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  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
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    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    At the first of the year it seems good to think of the “first things” God wants us to do. Following are most of the NT scriptures with the word “first” in them.

    FIRST THINGS Matthew 6:31-34 and other Scriptures Intro One week a Sunday school teacher had just finished telling her class the Christmas story, how Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem and how Jesus was born there. So the teacher asked, "Who do you think the most important woman in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming More Undignified

    Contributed by Carl Barnhardt on Aug 5, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
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    Encourages worshipers to not be ashamed or reluctant to display their faith publically

    Do you know that today is a special Sunday? Every Sunday is special but today is most especially special because it is congregation participation Sunday. I want to know who in the early service told you what was coming. Today we’ve seen some things, we’ve seen some very small children display ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Just Trust Him

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    Whatever struggles we may encounter in life we can know that God is worthy of our trust and that He will deliver us.

    Just Trust Him Proverbs 3:1-12 Today we begin our study of the third heart-to-heart talk between the parents of Proverbs and their son. In the first two chapters of Proverbs we’ve seen how the wise counsel of the boy’s dad and mom have been offered to steer their son away from those who would lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Beginning (Creation) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    1st in a 4 part series on God’s X-Files, "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

    “In The Beginning” Genesis 1:1-11 Introduction to Series: Play opening of X-Files clip: {“Are you familiar with the so-called X-Files?” Agent Scully replies, “I believe they are unexplained phenomenon.”} That lays the foundation for the television show The X-Files. Each week, starting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Sex And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

    Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Prayer For Love Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,940 views

    In the midst of internal squabbles and pervasive selfishness, Paul’s primary request is for believers to experience an overabundance of love.

    A week after purchasing a pair of glasses for her husband, the wife decides to take them back to the optometrist. The person behind the counter wants to know the reason for the return so she asks, “What seems to be the problem, mam?” To which the wife replies: “I want a refund for these glasses…my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rugged Path To Glory Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Part 13 of the Romans series dealing with the necessity of trials in achieveing glory.

    Chico Alliance Church August 26, 2001 Pastor David Welch “The Rugged Path to Glory” Romans 5:2-8 Review I. Receive the gift of God’s righteousness by faith 1-5 A. God proves every man needs His righteousness 1-3 B. God explains and illustrates His way to righteousness 3:21-4:25 C. Justification ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Calling All Shepherds

    Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
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    To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

    Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Need Greater Than Grief

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    The Stages of Human Grief, and the way that God accelerated the process for the Disciples, because of the task he had for them. The Importance of Witnessing

    The Need Greater Than Grief Mat 26:56, 69-70, John 19:25-27, John 20:18 - 19, John 21:1-22, Mark 16:19 - 20, Acts 1:8 October 15, 2002 I. I think that most of you know that I am a chaplain for a Hospice. People tell me all the time they can’t see how I do that. A. I do have to admit that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine The Light!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,657 views

    A message encouraging us to not just "rail against the darkness" but to be active in bringing the light of God’s Word to society.

    Shine the Light Matthew 5:14-16 October 27, 2002 Introduction You’ve probably noticed that the days are getting shorter. Actually, the days are still the same length. They are 24 hours long, just like they’ve always been. But the darkness is getting longer. Night falls earlier, and the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Flowers avatar

    Partly Or Wholly Holy Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,784 views

    If God’s priority through marriage is to make us holy, rather than happy, then we need to see our current marriage relationship as God’s will for us.

    Partly or Wholly Holy Life After the Wedding, part 3 Wildwind Community Church February 5, 2006 David Flowers We’re still in our series on marriage, called “Life After the Wedding.” We kicked it off two weeks ago with a message called The Dance, where we talked about how God wants marriages to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Chip Monck avatar

    Sin, Saliva And Sight Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus healing of the man blind since birth.

    I’ve got some bad news for you today. As we look at our next miracle, one of seven, around which the Gospel of John is focused, we find ourselves coming upon some tough teaching. If you are looking for three points and a poem today, the news is not good. Not only are there six points. . .but ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • J Bernard Taylor avatar

    Don't Make Me Laugh

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,552 views

    Psalm 2 says that God laughs. What does it mean to say that God laughs? Does he laugh at us? When and why?

    Everybody enjoys a good laugh. A person who does not like to laugh is indeed in the pit of depression. Laughter is an universal language. Everyone understands a laugh. It is universal because it knows no international boundaries. From the burning desert of the Sahara to the frigid wastes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 21, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 10,021 views

    (Morning Service) Many don’t realize who they are. We are children of God, through Jesus Christ - and we must act like a family who loves one another. (Bulletin insert at bottom)

    A woman was working in her front yard one day planting new bushes and flowers. She was dressed in her work clothes and had dirt all over her hands. She looked up and saw a moving van pulling into the driveway next door. Behind the van was a car and a nice looking family got out of the car. The ...read more

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