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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Why 2,000 Years Ago Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 6, 2018
     | 7,376 views

    Why did Jesus Come when He did. Why not before? Why not later? We will see that God had just the right time in history, like none other, for Jesus to come.

    Why 2 thousand years ago? Think about it, the land of Israel was occupied by the Romans. A pagan nation ruled over Israel and the Jewish people were in a state of upheaval, and the priestly system was corrupt. If Jesus came as a Ruler, or as a King, as a warrior Messiah, to drive out the Romans, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Shuts One Door, He Opens Another Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 189,583 views

    Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God’s appointments, so don’t let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

    INTRODUCTION It seems doors of opportunity open and close before us in life. Is it God opening and closing these doors? For many years I’ve heard the saying, “When God shuts one door, He opens another!” Well, no, those exact words are not found in the Bible anywhere. However, of all the phrases ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Connect To The Unconnected?"

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    We can connect unbelievers to God by understanding their context, by making a connection, by communicating in their language, and by presenting a relevant gospel message that challenges them to make a decision to follow Christ.

    (I AM PREACHING THIS SERMON TO A CHRISTIAN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL) Everyone, turn with me in your Koran to the book called “The Dinner Table,” we will start in chapter 5, verse 17: (17) Certainly they disbelieve who say: Surely, Allah-- He is the Messiah, son of Marium. Say: Who then could ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ready For The Call

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,308 views

    This is an outreach sermon with the release of the movie "The passion", but could be used at any time.

    Answering the Call 2/19/04 Acts 8:26-40 The hot topic, at least for me, has been about Mel Gibson’s movie “The Passion”. There has been a lot of excitement over the release of the movie that we have heard about for so long. From the Actor getting struck by lightning, to the deepening of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus, Radically Changing Lives Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,415 views

    Every person can have his or her life radically changed by Jesus Christ. Paul did a complete 180, and Christ is still doing this for people today.

    Every person can have his or her life radically changed by Jesus Christ. Paul did a complete 180, and Christ is still doing this for people today. Jesus, Radically Changing Lives Acts 9:8-22 Introduction: 1. We learned last week that one of the most significant events in the Bible is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    A Fresh Vision

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 5, 2014
     | 6,576 views

    On the day of Pentecost Peter declared that Dreams and Visions would be part of the foundation of the church. This message looks at why vision is so vital for churches.

    We are not drunk! Interesting way to start a conversation but that’s basically how today’s scripture begins. And if you are going to start a conversation by telling people that you aren’t drunk it’s safe to assume that at least some of the folks you are talking to thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Is Not Always Fair, But God Is Always Faithful Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 27, 2018
     | 16,921 views

    We will all face situations that are unfair and unjust. How should we as believers in a sovereign God respond. This sermon seeks to answer that question from the life of Paul.

    Life Is Not Always Fair, but God Is Always Faithful Acts Series Chuck Sligh February 25, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from Michael McCartney's sermon "Fly High Acts part 24" on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Acts 25:1-3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchor Away

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

    God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Should I Respond To This Jesus?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,782 views

    A challenging sermon asking all of the congregation to consider their personal and corporate response to Jesus. Have you repented and believed? Have you been baptised? What about the Church?

    “The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off – for all whom the Lord our God will call” (2:39). Whether you realise it or not, and whether you believe or not, you are all here for a reason this morning! It’s just possible that some of you may be thinking, “What am I doing? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Power Of A Changed Life Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,715 views

    This message shows the powerful witness of Peter and John and the lame man who was healed at the temple gate. I am making 3 points in this message: (1) No matter what people do to you, they cannot stop your witness. (2) No matter how many people rej

    “The Power of a Changed Life” Acts 4:1-12 In many advertisements in magazines especially if you’re reading a magazine on physical fitness, you will see what is refereed to as a before and after picture. Sometimes it will be a picture of someone who may have been overweight and lost a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Sank The Ship?

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018
     | 9,345 views

    Dealing with the storms of life.

    What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Followers Of Jesus Are Wise

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,069 views

    Jesus teaches that wisdom is about more than just making good decisions. Wisdom is a gift from God. I hope and pray that you will listen and obey these words of Jesus and make any change in your life you need to make in order to Seek Him first.

    "The fear of God is the foundation of Wisdom and the knowledge of God stuff." Proverbs 9:10 Jesus teaches us more about the wisdom of God than anyone else. In John 7 we find a story that helps us understand why His followers must be wise about God stuff. The people are celebrating a festival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shall He Find Faith?

    Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,448 views

    To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of someone converting and joining the faith. The story of Philip and the Ethiopian in Acts 8.

    1stBBC Shall He find faith? Luke 18:8 I say unto you, that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? To know why it shall be very hard to find people of faith when He comes back, let’s look at a model story in the Bible of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Always Gets The Glory Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,877 views

    Make the glory of God the story of your life.

    Over 8 years ago, Beth and I had the privilege of going to Israel. We were impacted by the people we went with and the places we visited. Our team consisted of 30 Asian believers from seven different countries and was led by friends of ours who teach at the East Asia Theological Seminary. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Your Church

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 12, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    A sermon on the result of faithfulness and membership and belonging to a great church.

    Getting To Know YOUR Church “So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” Acts 11:26 Intro: I believe this is a great church! God is doing great things! [But there is still greater work ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational