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  • Rick D Brackett avatar

    A Fight To The Finish

    Contributed by Rick D Brackett on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 23,776 views

    No matter how hard the way gets we have got to fight to the finish!

    “A FIGHT TO THE FINISH” Text: II Tim. 4:6-8 Introduction: Paul in writing to young Timothy is very straightforward in what he has to say. His words seem to be filled with encouragement and assurance that he can finish the course. 1. 2:1 “Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Managing Conflict

    Contributed by Rob Simpson on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    How to deal with conflict: Restoring broken relationships.

    Remember the Charlie Brown comic strip? There is one particular Peanuts cartoon, where Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rut, Rot Or Revival

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,951 views

    Sermon titled inspired by a collection of writings and sermons by AW Tozer, used in preperation for revival services this past April.

    Intro: You know, in spite of the crazy weather we have had over the last few weeks, I live this time of year. Flowers blooming, longer days, getting to play t-ball with my son and practicing softball with my daughter. Not to mention all of the great sporting events during this time of year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,262 views

    In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

    Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Simony, Nepotism And Cronyism- Oh My!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    A sermon on corruption in the church based on the story of Simon the Sorcerer in Acts 8. (Thanks to SermonCentral Contributors and Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page)

    Sermon for 1/22/2006 Acts 8:4-25 Introduction: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vision And The Gift Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

    Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Mission And Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008
     | 17,488 views

    God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

    God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    #10 Living In Troubled Times Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,783 views

    America is Experiencing Troubled Times A. Growing domestic unrest B. Growing violence in the streets C. Growing social unrest D. Threat of terrorism How to respond personally to all these disturbances?

    Living in Troubling Times 11/22/15 Introduction: These last two weeks we have seen some very disturbing things happen around the world. We saw how ISIS planted a bomb on a Russian airliner and killed over 200 people, we say how ISIS attacked Paris France with multiple attacks and killed 130 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Do You Believe About The Church? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,678 views

    We need to have a scriptural understanding about the chruch. But just as important, our belief should be followed by action.

    "When the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder, when the roll is called up yonder–, when the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there." We like to think about our future home called heaven. But what about the earthly institution called "The Church?" If the roll were called ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Church Membership: Living Up To Your Commitment

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Mar 27, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,914 views

    When you surrender your life to Jesus, you surrender your life to His church as well. There are certain commitments basic to being a christian.

    Church Membership: Live up to your commitment! INTRODUCTION Turn to Hebrews 10: 19-25. I want to tell you a story. Last week coming to church, a man in a pick-up truck pulled out in front of me. It was not an accident type of situation. To the contrary, he pulled out so slowly that it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Examination Of The Rapture Of The Church – Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 24, 2022
     | 1,717 views

    The Rapture allies with hope and the hope of the Christian is looked at. This part will examine the crown of righteousness, and exactly what the "APOSTASY" of 2 Thessalonians really is. The Holy Spirit is the Restrainer and the Lord delivers His Church from the wrath to come

    AN EXAMINATION OF THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH – PART 2 OF 4 Greetings everyone. We are going to continue today with the second part of the examination of the Rapture, having done PART 1 last time, and we might start with just one verse that contains a beautiful expression. It is this one – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,414 views

    The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

    (Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James Phillips avatar

    Conclusion And Summary Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,987 views

    The conclusion of Paul’s letter and a brief summary of the letter.

    COLOSSIANS #5 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Conclusion A. Commendation of Tychicus 4:7 9 COLOSSIANS 4:7 18 7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond servant in the Lord, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Ordination Sermon

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 12, 2004
    based on 96 ratings
     | 34,793 views

    A charge to the candidate based on Acts 13:1-4 outlining the following requirements for ordination: COMMUNION, CONSECRATION, & COMMISSION; and a charge to the congregation based on 1 Timothy 5:17-19 outlining their threefold ministry to their pastor, name

    ORDINATION SERMON Acts 13:1-4 & 1 Timothy 5:17-19 A WORD FOR THE PASTOR INTRODUCTION This morning, I want to share some thoughts from the Word of God. I have chosen two passages for our meditation. The first is Acts 13:1-4. · “1Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mediocrity Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,380 views

    A splash of cold water for mediocre Christians...

    There is a series of unfortunate events that occurs throughout churches worldwide. They are the unfortunate things Christians do, which work to divide the church instead of unite it, and which destroy the faith of fellow believers and drive people away from the house of God instead of building it ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God