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  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    A Little While Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 9, 2022
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    This sermon explores Jesus' cryptic words "in a little while" and the connection to the disciples time of both grief and joy, and how his words apply to believers today.

    If you have been with us for a while, you know we have been going through the book of John actually for over a year now. We actually are getting close to the end. If you have been with us the last few weeks, you know that we have been in the part of the gospel that represents the last week of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Radical Preacher Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jul 1, 2020
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    Paul held nothing back when it came to living for and witnessing for Jesus.

    A radical preacher Romans 1:13-17 13 Now I do not want you to be unaware, brethren, that I often planned to come to you (but was hindered until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, just as among the other Gentiles. 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will Be Justified? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 11, 2024
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    The apostle spells out the means of man's justification and the one who is the judge of all.

    2:10 “… glory, honor and peace…” Remember who they are? We just read about them in verse 7 above. They are the ones who “work what is good…” And you will recall that we concluded, based on context, that these are not just some ordinary earthlings that tried a little harder than their neighbors; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Attitudes In Times Of Suffering (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 11, 2000
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    It seems that in the first half of chapter four Peter is talking about the attitudes the believer should have in the midst of those occasional times of suffering.

    Attitudes in Times of Suffering (Part 2) 1 Peter 4:1-11 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano at Lake Hills Community Church August, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the attitudes we should have in times of suffering, specifically, on those occasions when we suffer for doing good. We ...read more

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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006
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     | 4,733 views

    The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Settling The Servanthood Issue Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 25, 2006
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    Serving doesn’t make you a servant, but if you are a servant you will serve.

    Settling the Servanthood Issue Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/27/06 Play “Me Church” Video (http://www.worshiphousemedia.com). We live in a “me-first” culture that encourages us to think of ourselves first and others…well, rarely. We’re told to focus on our self-image, to be involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006
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    Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

    “Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Henceforth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2012
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    It is important to have a good start in the Christian life; it is vital to have a good finish.

    “I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Assembly Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018
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    As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

    This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

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    The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2019
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    In order to follow Jesus, we must take the same road that He took. In Mark 8:27-38, we see who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him on the ``Road Less Traveled``. In this we see: 1) The Disciple's Confession (Mark 8:27-33) and 2) The Disciple's Lifestyle (Mark 8:34-38)

    Mark 8:27-33 [27] And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" [28] And they told him, "John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets." [29] And he ...read more

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    Being The Greatest

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2003
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    In this message we will look at the discipline of servanthood – and as we do we will see tha it is much then just doing a job at church. The Life part 11)

    Being The Greatest The Life – part 11 The Practice Of Servanthood Read Mark 9:30-35 PICTURE – the scene… Jesus has just told the disciples about what was going to happen to Him in Jerusalem. HOW - he was going to be betrayed in to the hands of men, HOW - they would kill Him and how after 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Conflict Resolution

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 18,390 views

    Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

    Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    The Declensions Of Christianity, An Argument Of Its Truth.. Luke Xviii.8 Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,817 views

    This Sermon is #3 and #4 from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, September 2004.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON II. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagating the Gospel. 1 Corinthians i, 27, 28. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Don't Be Ignorant" 1 Cor. Pt. 10 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 6,693 views

    We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge sin as He did in the Old Testament and He will hold us responsible for the way we act as Christians. Christians are to glorify God in everything that they do!

    “Don’t be Ignorant” 1 Cor. pt. 10 Opening Illustration: From Wingclips.com “Get Smart” Swordfish scene where he talks of being alert but ignorantly keeps running into things with the car he is driving. Thesis: We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Servant Evangelism Pt1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 30, 2010
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     | 5,805 views

    We as the Body of Christ need to follow Jesus example to serve others so as to make an eternal difference in a person’s life. We need to go the extra mile like Jesus did!

    Servant Evangelism Opening Illustration: A 12 Dollar Lesson A cab driver taught me a million dollar lesson in customer satisfaction and expectation. Motivational speakers charge thousands of dollars to impart his kind of training to corporate executives and staff. It cost me a $12 taxi ride. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational