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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Here We Are, Lord Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017
     | 10,106 views

    what does it take to be disciples of Christ; Jesus call to discipleship; who were the twelve Apostles

    Today’s scripture continues the great commissioning of the disciples which started with last week’s gospel reading. Jesus had been traveling through the cities and villages, teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom. He quickly realized that there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Categories Of Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,840 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which communicates the three categories of spiritual gifts in order to lay the foundation for communicating the characteristics of the 7 Motivational Spiritual Gifts.

    In some respects the church today is like a football game. Bud Wilkinson, football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners before he joined the President’s Physical Fitness Program and later became a commentator for ABC, was asked, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 21,241 views

    The apostle Paul gives us more ways to overcome life’s difficulties.

    OVERCOMING II Thess. 3:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he aid, "Confused." "But," the questioner replied, "you don’t spell "confused" with a "K." The student answered, "You don’t know how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rich Dunbar avatar

    An Occasion For Motivation Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,480 views

    This sermon looks at the prayer the apostles prayed for boldness in Acts 4:23-31

    An Occasion for Motivation: Acts 4:23-31, Most Christians would likely cower in fear if we had been arrested, questioned and then forbidden to even speak in the name of Jesus. The apostles however took a very different approach. They came before God asking for boldness to continue proclaiming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 434 ratings
     | 174,701 views

    In this text the apostle gives us four abiding principles concerning the word of God.

    An Unchanging Message For An Ever Changing World Galatians 1:6-10 “One of the most frequently used phrases in Christian circles is "the gospel." Amazingly few adults know what this term means. It could either refer to its literal translation, "good news;" or to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    Having A New Relationship In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,320 views

    This message shows the great relationship that we have in Christ as described by the Apostle Paul.

    HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS! Ephesians 2:11-22 INTRODUCTION: How thrilling to be placed into the family of God through the new birth. May we examine our wonderful relationship in Christ as we study this brief exposition of Truth. I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Good Stewards And Financial Contentment Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,289 views

    In this message the apostle Paul sets before us six principles of financial contentment.

    Scripture There is a story about a mother and son who lived in a forest. One day when they were out walking a tornado surprised them. The mother clung to a tree and tried to hold her son. But the swirling winds carried him into the sky. He was gone. The woman began to weep and pray: “Please, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James The Freedom Fighter Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,990 views

    The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.

    The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    For Me To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,645 views

    The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

    “For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    How Can I Live A Lion Alert Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,839 views

    The Apostle Peter will show us that there are five things that keep us lion alert.

    How Can I Live a “Lion Alert” Life? 1 Peter 5: 5-14 Introduction “In the jungle, the mighty jungle the lion sleeps tonight.” Do you recognize that once popular song? While it is true that most lions sleep from time to time, in our sermon text the Apostle Peter speaks of a lion that never snoozes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Rose avatar

    Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 27, 2008
     | 2,549 views

    The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Phillips Jr avatar

    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,110 views

    The Apostle Paul indicated there was ONE thing that helped insure his success in Christ!

    The Secret of Success Phil. 3:12-14 Intro – People love hearing a secret don’t they? Many of the books on the best seller list are those that have to do with supposedly “Secret” methods on everything from weight loss to wealth beyond your wildest dreams! I am sure that many of you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,100 views

    Learn from the Apostle Paul his pattern of his first preaching in Damascus.

    Paul's Pattern Of Preaching - Acts 26:20 Acts 26:20 First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and to the Gentiles also, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds. I. Start From Where You Are II. Back To Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Putting Your Heart Where Your Money Is

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,137 views

    The Apostle Paul demonstrated the essence of a missionary heart and challenges us to have the same.

    We are coming to the last words of the Apostle Paul, and we get a glimpse of the missionary heart of this great Apostle. The problem with many American Christians, and perhaps some of you in this room, is that to you, Christianity is just such a personal thing; you don’t ever want to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neil Johnston avatar

    Devoted Series

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    The early disciples were devoted to the Apostles Teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.

    Series – looking at the early church. Acts 2:43 says, “Everyone was filled with awe…” The early church was awesome! Truth In Review: • The local church can be awesome or it can be awful. The church is awesome when God’s Spirit is prominent and is leading the hearts and minds of His people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ