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  • Kim Huffman avatar

    The Church- On The Move Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,670 views

    In this message we will look at three action words used by Paul in Ephesians that show us how the church should be on the move.

    Kim Huffman 1/18/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #3 “THE CHURCH - ON THE MOVE” INTRO. The book of Ephesians is a book about, for and to the church- the body of Christ. In this important book Paul uses three active verbs to communicate what the church is to do. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 15,531 views

    We are the intercessors for the world. Here are 8 things we should be praying for.

    A teacher came into a classroom one morning and saw a group of boys huddled over in the corners on their knees. She was quite concerned. And she asked them, "What are you doing over there?" And they said, "Don’t worry. We’re just shooting craps." And she said, "Oh, what a relief. I thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God Does Not Exist

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,788 views

    There are many who foolishly believe that God does not Exist - Do you have an answer ready for them ?

    There are those who argue that God does not exist - especially amongst those who have first hand witnessed some tragedy and feel that if He did exist He would not have allowed it. I truely hope that by now that is none of you, but I like this dialogue to help comment on the point. Barbershop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prepared For Revival

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,696 views

    2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

    2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Prepared for Revival I. It is a Public Call “in Unity” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Way Communication

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,045 views

    One of the greatest tragedies of the Christian life is that we fail to ever enter into a relationship with God that is born of the Holy Spirit. We are left with a religion, not a relationship.

    Two Way Communications Isaiah 50:4b; John 10:27 Recently I have been over hearing in certain classes on whether or not we can influence God? I think that if that question is asked or thought of here maybe our people feel that way as well. If we as future shepherds, feel that way how can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,364 views

    Explains how we are blessed of God in order that we can be a blessing to others--both in compassion and evangelism.

    Blessed to be a Blessing Genesis 12:2,3 GE 12:2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." I. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning To Listen To God In Prayer

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 25, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,423 views

    For a life changing prayer life we must learn to listen as well as speak to God.

    We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer Prayer: It is a great privilege and a great responsibility for the people of God. When Israel was going through a tough time in Her history and the people asked Samuel to pray for them, Samuel responded with these words: “Moreover as for me, God forbid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying With Persistence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004
    based on 101 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

    Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You Were Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 88 ratings
     | 20,719 views

    A sermon from The Purpose Driven Life which talks about our spiritual S.H.A.P.E.

    God wants to use your life. That’s why we want to discover our purpose. There are a lot of shallow secular books out there like the one I saw recently entitled Discovering Your Purpose. It is an attempt to ride on the coattails of the popularity of Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Forgotten Many!

    Contributed by Jim Mazzulla on Apr 6, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    As the years roll by, it seems that many have forgotten that they were once lost and have been found by the LOVE of JESUS!

    "The Forgotten MANY!" “…The harvest truly [is] great, but the labourers [are] few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.” Luke 10:2 WARNING: Today’s devotion may be hazardous to religious hypocrites and those caught up in false ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Water Out Of A Rock!

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    God has a solution for every problem in your life and the instrument He may want to use, like Moses, may be you!

    "Water Out Of A Rock" Numbers 20:8 Introduction I. He ran into the house and once he reached his room upstairs he fell across his bottom bunck bed moaning like the end of the world, his mother rushed in and asks what was wrong, he replied, "Church was so long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,046 views

    The early church experienced 4 vital experiences which brought about great growth to them on a daily basis.

    FOUR VITAL EXPERIENCES OF THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 THERE ARE 4 VITALLY IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES WE SHOULD BE HAVING EVERY WEEK .... The early church which had alot of problems — also were setting a pattern for us today to follow — how to have church — A church that believes in and operates with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Missions: The Heartbeat Of The Church

    Contributed by D Todd on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    This message was designed to to introduce the concept of worldwide evangelization to new Christians and renew the fire of missions for others.

    We are going to discuss some things today that several of you will find very basic. Many of you will find this new information so I want you to remember several things. First of all remember that I am not crazy. The ideas and concepts presented here are not new neither do they originate with me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "A Lesson In Fishing"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,955 views

    There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

    John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Two Ways To Pray

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,544 views

    Is thier a right way to Pray.

    1. The Audience verse 9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: Jesus in this parable targets those in the crowd around Him who were self-assured (who trusted in themselves) and were convinced that they were good people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist