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  • John Hamby avatar

    Paul's Perspective On Ministry Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 12,073 views

    When Paul stopped at Miletus he gives us his perspective on his ministry.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 35 Paul’s Perspective on Ministry Acts 20: 17-38 Acts 20:17 (NKJV) “From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.” Paul stopped at Miletus on his way to Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 22,125 views

    2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

    Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism... And The Kingdom Of God!

    Contributed by Simon Strahler on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    The TRUTH... about BAPTISM and salvation!

    Baptism And Peter said to them, "Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit." Acts 2:38 Jesus said to Nicodemus that for anyone to see the Kingdom of God, they needed to be ’born ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Let There Be Peace On Earth"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 13,059 views

    True peace does not come through contented circumstances, but through a relationship with God

    As I was bringing our children to church Wednesday night, they were taking note of all the homes that were lit up and decorated for Christmas. They remarked at how they liked the decorations and the effort folk put forth at Christmas time. They also said, “People are different this time of year. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Ready For Christmas

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,889 views

    We can misfocus what is important at Christmas, remember Jesus is the reason for the season.

    GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a kid we would play Hide and Seek, we would count, then yell...HERE I COME READY OR NOT.... ARE YOU READY FOR CHRISTMAS? What Christmas message are we teaching? What are you really teaching others? 1 Cor. 14:8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lying To God Series

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 9,810 views

    This passage reminds us of the importance of keeping our word to God.

    Lying To God Sermon Scripture Acts 5:1-4 (KJV) Acts 5:1-4 1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, 2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 But Peter said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Shield And The Sword

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,254 views

    The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

    Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Arise And Bless The Lord Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    A by-product of revival is peace in your heart!

    January 12, 2003 1Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in sackcloth and with dirt upon them. 2The descendants of Israel separated themselves from all foreigners, and stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. 3While they ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I'm Over And Above

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 30,212 views

    Just when the enemy thought he had you,he found out that you still had more power! This is a powerful message.

    As we have opportunity to observe and survey the lives of many believers we will find that they all had or have one thing in common.They were either going through something or coming out of something.Many times when we face tests and trials,we feel as if God has forsaken us and that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Changed Man

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,081 views

    Change is not the devil...in fact God is into "new".

    January 19, 2003 1After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, ?waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Touch Of Love

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 229 ratings
     | 17,927 views

    This sermon is about how we need to tell our loved ones what they mean to us while they are still with us.

    A TOUCH OF LOVE Text: John 12:1-8 One of the songs of my list of favorites would have to be James Taylor’s "Shower The People". One of the reasons that I love that song apart from its pretty melody is its message. It talks about showering the people that we love with flowers. Later, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Persistent Widow

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 19,965 views

    This sermon is about prayer, our frequency of prayer and how God answers prayer.

    THE PERSISTENT WIDOW Text: Luke 18:1-8 There is the story of a woman who prayed for one of her bride’s maids salvation for fifty-three years before her prayer was answered. (Kelly Douglas. If God already Knows Why Pray? Brentwood: Wolgemuth and Hyatt, Publishers, Inc., 1989, p. 159). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When You're Sweatin' It

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,444 views

    In the midest of pain, suffering, doubt, disbelief, and even disobedience Jesus is there bringing peace that makes a real difference in life.

    Sermon: When You’re Sweatin’ It John 20:19-31 April 7, 2002 I. Introduction A. I don’t know how many of you noticed but a couple of my family members now look like a lobsters. Yes, we have just gotten back from a week’s vacation. It was wonderful but let me tell you something there is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Enemy Comes, Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 12,585 views

    It takes the armor of God for us to be able to stand in the heat of battle.

    The Enemy Comes, are you ready?(Eph.6:10-18) Illustration: My life fell apart in the summer of ‘68. One minute I was the happiest man in the world then wham! It was all over. My countenance changed from a look of total contentment into one filled with agony and anguish. Here I was living in total ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If God Is Against Us... Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    In Nahum, God says, "I am against you." We like to emphasize one of the verses of Nahum: "God is slow to anger..." but there is a limit to God’s patience. What happens when we continually turn our backs on God?

    IF GOD IS AGAINST US By Maynard Pittendreigh Nahum 1:1-15 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed