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  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Sardis: The Living Corpse Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,721 views

    Here was a church that needed waking up! It was on life support and Jesus had the answer!

    Revelation 3:1-6 Sardis: The Living Corpse INTRODUCTION - Mike the Headless Chicken On September 10, 1945, Mike’s short life was about to take a turn for the worse. On this day, Mike received a death sentence. His owners, Lloyd and Clara Olsen, decided that it was time to slaughter a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Accused People Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 11, 2008
     | 4,515 views

    Like a prosecuting attorney, God levels accusations against the nation of Israel.

    The Accused People (Malachi 2:1-17) 1. It gives us great satisfaction when someone gets caught cheating. Bonnie Jones shares this story: "I was in the express lane at the store quietly fuming. Completely ignoring the sign, the woman ahead of me had slipped into the checkout line pushing a cart ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Worship? Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008
     | 4,079 views

    What does the Bible tell us about worship? This sermons summarizes the main New Testament teachings on this controversial subject.

    1. Illus. of touring three churches • Traditional church. Only songs they sing are great old hymns of the faith. They sing the doxology after they take the offering. The choir special is an anthem written in the 60’s. The only musical instruments are the piano and organ. The congregation is very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thank You God!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 3, 2009
     | 2,867 views

    Sermon about stewardship/giving

    Thank You God! You have already heard form Jimmy and Cheryl thins morning I n a strange way, I feel just a little like I think President Obama probably feels… Most people have already made up their minds on the subject. Some are in full agreement and others already hate anything I might say on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fellowship - United In Christ Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,736 views

    The message defines fellowship as 1. Christ centered 2.Common Among Believers 3. Constructive 4. A Commitment

    Fellowship - United in Christ Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 12:1ff "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Introduction We are looking at the meaning of fellowship. For many, it means getting together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling The Three Fears Of Captivity.

    Contributed by Ryan Peters on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,508 views

    Battling the three fears of captivity will give you the faith and the courage to step out in to the promised land and believe the unbelievable once again.

    Title: Battling the three fears of Captivity. Jeremiah 29:10-14 So many of us are stuck in the captivity of life that we have not been able to see clearly let alone hear from God. You see when we search the scriptures for hope and future Jeremiah 29:11-14 comes to mind immediately. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ten Commandments - A Covenant

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 12, 2009
     | 4,951 views

    A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday in Lent, Series B

    3rd Sunday in Lent, March 15, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you gave us your commandments in order to show us how we ought to live our lives in relationship with you, the source of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Kingdom Of Preists Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,979 views

    The priesthood of all believers unpacked.

    A Kingdom of Priests Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church A Kingdom of Priests * To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. (Rev 1:5-6, ESV) A Kingdom of Priests * "Worthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Concerning Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    Bible doctrines

    Intro: as a Pentecostal church we believe and teach in the working of the Holy Spirit. In our individual lives and within the framework of the church. I Corinthians chapter 12 gives us 9 particular ways in which the Spirit moves in the lives of believers. Over the next few weeks, I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A Mom

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,645 views

    This is a sermon geared for Mother’s Day

    The Power of a Mom A story is told of a small picture perfect community nestled on a beautiful lake. This lake was fed by a small brook on the side of a mountain. For years the townspeople paid a man a small wage to tend to the brook. -To watch over it and to clean it out. For many years the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Please God

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    God finds pleasure in the company of certain people. Who are they?

    HOW TO PLEASE GOD A. FEAR THE LORD & B. HOPE IN THE LORD Psalm 147:11 The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. It is an impressive thought that God should, not only be at peace with some people, but He even finds pleasure in their company! Who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Developing A Heart After God

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 16, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 18,289 views

    going after God

    Intro: in 20 years of pasturing I have made many trips to the hospital for people having open heart surgery, but only once did I have someone who was having a heart transplant. This is an amazing thought, you have a heart that is so diseased that you are going to die, and you receive a brand new ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,887 views

    God tells the church to be as effective as it can be.

    The Church: What Is Absolutely Essential? PT 1 Acts 2:42-47 It’s pop quiz! Clear your desk, take out a pen or pencil, and circle the answer or answers that correctly complete the sentence below. Top Priorities of a church should be: o To gather together a large # of weekly attendees or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 484 ratings
     | 143,774 views

    Let your light shine in the world

    INTRODUCTION Last week in Matthew 5:13, Jesus said that you are the salt of the earth. Jesus wanted us to see the relationship that the members of the body of Christ are to have with the world. In today’s passage, we find Jesus teaching concerning the citizens of the kingdom as to their PRIMARY ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of The Word Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 24,800 views

    The word of knowledge is one of the three revelation gifts as discussed in earlier lessons. The "revelation gifts" are our spiritual eyes and ears. They allow us to see and hear things by the Spirit.

    By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

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    Denomination: *other