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  • Dana Chau avatar

    Turning Chains Into Courage

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 19, 2002
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    Learn how right focus can turn obstacles and roadblocks into opportunities for courageous service for God.

    This morning, we’ll continue with chapter 1, verses 12-18a, and we’ll look at how Paul turns his chains into courage. We will look at two observations from this text and one main principle with two areas of application. Observations: The first observation I like to make is from verse 13: "As a ...read more

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    Developing Contagious Christian Character

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001
    based on 378 ratings
     | 31,760 views

    A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

    Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peter - Man Of Bold And Courageous Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,177 views

    In the lives of the Apostles we see them going thorugh some of the same challenges and experiences we go thorugh. Simon Peter denied Jesus before Pentecost but after Pentecost he demonstrated the power of the risen Lord in his life and witness.

    Peter – Man of Bold & Courageous Faith John 1:35-42 As we study the life and ministry of the 12 Apostles we see how extra ordinary they are and at the same time how ordinary they are. The twelve Apostles came from various backgrounds. Most were blue color workers laboring as fishermen (James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Cure For Communionitis

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,864 views

    Deals with the true significance of the Lord’s Supper.

    The Cure for Communionitis (1 Corinthians 11:17-34) I. Present Maladies A. A history of the “Love Feast” B. Abuses found in Corinth C. Application for today II. Pristine Model A. Rooted in history B. About God’s gift C. Celebrates a new covenant D. Proclaims our allegiance and hope III. Preventive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    A Prophet Without Honor

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,052 views

    Message about the reception Jesus received in Nazareth.

    A Prophet Without Honor Matthew 13:53-58 September 24, 2006 Introduction Have you ever been in a situation where maybe you’re well-known in a certain place, and maybe pretty popular, but when you get home, you find out that maybe you’re not all that great after all? Me either. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    I Have Come To Bear Witness To The Truth

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,747 views

    Sermon 7 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    John 18:37 I Am Come To Bear Witness To The Truth Woodlawn Baptist Church August 21, 2005 Introduction Today as you consider this message, the last of seven messages that have tried to answer the question, “Why did Jesus come to earth?” I trust that you have had the opportunity to get a better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 63,096 views

    Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

    A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got To Rise Up, To Get Up

    Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 48,837 views

    The man at the pool asked for alms....but instead was given the opportunity to rise up from physical and spiritual deprivation.

    There are times in our lives when we need a "miracle", not simply for survival, but to continue the promised virtue of being overcomers. Have you ever needed a miracle from the Lord? We live in a world where wholeness,joy and happiness seem to be constantly threatened by the daily conflict and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Welcome To Adulthood! Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

    Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Scourge Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    The problem with legalism is: 1. It turns a relationship of love into a religion of laws. 2. It turns people from encouragers into fault-finders. 3. It emphasizes outward conformity rather than inner transformation.

    What an interesting story about the early church The Word of God has just spread to the Gentiles (non-Jews and people from other lands), and they have responded enthusiastically to its message. There were thrilling stories of healings, miracles and dramatic conversions. These new converts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Health Checks Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 20,780 views

    There are four signs that the child of God lives a life that is nourished by the Word of God and illuminated by the Holy Spirit.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 2:42 Title: Spiritual Health Checks Theme: Four Signs of a Healthy Christian Introduction: Rick Warren wrote, “The key for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth.” When a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pulling Up Stakes

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,804 views

    God is always calling us onward.

    Have you ever been camping? I do not mean camping in a cabin or camper. I mean camping in the great outdoors, bundled up in a sleeping bag, with nothing but a tent between you and the wild creatures that roam the woods. I have only been once been once and I hated it. Knowing what you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Keep Sex From Becoming Your God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,917 views

    43rd in a series from Ephesians. How to view sex from God’s perspective.

    I don’t really know if there is intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. That’s not an issue that the Bible addresses either way. But let’s just suppose for a moment that an alien from elsewhere in the universe was to make his way to the earth, and to the United States in particular. And this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Purpose And Passion Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,931 views

    This sermon looks at the profile of Paul and unpacks his life past and present seeking his purpose and passion.

    Pauls purpose and passion Romans 1:1 - 17: Series: On the road through Romans. Background: Over the next few months we are going to be travelling on the road to Rome through the book of Romans, as we do we will be stopping off on route to take in the sights. The book of Romans was written by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Generosity

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,338 views

    I attended a conference sponsored by the Generous Giving organization and our Baptist General Conference. This is the second message I delivered after that conference, this one based on 2 Corinthians 9. I borrowed the significantly from Jim Cunningham’s

    Trinity Baptist Church April 1, 2007 Experiencing Generosity 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 (the introduction and part of first segment was borrowed from Jim Cunningham’s message: "Not in Polite Company") In our culture, there are some things we just don’t discuss with others -- at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist