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  • Kenneth Squires avatar

    Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,546 views

    Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

    42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 22,976 views

    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Magna Carta Of Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,840 views

    This sermon is an overview of Paul’s letter to the Galatians, The Magna Carta of Christian Liberty. In the coming weeks we shall exmine the letter more closely in order to glean as many jewels from it as we can.

    Scripture Major Scott Stanger, of Benton, AK, wrote an email to his wife Ronda from Baghdad on January 30, the day of the election in Iraq. Major Stanger describes his day, which included mobs of Iraqis thanking him and the other American soldiers for enabling them to vote. This is a part of Major ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    True Or False - Counterfiet Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,247 views

    the difference between true faith and false faith

    Counterfeit Christianity True Or False? Courage comes with True Faith Insecurity comes with False Faith Christ is the object of True Faith Self is the object of False Faith Joy is the result of True Faith Bitterness is the result of False Faith Slide 1 Have you ever met someone who claimed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Promises And Payback: The Christian Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 9, 2013
     | 4,207 views

    Jesus' Sermon on the Mount speaks about the extended requirements of the law upon Kingdom Kids, those who have been given new hearts that are opposite of the World's value system.

    The Christian Righteousness: Promises and Payback Matt. 5:33-48 So far in Matthew we have seen that Jesus reveals the inadequacy of human behavior and religion to qualify to be a citizen of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The First Christian Fellowship" Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Mar 16, 2011
     | 4,377 views

    What was there about the early church that gave it the strength, enthusiasm, & unity to face incredible odds & outlast strong opposition in its conquest of the hearts & lives of those around them?

    “The First Christian Fellowship” Pastor Allan H. Kircher Sermon series: God’s vision and power for Shell Point. Acts 2:42-47 The early church, as recorded in the Book of Acts, was a dynamic, growing church that turned the world of its day upside down! In spite of incredible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,873 views

    Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

    We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 4,809 views

    Scripture tells us that "everyone who wants to live a godly life will be persecuted." Jesus tells us that there is a blessing in the persecution. How can that possibly be? Includes a Communion Service.

    The Cost of the Cross - Matthew 5:10-12 - September 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life - A World Turned Upside Down #8 300,000. Folks, right now that’s nothing but a number to you. And as a number it does not convey any particular significance whatsoever. For that number to have any ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Shake The Building Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022
     | 2,032 views

    The way to deal with persecution is through the power of prayer!

    SHAKE THE BUILDING Text: Acts 4:23-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott has pointed out that “persecution is simply the clash between two irreconcilable value-systems.” That clash is what we are seeing now, and it is ultimately between those who believe, trust, and love the God of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    John - Faithful To The End Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 3, 2024
     | 1,136 views

    Make a list of things you must do before you leave this life/earth.

    A. INTRODUCTION “This is a revelation from Jesus Christ … to His servant John … to the seven churches in … Asia … I am Alpha and Omega … who is – who always was, and who is still coming … I John was exiled to the island Patmos” (Revelation 1:1-9). B. BACKGROUND 1. John, an old disciple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Testimony From Prison Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,163 views

    While the Philippians wanted to know how Paul was doing so that they might further provide aid to help reduce his suffering, Paul wanted his “partner” to know that while he was in chains, the word of God certainly was not being restricted!

    Paul’s Testimony from Prison Philippians 1:12-18a Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Life is a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away” (James 4:14). The more sicknesses we endure and funerals we attend the more we tend to think about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010
     | 2,429 views

    When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

    Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philidephia, Mail Call Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 5, 2012
     | 4,955 views

    A sermon about the seven church in Asia Minor.

    Philadelphia, You’ve Got Mail! Revelation 3:7-13 Revelation 3:7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Jewell avatar

    Celebrating True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016
     | 5,494 views

    We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

    Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 7, 2014
     | 5,140 views

    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 *Tonight we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have, remembering that the word "blessed" here in the Sermon on the Mount means "happy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist