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The Spirituality Of Stephen

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 1, 2003

based on 91 ratings

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There were certain traits in the life of Stephen that revealed his spirituality. These traits should be a part of the makeup of every child of God.

The Spirituality Of Stephen Text: Acts 7: 55-60 Intro: In my opinion, Stephen is one of the finest examples of spirituality in the entire Bible. He was one of the first deacons of the early Church in Jerusalem. The Bible describes Stephen as one who was full of the Holy Spirit, faith, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Your Altar Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 31, 2004

based on 47 ratings

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What happens when your personal altar is in ruins how do you stop it from happening or how do you fix it onces it’s happened.

They couldn’t believe their eyes. The altar had been torn down! The altar, the very core of their spiritual life and spiritual heritage and now it was just rubble. They had never actually seen the Temple and the Altar it housed themselves, but they had heard the stories and their parents and ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Your Father Smile Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Worship as enjoying and bring joy to God--the purpose for which we were made.

Making Your Father Smile Ephesians 1:3-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: One of golf’s most interesting moments came in the 1870’s when a Scotchman came to America to promote the new game. To publicize the effort, his company ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Face To Face With God

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

based on 44 ratings

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In the midst of the resplendent majesty of God, how would you respond? If you stood face to face with the Lord of glory, what would you do?

When Face To Face With God Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me, if you would this scene. You have arrived at church on Sunday morning, and you know that something wonderful is going to happen. You have entered into the church with the full expectation of encountering God. As you enter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006

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1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Really Want Revival?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Aug 17, 2004

based on 65 ratings

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If we look at what True Revival is.. do we still want it?

Do we really want revival? 8/14/2004 Lamentations 3:40-42 (NIV) 40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the LORD. 41 Let us lift up our hearts and our hands to God in heaven, and say: 42 “We have sinned and rebelled and you have not forgiven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Bretheren Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 18, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 3,650 views

A Series on the Family of Faith inspired by the "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.

2, May 2004 Dakota Community Church Love in the Family of God Part Two: Loving the Brethren – A. Opening Illustration: What is the church? Russ Blowers is a minister who is active in his local Indianapolis Rotary club. At club meetings each week a member gives a brief statement about his job. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

O Day Of Rest And Gladness

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Series B. Preached 6/18/2006 @ Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Some material from Concordia Pulpit Resources.

Pentecost 2B. Deuteronomy 5:12-15 “O Day of Rest & Gladness” 6/18/2006 Beaver Creek Lutheran Church, Forest City, Iowa (ELCM) Source Material: Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 13, No.3 Sermon Outline Introduction: Every day seems to have its own personality. Fats Domino sang a song called “Blue ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Really Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

based on 38 ratings

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How to put joy in places it is not often found in.

Great Mysteries of the Faith Am I Really To Be Joyful In All Circumstances? Philippians 4:4 Recently, I came across this little snippet about having a bad day. Let me share it with you this morning. You know it’s going to be a bad day when: 1. You call the phone company and they tell you to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Body

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2006

based on 34 ratings

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Communion service for Black History Month: discerning the body means seeing our connectedness, understanding one another, and living in hope beyond our history. For Montgomery Hills Baptist Church; reworking of message done in 2000 at Takoma Park Baptist

Several years ago my wife and I went with a group on a tour of Italy. It was a wonderful experience, most of it. Most of it, but not all. The part that was less than wonderful came when we had a few free hours in Florence. Margaret and I decided to set out on our own to find the Uffizi Palace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Hopelessness To Christlikeness

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 28, 2006

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Personal Testimony of how God took me from a hopeless life to a life of blessing

“From Hopelessness to Christlikeness” Ephesians 2:8-10 May 22, 2005 You probably think I am going to talk about my awesome Birthday present you, my Church family, gave me. Randy and I am some other friends just got back from an awesome adventure fishing for salmon. We left out of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Holiness

Planting For The Harvest

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Oct 26, 2007

based on 1 rating

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Investing for the Future, Christians taking what they have and using it for the glory of God.

Video Illustration from the Movie “Case for Christ” First church service After Lee’s wife convinces him to attend church, Lee discovers that if Christianity is true, it will have huge implications on his life. Themes: Church, Influence, Relationships, Understanding, Perspective, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 4, 2007

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People have many ideas about what makes a church "spiritual," and not too many of them are biblical. In today’s sermon we will find that a spiritual church is characterized by its devotion to Jesus Christ.

What Does A Spiritual Church Look Like? Acts 2:41-47 Introduction Illustration: The Tater Family Some families make church their home. Others find other uses for the church. Take the notorious Tater family, for example. Perhaps you’ve met some of them. · The chief of the clan is old Dick Tater, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Slowing Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 15, 2007

based on 5 ratings

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We need to practive slowing (solitude) to spend quiet time with God in order to draw closer to him and allow him to transform us.

Hurry has actually become a sickness, a disease for us in the U.S…which is ironic with all these “time savers” we have. “Time magazine noted that back in the 1960s, expert testimony was given to a subcommittee of the Senate on time management. The essence of it was that because of the advance in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Methodist

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