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  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Just One Of The Good Old Boys

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,528 views

    There are many great unsung hero’s of faith in the Bible. Men and women who worked in the shadow of great men of God and made there ministry possible. BARNABAS is truly one of the great unsung heros of faith.

    JUST ONE OF THE GOOD OLD BOYS Acts 11:22-26 Act 11:19 Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. Act 11:20 And some of them were men of Cyprus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,713 views

    The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary things for the Kingdom of God. He influenced important people for the Kingdom of God because of his devotion to the Lord and to ministry.

    “Fly High” – Acts part 6 Video Illustration: For the 4th of July – also a soldiers story about the power of the Gospel in a Battle zone. Pray for our Country and for the soldiers oversees. Thesis: The Lord used an ordinary man Philip who was filled with the Holy Spirit to do extraordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Jesus The Lifeguard

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,860 views

    A Sermon for Proper 11, series B

    7th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 11) July 23, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to reveal your will and grace, and to restore us to a meaningful relationship with you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Good News For Everyone

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2005
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    Events in the house of Cornelius of Caesarea prove the Gospel of Christ is meant for everyone.

    Good News for Everyone Acts 10:1-8 INTRO.: Jesus told His disciples they would witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) We can trace the Gospel’s progress through the pages of the Book of Acts. Chapter nine relates the story of Saul’s conversion. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Simon Of Cyrene

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 17, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 12,426 views

    There are at least 4 things the cross did for Simon.

    “Simon of Cyrene” Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26 9-18-2005 Matthew 27:32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Mark 15:21 “And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Council At Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,348 views

    At the first Council of teh Church, held in Jerusalem it was affirmed that the preaching of the gospel brings freedom because the gospel is all about the grace of God, the freely given forgiveness won by Christ on the cross.

    What are we on about as a Church? How do we decide what’s central to our life together? What is there that we must have if we’re to be a truly Christian Church? What are the guiding principles that govern our life together? They’re the sorts of questions that arise out of today’s passage from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Shepherd Psalm

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,832 views

    God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for his flock. Using Psalm 23 we will look at some of the insights into the loving care of God.

    “The Shepherd Psalm” November 6, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to look at how God cares for his church as a shepherd cares for the flock. We are going to look at a very familiar passage and some simple insights into the loving care of God. “The Lord is my shepherd; I have everything I need. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    The Preacher Who Lost His Head Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    An examination of the arrest and martyrdom of John the Baptist, showing that a man may kill the messenger, but not his message.

    The Preacher Who Lost His Head Aim: To show how John’s fearless condemnation of Herod and his wife resulted in his death, yet his message lived on. Text: Mark 6:14-29 Introduction: John the Baptist was, of course, the forerunner to Christ, “the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Voices"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,459 views

    Listening to the voice of Jesus.

    John 10:1-10 “Voices” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Voices, voices. There are voices all around us. I was in the drugstore last week when I glanced down at the magazine rack in the check out line. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Glenn Branham avatar

    A Man Sent From God

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,188 views

    John the Baptizer is an example of the kind of man God calls.

    GJ Branham Nashville A/G Jun. 27, 2004 "A Man Sent From God" Jn. 1:6-8, 15, 19-27 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    The Days Of My Life

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 21, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,681 views

    IN THIS SERMON, WE A THERE IS A STATEMENT OF CONFIDENCE, A STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION, AND A STATEMENT OF CONTENTMENT.

    THE DAYS OF MY LIFE PSALMS 23:6 David wrote this most famous of all of the Psalms. As you know, a Psalm is a song, and this song has topped the charts for over 2500 years. It is the best known Psalm, the best loved Psalm and the most quoted Psalm. This whole psalm is a sermon that is evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Waging A Good Warfare- Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,103 views

    Great things to remember to live at peace as a Christian.

    5 Commands To Timothy .... 1 Timothy 1:1-2.... Paul love Tim...Hope.encour. 1. Wage a good warfare- 1:18 This charge I commit to you, son Timothy, according to the prophecies previously made concerning you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, 19 having faith and a good conscience, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,211 views

    Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

    5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Do Not Neglect Your Gift - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,665 views

    Use what the good Lord gave ya.

    Do not neglect your gift 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 13 Till I come, give attention to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine. 14 Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational