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  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Be Proactive Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 2, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,048 views

    1 or 7 in series on Personal Change

    Be Proactive Proverbs 29:18 In most dictionaries you won’t find our word of emphasis though it is used in most management literature. It means more than merely taking initiative. It means that we are responsible for our own individual lives. Our behavior is a function of our decisions, not our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are The People Amazed? Series

    Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 21, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    Is the work of Jesus in your life one of authority and power that will amaze people? Series on Mark

    ARE PEOPLE REALLY AMAZED? Mark 1:21-28 INTRO: When Linda and I were in college we attended a service where there was a Christian Illusionist. That morning he carried with him a Chicago Tribune newspaper. It was very thick. He then was blindfolded and turned his back on the congregation. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Diakonas

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    A Biblical Study Of Deacons

    Sermon Series: Sermon: “DIAKONAS” Scripture: Acts 6.1-7 Men of dignity; Men strong in faith; Men beyond reproach; Men of there word; Men of clear conscience; these are words Paul uses to describe men who are to serve and minister as deacons. Paul also says that men “who serve well as deacons ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Nature Of The Flesh - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,991 views

    Today we find it awkward to operate in self sufficiency. That is, making decisions on our own without the Lord controlling our lives.

    THE NATURE OF THE FLESH Part III of Christ in You Traditional view - Man is both (or either) good and evil; only 2 parts to every man. Biblical view - all that we are without Christ, and all that we are with Christ FLESH - all that we are without Christ; it only knows how to function in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Categories Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,839 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

    In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood Of Christ - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.”

    Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist Church, Greenville, KY ~ Sunday AM, March 2nd, 2008 I want to take some time over the next couple of weeks to examine something seldom considered today – “The Blood of Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 1:3-7 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Glorious Church

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,452 views

    A sermon on what the Lord will do with a church that He is the Lord of.

    HIS Glorious Church 1 Peter 2:1-12 SELECTED READING 1 PETER 1:13-16 INTRO- LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT PENTECOST- THE HOLY SPIRIT COMING AND FILLING BELIEVERS. WE SAW HOW MUCH ALL OF US NEED TO BE FILLED AND REFILLED. HOW MUCH WE NEED MORE OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Taking Inventory

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,587 views

    In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

    Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Ready For Battle

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 9,045 views

    As Christians, we must take our stand against Satan and put on the full armor of God

    Ready for Battle Ephesians 6:14-18 September 4, 2005 Introduction A few weeks ago I was watching a program about the history of armor. It was a fascinating show that detailed the various types of armor from the ancient to the modern. The program documented the various techniques that were used in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's In The Middle? Series

    Contributed by Dan Willis on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,144 views

    In today's society sense of identity is hard to come by. Where is the scriptural teen? Who are you? What makes a boy into a man? Is age all it takes?

    We continue today on the series addressing the 3 Great Lies Satan has told the church. When last we spoke we discussed the important role children play within the congregation. We explained how children inspire the congregation, unite the family and sharpen the fathers. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Graveside Service

    Contributed by Jerry Stephens on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 64,343 views

    Graveside service for a believer or non-believing person.

    We are here today to remember the life of Brett Legna. Let’s begin with a brief prayer. If you know it please say it along with me: Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Enoch...the Incredible Invisible Man Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,129 views

    Learn to please God "the Enoch way".

    THE INCREDIBLES: WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE TRUST AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD Brad Kellum September 14, 2008 “Enoch: The Incredible Invisible Man” ________________________________________ Today we’re looking at the incredible invisible man. “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010
     | 6,208 views

    What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

    20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earn All You Can, Save All You Can, Give All You Can

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,421 views

    A sermon on the stewardship found in discipleship and evangelism

    “Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can”, this is the motto which John Wesley had lived by. Many of us have parents or grandparents who lived through the Great Depression, and grew up about saving up because you never know when you will need it. Author C.S. Lewis was known for only ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Ministry Gifts

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,782 views

    Just as the human body has five senses for its protection and care, God has provided five ministry gifts for the protection and care of the body of Christ. The five-fold ministry resulted from Christ’s ascension to heaven. These gifts were released by

    The Ministry Gifts Ephesians 4:7-8 - But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift. Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.” Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic