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  • Glenn Newton avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

    First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    City-Wide Revival Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 130 ratings
     | 16,133 views

    It can happen again, and here’s the ingredients to fire our people up again! Outline: The Man, The Message, The Miracles. Powerpoint at website.

    City-Wide Revival Acts 8:1-8 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I’m a student of church history…and some of the most fascinating stories you can read are about the occurrences of Great City-wide Revivals! [shake entire city for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Treat A Sinner

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    A message dealing with our attitudes toward lost people, and how we should relate to them.

    HOW TO TREAT A SINNER Matthew 9:1-13 INTRO: From western movies we have learned about good and bad people. The bad people are cattle rustlers, horse thieves, etc. the good are innocent victims and shining heros. They look differently, walk differently, and act differently. The hero sings, hits ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why Do We Need Revival?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    A message on revival preparation.

    WHY DO WE NEED REVIVAL? John 4:35-42 INTRO: ILLUS: MENDING THE BELL Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on May 17, 1776. At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    When Life Is Empty

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,076 views

    An evangelistic message for lost people.

    WHEN LIFE IS EMPTY Matthew 12:43-45 INTRO: A little boy, asked to define a vacuum, answered, “A balloon with the skin off.” He was wrong. A balloon with it’s skin off is still air. In fact, in spite of our best efforts to pump all the air out of a steel cylinder, it will still have millions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Standing With God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,996 views

    An evangelistic message.

    OUR STANDING WITH GOD Ephesians 1:3-10 INTRO: A few years ago, when my younger brother was graduating from college, we were talking about the different honors you can graduate with (Magna Cum Laude, Suma Cum Laude, Cum Laude). He said that when he walked across the stage the President of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Something Worth Boasting About"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,013 views

    How are we to boast about our faith?

    Galatians 6:14 “Something Worth Boasting About” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As human beings, we are all pretty good at boasting. “Look what I did?” “See what I can do.” “Mine is better than yours.” These ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Christian Adventure

    Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,489 views

    Encourages us to build relationships with others in order to introduce them to Jesus

    The Christian Adventure Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you might die? Well the other weekend I did. I went on a canyoning adventure with some friends of mine. Now for those of you who are unaware, crayoning involves navigating the insides of a canyon that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #7. Sharing The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    If you won’t walk the walk, talking the talk is worse than silence. If you won’t walk the walk, take the bumper sticker off your car.

    THE WINDOW BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendship Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor Pillar 7. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ The greatest and most noble purpose in life is to glorify the Lord through the fulfillment of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The People Around Us

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    Who influences your view of the people around you? Jesus ought to! A message on witnessing.

    THE PEOPLE AROUND US Luke 10:1-16 INTRO: A first-grade teacher asked her students to write a paper about people. A six-year-old girl thought about people she knew ans wrote this. “People are composed of girls and boys, also men and women. Boys are no good at all until they grow up and get married. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is Your Loyalty?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,081 views

    This sermon is a call for churches to realize the importance of complete loyalty to God.

    “WHERE IS YOUR LOYALTY?” 2 Kings 17:33 INTRO – Dr. Thom Rainer is Dean of Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Church Growth at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY. In an article entitled, “What do numbers tell us?” Rainer shares some eye-opening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Wonder Of His Commission Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,262 views

    Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

    "THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Praying With Power

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 19, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    4 keys to powerful prayer drawn from the Lord’s Prayer.

    PRAYING WITH POWER In our services, we often begin with prayer. I typically pray before I preach. We generally pray several times during a service. On Wednesday nights, we pray even more and in many of our discipleship classes we teach on praying. This afternoon in the discovering membership ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Witnessing To The Skeptics

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,309 views

    "The Communist was very sober. After reading a couple of other passages from God’s inspired Word, this young man was obviously very moved. His entire countenance had changed. He made a life-changing decision."

    Illustration: From Bill Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. "One day some years ago, I was speaking on a large university campus. A young radical student confronted me. I later discovered he was the head of the Communist Party on this big campus. He demonstrated and railed at me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Looking The Lost In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jul 20, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,437 views

    Ask yourself the Questions; Where did Jesus look? Then ask; Where should I look? Finally; How should I look?

    LOOKING FOR THE LOST IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES Text: Luke 15:3-10 Intro: There was a song some time ago entitled "looking for love in all the wrong places" People do need love, but are often looking in the wrong place for it. The bible says "God is Love" we know the most loving one in all creation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist