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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Preparation For Explosion Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:6-11 about God preparing the disciples for the explosion of the early church

    Text: Acts 1:6-11, Title: Preparation for Explosion II, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Liken God to preparing for a big party or event, maybe talk about the preparation for Mackenzie’s party B. Background to passage: After Luke’s introduction, in verse 6 he transitions to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    CHRIST 1.HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. LOVES THE CHURCH 5. ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6.GLORIFIED IN THE CHURCH 7. COMING BACK FOR THE CHURCH

    THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH *********************************************** OUTLINE 1. CHRIST HAS BOUGHT THE CHURCH 2. CHRIST IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE CHURCH 3. CHRIST IS THE HEAD OF THE CHURCH 4. CHRIST LOVES THE CHURCH 5. CHRIST ADDS PEOPLE TO THE CHURCH 6. CHRIST MUST BE GLORIFIED IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hindrances To Real Revival

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,519 views

    Satan does not want the church of Jesus Chirst to have or expereince real revival, so this message identifies ways that hinder revival in the Church.

    Hindrances to Real Revival Acts 16:16-24 Introduction The Encarta Dictionary defines hindrance as somebody or something that prevents or makes it difficult for somebody to do something; and act of obstructing progress. We need to understand tonight, that satan doesn’t want us to have or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Makeover

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,996 views

    THE PASSAGE BEFORE US THIS MORNING IS ONE OF IDENTITY, MORE SPECIFICALLY, A NEW IDENTITY, AND ONE WE HAVE IN CHRIST. YET, OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST IS FAR MORE THAN A NEW NAME OR RESIDENCE. IT IS NEWNESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE SCRIPTURE TALKS OF THE FOL

    OUR SPIRITUAL MAKEOVER 1 PETER 1:13-21 THEREFORE, PREPARE YOUR MINDS FOR ACTION; BE SELF-CONTROLLED; SET YOUR HOPE FULLY ON THE GRACE TO BE GIVEN YOU WHEN JESUS CHRIST IS REVEALED. 14 AS OBEDIENT CHILDREN, DO NOT CONFORM TO THE EVIL DESIRES YOU HAD WHEN YOU LIVED IN IGNORANCE. 15 BUT JUST AS HE WHO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Key To Miracles” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,464 views

    Jesus tells us through prayer, His followers would do greater works that He did during His earthly ministry.

    In this passage Jesus tells us that those who have faith in Him will do greater works than He did while on earth. Just what did Jesus mean by “greater works?” How could those of us who believe on Him possibly do greater works than those Jesus performed during His ministry on earth? After all, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing Your Faith

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,831 views

    A sermon to encourage people to witness your faith.

    3rd Sunday of Epiphany 11 Witnessing your faith. Matthew 4: 12-23 This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and distractions, are actively involved ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christian Obedience

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,362 views

    Obedience is one evidence of our fellowship with God.

    CHRISTIAN OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-11 Today, we are going to study another test of fellowship with God and that is obeying His commands. Please open your Bibles to 1 John 2:3-11. EXPOSITION Read 1 John 2:3. 3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. What does the phrase ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Record Say?

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,309 views

    We are a record keeping age. We keep records on everything under the sun, but there is only one record we should be concerned about. The record in heaven (the Book of Life).

    What Does the Record Say? 2 Cor. 5:10 Intro We are a record keeping age. Even from the time of your birth a medical record is started. The first day you start school, a scholastic record is kept and will follow you all the way through college. Salespersons must keep accurate records. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Run To Win

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,304 views

    Some of us think that we are doing good because we are in the race but we really need to run to win.

    Run To Win Scripture Reference: I Corinthians 9:24 - 27 (KJV) I Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Praying That The Eyes Of Your Heart Would Be Enlightened

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 118 ratings
     | 21,659 views

    A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to the undeveloped territory. One salesman cabled back: “Prospect here nil. No one wears shoes.” The other salesman reported, “Market potential terrific! Everyone needs shoes.

    Praying that the Eyes of Your Heart Would Be Enlightened (Eph. 1:16-20) "I pray that the Father of Glory may grant you a spirit of wisdom and revelation (of insight into the mysteries and secrets) in the deep and intimate knowledge of Him. By having the eyes of your heart flooded with light so ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persevere In The Path Of Humility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,090 views

    JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY

    BIG IDEA: JOYFULLY PERSEVERE IN HUMBLE SERVICE TO MAINTAIN A BLAMELESS TESTIMONY Introduction: The path of humble service -- seeking the prosperity of others above our own personal interests -- is not the path we would naturally choose. In fact we shrink back from such a challenge. How can such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,527 views

    How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

    HOW TO USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD and PEOPLE - Col. 3:16 Illustration: Martin Luther said, "The devil takes flight at the sound of music, just as he does at the words of theology, and for this reason the prophets always combined theology and music, the teaching of truth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Looking For Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,808 views

    A lesson warning us that our focus in life will determine our destiny and our reward: - what Jesus will say to us when we see him face to face! What are you looking for & Where are you looking For iT?

    INTRODUCTION A. The Sermon on the Mount Is About The Heart 1. OT Fulfillment (5.17-48) a. Jesus took 6 OT laws and interpreted them for His disciples in the light of the new life He came to give. b. He dealt with the attitudes and intents of the heart and not simply with the external act as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming The Problem Of Anger Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,549 views

    Though we will struggle with the feeling of anger as long as we live, it is how we deal with it that determines its effect on us. No matter how subtle or severe our anger may be, we can take biblical steps to overcome it and experience God’s peace.

    Overcoming The Problem Of Anger www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Of all of our emotions, anger is perhaps the strongest and most potentially destructive. It is many times referred to as “wrath” in the Bible. 2. Proverbs 27:4 teaches us that anger can be cruel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Determining Your Altitude

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,036 views

    A sermon about attitude. It teaches God confidence, not self confidence.

    Determining Your Altitude Philippians 3:12-14 Last week God detoured me from my series of sermons about More Than Survivors, this week I return and wrap it up. We want to raise our kids to do more than just get by… more than just struggle through. We want them to be successful… in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist