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  • Jake Kircher avatar

    There Is No God Like Our God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Apr 10, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 25,423 views

    As we live our lives we need to remember who it is that we are calling out to and in relationship with. Nothing else even comes close to matching the God that we know!

    Since it’s been a few weeks since we have looked at Acts together I want to quickly recap what has been happening to put everything in context. If you remember, Luke opens up the book of Acts by telling the story of Jesus’ return to heaven as the disciples stood and watched. An angel appears to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Grow As A Disciple

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,405 views

    From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

    With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Prayer Of Jabez Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,874 views

    Jabez prayed to see beyond his situation and limitation and God answered his prayer - principles of Jabez prayer - a Prayer to The God of Jacob

    Prayer of Jebez 1. Bless Me Indeed A. He prayed to God of Israel (to the One who changed the name of Jacob). B. Jacob got alone to pray – get into the closet and close the door behind you and pour your heart out. C. Jacob taught that God wrestle with men in prayer. God is in the business of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Evangelism: How To

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,960 views

    sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

    Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Lights, Camera Action

    Contributed by Coz Von on Dec 20, 2019
     | 4,528 views

    Being weak in faith and commitment, you doubt the authenticity of your relationship and your salvation What should you do? How do you Hold on to your salvation so that no one will take your crown.

    I have a confession to make: As a teenager I was involved in a very intimate relationship. however, I played around and got into an affair, which led me to experiment with different partners – We had lots of fun. One of My greatest hobbies was photography. during these experiences I took a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man Named John

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,661 views

    Just as John was God’s dynamic voice telling those in the wilderness about the Christ to come, so we are to be God’s dynamic voice telling the world about Christ too.

    “A Man Named John” 9/24/2000 a.m. (John 1:6-8; 19-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church It’s strange, but for the last 2,000 years God has selected a few key men named “John” to preach the gospel of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the New Testament there was “John the Baptist,” “John the apostle,” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jurrasic Park 2

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,317 views

    God Cares Most about finding the lost

    Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World GOD CARES MOST ABOUT FINDING THE LOST Sermon - March 1, 1998 Steve Simala Grant Think of the one thing that is the absolute most precious thing to you. Decide what it is. Now hold that thought in your mind, or jot it down on the sermon notes page, and we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Into The Ark Series

    Contributed by William Morris on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 15,636 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of messages on the Great Invitations of the Bible, and deals with God’s invitation to be saved from the wrath of God in judgement.

    Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Genesis 7:1-7 Title: Come Into the Ark (Message 1 in Bible Invitation Series) Date: January 12, 2003 Introduction: This morning I am beginning a series of message that will last about 12 weeks on the subject of Bible Invitations. The only way that a person can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man Involved In Missions

    Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 63 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    SOME GOOD CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIP: 1. SENSITIVE TO GOD’S CALL 2. AVAILABILITY TO SERVE GOD 3. INITIATIVE TO BE OF SERVICE

    A MAN INVOLVED IN MISSIONS Acts 8:25-30 Our model for our Mission is Philip, the Billy Graham of the first century. He was only a lay- person like most of us, and the principles we find in his life relate to every Christian. God had been using Philip to spread the Gospel to many places in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Volume Make A Difference? Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    What if I told you that you could increase the success of having your prayers answered? Would that peak your interest? Did you know that God’s Word makes a distinction between prayer and crying out to God?”

    Psalm 107: (4) Some wandered in desert wastelands, finding no way to a city where they could settle. (5) They were hungry and thirsty, and their lives ebbed away. (6) Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress. (10) Some sat in darkness and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord's Prayer – Part One

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,548 views

    Prayer Is Where It Is At For The Real Child Of God

    The Lord’s Prayer – Part One Sunday June 18, 2006 Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 “But ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    The Living Message Of Hope

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    The message is clear! God’s love is revealed in this text for all to understand.

    John 3:16 The Living Message of Hope There are all type of messages. Some are crystal clear while others are, say, a little muddy or murky. Here are a few of my favorites: Introduction – Answering Machine Message These are actual answering machine answers recorded and verified by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    The Church Has Left The Building! Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 23, 2007
    based on 99 ratings
     | 28,524 views

    God’s plan for the church to "go" so the unchurched will see that they are not outsiders.

    We’re in the series "Be Contagious!" We’re talking about how and why those of us who have experienced the amazing grace of God (and we know how fantastic it is to follow Christ) want to encourage others to accept God’s great love for them too! It’s only natural we would want others to share this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Do Great Things For The Kingdom.

    Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 14, 2016
     | 7,196 views

    There are some of God's servants that want to do great things for God, but want to do them the wrong way. There is only one way you can do anything for God and that is God's way according to His Word.

    Midweek Manna / How to do great things for the kingdom. EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. EZRA 7:25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can You Know God's Will?

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Apr 13, 2016
     | 2,858 views

    how can you know God's will

    How can you know God's will, go by you feelings, family, or friend? From James 3:17, let's look at how you can know God's will. How can you know God's will, (first ,second ,third), you can know God's will by asking yourself: 1. Will Jesus Still Be Lord? How can you know God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal