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  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Proclamation Of Hope

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
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     | 5,244 views

    Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

    “The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 17,878 views

    Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

    FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,412 views

    3 More things Jesus Condemned the Pharisees for.

    “Woe, Woe, Woe - Part 2 – Luke 11:37-55” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/11/06 am S1 - We love to condemn the Pharisees. OOPS I lived in Tasmania for 3 years before coming to Gladstone and I loved our time there. I’d go back any time. But you know what I’ve noticed … we love to pick on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 29, 2017
     | 18,403 views

    Three things I need to know in my trials

    ENGAGE Most of you know by now that Matt Dodd, one of the missionaries that we support as a church, was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer a little over two months ago and then experienced a stroke a little over a month ago. And if you have been reading any of his wife, Cameron’s, updates on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resolved To Know Nothing Series

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Jan 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,420 views

    The first in a series from Corinthians challenging the congregation to have the resolve to know Christ and his ways.

    - Have you ever been somewhere and you didn’t know anybody? Not one person. You were a total stranger, and everybody around you was totally strange to you. That’s happened to me a few times. Like my first day at Ozark Christian College. I had decided many months before that I was going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counter-Attack!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 13, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 17,069 views

    Everything was going well for the church in the first three chapters of Acts. But the crunch comes in chapter four. How do the apostles respond? And how should we?

    Passage: Acts 4:1-22 Intro: The first days of the early church were exciting, thrilling. 1. thousands of people believing in Jesus 2. signs and wonders, healing, “favor with all the people.” 3. they were successful, experiencing explosive growth. 4. but in this chapter, things change ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    And We Know

    Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 367 views

    There are certain things that only the born again can know.

    And We Know I John 5:18-20 Intro. In knowing Jesus there are certain things that we KNOW. - Things we don’t have to figure out or work through. - Things that only the born again know. - We KNOW the Son of God is come. 1 John 5:20 - And he has giving us an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Celebration

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    Easter message celebrating the significance of several empty things.

    Empty Celebration (ILL) Empty Eggs – children given eggs and instructions to put something in the egg to illustrate new life in celebration of Easter and Spring – butterfly –flower – rock – empty We celebrate today the fact that the tomb was/is empty Matthew 28:1-10 1Now after the Sabbath, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Vcr Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,812 views

    To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

    I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David's Wives Are Captured Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,487 views

    First Samuel 30:1-31 shows us how God turns tragedy into triumph.

    Scripture The last few chapters of First Samuel switch between David and Saul. David’s temporary unfaithfulness caused him to go and live in Philistia. Achish, the king of Gath, allocated David and his followers the city of Ziklag. David lived there for sixteen months and carried out raids against ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on May 1, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,531 views

    First in a series on family. The foundation for building a secure home starts at the bond between husband and wife.

    Family Security: The Secrets Of Spiritual Bonding Genesis 2:20-25 This is the first of a new series on family. The springboard for this series is from something I read in an article by John Maxwell. MAxwell cited a study done that put this ad in a paper: "If you live in a strong family, please ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Always Winter Never Christmas

    Contributed by James Byers on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,761 views

    First Sunday of Advent using Narnia Illustration connectin winter to darkness in Isaiah 9 prophecy

    Read (Isaiah 9:1-7, John 1:1-10) Winter is about to be here again. This season is the least favorite of most if not all people. It’s colder, days are shorter, more darkness, less activity. The trees and plants show little sign of life. The skies are usually more gray. The brisk air and the cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,331 views

    This message focused in on how baptism and communion are expressions of worship to God’s. We show Him love because He first loved us.

    Expressions of Love March 5, 2006 Baptism and Lord’s Supper Intro: I am reading a book entitled, The Air I Breathe, by Louie Giglio. In the book Louie defines worship as “the pursuit of that which you value most.” I like that b/c I believe our greatest purpose for living is to honor God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    National Security Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,050 views

    For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

    Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free