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  • Gerald Cornelius avatar

    The Ministry Of The Deacon

    Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 18,363 views

    What scripture says about the role of deacon.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Have The Office Of A Deacon? A Biblical View

    Contributed by Joel Carwile on Mar 27, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Looking at the Office of a deacon from a biblical perspective.

    Why Have the Office of a Deacon? A Biblical View 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus. 1 Tim 3:13 1 Timothy 3: 8-13 Greek word: diakonos {dee-ak’-on-os} Vine’s Word(s): Deacon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wait For Now Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Sometimes we are directed to wait.

    Wait For Now James 5:7-12 Have I got good news for you!!!! The Lord is coming!!! Now all you need to do is hurry up and wait. Seriously, James tells us to be patient. Sometimes it is easy to get distracted. Just look at our society, we are an impatient people. We eat fast food paid for with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day The King Came Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    The Triumphal Entry is just a glimpse of that DAY of the Lord.

    THE DAY THE KING CAME Luke 19:28-35 Illustration: Every conquering hero has a parade. In 1990-91 when our armed forces returned from Desert Storm, most cities had parades for our returning heroes. In sports it is pretty much the same, the city of the winning team has a parade to honor their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Joy Of The Whole Earth

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,325 views

    The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

    The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Have Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,128 views

    Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

    I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Flood Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,508 views

    This sermon addresses some issues concerning the flood, but emphasizes the grace involved in the ark.

    Genesis 6:9-8:22 January 26, 2003 Imagine a future without dry land. A future where the earth, covered in water, has evolved into a gritty, nautical society held together by determination and ingenuity. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Conduct Among Them - Part 7 Of 13 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    Paul now addresses his words of encouragement and his wish for them to follow faithfully the LORD Jesus in 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12.

    "Service and the Second Coming" - Part 7 of 13 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 “Paul’s Conduct Among Them” – Part b 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 I. Paul’s COURAGE before them. (vv. 1-4). II. Paul’s COMMITMENT to them. (vv. 5-6) III. Paul’s CARE for the Thessalonians. (vv. 7-9) IV. Paul’s CONDUCT among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope At The End Of Our Rope.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,133 views

    What do you have at the end of your rope? We have hope that is alive, our anchor, and our assurance. We need to tell others of our hope.

    AT THE END OF THE ROPE, I HAVE HOPE. Hand out ropes, and say, “When I am at the end of my rope, I have hope. When I am at the end of this, I have hope that is alive, anchored, and assured!” Hope that is seen is not hope. Rom. 8:24 Hope that is alive. 1 Pet. 1:3 3Blessed be the God and Father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Are The Persecuted (Pt.1)

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 2,478 views

    Many of us have been persecuted because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Some of us have been mistreated because we live differently than others. But when it happens how do you react? Join Pastor Steve as he addresses this question.

    When was the last time you were persecuted? Was that persecution just or unjust? Were you persecuted for "righteousness sake" or because of "Jesus’ name? or was it for some wrong you committed? In our study today, we’re going to see that there is a price that we will pay for following Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Take A Stand For Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,075 views

    Share your faith

    Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Smith avatar

    Three Ways To Grow In Your Relationship With Christ

    Contributed by Matthew Smith on Sep 17, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 16,854 views

    This expository message will help Christians better understand how they can grow in Christ.

    Introduction: In our text today Peter is writing to Christians and is giving them 3 ways that they can grow in their relationship with Christ. Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 "Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victorious Christian Life

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 6, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,232 views

    One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality.

    Introduction: One of the great positional truths for the Christian is that he has victory in Jesus. This victory is not some future goal to be attained but a present continuous reality. No matter what our circumstances, we need to know that we are victorious in Christ at all times. Let us hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Willie Woodberry avatar

    A Woman Incognita

    Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 17, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    This sermon will be an encouragement to mothers.

    Introduction: Certainly the Bible Recognizes women in positions of power women who contributed to makinng the world a better place. Miraim who led the people in praising God after the crossing of the Red Sea (ex.15:21) Ruth who put God first and became the ancesteress of King David (Ruth.1:16; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    What's Wrong With Gambling?

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    How should a Christian respond to the gambling craze of our day? The Scripture provides insight into how we should stand.

    Definition of Gambling: Desiring the possession of another (the prize) the gambler creates a risk (losing his own) in an attempt, through, chance, to gain the other person’s possession with nothing to give in exchange. To justify gambling, many people say things like “Life is a gamble… A farmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist