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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    One Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    We find the foundation for authentic biblical community within God’s relationship to Himself in the Trinity.

    The Greastest Place on Earth - Part 1 January 13, 2002 INTRODUCTION While Jesus was here on earth a certain argument tended to break out among his disciples over who was the greatest. Will Smith is currently starring in the movie “Ali,” based on the life of the famous boxer Muhammed Ali. Ali ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Galasso avatar

    Jesus Prayed For Those He Loved Series

    Contributed by Robert Galasso on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,808 views

    As Jesus prayed with great passion in the garden for his disciples, that same prayer was for all of those who would follow him.

    Introduction: Our Lord was about to go through a great trial of horror on the cross and yet, he took the time in the middle of his own agony to lift up in earnest prayer to his Father the needs of his followers. Jesus prayed for his disciples, including those of us who follow him today. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity In Community Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    Second in a series on Building community

    The terrible attack on our land just a few days ago has had one tremendous positive result: Unity People are praying and singing together. Sports Stadiums filled with singing and praying people. Congress sang "God Bless America on the steps of the Capitol Building. Children have been praying in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    The Power Of Prayer With Fasting

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002
    based on 818 ratings
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    Godly prayer with fasting releases breakthrough spiritual power.

    READ: Mark 2:18-20 (text: v20) Note Jesus’ words - “Then they will fast”. Jesus knew there would come a time when He would not be physically present any longer with His disciples / with the church. Perilous times would come when supernatural strength would be needed. “Then they will fast IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Morgan avatar

    Hungry And Thirsty

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,036 views

    On being hungry and thristy for true revival.

    This morning we heard read to us from Jesus’ words of prayer for His disciples in JOHN 17. He prayed the Father that He would “SANCTIFY us by the truth”. This is the next great theme we are coming to in our series on the things “We believe . . .” the great theme of SANCTIFICATION. God’s great ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can The World See The Difference Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

    Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Passing On The Torch Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
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    Objective: As the people of God, a torch has been passed to us giving us the purpose to be to the world what Jesus was to Israel.

    PASSING ON THE TORCH Subject: Christians in the World Theme: Our Purpose in the World Time: Sunday Morning July 16, 2000 Question: What is passed on to us? Introduction: This summer we will witness one of the most reknowned traditions in the world - The Summer Olympics - dating back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Building Community - The Importance Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 17,152 views

    Unity in the church is important because it reflects the character of God, it exemplifies what Christ came to do, and it is necessary to the health and growth of the church.

    Does it seem to you that people are angrier than they used to be? The unspoken rules of civility that help us all to live together in a society are either unknown or ignored. Violence is seen as an acceptable way of addressing conflicts. People seem less tolerant, more willing to lash out at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In The Church

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 498 ratings
     | 190,972 views

    Demonstrates how unity and fulfilling the purposes of the church go hand in hand. Gives practical characeristics to exhibit in order to achieve unity.

    Unity in the Church Philippians 2:1-11 Here Paul is instructing the church how they are to act one to another. He’s leading them to unity. And it’s unity for a purpose. Vs. 2 says "working together with one heart and purpose." It’s when we follow these instructions of Paul and we, the Church, are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    How To Protect Our Church

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 31,552 views

    In this sermon I talk about the importance of maintaining unity in the church and give practical ways a church can protect against disunity.

    How To Protect Our Church MESSAGE DISCLAIMER: Most of this message material was taken from a sermon Rick Warren (Saddleback Church) preached to his core leadership. This sermon fit right in with what our church is (was) going through at the time. I used the manuscript from his "Leadership Lifter" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    If You Really Love God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 218 ratings
     | 27,830 views

    I hope you passed last week’s love test. And assuming that you did, let's consider 4 results of loving God that will be evident in our lives.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2018) TEXT: 1 John 2:3-5, 4:11-16; John 17:20-21; A. Last week, my sermon was titled "The Love Test," & we looked at a couple of passages of Scripture. The first was 2 Corinthians 13:5 where Paul tells the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    A Call For Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,507 views

    There is a need for the church to turn back to prayer to advance the Kingdom of God

    As we begin 1997, there is an important call, not only in the Assemblies of God, but in churches throughout the world to return to the alter, to return to prayer as a vital part of our Christian life. Throughout the month of January in the evening services I am going to be spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Jesus Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 160 ratings
     | 23,947 views

    What is it that makes a church great? Prayer

    Jesus Prayer for the Church Turn this morning to John 17:13-23 (READ) This morning I want to speak to you concerning what makes a great church. By looking at Scripture, what is it that makes a church great? This morning, you may be wondering, is Ballard Assembly a great church. I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Why Are You Here?

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,972 views

    Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

    Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    May They Be One As We Are One.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 20, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 10,405 views

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26

    Year C Seventh Sunday of Easter May 27, 2001 John 17: 20-26 Title: “May they be one as we are one.” At the Last Supper Jesus prays for the future of the Church. Chapter seventeen constitutes the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the Gospels. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran