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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    For The Men

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 12,205 views

    To enumerate men's activities inside the church.

    I. EXORDIUM: Special instructions for men in the church. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate men's activities inside the church. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:8 (Amplified Bible) I desire therefore that in every place men should pray, without anger or quarreling or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Earthy, Gritty, Touchy, Bodily Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,892 views

    Is prayer minsitry / healing / the laying on of hands only for "Big Successful Evangelical Mega Churches" - or is it for small sacramental churches like the ones we come from? This talk was the introductory talk at an On Fire Prayer Ministry Training Day

    I don’t know if any of you have ever seen the Steve Martin Film “leap of Faith” from the early 90s. It perhaps perpetuates the stereotypes that many non-christians would have about the Christian healing ministry. Steve Martin portrays a travelling pentecostal faith healer called ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    James Put To Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,764 views

    If the apostles remained largely untouched by the persecution that followed Stephen’s death, the situation radically changed when Herod Agrippa assumed rule over Judea. The apostles then became the specific targets of the king’s efforts to suppress the...

    June 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.F.1: James Put to Death. (12:1, 2) Scripture (Acts 12:1, 2; KJV) 1 About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day Jesus Got Good And Mad Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,149 views

    What caused Jesus to get angry?

    INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about anger in this message. When I was a kid, I enjoyed reading Marvel comic books. I can remember when they were only ten cents. Of course, Superman and Batman were my favorites. But I also remember reading about The Incredible Hulk. Cartoonist Stan Lee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confirmation

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,018 views

    Is confirmation biblical? Does it have anything to do with the biblical doctrine of laying on of hands?

    Infant baptism is neither mandated nor forbidden in the New Testament but has forerunners in the Old Testament. In adult baptism, water and laying on of hands occur as one ceremony. Infant baptism often separates the use of water and laying on of hands by many years. The author of Hebrews teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    This gift if tied hand to hand with the Gift of Tongues which is still relevant and needed in our churches today.

    (A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 9) The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues 1Co 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: What is this gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Health Check Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,177 views

    Prayer and faith work hand in hand to bring about physical and spiritual healing God desires for us.

    HEALTH CHECK James 5:13-20 Do any of you use the internet? If so, how often do you use it? I was talking with a couple of my English students Friday and the both said they don’t use it at all. I use it several times during the day. I don’t know what I’d do without it. But I can also say I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Getting Along Despite Our Differences

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,358 views

    With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

    Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,378 views

    Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different.

    :-) There is the word rejoice again. Thankfulness (vv. 3 & 8) and joy go hand in hand. But joy and suffering-that’s different. Joy in suffering Where does joy come from? We’ve already talked about joy, especially in Philippians. The root word is xara, pronounced kara. That word is found in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Priceless

    Contributed by Dave Jolliff on Jul 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 610 views

    You are not forgotten. You are not worthless. You are not too broken - You are Priceless

    Priceless Based on Jeremiah 18:1-8 We live in a world full of chaos—confusion, loss, pain, and brokenness. In the midst of it all, it’s easy to feel overlooked, broken, or even worthless. Whether it's health struggles, financial burdens, or family problems weighing us down, the enemy tries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Sure Defence In The Face Of Adversity.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,512 views

    Committing our life into the hands of the LORD.

    A SURE DEFENCE IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY. Psalm 31:1-5, Psalm 31:15-16. I). Psalm 31:1-5. PSALM 31:1. This Psalm begins with the LORD, the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a Psalm of trust, a Psalm of faith. We need not wallow in our distress when we have the LORD upon our side. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Out Of Our Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,130 views

    A look at Luke 15 showin the objective of he church and the reason we don’t achieve it.

    WHEN WE MOVE OUT GOD CAN MOVE IN Part 2 (Moving Out of Our Comfort Zone) (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Last week we started a five part series entitled “When We Move Out, God Moves In” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "God In 3-D"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Filling the God-Shaped Void.

    Ephesians 3:14-21 “God in 3-D” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN A number of years ago, the band Crosby, Stills and Nash wrote these lyrics for a song: “There’s something happening here What it is ain’t exactly clear There’s a man with a gun over there Telling me ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "God's Formula For Victorious Living” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 25,044 views

    How can I, as a believer, walk in the victory that is my heritage in Christ?

    Two people, each claiming to be a Christian, lose their job. One falls into a severe depression; while the other retrains himself and enters an entirely new field of employment, discovering more fulfillment than he ever had in his old job. The difference? One followed God’s formula for victorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Be Part Of The Church?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,147 views

    A sermon based on Ephesians 3:10 about the church. (Much material taken from sermon of the same title on Sermon Central from Pat Damiani)

    Sermon for 4/26/2009 on Ephesians 3:6-11 Why Be Part of the Church? Introduction: Signs you’re in a Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9. The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor and Socio-pastor. 8. The Bible they use is the "Dr. Seuss Version." 7. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ