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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Dynamic Disciples Share The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,305 views

    Share the Gospel - At the heart of the Gospel is the truth that Jesus Himself said He was the Way, the Truth and the Life. We are not saved by being nice people or by our works, we are saved when we repent and place our faith and trust in Jesus.

    We are continuing in our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus is on Evangelism. The Dictionary defines Evangelism as the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. Evangelism is a word that was first used in the 1620s. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Unlikely Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    When Jonah preached to Nineveh, there was no nice building, comfortable seats, no music, nothing listener friendly, no Holy Spirit like the day of Pentecost, the preaching was lousy & Jonah didn't care if they got saved. But it was the greatest revival ever!

    AN UNLIKELY REVIVAL Jonah 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SHE WENT THE SECOND MILE 1. Actress Carol Burnett got out of a cab one day and caught her coat in the door. The driver was unaware of her plight and slowly began to edge out into traffic. 2. To keep from being pulled off her feet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

    This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jimmy Gear avatar

    Guarding The Entrance Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Gear on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    the Christian must guard the entrance of his heart from Satan, who seeks to destroy the sheep

    Chapter 10: Jesus, The Good Shepherd. Week One: Guarding the Entrance. (10:1-21) I. Introduction. A. I once worked as a Loss Control Manager at a major retail establishment. Part of my duties were to observe the night cleaning crew to make sure that they were doing their job and not pilfering the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Watchmen

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 22, 2018
     | 10,316 views

    PRAYER WARRIORS, IT IS TIME TO ASCEND THE WALL AND BEGIN TO FULFILL YOUR CALLING AS WATCHMEN OF GOD.

    2015.08.16 Sermon Faithful Watchmen William Akehurst, HSWC Ezekiel 33:1-6 OT Watchman BIG IDEA: PRAYER WARRIORS, IT IS TIME TO ASCEND THE WALL AND BEGIN TO FULFILL YOUR CALLING AS WATCHMEN OF GOD. Isaiah 62:1-12 STAY ALERT, EYES WIDE OPEN-FOR HEAVENS SAKE 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safety First? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,927 views

    In a safety and security conscience culture, does the narrow way of Jesus offer such a radical departure that we have missed the danger of the Kingdom?

    Series on the Mount Safety First? Matthew 7:13-14 October 28, 2007 We live in a safety first culture. When I was a kid, we didn’t wear helmets when riding our bikes except on the BMX track. I turned out ok. Today we wear seatbelts, have car seats, and heaven forbid that the kids might actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Bible Believing Church

    Contributed by R. G. Moore on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,999 views

    We are not ashamed to tell anyone that we believe the Bible is unmistakably the revealed manifestation of God’s inspired Word.

    “A BIBLE BELIEVING CHURCH” ACTS 2:37-42 - When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, "Brothers, what shall we do?" Peter replied, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Wedding Garment Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 14,711 views

    A personal account of a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace illustrating Jesus’ parable of the Wedding Garment.

    My message is a reflection on the combination of a parable (Matt 22:1-14) and a rather special visit to Buckingham Palace which I trust will act as an illustration. When I partially retired I was asked to take on the task of the honorary treasurer of Welfare Service Charity. I found it quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stone The Builders Rejected

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    Jesus “triumphal entry” according to the Zechariah 9:9 prophecy was for the purpose of personally demonstrating the apostasy of Israel, culminating in the pronouncing of judgment on Israel in the “woes” and lament of Matt. 23. In Matt. chapter 21, His bas

    INTRODUCTION STATUES AND PARADES Have you seen the images of the head of Saddam being dragged through the streets with Iraqui’s hitting it with their shoes They would say the word Saddam and spit. Or run up to U.S. soldiers and shout ’George Bush good.’” "Typically a shoe is regarded as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Walking And Leaping And Praising God Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 28,797 views

    What is required for a miracle

    I. Miracles Occur in the Everyday events of Life Now Peter and John were going up to the Temple at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer. And a certain man who had been lame from his mother’s womb was being carried along, whom they used to set down every day at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Walker avatar

    The Winning Life

    Contributed by Edward Walker on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Discover the ingredients to the Winning Life: Remember what God has done; Worship God alone; and Follow God’s Way.

    The Winning Life Jeremiah 18:15 and Selected Verses Introduction 1. This past week the Cardinals won the World Series. Sports Illustrated writer summed it up this way: “Given up for dead several times during the regular season, nearly toes-up in the final days of it and afforded a zero chance ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Concerning This Salvation

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 62 ratings
     | 9,937 views

    Consider the spiritual ignorance of some we would not consider to be ignorant. 1- The prophets searched 2- The angels longed

    INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt (known as Thunder Tommy - March 31, 1916 – August 30, 2008) was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Dying Is A Day Worth Living For

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,531 views

    For the believer, dying is not a grim prospect.

    Dying is a Day Worth Living For July 25, 2010 Introduction A Story 1 Cemeteries were always outside of town. a Private & public burying places-private burials were chiefly in gardens & caves. b Water courses, public roads were not allowed to pass through them; sheep were not allowed to graze in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Adams avatar

    The Good News Of Bread Series

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Oct 23, 2015
     | 8,674 views

    Fourth in a series on Elisha. Often, God invites us to proclaim WHAT he will do, even if we have no idea HOW he will accomplish it. God's intervention in history ultimately causes a ripple of good effects for His people.

    > SCENE ONE King and a Woman
 Famine - Not a natural one. Caused by Syrian seige.

 Donkey’s (unclean, undesirable) head for 2 Lbs of silver…who has that?
 “Dove’s Dung” … Ramen Noodles of the ancient world. (Wild Onions? Seed pods?). ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #-10~ Predestination Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,681 views

    Before the foundation of the world God had PREDETERMINED that there would be a Church, whosoever will is invited to be a member of His Church, many are called but few will answer the call, He has PREDETERMINED the number of saints that will be in His Chur

    #-10~ Predestination: Bible Doctrine 9-15-12 Today if the Lord be willing we'll continue with our study in Bible Doctrine, and say a few things about "predestination" I believe that I should remind us that "foreknowledge, election and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist