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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Tychicus: A Faithful Servant

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 20, 2002
    based on 163 ratings
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    Tychicus demonstrates 4 key areas for effective, heartfelt Jesus-centered service.

    1. By all accounts, Edward Kimball was really an NORMAL MAN. a. He worked a normal job. Attended a normal church. b. He even faithfully taught a normal Bible study class. One day a young man named Dwight visited his class. It was clear Dwight didn’t know the Bible. One Saturday as Ed was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Home For Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,411 views

    Part of sermon series regarding our purpose statement; this one about the church as a fellowship.

    “…A Home for Fellowship…” Various Scriptures (August 5, 2001) Introduction Several years ago studies were conducted among former American prisoners of war to determine what methods used by the enemy had been most effective in breaking their spirit. The findings revealed that they did not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Ordinary Heroes Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
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    This sermon is part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 3 March 4, 2001 ¡§Ordinary Heroes¡¨ Back when it was still a novelty to sing choruses; back when we youth thought that ¡§Pass It On¡¨ and ¡§I Wish We¡¦d All Been Ready¡¨ was the height of Christian cool; back when bell bottoms were in for the first time, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How Does It Look To You Now?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
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    "How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from the end of the OT. And in chapter 2, vs's 3-7 the prophet Haggai is delivering a message from God to the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying Connected

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on May 2, 2005
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    Teaching style sermon on staying the mystical connection with have with Christ the vine.

    John 15:1-17 by Brad Boydston Cornerstone Covenant Church Turlock, California Sunday, 10 April 2005 [Biblical text from the TNIV. Some of the illustrations are gratefully ripped off from your sermons on SermonCentral.com] Last year I tore out the grapevines I had planted 6 or 7 years ago. I was ...read more

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    He Is The Servant King Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Because Jesus is the Servant King, all those who follow Him should act as servants, too.

    Who Is This Jesus? 12. He is the Servant King John 12:12-16, 23-26 BIG IDEA: Because Jesus is the Servant King, all those who follow Him should act as servants, too. INTRO: Picture it – you’re planning the inaugural parade for President Bush. All the secret service force is in place. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tree Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
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    The Bible tells us that we should strive for goodness in our lives... but Jesus said no one was good except God. How can we be asked to do something that only God can accomplish?

    Open with audience reciting the following verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...” Galatians 5:22-23a OPEN: A preacher once spoke of the fact that some of the people in his congregation had gotten in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Thrill Of Victory Or The Agony Of Defeat?

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 13, 2006
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    In our text, Paul is describing his own personal struggle with sin. This is the most dramatic testimony of Paul’s struggle with sin.

    THE THRILL OF VICTORY, THE AGONY OF DEFEAT Romans 7:14-25 I. Paul’s Dilemma, 14-20 A. The Problem Pin-Pointed, (14) B. The Problem Paralleled 14-17 & 18-20 are parallels 1. Each section begins with a frank acknowledgment of our condition, of what we are in ourselves and of what we know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brett Adams avatar

    Do What? Series

    Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006
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    A look at Confessing our Sins to One Another

    WWJBD Part 5 – Do What? James 5:16 [Skit – Silent Friends www.onetimeblind.com] James 5:16 says, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” GULP. Do what? I don’t know about you but there are times I find it a bit intimidating to confess my sins to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis McConnaughhay avatar

    It's All New - A New Attitude - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Feb 19, 2007
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    Living a New Way means Living with a New Attitude

    INTRODUCTION 1. 2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 2. For the last 8 weeks, we have focused our study on the first 17 verses of Colossians 3. Living Life in a New Way! 3. Today, I wanted read the complete text but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Commanded To Love - Commissioned To Serve

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 26, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 21,858 views

    We will discover as we examine our text tonight that Jesus not only gives His disciples a commandment but He also commissions them for service.

    COMMANDED TO LOVE COMMISSIONED TO SERVE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Greater Faith Church-Baptist, Waukegan, Illinois on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 John 15:12-17 (v.12) This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (v.13) Greater love hath no man than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    No Short Cuts To Glory Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,566 views

    An examination of the real path to spiritual victory (in Christ)rather than promised short cuts.

    True Spirituality Series No Shortcuts to Glory Colossians 2:6-23 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I start with some assumptions today. Number one: every one of you wants to know and experience the reality of God in your life. You don’t just want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Food For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,028 views

    The importance of Scripture to the life of the healthy soul.

    True Spirituality Series Food for Your Soul 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO You are what you eat, so the saying goes. That must be right. I look out here today and I am sure I see several dozen glazed donuts, several chocolate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Part 4 - Peace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 27, 2006
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    Examine the Spiritual Fruit of PEACE and how we can obtain it.

    The Fruit of the Spirit Part 4 – Peace Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on Fruits of the Holy Spirit. We’ve already spoke about what it means to be filled or covered with the Holy Spirit. And we’ve also ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Life's Greatest Challenge

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,460 views

    Graduation sermon challenging the graduates to keep Christ in their lives as they pursue their education and careers.

    CHALLENGE FOR THE CLASS OF 2007 A. Today is a SPECIAL DAY. We will be honoring our High School Graduates. 1. We frequently arrive at some PIVOTAL MOMENT in our lives when we say, “THIS IS IT! This is what I was WORKING for! This is the MOMENT I have WAITED for!” GRADUATION is such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ