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  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Word Power

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,125 views

    one of a series on Acts

    I have made a lot of mistakes in my life. Some of them are real dandies. I was calling on a family with a dog that was wheezing in the corner. I ignored it for a while and then said, "If that was my dog I’d have it put to sleep". Somehow the family, who loved that old dog, didn’t see things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To God Be The Glory

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,664 views

    I really believe God is able to use us, no matter what our education, or training or even our past involves.

    To God Be the Glory! Do you sometimes feel you are useless, or that your life is not making a difference? I believe these are questions most of us deal with when reflecting upon our lives. We may be asking ourselves, “Is God really able to use me to make a difference in other people’s lives?” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord Our Deliverer

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,279 views

    He delivered me! No one can take away my testimony as it says in the book of Revelation “They over came Him by the blood of the Lamb & the word of their testimony”

    THE LORD OUR DELIVERER Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church May 2004. 2 Corinthians 1:10 10 Who Has delivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in whom we trust that he will yet deliver us; We learn at a young age the meaning of Tense In this verse we are confronted with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Effective Church

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,874 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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    Missions: The Great Mandate

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 175 ratings
     | 17,250 views

    Missons must be the heartbeat of our church.

    Matthew 28:18-20 Missions: The Great Mandate Introduction A. Beginning today and continuing through the 18th of this month I want to bring a short series of messages that deal with this subject of missions. It has been rightly said that missions is the heartbeat of God, and it must also be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eagles Or Chickens - You Choose

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2005
    based on 156 ratings
     | 18,494 views

    Do you want to scratch with the chickens or soar with the eagle - spiritually

    Civic service NR 05-06-05 Soar with the eagle or scratch with the chickens Story: When I was living in Switzerland about 15 years ago there was a wonderful bumper sticker (I don’t know if you had it over here) – usually on the back of a Porsche - which said; “Do you want to soar with ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Crazy!

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,664 views

    Is it crazy to pray?

    In this morning’s Old Testament Reading we heard about the Healing of Naaman - an event which happened nearly 3,000 years ago. In the New Testament Reading we saw how Jesus healed Ten lepers, and only one returned to say thank you - that happened 2,000 years ago. This morning I want to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Foundation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 26,017 views

    Number 1 of 16 sermons out of Hebrews 11 on the true meaning of living by faith.

    THE FOUNDATION OF FAITH © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 n In a sermon, Juan Carlos Ortiz spoke of a conversation with a circus trapeze artist. The performer admitted the net underneath was there to keep them from breaking their necks, but added, "The net also keeps us from falling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Disciples Perspective

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    A First-Person Narrative (Judas) emphasizing the need to serve, instead of being served.

    This has been the longest night of my life! Let me tell you all about it, but before I do, I need to start from the beginning. Really, it all started when Jesus called me about 3 years ago. I must admit, I was quite honored to be called by Jesus. I didn't really understand what he was all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Better Together Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 25,018 views

    God designed us as individuals and as a church to rely on relationships with others to meet our full potential.

    Life Quest “Better Together” Father’s Day June 18, 2006 Introduction: Today we are looking at another aspect to what it means to be on a Life Quest. We have talked for the last two weeks about the first aspect of our mission statement, “To passionately pursue God.” Over the next several weeks we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 23, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,325 views

    Parable of the Lost Coin

    Have you ever lost your keys? What did you feel? Desperation? Panic? Fear? Stress? What did you do? If you’re like me, you probably tore the whole house apart. You may have stopped to think about the last place you laid them or saw them. You could interrogate the kids: “What have you done ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Oldest Hymn Part 2- The Way Up Is Down Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,917 views

    Want to get promoted? Get what you feel is yours ’by right’? The way up is down.

    The oldest Hymn part two- the way up is down. Phil 2:1-11 WBC 29.01.06pm RECAP Paul’s really concerned about Christian character, consistency and fruit - He’s particularly concerned because he knows he might ’go to be with the Lord’… and there are factions in the church… and striving for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourth Down & Inches

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,446 views

    A Sermon for a New Year

    Text: Galatians 4: 4-7 But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael De Rosa avatar

    God Has Other Plans: He Is Risen

    Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,993 views

    to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up

    Purpose: to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up See the bulletin for this day. I took notes on the ‘sermon page’ by reading through 20+ sermons at sermon central on Easter, then adapting my own style to connect with our congregation. Opening: Used this illustration A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Have You Heard?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,902 views

    Have you heard the voice of God in creation and in the Bible?

    “Have You Heard?” Introduction Speaking of God in the Old Testament; Ezekiel 43:2 (ESV) says, “And behold, the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the east. And the sound of his coming was like the sound of many waters.” Speaking of Jesus in the New Testament; Revelation 1:15 (ESV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church