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  • Jason Horrocks avatar

    Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up?

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 24, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 16,370 views

    A sermon written "To Tell The Truth" style to distinguish between real Christians and counterfeit Christians. Deals with many problems in the church.

    Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? Acts 11:26 "And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians....." Will The Real Christians, Please Stand Up? How many of you remember the T.V. quiz show ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Call To Become The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,662 views

    Our Call to become the father in the story involves grief, forgiveness & generosity

    Luke 15:11-32 May 23, 2004 The Call to Become the Father “The Return of The Prodigal Son” by Henri Nouwen. This is one of my “must read” books for Christians – I even recommend it for non-Christians. If you haven’t read it yet, read it this summer. We’ll have a little book discussion on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Revelation Step By Step Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,189 views

    This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 3 PART 3

    Revelation Chapter 3 List some activities in which churches typically engage that prompt unbelievers to take positive notice. List some activities in which modern churches participate that cause non-Christians to look with scorn upon the gospel. If you were new to Conway, AR and was looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Community

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,187 views

    Examining the core value of community. What it means to truly experience community among our church family.

    One Sunday morning, early in the life of our church I asked the question, “What does the word value mean?” There were many responses that morning, but the one that I think most captured the true meaning of this word was, “Values are what make us who we are.” In other words, the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    What's In It For Me? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 31, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    Have you ever wondered whether what you do is really worth doing?

    What do people really get for all their hard work? In 2013 that is a line of thought we’d expect to hear. What do people really get for all their hard work? What do I get out of it? What do you get out of it? But it isn’t necessarily a question we’d expect to find in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Happens When A Church Prays Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 22,233 views

    When faced with a crisis, prayer was the New Testament church’s first impulse not its last resort.

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1-24 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Acts is the story of the church from birth to powerhouse. Dr. Luke records how a handful of frightened believers rocked the mighty Roman Empire. If Acts is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Revealed With Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,626 views

    When Christ appears, glory hoped for will be glory realized.

    “If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Hope For A New Millenium

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    Finding hope, even in difficult time.

    Introduction Does a New Millennium Offer Hope? Happy New Year! Happy New Century & Happy New Millennium! Congratulations! You‘ve made it to the year 2000 – the long dreaded Y2K bug has proved to be less nuisance than the average mosquito. In the midst of my unpacking, I watched just a little bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Is The Greatest Commandment?

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    Pentecost 23(B) - Believers ask which is the greatest commandment learning to listen first and then also learning that love fulfills God’s law.

    WHICH COMMANDMENT IS THE GREATEST? Mark 12:28-34 - October 23, 2005 - Pentecost 23 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Inquiring minds want to know. Our minds and the minds of the rest of mankind are very inquisi-tive. We spend a lot of our life learning. The things that we don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Val Black avatar

    Shake That Ole Snake Off Into The Fire!

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 27,353 views

    Spiritual vipers often appear out of the fires of life.

    SHAKE OFF THAT OLE SNAKE INTO THE FIRE I. Background: The religious Jews (Pharisees & Sadducees) want to kill Paul. Paul goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and is recognized by the Pharisees. They start to beat Paul but he is rescued by Roman soldiers. Paul gives a defense before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Staying Focused On Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,672 views

    Three reasons to stay focused on Christ.

    Matthew 26:26 - While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body." 27Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    When God Invades Life

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 14,403 views

    Four facts about God that should lead to a right response to His work in our lives.

    Luke 1:1-25 When God Invades Life Woodlawn Baptist Church October 30, 2005 Introduction What comes to your mind when you think about an invasion? If you’ve been around a while you might think about an event, like the Pearl Harbor invasion or the Normandy invasion. Maybe the more recent terrorist ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    A Command With A Promise

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005
     | 4,669 views

    A message to the family using Exocus 20:12 "Honor your father and mother..."

    A Command With A Promise Exodus 20:12 "Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Introduction Last Sunday evening we had a helpful video and lively discussion on the topic: "How to Really Love Your Child." Tonight the video and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Get On The Team

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    THis is a stewardship message on the need for us all to work together and become tithers.

    Get On The Team 10/16/05 Exodus 36:1-7 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 There is nothing like being on a winning team. Do you remember what it was like when the Indians were winning back when the Stadium first opened. We were glued listening to our radios wondering who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Division And Unity

    Contributed by James May on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,655 views

    I do not believe that God is pleased with the divisions within the Body of Christ that cripple our witness. Where do we draw the line on division and acceptance with one another?

    DIVISION AND UNITY By Pastor Jim May We live in an age when there are great divisions within the church. I have no doubt that I am considered too liberal by some standards, but then there are others, even more liberal than I, who consider me to be too strict and legalistic. Where do we draw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible