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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Connecting People To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,111 views

    Evangelism will have little effect if we don’t love the lost.

    Connecting People to Jesus Romans 9:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 9/7/08 Our family went up to Chicago on Labor Day to spend time with Emily. We ate a picnic lunch, went down to Lake Michigan and then just strolled around downtown. While we were walking on Michigan Avenue I glanced up and saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of A Revived People

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,353 views

    This sermon describes what occurs when God’s people are revived.

    From time to time we need a fresh touch from God. We need a revival of our hearts. Our hearts can drift away from God. Our hearts can grow cold. Our hearts can become cluttered with worldly things. In Nehemiah 8 we see a picture of a people who experienced revival. The Israelites had been down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Around The Crib Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 28, 2007
     | 5,007 views

    This sermon looks at the charecters around the nativity play and how each of them responded to the Good News. It encourages us to self evaluate our responses to Christ

    People Around the Crib This is the Christmas Season and the most familiar scene in any Christian gathering or Christian celebrations is the Nativity Scene. Those of us who have seen many Christmas seasons will well remember the nativity players very well. Today, let us take a look at some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming People Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 27, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,958 views

    We need to follow the biblical model and seek God in prayer

    Becoming People of Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Spring Life Series April 27, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a sandwich. The father sat down on one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Identifying Lost People

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,667 views

    Paul gives three ways to identify someone who isn’t saved.

    Intro: eyewitnesses at a crime scene are asked to give a full description of the suspect. Sometimes a sketch is drawn and posted for the public to try to make the identification. Paul is very descriptive in his writings. In today’s text we find a description of a lost person. Here are three simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Accepting People Into The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,609 views

    When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

    INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let The People Hear

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,638 views

    Palm Sunday message encouraging people to not bow to the pressure to stay quiet about their love for Christ.

    Let the People Hear Luke 19:28-44 March 16, 2008 – Palm Sunday NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: How many here have ever been told to “shut up?” If you’re a human over the age of 1 week, you’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    People Need The Lord

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,840 views

    The End is near. The Earth was made for a time and a purpose. Everything is for a time and purpose. The gospel has circled the globe in every tongue and to every nation. The Bible says when that happens, the end will come. People need the LORD. Make

    People Need the LORD Reading Through the Bible, we see how the LORD changed people. Saul in Samuel was turned into another man... 1 Samuel 10:6-7 6 And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man. 7 And let it be, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Rest For God's People”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,254 views

    God has promised a rest for His people

    “REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confronting Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,492 views

    Jesus confronted toxic people, inviting them to "de-tox" and restoration.

    Jesus and Toxic People 2 Galatians 6:1-5 Confronting Toxic People A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I figure if I keep coming across the same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiving Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,476 views

    We are called to forgive if we are to receive forgiveness

    Justin & Marie Sarah & Wes Jesus and Toxic People July 5, 2009 Forgiveness Matthew 6:14-15 Review where we’ve been – love & serve Toxic people; confront/engage Toxic people; know the Father’s love; when we have to break relationship… Return to a sermon I preached nearly 10 years ago as my ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Unknown People Of Significance

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,392 views

    Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal freedoms today.

    “The unknown names of significance” “A band of brothers” Thesis: Unknown people of significance are the real heroes of today and they deserve to be honored and remembered for their sacrifice. Their sacrifice of their lives, their precious time, their loyal hearts, have bestowed on us our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Toxic People

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 8, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 37,952 views

    How does Jesus deal with toxic people?

    Jesus and Toxic People June 7, 2009 Matthew 26:17-30 – Last supper John 13:1-17 – Foot Washing A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's People Will Judge Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
     | 4,503 views

    This is the seventh of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 6:2. "do you not know that the sai

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: God’s People Will Judge Text: 1 Corinthians 6:2-8. Introduction: How do we handle grievances against one another in the church? That is the issue at hand in these verses from 1 Corinthians. In first century Corinth, as well as 21st century America, sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wardrobe For Living With People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,247 views

    July 19, 09 The virtues we must "put on" as Christians.

    Jesus and Toxic People July 19, 2009 Wardrobe for living with people Colossians 3:12-17 (NLT) 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. 13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other