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  • Tom Owen avatar

    Superglue #1

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008
     | 3,224 views

    Marriage relationship

    Superglue #1 What’s one of the greatest yet hardest things in the world? What’s one of the most joyful but sometimes most frustrating thing you’ll ever do? What can give you exhilaration one day and wear you out the next? Does anyone think they know what I’m talking about? [2] Marriage, yes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

    Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,844 views

    Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

    Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excited Anticipation Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 18,898 views

    Abel and Enoch were unusual choices for the first representatives of God’s parade of faith. Why did God use them and what does this tell us about faith?

    OPEN: In college, Ken Davis (a popular youth speaker) was asked to prepare a lesson to teach his speech class. They were to be graded on their creativity and ability to drive home a point in a memorable way. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." He spent 20 minutes carefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Symbols Of The Holy Spirit (Part 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 13,779 views

    The Bible has different symbols for the Holy Spirit that gives us insight into His Person.

    Title: Symbols of the Holy Spirit #2 (1) Text: Zechariah 4:1-6 Luke 11:13 Introduction 1. Last week, we talked about different symbols of the Holy Spirit and how they each give us a little different picture of what the Holy Spirit is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Fourfold Name In Isaiah 9:6

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 17, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 76,966 views

    The magnificent fourfold name given to the promised child in Isaiah’s prophecy is a great encouragement, at Christmas and all year round.

    Introduction I don’t expect any of you to remember, but I promised at this time last year to preach tonight’s sermon at some time. My pre-Christmas message in 2001 was on the subject of “God’s Unique Sign” and in it I briefly discussed the verse in Isaiah 9:6 where the promised son is to be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Are You Seasoned Or Unseasoned thumbnail

    Are You Seasoned Or Unseasoned PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,111 views

    Challenge believers to live out their faith authentically, making a positive impact in the world as the salt of the earth and the light of the world.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a portion of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 5. In these verses, Jesus calls his followers to be both "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world." He's challenging us to live out our faith in such a way that ...read more

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    Three Commands For Every Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,322 views

    Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Pastor Move Over Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 4, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,240 views

    Discover Jesus’ job description for the pastor.

    (Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) We are beginning a 4-part series titled, “The Dynamics of Church.” We’ll be looking at how God intends His Church to work. Again, when we talk about God’s Church, we’re talking about God’s people living and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Purpose Of The Church- Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,303 views

    Prayer is a very important purpose of the church.

    INTRODUCTION • As we finish the purpose of the Church series, I hope that it has inspired some thinking from each one of us about what our purpose is and what we can do to better fulfill our purpose at ACC. • I want to finish this series with a purpose that does not seem like one that invokes a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feasting Through Fastiing

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
     | 2,157 views

    “Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experi

    “Fasting”… topic we don’t hear much about in the church to day - Many of us may think of fasting as for the spiritually elite… those specially gifted… a gift we seek about as much as celibacy or martyrdom. - Many of our initial thoughts, or even experiences conjure up thoughts of sitting around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part Three: Understand Your Struggle With Christ Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 23, 2006
     | 3,072 views

    We all struggle to be better, to improve, etc. But struggling in becoming a disciple is a product of pride. The sooner we understand this, the sooner we can make struggle an asset rather than a liability.

    Introduction Where are we today? I mean by that, in our study about the Christ and His Church, are we making progress? Are we moving toward Christ or are we satisfied to stay back, keeping our distance? Are we unsure we are willing to make the kind of commitment Jesus Christ wants of us? It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Came Down

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,183 views

    Is it any wonder that the world finds it hard to follow Jesus? Often The only Jesus they are ever presented is hard, harsh and unloving. We are Jesus to the world; our actions speak louder than fifty street preachers. Jesus came down!

    JESUS CAME DOWN IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” – 2 Corinthians 8:9 (NIV) What does that mean, “he became poor”? It means that he gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Marriage Of Strength

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,872 views

    This message was used as part of a service involving the renewal of wedding vows. The focus is on the reponsibilities of the husband and the wife in a marriage.

    A MARRIAGE OF STRENGTH EPHESIANS 5:21-31 Several years ago, the Saturday Evening Post published an article entitled “The Seven Ages of the Married Cold.” It revealed the reaction of a husband to his wife’s colds during their first seven years of marriage. It went something like this: ü The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Driven Life Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,957 views

    James shows the value of wisdom as part of living the Christian life

    The Wisdom Driven Life James 1:2-8 August 13, 2006 Evening Service Introduction The story is told of a man in China who raised horses for a living. When one of his prized stallions ran away, his friends gathered at his home to mourn his great loss. After they had expressed their concern, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan