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  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    Paul At Mars Hill

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

    Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Chosen One

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    Have you ever felt like you were a nobody in the world of so many somebodies? Well, if so, don’t fret, worry, or feel small. You are the Somebody that everybody thinks is a nobody that God wants to use.

    THE CHOSEN ONE I SAMUEL 16:7-13 THERE IS A THEOLOGICAL CONCEPT KNOWN AS THE LAW OF FIRST MENTIONS/BEGINNINGS. THE CONCEPT SUGGESTS THAT WHATEVER PRINCIPLE, IDEA, CONCEPT, OR THOUGHT WE READ ABOUT THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE ORIGINATES IN THE BOOK OF GENESIS. HEAVEN (GARDEN OF EDEN) HELL (CAST OUT OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recovery From Setbacks Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,054 views

    Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life?

    Victory side of life # 10 Recovery from setbacks by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 8:32-35 Text Joshua 8:30 Is it possible for a Christian to live a defeated life? Many Christians live an up and down experience. They’re up one day and down the next. God did not intend for His people to always be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing A Cause Mentality

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 24, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    A call to consider the cost of following Christ.

    Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Developing A Cause Mentality Text: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction: (Senator John McCain was held as a prisoner of war in a North Vietnamese camp for several years. He relays this story about his interment.) In the final years of our imprisonment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Disqualification

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,831 views

    Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission.

    Acts 1:21-26 Do not Be Disqualified 1. Many people are disqualified for positions of service in the church because of their sins of omission. ILlustration:There’s a fine line between courage and foolishness. Too bad it’s not a fence. Do not be a fence sitter or you may live to regret it. Jim ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I, Witness

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,893 views

    God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

    I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Fellowship-The Power Of Oneness Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,838 views

    Fellowship, is the true power of oneness within the Christian family/church.

    Intro A second grade teacher gave an assignment to her class for the students to bring an item from home that represented their religious background. She wanted to teach the kids about the diversity in the world about worshipping God. At show and tell time, they began to share what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Run The Race Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,408 views

    This is the first in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

    How to Run the Race (Pt. I) Sermon – July 24th 2005 Perseverance is a word and in particular a concept that is largely foreign to people in Western society. But it is something that we, as God’s people must grasp. We have to trust that as we do the work of God, He will do His part – He will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Last Will And Testament

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    This message describes God’s will as an actual will and testament.

    God’s Last Will and Testament Rev. Sean D. Lester August 17, 2003 Text: Hebrews 9:15-28 Introduction A. A will is the declaration of how a person’s belongings are to be disposed of upon death. 1. It is generally a written document and witnessed by people without an interest in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • OLORUNNISOLA ONI avatar

    Keeping The Hope Of Our Calling Alive

    Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,144 views

    The sermon remind believers and non believers alike that we have a call from God and there is a hope of better things attached to the call. Specifically it tells us how we can keep the hope alive.

    Introduction: God created man with a privileged status of sharing his image and likeness and to have authority over other creatures as well as having fellowship with Him. However, as a result of the fall of man, the privileges and blessings /authority were exchanged for curses and separation from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,733 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,821 views

    What distractions keep you from being an effective witness for Jesus Christ? One of the chief distractions is focusing on the minor differences between us, instead of building each other up in love. Paul takes this topic head-on in Romans 14.

    We’ve been talking about making ourselves available to become like God and be used by God in his Great Story. Have you ever had an important task to do—a paper to write, an assignment at work to complete, a check book that needs to be balanced? As you set yourself to that task, the phone rings, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 26, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,971 views

    The beginning of the Lord’s Supper

    THE LORD’S SUPPER Mark 14:12-28 Many of us can look back months or even years to that moment in our lives when recognizing ourselves to be guilty sinners in the sight of God; we trusted what Jesus Christ did on the cross of Calvary for us. In that moment we recognized that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Becoming Perfect Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Having It All". Through the power of Christ, you can be perfect.

    Sunday Morning September 27, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Having It All [#2] BECOMING PERFECT 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction: [Video: “The Perfects”] This video is a great depiction of our opinion about being perfect. I see this video as “cheesy” and stupid. It obviously ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting God’s Discipline

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
     | 6,261 views

    Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

    Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist