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  • Mark Haines avatar

    We Really Do Need Each Other

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    An exposition of several texts as a “pastoral care intervention” message pointing out the problem of disunity in the church caused by individualism and calling those attending worship to reach out to those who do not attend.

    Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to take the first step and reach out to professing Christians that are not attending worship services. Response: Individuals will raise their hands to indicate that they know at least one professing Christian that does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Qualities Of A Godly Leader

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 28,501 views

    God has a set standard for the leaders of His church

    The Qualities of a Godly Leader 1 Timothy 3:2-7 July 26, 1998 Morning Service Introduction The King of the jungle 1. The lion goes and asked the animals of the jungle who was the King A. Bypasses the smaller animals and goes straight to the bear: The lion asks the bear who was the king, bear says ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 29, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,925 views

    When we really get to know Jesus, our lives will never be the same.

    INTRODUCTION  (DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF THE DISCIPLES)  Go back with me to the crucifixion and arrest of Jesus. Think of the disciples and the way that they reacted when Jesus was taken away by the Roman soldiers. They all ran and hide, they did not want to take up any cross! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High Priest

    Contributed by Kenneth Bailey on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    Study in the High Priesthood of Christ and our response to His Priesthood.

    The High Priest Today is April Fool’s Day. I toyed with the idea of making some sort of ludicrous statement and then proclaiming “April Fool’s!” but decided against that since I don’t want to ever mislead you, even in a time of jest. But as I was debating on how I would begin the sermon, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Series

    Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,854 views

    Jesus’ ongoing mission, which will be fully accomplished, is to restore us to the Father. Last in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

    Dying Was His Reason for Living The Sequel: Where Is Jesus Now? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/10/2004 It was December 1997, the Christmas season, when a fire started in the home of Luzaida Cuevas. She made it to safety, but she was not able to rescue her 10-day-old ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 11,580 views

    When we are baptized into the body of Christ, we become part of that great family of believers of all times and places.

    Baptism Acts 2:38-39 8/7/05 2017 words I now invite you to turn in your bibles to the second chapter of the book of Acts and follow alone as I read verses 38 and 39. 38 Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ so that your sins may be forgiven; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faint Not!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 25,028 views

    How not to lose heart in the day of adversity and severe challenge--to possess spiritual stamina

    FAINT NOT! Isa 40:28-31 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Walking By Faith Part #2

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    Part #2 in a Faith Series

    WALKING BY FAITH PART # 2 Last Night we were talking about how God can’t Use Quitters!!! We don’t need any distraction, We need a CLEAR DIRECTION FOR OUR FAITH WALK!!! WITH OUR GOD!!! We must continue forward in our faith walk… Some Months ago our Pastor said in his sermon Something that hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bells And Mirrors Are Not Works

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,354 views

    Being busy in the church is not doing the works of the Lord.

    Bells and Mirrors are not Works Ephesians 2:4-10 Monte T. Brown 9/26/2004 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction If you were to spend the mornings with me as I go through the mail and read from Christian papers, you would notice that there are a number of programs that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Marriage - God's Masterpiece Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Is marriage dead? No way - it’s alive and well and a way God communicates the gospel. There are a lot of misconceptions about the roles of husband & wife that this section clears up.

    Here’s today’s trivia quiz: which country has the highest and which country has the lowest divorce rate? (highest is Belarus 68% [divorces as a % of marriages]. Lowest is Macedonia 5%. U.S. Rate is 49%) When looked at another way - the number of divorces per 1,000 population per year - Sri Lanka ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Bob Cook avatar

    Who Is The Body...

    Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,253 views

    A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

    Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Proving The Existence Of God Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on May 6, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,775 views

    Using evolution’s deception one can prove that God exists.

    Evolution’s Deception: Making a Monkey of Man, Pt. 1 “Proving The Existence of God” Psalm 19:1-4 Is there really a God? Is there even an answer to that question and, “If there is a God where did God come from?” We’ve all had these kinds of questions in our minds or have had someone ask us and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Small avatar

    Father's Day

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 95,242 views

    To be a great father, you first must be a great husband.

    Today we are celebrating a day honoring our fathers. Being a father is a great responsibility. What we do as a father will impact generations to come. Our children learn by watching us and they will become the type of parents that we were. Children learn by example. Prov 22:6 6 Train a child in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 13,503 views

    Examine the scriptual definition of Spiritual gifts, where they come from, why we have them, and what we should do with them.

    Spiritual Gifts Rev. Bruce A. Shields DD House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org What are Spiritual Gifts? To understand what Spiritual Gifts are and where they come from, and what they are for, we must examine the scriptures which answers all of these questions. Psalms 127:1 “Except the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ted Mulder avatar

    Depression

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 11, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,063 views

    Depression is a growing problem in America today. Every year the amount of people taking medication for depression is drastically increasing. Does the Bible talk about depression? Does God give us any answers here?

    Depression Have you ever watched a movie that you thought would end happy and it didn’t? It leaves you with sad, depressing feeling. A couple of weeks ago when Joanne was at camp – Kassie and I watched a movie and the main character dies. I jokingly said, “ I hate chick flicks.” In a guy movie – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational