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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Consider The Power Of God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,162 views

    Easter 6(C) - Consider the power of God’s word as it works miracles and as it reveals and explains all truth.

    CONSIDER THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD May 21, 2006 - EASTER 6 - Acts 14:8-18 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Friends in Christ and Beloved by the Lord: Today, we are going to consider the absolute power of God’s word. God’s word has already had a powerful effect on us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salvation Message

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Dec 2, 2014
     | 6,759 views

    Hindrance to salvation

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Real Christmas Message Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 23, 2024
     | 1,056 views

    We celebrate the birth of Christ, the only HOPE for this world, who gave his life for all mankind to rescue them from sin and death. And to everyone who believes in HIM, to them HE gives the promise of eternal life. And it all started…from the very Beginning, Even BEFORE the World Began, HE WAS…

    2024.12.22. The Real Christmas Story (Message) Arranged by William Akehurst, Pastor of HSWC Scriptures: John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:26-28, Genesis 2:7-8, Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:23, Genesis 3:1-15, Micah 5:2-3, Isaiah 7L14, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 9:2-7, Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fellowship Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    What fellowship is and its necessary elements.

    God’s Glorious Church Fellowship Matters Acts 2:42 Woodlawn Baptist Church June 12, 2005 Introduction On Sunday nights for a while now I’ve been dealing with things that really matter concerning the health of a church. So far we’ve dealt with why discipleship matters, why worship matters, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle In The Prison Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,176 views

    God sent the earthquake not to free the prisoners from bondage (physically) but to set the jailer and his family free from their bondage (spiritually).

    Good morning. We saw last week how the Lord led Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke from Asia to Europe and to this leading city of Macedonia, Philippi. • Through them, the Gospel reached Lydia, the businesswoman, and her household. • It was made possible by the providence of God. God’s work in Philippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Miracle At The Gate Called Beautiful

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,151 views

    Miracle at the Gate Called Beautiful - Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) • The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) • The Request – Money (vs 3) • The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will impress my parents; • So ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022
     | 2,878 views

    Many things undergo changes in this life

    Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    High Seas 2 - Paul Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,137 views

    Because we live on a fallen planet with other fallen human beings it is possible to find ourselves in the midst of a life shattering storm through no fault of our own. The effects of the fall visit themselves randomly upon the creation.

    Dakota Community Church July 10, 2011 High Seas 2 - Paul Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Publicly Speaking...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 27, 2011
     | 2,605 views

    The need to worship our multi-faceted God for His singular trait of making PUBLIC STATEMENT as to his existence, the veracity of the Bible, salvation through the Cross and the imminent Second coming of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

    PUBLICLY SPEAKING…! I have said before and I never tire of reiterating it; we are essentially created to worship the Creator. When it comes to worshipping Him, more than expressing our adoration for the blessings, He showers upon us our ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Shake, Rattle, And Roll

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,748 views

    Discovering the art of true worship despite difficult circumstances you may be encountering in your life. Find out how two buddies who love God deeply, literally brought the house down around them while finding their true worship to God.

    I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only sporadically. In his mind the little boy was attempting to learn what was alike and what was different about the two meeting places which his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Look For In A Leader Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,789 views

    The most effective leaders are compelled by a PURPOSE that is GREATER than themselves.

    What To Look For In A Leader Acts 27:1-44 We are only 19 days from Christmas, which is exciting. But did you know we are only 11 months from the presidential election? How exciting (NOT!) That means 11 months of political ads, debates, polling data, and pundits pontificating about potential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word From God Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Oct 21, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,967 views

    When God wants to change a community He is more concerned about whether the hearts of His people are ready to be used then with those who don’t know Him yet.

    God’s voice do we really believe He can speak to us and that we can hear Him? It’s funny because people talk about hearing from God all the time, but do we really expect to hear from Him, audibly? Today we are going to look at a passage where the Luke says that the Apostle Paul had a vision where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "i'm On An Unsinkable Ship."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,939 views

    This message compares a figurative ship called "The Ole Ship of Zion" with the power of the gospel. The gospel encounters opposition from worldly forces as the ship sails on treacherous waters. However, the gospel message continues to thrive and change hearts and lives even today.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Acts 27:27) "But when the fourteenth night was come, as we were driven up and down in Adria, about midnight the shipmen deemed that they drew near to some country;" (Acts 27:28-29) [28] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,833 views

    Finding hope, which is confidence in the Savior.

    Title: Hope Text: Acts 2:22-39 Acts 2 has been called the record of the birthday of the church. This is true. It was the beginning of "the Way", as they called it. It was the beginning of the gospel of Christ being preached, that He was the resurrected Son of God. Peter preached statements ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conversion Of Saul

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    The Lord is one of long suffering patience

    Acts 9:1 PROPOSITION: The Lord is one of long suffering patience. OBJECTIVE: To experience the patience of God. The story of the conversion of Saul has been told through the centuries of the Christian church. Luke found this so important, he gives an entire chapter to it. This conversion makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist