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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Fly High" - Acts Part 24 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,978 views

    Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair situations. It’s a lesson that the American Christian nee

    Fly High Acts part 24 – Book of Acts Video Illustration: From Sermon Spice – Conspiracy Thesis: Paul knew that life was not fair and that men were corrupt but he also knew that God was good and He was always faithful. So Paul stayed committed to the faith even through unjust trials and unfair ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    It's No Mistake Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 76 ratings
     | 69,870 views

    This is the fifth in a series of messages about the impact of the "unseen" world on our world. This sermon focuses on the impact of sin and our need for a holy Savior.

    Sin. It’s such a pesky word. We don’t use it anymore. I mean, when my kids do something wrong, I don’t call them and say, "Son, you sinned." You know, you don’t use that word. Or, imagine how weird it would be at work if you get a report in late, you get a deal in late, you mess up a deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Wherever He Leads, I'll Go

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 41,004 views

    God will use you. God has a plan for you, just as He had a plan for Philip, so long ago.

    Introduction Take your Bibles, please, and turn, this morning, to the Book of Acts, the eighth chapter. We’re making our way through this book under the title, “That Old-Time Religion.” Now, in order to face the future, we need to understand the past. If we want to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Move, You Move....just Like That!

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,393 views

    Following God's instructions into unkown territory becomes the antithesis for faith that pleases Him.

    I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe—and that is God has created everyone of us to live by faith. And as a consequence, every child of God is wired to perform and live by faith. Now what that means is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Testing Your Christmas With Christian Compliance-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2012
     | 2,443 views

    2 0f 2. John supplied his readers with a test for Christian compliance in Jesus’ sonship/humanity/birth. Jesus’ sonship/birth is a test for Christian confession/compliance...But in what way is it tested? Celebrating Jesus’ Birth Tests Our...

    TESTING YOUR CHRISTMAS With CHRISTIAN COMPLIANCE-II — 2John :7-11; 1John 2:22-25; 4:14-16; 5:5-13— Attention: Our Christmas celebrations say much about what we really believe. Need: John supplied his readers with a test for Christian compliance in Jesus’ sonship/humanity/birth. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Is There Water In The Plan? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 20, 2015
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,536 views

    To establish that in every great event where God has dealt with man in the bible; water was in His plan. This lesson will answer the question: “is baptism essential to salvation?"

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Creation of the Natural Man 2. The Creation of the New Naaman 3. The Creation of the New Man Remarks. 1. In this lesson we will answer an aged long question, and that will be: “is there water in the plan?” In every great event where God has dealt with man, favorable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Good News About Death Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2015
     | 6,727 views

    Death is not the end for a Christian. Christ has conquered death, and we now enjoy life in Him.

    “Do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Three Chapters (Suras) Of The Koran. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 21, 2015
     | 3,700 views

    We enter cautiously into the very unusual world of Islam via the first 3 chapters of its holiest book.

    Lesson 14 , More Introductory Matters, and Sura 1 Note: From this point on, all quotations from the Koran are taken from The Generous Qur'an, copyright 2009, used by permission of Usama Dakdok Publishing, LLC. So we enter in. Here in my hand is a Koran. Well, not really. It is very like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Knowing The Message Of Reconciliation (Col. 1:20–23) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 7,360 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:20–23

    Knowing the Message of Reconciliation “And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of your evil behavior. But now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Gift Of New Tongues Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 22, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,501 views

    To establish that the gift of speaking in tongues – was granted by the direct empowerment of the Holy Spirit - or by the “laying on of hands” by the apostles. If the gift of new tongues was part of the infant church; are they necessary today?

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Confusion with New Tongues 2. Commission of New Tongues 3. Conclusion of New Tongues Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “The gift of new tongues.” It is important to understand the work and purpose of the “gift of new tongues” in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    When I Move You Move...just Like That

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,075 views

    I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to know and believe ,,,, that God has created everyone of us to live by faith…. And as a consequence,,,, every child of God is wired to perform and liv

    1 King 17 : 2-14 When I Move You Move...Just Like That (Protical ,,,,) * Prayer …. From: Min. Johnathan Hester ________________________________________ I want to begin my sermonic presentation by making a clear cut statement that I believe everybody needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John Lowe avatar

    Canaanites Are Defeated Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2018
     | 7,417 views

    What a strange victory! God used two women, a jug of milk, a hammer, a tent peg, and a storm to defeat the enemy!

    Chapter 16 Canaanites Are Defeated [Judges 4:12–24] Scripture 12 And they shewed Sisera that Barak the son of Abinoam was gone up to mount Tabor. 13 And Sisera gathered together all his chariots, even nine hundred chariots of iron, and all the people that were with him, from Harosheth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Parable Of The Fig Tree As A Sign Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 13, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,835 views

    Every word of Christ is truth and therefore very sure.

    -Tuesday Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:32-51 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:28-37, Luke 21:29-38 PART 8: The Parable Of The Fig Tree As A Sign Matthew 24:32-51 32 "Now learn this parable from the fig tree: When its branch has already become tender and puts forth leaves, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Apollos' Conversion Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Never Saw It On This Fashion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,012 views

    To lesson deals with one of Jesus’ action miracles: the healing of a man with palsy, and his great joy; the criticism of some Jewish leaders, regarding Jesus' claims of divinity; and the marvel of the people, giving glory to God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. We Never Saw Such a Man 2. We Never Saw Such a Multitude 3. We Never Saw Such a Miracle Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “We never saw it on this fashion.” This miracle of the paralytic is mentioned in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ