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  • Galen Hackman avatar

    The Church As A Devoted Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

    The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Is A Deacon?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

    Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Silence

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,473 views

    Communion Meditation for July 9, 2006

    (1) The word ‘vacation’ according to the Webster’s Second New Riverside Dictionary means ‘a period of time for pleasure, rest, or relaxation.’ Europeans call ‘taking a vacation’ ‘taking a holiday’ or ‘going on holiday’ and for some the month of August is a month of taking their holiday. In fact, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,833 views

    Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

    Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 17,968 views

    We need heroes, people who stand for what is right even when no one is looking.

    Men of Character Genesis 50:1-26 We live in a time now where integrity means nothing. It is hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys. Growing up in Brooklyn and Long Island in the 60’s and 70’s heroes were easily pointed out. They wore white Stetsons, they always did what was right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of A Nation

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    The nation will only stay strong of Jesus is the Lord of the government, home and church

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • Monday is a special day for our nation. Memorial Day is a holiday where we pause to remember those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. • Freedom has always come to us at a price. There are always forces in the world who want to take away the God ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance For Christ

    Contributed by Elijah Stepp on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,752 views

    Persevering for Christ - Continuing in our Christian Walk

    “Perseverance for Christ” (Elijah Stepp, Jr.) Choice of opening Illustration………………. Introduction Perseverance is a term which may be over-utilized. Explaining what it takes for a team to win a game, a coach may say perseverance is required. A boss may tell employees perseverance is required ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,615 views

    This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

    Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Draw Near To God - In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,349 views

    This sermon is about drawing near to God, especially in Church!

    Last Sunday I called on you to draw near to God, and He will draw near to you, and I spoke of how Enoch walked with God. Enoch became intimate and personal with God and for 300 years had a relationship with God. If you have ever noticed, that in those times that you find yourself pushing in to God; ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,197 views

    This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

    I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sold Out!

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 12, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,143 views

    This sermon deals with how to live a total surrendered life for Christ.

    Sold Out! Romans 12:1 4/12/2007 Have you ever picked up the paper and saw something that you have wanted in some sale? You run down to the store, only to find out that it has been “sold out”. If you said yes, then more than likely then you have shopped before on what they call, “Black ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Difference Does Jesus Make

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,796 views

    I wonder then, what do we think Jesus does? Who do we think he is? Is he someone that we come to only when there are problems, or do we check in with him everyday regardless of how life is treating us. I believe that we all need to come to terms with the

    What Difference Does Jesus Make All passages marked NIV: The Holy Bible: New International Version. 1996, c1984. Grand Rapids: Zondervan. All passages marked KJV: The Holy Bible : King James Version. 1995. Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc. Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Good Morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 Light The Lamp Of Hope! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT I NEED A MATCH TO LIGHT THE WICK. I STRIKE THE MATCH, LIGHT THE LAMP, AND SEE WE HAVE LIGHT. THE DARKER THE NIGHT --- THE GREATER THE

    #1 LIGHT THE LAMP OF HOPE! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of two parts. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. I. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP, I PRETEND THE ELECTRICITY IS OFF, I NEED LIGHT. I HAVE A KEROSENE LAMP FULL OF KEROSENE --- BUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk The Talk

    Contributed by Lacy Scott on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 38,477 views

    We must learn to make our Christian walk backup our Christian talk.

    We Talk the Talk, but do We Walk the Walk? St. Matthew 15: 7 & 8 Purpose: To instruct the listener that Christian Discipleship is more than saying “I am a Christian”. Introduction: Many of us think that if we accept Jesus and say we are Christians, that is all there is to it. But along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,485 views

    Sin looks appealing to us • When it’s pleasure is dangling on a hook right in front of us, • We have to remind ourselves that the pleasure is only temporary. • And it’s this fact that we have to remember to control our desire. • Have you ever seen

    Why does it seem like everything in life is better than what we have? • Webster’s Dictionary tells us that temptation is “the act of enticement to do wrong by the promise of pleasure or gain.” • Isn’t that just like the Devil, getting us to do something wrong by promising us something good? • To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church