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  • Jay Patton avatar

    Homeland Security

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,346 views

    Setting up the structures in your life and the life of the peolple of God.

    Introduction: End of WWII wasn’t the end of the war. There was still work to do, peace to be enforced. Similarly Christians who think walking the isle is the end of their responsibility to God - It’s only the first step. Background: Nehemiah knew getting the walls up didn’t fix the underlying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,657 views

    Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

    This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Joy In Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,003 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 1:3-9

    Text: 1 Peter 1:3-9 Title: Joy in Salvation Date/Place: LSCC, 5/1/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Illustrations file- Joy—“Prescription for Joylessness” B. Background to passage: These are Peter’s first words following the greeting to believers scattered all over Northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Except There Be No Poor Among You Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,728 views

    Exposition of Deut 15 regarding our duty to aid those less fortunate, related to our vision statement with the same subject matter

    Text: Deut 15:1-18, Title: Except When There Be No Poor Among You, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/31/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “shirt off his back” we say it a lot but it usually never happens that way, tell the story of Gary Tryon and Bill and that last $100 B. Background to passage: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Building A Church

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and died for it.

    Title: God Is Building A Church Text: Matthew 16:18 Introduction What is the Church? Many see it as a social club. Others only know it as a place to practice their religion. But the Church is much more than that. It is a living organism. It is Jesus Christ Himself, who loves it, builds it, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Grow Weary

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,274 views

    We grow tired of many things in life, but Paul urges Christians to never grow weary of doing good.

    NEVER GROW WEARY A. Christ as a SERVANT ILLUSTRATION: In Matthew 20:20-28, the mother of James and John comes to Jesus asking if He would allow her two sons to sit on his RIGHT and LEFT in His KINGDOM. Upon hearing the mother’s request, the other DISCIPLES became very INDIGNANT toward James ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greed Of Gehazi

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 42,454 views

    WE SEE IN THIS SERMON, THE DESIRE OF GEHAZI, THE DECISION OF GEHAZI, THE DECEPTION OF GEHAZI, THE DECREE OF NAAMAN, THE DEMAND OF ELISHA, THE DECLARATON OF ELISHA, AND THE DEFILEMENT OF GEHAZI.

    THE GREED OF GEHAZI 2 KINGS 5:20-27 A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. #2 of 5.

    Title: What Should We Expect From Church Leaders? Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: Ephesians 4:11-16 Theme: Leaders in the church must know their spiritual gifts, and how to use them effectively for the kingdom. Introduction - Define Reality Max DePree gets to the heart of things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beaten To Bear Light

    Contributed by Derek Anglin on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,844 views

    Every Christian should understand the importance of being beaten to bear light in the is world because of the following truths outlined in Exodus 25:31

    In this portion of scripture, the candlestick can be compared to a Christian. The candlestick was made with a purpose and that was to bear light. We learn from the text that the candlestick started out as something valuable, gold. It was not bearing light as gold but the gold was used as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings Of God's Benefits

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,713 views

    The phrase “Blessed be the Lord” is an act of worship. Many believe that it was composed in connection with the removal of the Ark from the house of Obed-edom to Mt. Zion (II Sam. 6) when David danced before the Ark.

    BLESSINGS OF GOD’S BENEFITS--PSALM 68:19 Introduction: The phrase “Blessed be the Lord” is an act of worship. Many believe that it was composed in connection with the removal of the Ark from the house of Obed-edom to Mt. Zion (II Sam. 6) when David danced before the Ark. 1. There are Three Major ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,740 views

    I Corithians 9:19-27

    THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Ii

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 25, 2009
     | 6,474 views

    Definitions of the gifts of the Holy Spirit

    ‘GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT’ *(ROMANS 12:6-8) SEVEN: MINISTRY GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. The Gift of Prophecy: Revealing, Illustrating/Applying the Truth of the Word w/Elements of Prediction, Persuasion & Motivation 2. The Gift of Ministry: Ministering to the Saints in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Where There Is No Vision The People Perish

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015
     | 4,266 views

    The church needs a vision from God

    Intro: illustration “when the cheering stopped” I. Jesus fulfills scripture (vs.29-35a) - Illustration of knowing God and his word - This is the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 - The Bible is first and foremost to be believed. - There is a vast difference, however, in knowing the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Divine Design For Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    The concept of God's divine design for our lives, emphasises how our plans align with His purpose.

    "The Divine Design for Our Lives" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and introduce the key verse: Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) - "You can make many plans, but the Lord's purpose will prevail." Explain that today's sermon will explore the concept of God's divine design ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harmonious Hearts In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,670 views

    The importance of living in harmony as followers of Christ. Harmony is the beautiful expression of love in action.

    Harmonious Hearts in Christ Introduction: Begin by welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Romans 15:5-6 (NLT) - "May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other, as is fitting for followers of Christ Jesus. Then all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal