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  • John Hamby avatar

    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,498 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting The Spirit Of The Age Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    Confronting the religious mindset of Americans today. (2 of 3)

    CONFRONTING THE SPIRIT OF THE AGE © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:22-23 Whether one is watching Oprah or cable television where all sorts of people have access to the air waves to share their brand of spirituality one can easily see that many gods are embraced.  David Wells, in No Place ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Descended Into Hell

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Feb 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    In the Creed there is the statement "He descended into Hell", omitted by many fundamental church congregations: why?!

    “He Descended into hell” Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Following His crucifixion Christ physical body lay sealed in a tomb for three days. Where did His Spirit go during that period of time? According to St. Peter, “Christ died for sins once and for all, the righteous for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Sword And The Servants Knot

    Contributed by Keith Harms on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    Servanthoood and the Sword of the Spirit go hand in hand

    The Sword and the Servants Knot Keith Harms, Pastor of livingWORD Assembly of God-Delavan, Wisconsin This is an article written for our local newspaper I have over many years developed my perception of Christian responsibility toward God, His Church and the unsaved of our community and the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reaping

    Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    The importance of sharing our faith.

    Reaping Matthew 13:1-9 NLT Later that same day, Jesus left the house and went down to the shore, [2] where an immense crowd soon gathered. He got into a boat, where he sat and taught as the people listened on the shore. [3] He told many stories such as this one: "A farmer went out to plant some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Some Of The Ways To Motivate People For Greater Commitment? - Rom

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1

    What Are Some of the Ways to Motivate People for Greater Commitment? - Rom. 12:1 It is amazing how so many are motivated to greater levels of performance in their jobs, athletics or relationships, for personal advantage. We see examples of athletes who make tremendous sacrifices to win games ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crisis Of Dependence

    Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    To find joy, one must continually abide in the Word, Prayer, and in His unbounding love.

    If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Crisis of Dependence Pastor Jerry Vargo Text: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Doest Thou Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Just when we think that God Is finished we find out that He is not

    WHAT DOEST THOU HERE TEXT: I Kings 19:1-18 Reading through I Kings, I find that Elijah was a great man of God. He had just went up against wicked King Ahab. And Ahab’s wife did not make the job any easier. Wicked Jezebel ruled at his side as she pleased. She was from another county, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Woman Who Gave The Most When She Gave The Least

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 188 ratings
     | 43,806 views

    Sermon on the widow of Mark 12 who gave the 2 mites to the Lord

    THE WOMAN WHO GAVE THE MOST WHEN SHE GAVE THE LEAST TEXT - Mark 12: 41 - 44 INTRO. - The woman in our text is never named in the Bible. There are only two accounts of her act given in the New Testament. She is mentioned here and in Luke 21 and both chapters give her story in only four verses. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of Hope

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 22, 2002
    based on 236 ratings
     | 31,081 views

    A salvation message outlining the hope found in Christ.

    IN THE PRESENCE OF HOPE Luke 23:39-43; Isaiah 55:6,7 Luke 23:39-43 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, "If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us." 40. But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 23, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,688 views

    Jesus casts demons out of demoniac of Gadera

    Jesus Confronts Supernatural Evil Mark 5:1-20 INTRO.: Many wonder how the events of Sept. 11th could have happened. We often hear the question, “How could they hate us so much?” “What did they hope to gain?” Some were duped into believing they would get a place in paradise in return for dying for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Set The Captive Free

    Contributed by Rickey Broach on Apr 21, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,115 views

    THERE ARE MANY TODAY THAT SATAN HAS IN BONDAGE, BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN THE CHURCH. ISAIAH 61 REMINDS US THAT WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST TO SET THEM FREE

    SET THE CAPTIVE FREE PSALMS 79:11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; HERE WE HEAR THE CRY OF A PERSON IN DISTRESS A PERSON WHO IS BEING HELD CAPTIVE AGAINST HIS WILL AS WE STUDY THE OLD ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    Beloved, Try The Spirits

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    In Ch.1 John established that we have fellowship with the Father through the Son, and we demonstrate the reality of that fellowship: to the world; and to our self (assurance) - by living a holy life. In ch.2 & 3 we enlarged on the idea of the assurance of

    A habit of devout fellowship with God is the spring of all our life, and the strength of it. <Henry Edward Manning, British Cardinal, 1808-1892> + That should be the goal of our Christian walk + And that was our stated reason for starting this series from 1 John + [1:3] = Horizontal AND vertical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    The Church...built On A Rock

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,722 views

    In a world where "sticks and stones" can hurt and tear people down, we are called to be "living stones," builting up one another with Chtist’s own love.

    The Church…Built on a Rock “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” This refrain has been used by many a generation of children to ward off the attacks of teasing peers. The image of children throwing rocks at one another has taken on new meaning of late, as our news ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2 Seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,484 views

    We develop a deeper thought on the testing process of life.

    #2 Seasons of Testing By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 of pondering about being tested. TEXT: James 1:12, blessed is the man that endures tests, for when he is tried, he shall obtain the crown of life. Hebrews 12:11 is very clear-- No chastening for the present ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God