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A Man Who Was Determined Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 2, 2001

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The determination of Jesus Christ to go to Jerusalem to die should inspire and encourage our faithfulness.

Morning Message March 4, 2001 Central Church of Christ John Dobbs Series: Faces Around the Cross A MAN WHO WAS DETERMINED Introduction: 1. Today we begin a new series of messages called "Faces Around the Cross". We want to see the humanity that surrounded the events that culminated in the cross ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Spiritual Qualities Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003

based on 21 ratings

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This sermon, the third in the series of three, discusses the spiritual qualities that should be evident in a disciple’s life because of their walk with Jesus Christ.

The Discipleship of All Believers – Four Spiritual Qualities of a Disciple (Week Three) 11/16/2003 Introduction: We began our look two weeks ago at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To The End

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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this sermon is to encourage people to not give up Jesus, but stay a christian until we reach Heaven.

HOLD ON TO THE END ECCLESIASTES 7:7-8 . connected with Ec 7:7. Let the "wise" wait for "the end," and the "oppressions" which now (in "the beginning") perplex their faith, will be found by God’s working to be overruled to their good. "Tribulation worketh patience" In the beginning there may be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Holiness

The Power Of Pentecost

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

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1. The power of pentecost is the power to witness. 2. The power to witness does not come from us, but from God. 3. A lack of witness indicates a lack of power.

The Power Of Pentecost May 19, 2002 Acts 1:1-8 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commandment through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. To them he presented himself ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Pentecost A Fresh Wind Blows

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 15, 2006

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The wind of the Spirit in the Book of Acts signified the birth of the Church. It empowered the 120 and by night fall had added at least 3000 to their ranks. From 120 to 3120 in 24 hours now that’s Church growth.

A fresh wind blows IAN JOHNSON Shavuot ("weeks") or Pentecost is one of three Pilgrim Festivals in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the sixth day of Sivan beginning at sunset the night before Shavuot is also known as the Feast of Weeks because it occurs seven weeks after the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire From Within

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

based on 14 ratings

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Allow God to enflame your heart once again with the passion to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!

WHEN IT COMES TO RELIGION AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS USE WORDS AND PHRASES SUCH AS “TOLERANCE,” “INCLUSIVENESS,” “SENSITIVITY,” AND EVEN “RELGIOUS PLURALISM.” THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Day The Fire Fell Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on May 16, 2005

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Living the Spirit Filled Life is vital to the Christian Life, a must have for every believer.

The Day the Fire Fell Pastor Glenn Newton May 15, 2005 AC 2:1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Reaching Out And Gathering In Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

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Sept. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Promoting a balanced approach to Evangelical Social Ministry, drawing on personal experience of a conservative evangelical now serving a broadly diverse independent, non-denominational community church.

Reaching Out and Gathering In Bill Myers, Pastor On occasion I hear from old friends and former coworkers who have known me throughout portions of the almost twenty years I served in denominational churches. They find themselves amazed, and sometimes perplexed at my decision to pastor The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering The Most Important Questions Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 27, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Preaching the good news

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS Acts 17:24-31 Have you noted that among the first questions we ask when we meet someone is the question “What’s new?” In Acts 17 the apostle Paul came to Athens. He came to Areopagus, one of the “Seven Wonders of Ancient World.” The people in Athens did the same thing, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006

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Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance."

How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking Romans 12:1-12:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - Rom. 12:1,2 Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's Resolution To Purity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 13, 2006

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While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.

Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Then Shall I Do With Jesus?"

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 26, 2005

based on 27 ratings

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An overview of the trials of Jesus

The plot of Harper Lee’s novel “To Kill A Mocking Bird” revolves around the courtroom trial of an innocent black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. In spite of his innocence and in spite of the valiant efforts made by his attorney, Atticus Finch, the fate of the defendant, Tom Robinson, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Perfect Progress

Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life

INTRODUCTION We are living in a time when the only way you will make a difference in this world is to stir up the gift and calling of God in our lives. Anything you have received from the Lord is good and is enough. You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life. (Hebrews 6: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

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At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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