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  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Fortifying Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    Why was this early church SO powerful? It had discovered it could help its members not stop with HAVING faith, but fortifying their faith! What could this focus do for you? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Let me ask you: Why is the church here? (By ‘the church’, I don’t mean this building, I mean the group of people that makes up the church.) I’m looking for your feedback – *DON’T RESPOND if you’ve attended this church for over 1 year.* Don’t you wish you belonged to a church like that? - A ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shaped For Service Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

    Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 26,525 views

    This is a sermon about the Holy Spirit, who He is, and what He is doing, from the OT until today.

    Sermon/Bible study about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is present thru out the whole Bible. From Genesis 1 to Revelation. Genesis 1:2 says “darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” Revelation 22:17 says: “The spirit and the bride say, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Resurrection Of The Body Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,460 views

    The last phrase of the Creed: "The resurrection of the body and the life everlasting"

    THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY John 20:1-9, 19-31; 1 Cor. 15:33-49 If you have been with us for the past few months, you know that this morning we arrive at the end of a long discussion of the Apostle’s Creed. Line by line we have examined the teachings of the Christian faith and here, on Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Baeta avatar

    He Arose From The Dead To Fulfil The Scriptures

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures. And He was buried and He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” 1 Cor. 15:3-4.

    Theme: He arose from the dead to fulfil the Scriptures Text: 1 Cor. 15:3-4 The Scriptures contain God’s authoritative words and are therefore also known as the “Word of God”. Jesus relied on them totally and used them to overcome temptations and point to the truth. He often referred to them with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    It's How You Play The Game That Matters Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    Sermon 1 of 3. This sermon is on Ministry and encourages people to get involved in Ministry based on Romans 12’s understanding of Mercy, Grace, and Faith.

    Get in the Game It’s How You Play the Game That Matters Two Important facts about basketball Only the last five minutes count My wife, Donna, has a valid point in many games when the lead seems to seesaw back and forth between the teams. Then in the last five minutes the game intensifies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith Or Sight

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    This message discusses walking by faith and not by sight.

    Text: “For we walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Corinthians 5:7 NKJV). Another version of the Bible puts it this way: “We live by faith, not by sight” (NIV). Another version of the Bible says, “For our life is a matter of faith, not of sight” (Today’s English Version). Each version talks about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,186 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the places where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Men As Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,687 views

    Men who are witnesses must be witnesses in the place that they belong, in the place where they become, in the place that is beloved, and the place that is beyond.

    “Men as Witnesses” Acts 1:1-8 Indeed let me take this opportunity to thank our Pastor Rev. Vernon Dobson who challenges us all by demonstrating the words of Paul, “let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus: … but made of himself of no reputation, and took upon himself the form of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling With Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,583 views

    Both the pervasiveness and pain of loneliness is well known and documented. But what does the Bible and the Church have to say and do about it? Bottom line: loneliness can only e overcome through intimate relationships with Jesus and other people.

    WRESTLING WITH LONELINESS Part 2 in Series: “Does Anybody Know, Does Anybody Care?” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday October 5, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Paul McCartney famously sings: “All the lonely people, Where do they all come from, All the lonely people, Where do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Vantage Point: God The Son

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,478 views

    This is the second sermon in a series that discusses Christmas from the vantage point of the major participants in the incarnation.

    Two Opening Songs Hosanna Away in a Manger Welcome and Announcements Advent Candle Lighting (as first candle is lit) : On this Second Sunday of Advent, our attention turns toward a group of biblical characters connected with the Christmas Story--the shepherds. Upon hearing the Good News of Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Work - Partners With God

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    This message gives a Biblical view of work. A correct view of work will dispel any myths about work.

    Work – Partners with God -How to find satisfaction in your work- I Corinthians 3:5-9 “We work together as partners who belong to God…” V. 9 On this Labor Day Sunday I have a question: Do you appreciate your work?” Before you complain about your job, listen to the regulations that employees at ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Living Your Life Out Loud Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    We are called to live our lives so that Christ is exalted and people are drawn to Him! We are not called to blend into the ’woodwork’ of society!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 4, 2007 Date Preached: August 5, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Your WALK Out Loud Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:13 - 16 13Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Falwell avatar

    Istand - Standing On The Promises

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,582 views

    We know that within God’s arms we find everything we need to be successful in life.

    iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation – iStand We continue our iTruths series today focusing on standing on the promises found within the Word of God. Standing on the truth that we gain from knowing Him, from loving Him, from telling others about Him and from serving Him. We know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    The Incarnation (Matthew 1:18-25)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 13, 2007
     | 8,788 views

    Let’s stop pretending that we know a lot about God! If we want to know God at all, we’ve got to start from the human end of God - Jesus. ...

    "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (19) Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican