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  • David Rogers avatar

    I Am Blind So I Might See

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,951 views

    A sermon that discuss how we are blind to opportunities and the work of God in our lives.

    I Am Blind So That I Might See Acts 9:1-18 Rev. David Rogers Bethlehem Baptist Church April 24, 2005 I have asked myself many times how blind I must be. Things that are right there in front of me and I can’t see them. Sometimes It is physical objects that I can’t see and other times it might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Jones avatar

    Women In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 29,836 views

    As citizens of the kingdom of God both men and women worked side by side, often performing the same duties. Luke, in writing the Book of Acts, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, made certain that it was underscored that women played an equal part w

    WOMEN IN THE KINGDOM - "Not For Men Only" A Sermon by Bishop Dr. Charles C Jones D.D. SCRIPTURE: "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh : and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy (both genders) , and your young men shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Three Responses

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,705 views

    An evangelistic sermon discussing the responses people give to the gospel message.

    3 Responses Acts 17:16-34 (Open with Text) I don’t know about the rest of you, but I like to keep up to date on the state of the church in America. I read quite a bit on the subject of American spirituality and how we as U.S. citizens view ourselves spiritually. But what I’m finding today is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fire From Within

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    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

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,007 views

    How can we learn to be strong enough to be faithful to the end, even if the end is death.

    Introduction: A. It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. (As I share these statistics, I am using the terms “Christian” and “church” in the broadest possible way). 1. According to a study done by Regent University, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Schwartz avatar

    Study4 - Revelation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Study four of the Book of Revelation.

    Bitter Smyrna – The persecuted Church. Smyrna is the martyr church, the church that suffered martyrdom for Christ. The word Smyrna means “myrrh” and carries the meaning of suffering. Myrrh was a fragrance used in the burial rituals of ancient times. When Jesus was buried Myrrh was used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    Where Was God

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,536 views

    It is a year now, as we look back at the events of 9/11/01 there is still one lingering question on the minds of people.

    Where Was God? Matthew 5:10-11 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,032 views

    3rd in series on 1 Thelessonians (3 of 8).

    GROWING PAINS 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 INTRO: It was not easy to be a Christian in Thessalonica where believers faced persecution and suffering. Yet in the midst of suffering, the Thessalonian Christians experienced joy. They received Paul’s ministry of the Word in much affliction, with joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk-Taker (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,975 views

    We often meet with crosses in the way of duty; and though we must not pull them upon our own heads, yet, when they are laid for us, we must take them up, and carry them after Christ. We must never be ashamed of Christ and his gospel.

    Opening illustration: What have we gotten ourselves into? Many people have asked this question when they were faced with great personal risk. • A mountain climber ~ is it worth taking the risk? • A soldier in combat ~ is it worth it? John 14: 21 says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Just Like Your Father

    Contributed by Matthew Spate on Jun 16, 2018
     | 3,894 views

    Applying the Beatitudes to your life as a Christian father to model your Heavenly father, God.

    You’re just like your Father • Illustrations: Talk about what your sons do now as fathers that you did. I believe God wants to use you, I believe God wants Fathers to be like Him, their Heavenly Father. Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Tall When It Counts Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    Stephen stood alone when it counted and became the first martyr, giving his life as a testimony.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 007 TITLE: Standing Tall When it Counts TEXT: Acts 6:8-15 INTRO: In the eighth chapter of Acts, we are introduced to a man named Stephen, which means "crown." He was a Greek speaking Jew and a deacon who became the first gospel preacher. He was full of faith and power & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Where Do You Go When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 156 ratings
     | 36,308 views

    A look at what to do when trouble comes using the promises of Psalm 91

    WHERE DO YOU GO WHEN TROUBLE COMES Text: Psalm 91:1-16 Since September 11 our world has not been the same, yes there have been other events that have effected the world but non quite like September 11. Most of us thought we were fairly safe just going about our daily life but I think the events ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 4,186 views

    This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

    In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    “are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,414 views

    This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

    Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Kicking Against The Pricks

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 15,784 views

    Paul made some important discoveries that day on the road to Damascus about the inescapable One whom he was kicking against.

    Acts 9:1-9 "It is hard for thee to kick against the pricks" Jesus seems to be saying that fighting against him and his Gospel results in self-injury In a cathedral in New York is a gallery that is surrounded by a series of panels. Each panel represents a Christian century and bears the name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist