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  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,360 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Panic - Trust God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,367 views

    With the economic recession are we worrying or trusting in God? A sermon to remind people to trust in God by faith that he will provide if we put him first.

    You don’t have to read the Wall Street Journal to realize our economy is in crisis mode right now. Over the course of the first ten days of the month of October, the Dow Jones Industrial average dropped 2380 points, or 22%. From a little over a year ago (Oct. 8th, 2007) the DJI is down almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Everyone A Missionary

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
     | 12,371 views

    * Personal Prayer: Speaking to God about others (verses 2-4) * Public Proclamation: Speaking to others about God (verses 5-6)

    Everyone a Missionary Colossians 4:2-6 [Mission Impossible Theme Song] Mission: Impossible began as a television series in the late 60’s that chronicled the missions of a team of secret agents known as the Impossible Missions Force (IMF). A hallmark of the series shows the team leader ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sex And The Single Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,039 views

    What scripture has to say about sex and the single life.

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 Sex and the Single 9/14/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I feel like a person wading through swampy water. Each step further feels like I am sinking into territory I don’t want to be in. I would like to turn around, but now that I have started I must go on. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "the Table Of Gratitude: Feasting On God’s Faithfulness" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 22, 2024
     | 766 views

    Just as we gather around the Thanksgiving table to share stories, blessings, and meals, we are invited to gather at God’s table, remembering His faithfulness in all seasons and responding with hearts full of thanksgiving.

    Title: "The Table of Gratitude: Feasting on God’s Faithfulness" Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young attorney in a large Texas law firm. The head of this firm is a rather traditional kind of boss who enjoys a unique ritual at Thanksgiving time. On the large walnut table in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mary - Give Of Yourself Series

    Contributed by Bob Gears on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,463 views

    Like Mary we can have an unforgettable Christmas if we learn to give of oursleves to othres for God.

    An unforgettable Christmas Give of yourself This Christmas 1 of 3 things will happen. You will either be ahead of schedule, on the ball, or fall behind. We all have our own way of doing things. Fortunately we have someone in our family that keep things moving, mainly my wife. Just last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Can I Do To Promote The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 33,382 views

    We can promote the gospel by our prayers, our lives, and our words.

    WHAT CAN I DO TO PROMOTE THE GOSPEL? Colossians 4:2-6 This passage talks about the two spiritual disciplines that Christians have the most guilt about: prayer and witnessing. Most of us struggle to faithfully pray and witness. My purpose today is not to make you feel guiltier. My purpose is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preach The Word

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Paul instructs Timothy to Preach the Word. Join Pastor Steve as he shares what that involves.

    This morning we are looking at the mandate for all preachers. It is his privilege, his calling, his directive from the King! Timothy is to "preach the Word!" That is to be the content of his preaching. He is to preach it "in season and out of season" (v.2). He is to preach when it is accepted and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018
     | 6,877 views

    Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

    TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Face Of Fortune: Barabbas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 15, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,561 views

    The face of Barabbas is truly the face of good fortune. Never has a better thing happened to a man on the day of his expected crucifixion. Jesus of Nazareth probably died on the cross that was prepared for Jesus Barabbas.

    4-08-03 The Face of Fortune: Barabbas Text: Now the governor's custom was to release one Jewish prisoner each year during the Passover celebration--anyone they wanted…Then Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after he had whipped Jesus, he gave him to the Roman soldiers to be taken away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is The Harvest You Are Waiting For? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,324 views

    What is the harvest you are waiting for? What is the Harvest that you want to celebrate?

    Why do Christians celebrate Harvest? The simple answer is, it is an opportunity for us to thank God for everything He has blessed us with. In Old Testament times there were three major festivals where the Jewish people took the opportunity to thank God for blessing them. The first festival was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 14,858 views

    Are you in His will?

    The Will of God We have made the will of God into something mystical and foggy. Therefore we are always looking for it, guessing about it, worrying that we missed, etc. I believe that we miss the specific will of God in our lives because we are ignorant or disobedient to His general will. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Living Wide Open

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006
     | 2,098 views

    What would it look like if you took yourself off of cruise control and began to live life pedal to the metal serving with all your heart? It would be living Wide Open.

    Living Wide Open Acts 13:36 Recently sharing our church story with two church leaders from another local church. They asked "how did you raise all that money?" I never really thought of it that way. I didn’t know we had a choice of whether or not to raise the money we needed to do what God told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Church Witnesses In Words And Actions Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,619 views

    The church carries out its calling to be witnesses to the ends of the earth through the gifts and talents of Christ’s disciples in everyday situatiosn in life.

    Acts 3:1-16 “The Church Witnesses in Words and Actions” INTRODUCTION We continue on our path of discovery. Our goal is to gain greater insight and understanding about the Church, by studying the early Christians who are portrayed in the Book of Acts. So far we have learned that the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Walker avatar

    The Force That Shakes The World

    Contributed by Kevin Walker on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,043 views

    Corporate prayer is the force that shakes the world.

    The Force that Shakes the World Acts 2 1. E.M. Bounds, a Methodist minister and Author in the late 1800’s called prayer “the force that shapes the world.” 2. Re-word his quote: “The church in prayer is a force that shakes the world.” 3. Read text, and tell of Acts 2. a. We think Pentecost; it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God