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  • Duane Smith avatar

    The Gospel Produces Boldness Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,864 views

    The purpose of this message is to help Christians count the cost of proclaiming the gospel and encourage us by knowing God will make us bold if we step out in faith and proclaim the wonderful message of the cross.

    THE GOSPEL PRODUCES BOLDNESS Acts 4:1-13 INTRODUCTION: A. Random Houses Webster’s College Dictionary defines “bold” as 1) not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger – courageous; or 2) scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent 1. In one manner of speaking boldness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 6,050 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Learning To Pray

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,369 views

    Everyone can and should learn to pray - a look at what Jesus taught about prayer and applying those truths to our own relationship with God.

    Learning to Pray Matthew 6:7-15 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love Without Walls

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

    Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God's Inspiration Series

    Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009
     | 10,699 views

    We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testament were given by inspiration of God and that they only constitute the divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

    God’s Inspiration – Captain Moy Hernandez, Jr. (The Salvation Army Doctrine 1 - Sermon Series) 2 Timothy 3:16 http://pomonacorps.blogspot.com/2009/01/gods-inspiration-salvation-army.html What is a Doctrine? According to the dictionary it is defined as a code of beliefs, or tenets, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Overcome

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    Prayer is a tough subject. The problem is our prayers are very superficial for the most part...We don’t often consider if the point of the glimpse into the Garden is to show us that the best human effort from the holiest Man who ever lived even tends towa

    "Overcome" Romans 8:26-39 (The Message) Romans 8:37 - No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. _________________________________________________________ “Overcome” – at first glance one might feel this presentation promises to be boring. The word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How We Are Conduits Of God's Grace

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,968 views

    God’s grace comes to us on its way to someone else.

    Title: How We Are Conduits of God’s Grace Text: John 15:1-8 Thesis: God’s love comes through us on its way to someone else. Introduction A conduit is a natural or artificial channel through which something is conveyed, flows, or is disbursed. (Merriam Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happened To The Narrow Way

    Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    Close minded as you may claim it is, the Bible is the final authority for our lives and even though there are many paths in this world that will take you many places, only one “way” leads to God and eternal life.

    What happened to the Narrow Way? The Narrow Way Matthew 7:13-14 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Friend Of Sinners

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,883 views

    This is about the Hope for sinners.

    Friendship holds a very special place in our lives. The knowledge that someone will be there through the best and especially through the worst times brings us comfort and happiness. Friends prove themselves when times get hard. I read a little joke about two men who were hunting in the woods. “Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,401 views

    If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

    Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hero Status

    Contributed by Brian Harvison on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,181 views

    What makes a Hero?

    Hero Status Numbers 25 What makes a hero? Webster’s defines a hero as a person “of distinguished courage, moral or physical; chief character in a play, novel, poem, etc.” One of my favorite movies is “The Princess Bride.” One character of the movie, Inigo Montoya, fits the definition of hero ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "The Pursuit Of Godliness” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
     | 8,791 views

    Living a godly life.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 6:25-34 & 1 TIM 6 1. This week I read a number of newspaper articles. a. Among them chronicled the different pursuits of man. b. There were those PURSUING the Presidency of the US. c. Those PURSUING of the completion of a giant monument. d. There are those PURSUING a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Our Great And Faithful Provider Series

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 20,013 views

    God is your great and faithful provider whether you are someone important or even a nondescript widow.

    One of the great themes found over & over in the Bible is that regardless of the times in which people lived & the problems they faced there was no problem or need which God could not meet if they simply trusted & obeyed Him. I call to your attention the key verse from last week’s story in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Listen To Him!

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,207 views

    A sermon for The Transfiguration of Our Lord, Series B. Preached at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon 2/22/09

    Transfiguration. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. In fact, other than one day out of the church year, you might not otherwise hear it. Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary defines the word “Transfiguration” as “a change in form or appearance” or “an exalting, glorifying, or spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Cultivate Patience & Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,921 views

    We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Patience & Faithfulness.

    Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Patience/Faithfulness A Quick Recap: cul·ti·vate vt 4. to improve or develop something, usually by study or education 5. to develop an acquaintance or intimacy with somebody, often for personal advantage Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare