God has called them to, and help their church be all that God would have it to be.

    “WHATEVER IT TAKES” 1 Cor. 9:22-23 INTRO – Are we living our lives as individual Christians w/ a “whatever it takes” mentality? Are we willing to do whatever it takes to live our lives for Jesus? Do you truly desire to be used by Him as you live out your days on this earth? Or are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist