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  • Daniel Bauder avatar

    20 Building Blocks Of Vision Series

    Contributed by Daniel Bauder on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 5,398 views

    First in a series of messages from the book of Nehemiah showing us what vision is all about.

    20 BUILDING BLOCKS OF VISION Part 1 Adapted from a message by David Derry and the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley Nehemiah 1:1-7 July 13, 2008 Broadway Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION This morning we are starting a 4 part series on vision. I believe with all my heart God desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014
     | 12,859 views

    One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

    Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Build The Church

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,242 views

    This sermon deals with building the church from the perspective of living for Christ first and foremost in our homes.

    How To Build The Church Matthew 7:21-17 John 13:34-35 Glenville 10-23-2011 We are continuing our series, “Moving Things To The Next Level”. We have looked at “How to Kill a Church”, “How to Heal The Church”, and today we are going to “Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Servant Characteristics

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,219 views

    The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

    The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Difficulties That Disturb Your Peace Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Enjoying Christ as Prince of Peace in our lives by following the example of Joseph and Mary that first Christmas.

    We’re in the series, "What Christ Came to Give." In the first message of the series we talked about how Christ came to give us HOPE, and last week we saw that Christ came to bring us THE PRESENCE OF GOD. Today we’re going to talk about how Christ came to give us PEACE and we’re going to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hagar Shuffle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,548 views

    Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

    OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Soon Is Sooner Than It Was Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    In light of the soon coming of Christ, we need to give ourselves to things that are urgent and important; and to things that are important before they become urgent. For the Festival of Christ the King

    I like shortcuts. I like to find a road that gets me there in less time and less distance. I love shortcuts, even when they are complicated. You may have to be a trained navigator to follow my shortcuts, but I like them. Years ago, in order to take my son to sports events, I worked out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Your Vision

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,614 views

    THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

    What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Kingdom And The End. Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    A simple look at end time things: the ’consumation of the Kingdom’

    The kingdom and the end. Lk 17:20-38 WBC 17/3/2 am 1) SIMPLE? v20 We’re looking at the KOG and the ‘end of the world’, here Many think = simple! Can extrapolate a text… the texts… revn - get chronology - work out exactly what’s gonna happen, when My experience is- this is NOT simple! - think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Keeps Us When Death Is In The Way

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    When things seem bad remeber God is in Control

    The African King The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were out on a hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fix Your Mind On These

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 4,239 views

    To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a mind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things needed for your mind to fix on. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:8 (Amplified Bible) For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ And Character In Christmas

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    The gift of Christmas has not changed,only the people, this sermon looks into the characters that contributed to the first Christmas

    Christ and Character in Christmas (Luk 2:6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Luk 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 15, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,949 views

    The first in a seven week series on the "I Am" sayings of Jesus from John's gospel account.

    Introduction: I’m not real big on New Year’s resolutions, but at the beginning of this year I set a personal goal to know Jesus better this year. So I’m really excited about the next seven weeks because we’re going to get to know Jesus better through His own words. Near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Revival

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 274 ratings
     | 86,743 views

    The first of a multi-part series based on Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

    REVIVE US AGAIN II Chronicles 7:11-14 INTRODUCTION: I love that song "Revive Us Again" Sometimes we ought to start that in the middle of one of my sermons when some of us get kinda drowsy. Speaking of drowsy, there is a story I want to share with you. One particular Sunday a preacher was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Speaks Through Centering Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,181 views

    The wonderful things God reveals to us when we are totally focused on Him in centering prayer.

    READ PASSAGE. When I first read this passage, I saw examples of centered prayer and how God can speak to you and will speak to you if we will only center on Him and listen to what He has to say. The first centered prayer session was Cornelius. Cornelius was a Gentile, but in verse 2 we find that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist