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  • suresh manoharan avatar

    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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    The Fellowship Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020
     | 4,212 views

    We are all called to use our gifts to evangelize the lost

    Acts 2:40-47 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, save yourselves from this untoward generation. 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added [unto them] about three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 12,171 views

    The text from 2 Timothy 4 reveals the Apostle Paul's true condition in his final days before his death in Rome. He was never truly alone because of God's presence with him.

    Never Alone (Paul's last days) II Timothy 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Loneliness is one of the major mental-health issues in America today. A lot of folks dread the holiday season because, it highlights the losses they’ve had in life. All the celebrating … and the big family gatherings ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Witnessing To Postmodern People

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 4,349 views

    This message discusses postmodernism. In today's moral relativism, truth is seen as subjective, and it can supposedly change with circumstances. So, how do we share about Jesus who is "the way, the TRUTH, and the life?"

    Our message this evening is entitled, “Witnessing to Postmodern People.” As we seek to understand how to better share our faith in today’s western culture, we must begin with a discussion on modernism and postmodernism. Modernism and postmodernism are eras, or time periods of societal thought and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conversion Of Saul

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 26, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 11,424 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

  • Keith Davis avatar

    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 Life Of Cornelius Pt 1

    Contributed by Charles La Porte on Jun 18, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,422 views

    Cornelius was: 1. Known by MEN (reputation) 2. Known to GOD(righteous) 3. No PARTIALITY with God (represented)

    Open with Prayer For Garcia Family… Getting back to Character Studies… Today is Cornelius………. Acts 10:1-4 = read & pray Life Lessons From The Life of Cornelius: 1. KNOWN BY MEN = (REPUTATION) Acts 10:1-2, 22-27 Cornelius was a man well loved and respected by his community. the book of acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    They Had Been With Jesus

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,397 views

    When we’ve been with Jesus everything about us changes & people will notice the change. You’re Empowered, Educated & Encouraged

    This was sparked from another sermon I read. Same title but not the same sermon. “THEY HAD BEEN WITH JESUS!” LWC, May 17, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard it said that “BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER!” It’s true. You won’t see an Eagle hanging out with a Buzzard! You won’t see a Cardinal ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Proclaim

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 17, 2011
     | 5,028 views

    In the past God overlooked religious ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent.

    Dakota Community Church September 18, 2011 Proclaim Acts 17:22-31 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “Men of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. 23 For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, I even found an altar with ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Knowing Your Message And Knowing The Need Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,206 views

    This message is a challenge to knowing the message of the gospel in order to respond to the need of the people. Biblical truth is never just for information, but transformation. The simple truth conveyed in this message is -- IT IS NOT ENOUGH TO EXALT T

    KNOWING YOUR MESSAGE AND KNOWING THE NEED INTRODUCTION: THIS PASSAGE OF SCRIPTURE REVEAL THE MOVING OF THE EARLY CHURCH – SOME 120 PEOPLE INTO OVERDRIVE! THE HOLY SPIRIT HAS COME – JUST AS CHRIST PROMISED, THE PEOPLE HAVE ASSEMBLED AS A RESULT OF THE NOISE. ACCUSATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE, AND NOW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digger Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019
     | 2,726 views

    No campfire is complete without them. They send chills up our spines and keep us awake at night. Ghost Stories. But we don’t have to afraid of THE Ghost!

    Ghost Stories Pt. 1 - Digger I. Introduction Open with Campfire Scene - (Lights Dim) Before we jump in I need to lay out a couple of foundational statements. As we examine "Ghost Stories" this month. I need to tell you . . . 1. The stories we will read often seem so different from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Come Over...help Us!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,801 views

    Last Sunday of End Time(WWIID #4) - When believers hear "Come over...help us" they discover this is a gospel call from God Himself and a gospel call for lost souls to be saved.

    COME OVER…AND HELP US ACTS 16: 6-15 NOVEMBER 24, 2002 ACTS 16:6-15 6Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Christian Sources For Encouragement

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 22, 2025
     | 585 views

    The teaching method of education has changed drastically in America, and I am glad it has.

    For example, it use to be for us to make a good grade on our report card we had to have a good memory. For example, in homiletics in college we were assigned to take a test on: • Memorize 10 of these • Memorize 13 of these • Memorize 25 of these And if you had a good memory you made “A” in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Al Lowe avatar

    One Heart & Soul

    Contributed by Al Lowe on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    The church is one in heart and soul.

    Acts 4:32-35 PROPOSITION: The church is one in heart and soul. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to be one in heart and soul. The scripture readings for the next several weeks are of the primitive church following the ascension of our Lord on the Day of Pentecost. Prior to today’s reading, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Draw More Power From Christ's Resurrection

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    We sing the song, "Finding more power than I ever dreamed. I’m learning to lean on Jesus." Yet, many of us are not fully appropriating the power of His resurrection in our lives. Here are ten steps to living more in the light of His resurrection power, pu

    Draw More Power From Christ’s Resurrection Acts 2:22-2:36 Christ’s resurrection gives us the assurance that all things done in the name of Jesus and for His purposes, will be victorious. Even though many Christians realize this truth they still live in with self-doubts. Many people wonder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational