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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Got A Light?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 3, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 1,765 views

    Sombody had to help with Saul’s conversion, Have you got the light of Jesus?

    Got A Light? I remember seeing in several old movies, when two Spies were to meet they would start with some seeming innocent conversation starter. That was to keep all around them from noticing that the planned meeting was happening, the microfilm passed or other instructions given. One that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Binding Jesus

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,512 views

    Ways Jesus is bound

    Binding Jesus 1 Corinthians 9:12 "If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?" Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Introduction: 1. Jesus is bound after the betrayal of Judas and led to Annas the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Lord, Always Give Us This Bread!

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 138 ratings
     | 13,352 views

    This sermon is the lectionary text for 8th. Sunday after Pentecost, Year B, and is really a Salvation message

    LORD, ALWAYS GIVE US THIS BREAD”—JOHN 6:22-35 Bread is the most common of all foods. My Mother always called it, “the staff of life.” Perhaps Leviticus 26:26 is the basis for this designation: “When I break your staff of bread, ten women will bake your bread in one oven, and they will bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Quit Sitting There Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,377 views

    Too often, we have a tendency to stare up into the clouds waiting for Jesus to doing something amazing when the whole time He wants to be doing amazing things through us.

    Over the last few months we have learned a lot from Nehemiah and the Israelites as they rebuilt the Jerusalem wall and reestablished the city. Tonight, we are going to turn away from Nehemiah and begin looking at a new book of the Bible. That book is Acts which is the fifth book of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    We Learn To Pray By Praying Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,732 views

    What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better,... From the beginning of time, men have prayed, Genesis 4:26. In all types of places, at all times and in every conceivable situation, men have prayed. Christian and heathen alike have spent mas

    Illustration: A heart-broken little girl began to kneel and pour out her heart to God in the altar at her local church. She did not know what to say. As she wept speechless, she began to remember what her Father had told her, "God knows your needs even before you pray, and he can answer when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biblical Theology Of Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,227 views

    ``If you want to study something, begin with its origins.’’ In this lesson we want to ask the Lord’s help in examining the origins, nature, aims, Biblical commands, and methods of the apostles first century church planting Biblical Theology of Church Pla

    A Brief Biblical Theology of Church Planting From The Acts of the Apostles Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the first church started and grew. 2. The students will be able to explain five principles from Acts that will help their church grow. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foolishness Or Wisdom?

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 4,916 views

    April Fool’s Day sermon. Is it foolish or wise to become a follower of Jesus. It’s the wisest decision in the world.

    It was a sunny morning on the sea of Galilee. The team of fishermen were about their usual business. Some were throwing their nets out into the lake to try to catch a few more fish before the day got too hot. A couple of others were sitting in their boats carrying out the daily chore of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keys To Effective Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,171 views

    There are three things Pauls gives to us in the passage that will help us to be more effective soul-winners.

    INTRODUCTION • I want you to take a look in your bulletin for a moment. • I would like for you to look on the inside cover if you would. • On the inside cover you will find a purpose statement. This statement summarizes why we are here as a church. • When you look at the statement, it really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Traditional & Cultural Factors

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions

    Traditional & Cultural Factors in Growing and Planting Churches How To Evangelize a People Using Their Traditions Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how to evangelize a people group with a knowledge of their traditions. 2. The students will discuss in a short paper how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come And See

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Feb 1, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 12,227 views

    Remembering the excitement of becoming a Christian

    Come and See John 1:43-51 Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. I was reminded this week about age. I now say things that I heard my grandparents say. Things like, "I remember 40 years ago this month," or, "I remember the lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Vision Gives Healthy Hope Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 11,103 views

    vision

    The Power of vision series, Vision keeps us healthy Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ December 2, 2002 About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Should We Preach Good News To The Poor? - Isa. 61:1

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 142 ratings
     | 38,224 views

    Are we passing up some of the greatest opportunities of our lives? We are commanded to preach good news to the poor. Let us realize that the poor are people who are more than those who live in human poverty. Those who are really poor are the ones who are

    Why Should We Preach Good News to the Poor? - Isa. 61:1,2 Illustration:Why people don’t witness: 1. 90% have failed in witnessing attempts in the past 2. The are biblically illiterate 3. They leave it to the professionals 4. We shouldn’t impose our faith on others Ron Hutchcraft, Wake Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Four Vital Experiences For The Church

    Contributed by John Brewster on Apr 21, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,764 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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    How To Be A Spiritual Lifeguard

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 24, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,587 views

    A lifeguard can’t save a life without the proper training, but even with training they still won’t be a lifeguard until they put that training into action. As Christians we must train to reach a lost world, but having all the tools means nothing until we

    HOW TO BE A SPIRITUAL LIFE GUARD 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Outreach Guidelines

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,606 views

    A Summary of some of the fine outreach guidelines from Tom Clegg’s award winning book, Lost in America

    Suggestions From Tom Clegg’s Lost in America for Effective Church Outreach 1. Pray regularly in community and by name for lost or unchurched people you personally know. Prayer requires discipline but the body of Christ helps us pray with greater consistently. Solomon wrote, “Though one may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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