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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Mobilizing For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,287 views

    The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church ­ they were mobilized for ministry.

    Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus God Or Just A Good Teacher? Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 13,297 views

    Sixth in a series answering objection to Christianity. This message deals with the claims of Jesus¡¦ deity.

    Answering Our Culture #6 ¡V ¡§Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher ¡V He Did Not Claim to be God.¡¨ Various Scriptures September 1, 2002 Note: some of this outline is from Norman Geisler¡¦s book, "Christian Apologetics." Introduction Let me ask you a question: What do most people who do not follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shaking The Foundations

    Contributed by Mike Hays on May 2, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,552 views

    False teachers in Paul’s day were rattling the foundations of the faith, but Paul was quick to stand up for the most basic truths of Christianity.

    “Shaking The Foundations” Galatians 1:6-9 In 1521, everyone was talking about Martin Luther. The talk was centered around Luther’s stance against the religious authorities of his day. Four years earlier, Luther had nailed his now famous 95 theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. The act ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Just God Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,694 views

    Justice is not an external system to which God tries to adhere. He didn’t have to go to law school or get a TV courtroom to learn how to apply the law. His justice comes out of his inner being and is based on His holiness, His truthfulness, and His righ

    Our Just God This past Monday I had the opportunity to play “Mr. Mom” while Beth attended a conference in Chicago. There is no doubt in my mind that Beth has a more difficult job than I do! My greatest challenge came late morning when I was trying to give our baby Megan a bottle. Since Beth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Is God?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 16, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 33,146 views

    A systematic devotional study

    When I was a boy I remember my father describing the God he grew up with. That God was a muscular, white-haired, bearded, royal figure, sitting on His golden throne sporting a scowl and just waiting for my father to make a mistake. Not long ago I saw a list of responses a class of children ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Imperatives Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003
    based on 524 ratings
     | 131,203 views

    While I recognize that sometimes a church service can seem dull, especially to a non-Christian, I want to suggest this morning that true worship is anything but boring. The very essence of what worship is does not allow us to be bored. When we come befo

    The Imperatives of Worship I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. Here are some of my favorites. Jumbo shrimp Freezer burn White chocolate Plastic silverware Airline food Sanitary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    God's Love Has Your Name On It

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,594 views

    In the midst of an increasingly impersonal culture, we can find strength in the knowledge that God’s love for us is intensely personal.

    (Note: I am indebted to Rick Warren for the title of this message; the sermon itself is original) One of the more troubling aspects of the modern age is the creeping de-personalization of our lives. More and more, as we go through the day, whenever we’re dealing with a branch of government, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Way Is The Best Way Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    Ruth, Pt. 3

    GOD’S WAY IS THE BEST WAY (RUTH 2:1-13, 3:6-15) My wife and I did not marry young. We were in our 30s when we met each other. She was from Orange County and I was from Los Angeles County, and the chances of our meeting, knowing, and befriending each other were pretty remote. After graduating from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Community Of Grace

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,564 views

    We are called to live in and develop a community of grace

    Romans 12:9-21 – A Community of Grace The Soap Maker • A minister and a soap maker went for a walk together. The soap maker said, "what good is Christianity? Look at all the trouble and misery of the world! Still there, even after years--thousands of years--of teaching about goodness and truth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Extraordinary Power Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,911 views

    This sermon encourages believers to seek the Extraordinary Power of God in thier lives instead of simply living by their own wisdom and abilities.

    Extraordinary Power Acts 19 September 1, 2002 Intro: A. [The Honorable Bird, Philip Yancey in the foreword of Robertson McQuilkin’s Life in the Spirit] Dorothy Sayers tells of a Japanese convert struggling to grasp Christian theology. “Honorable Father, very good,” he said to his missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Verses Self-Centered Religion

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,723 views

    Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture

    Jesus verses Self-centered Religion Thesis: Jesus attacked self centered religion and warns us not to be apart of the traditions of men because their motives are self-centered not God-centered. Scripture Texts: Matthew 9:2-17: 1Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow!

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,297 views

    This sermon deals with the importance of our vows that we make in marriage.

    Marriage Is Working To Keep A Vow GNLCC 6/30/2003 Proverbs 5:15-19 Ephesians 5:21-33 One day two little kids were playing outside with sticks. They pretended they were great pirates with long pointed swords. All was going well until Billy got a little too close and accidentally ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Calling All Shepherds

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 25,103 views

    To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

    Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    A Discourse On Dying Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    Let’s examine the events that surround King Saul’s death and use them to engage in a Biblical discourse on dying.

    A DISCOURSE ON DYING 1 SAMUEL 31 INTRODUCTION: I enjoy reading interesting and humorous tombstones. A tombstone in England reads: "Remember friend, as passing by, as you are now so once was I. As I am now, so you will be, prepare for death to follow me." And someone scribbled in chalk below ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Pray!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,615 views

    Paul gives guidelines for the Colossians in how they can pray for him. In the process, he tells how our prayers can be powerful and effective.

    June 22, 2003 Colossians 4:2-6 “Pray!” INTRODUCTION For the last four months, we have been examining the letter that Paul wrote from his prison cell to the church at Colosse. Here at the end of the letter, just as we would when we write letters, he leaves his readers with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist