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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Rekindling Your First Love Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 28, 2008
     | 9,464 views

    The first churches in history were just like the churches now...and they have a lot to teach us about staying close to Jesus.

    Sermon for CATM – December 28 – Churches of Revelation – Ephesus and Sardis – Revelation 2:1-7; 3:1-6 Today we begin a 5-part series on the Churches of Revelation. Yes, it is a bit odd that we’re beginning such a series on the last Sunday of the year and that we will be starting the new year with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The State Of The Church - 2009 "The Year Of Joy"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,829 views

    In looking backward and forward this message challenge the congregation to put Jesus FIRST, Others Second, and Yourself last.

    STATE OF THE CHURCH 2009- “The Year of Joy” Philippians 3:10-15 * Welcome to 2009. As most know, today’s message will be a little unique if not unusual. Today’s message has more of a collective than personal message. However, the last part of this message will be highly personal. * The year 2008 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Women In The Church

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,651 views

    Addressing the question of value and roles of women in the church according to a survey of the Biblical record.

    THE VALUE OF WOMEN IN THE CHURCH Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 AM John Dawson, in his book Healing America’s Wounds, asserts: “The wounds inflicted by men and women on each other constitute the fundamental fault line running beneath all other human conflict . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Crisis

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008
     | 3,647 views

    Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

    Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Like A Fox, Be On The Alert

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    Dream 2-22-05 I dreamed that I was at the church, a message in tongues was given. The interpretation was given: Be Like A Fox Be On The Alert. I woke up. God wants us as Christians to be on the alert for schemes of Satan and his Demons.

    Be Like A Fox, Be On The Alert 1 Peter 5:5-11 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Oct 27, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,676 views

    Our faith works.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 2:14-26 "Faith that Works" Story 1 - Blondin In the late 1800’s there was a famous French tightrope walker called Charles Blondin. Blondin’s greatest act of fame came ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Patience! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2023
     | 2,778 views

    A look at the practical wisdom from James. Looking at patience today!

    Patience of Job James 5:7-11 August 13, 2023 Patience is not one of my virtues. I really struggle with being patient! For those of you who are not so patient, doesn’t it drive you crazy when people are patient? It’s like . . . how can you just be calm? I wish I could do that, but that might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zeal Or No Zeal? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,681 views

    This sermon encourages maintaining spiritual fervor and passionately serving God, despite challenges, to strengthen faith and deepen our relationship with Him.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred assembly where we gather beneath the banner of God's love to seek His wisdom and guidance. We are here today to fan the flames of our faith, to fuel our fire for the Lord, and to fervently follow God's Word. We are not here to merely warm our hands by the fire ...read more

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    A Role Model For Believers PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 812 views

    This sermon explores how to choose righteousness through studying, practicing, and communicating God's Word, drawing inspiration from the life of Ezra.

    Good morning, dear family of faith. It's a joy to gather together, isn't it? To share in the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. As we open our hearts and minds to the Scripture today, we are reminded of the words of Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart ...read more

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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Choices That Build Or Break A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 181 views

    1 Kings 15 challenges us with a powerful truth: it is not where you come from, but what you choose that determines your destiny.

    CHOICES THAT BUILD OR BREAK A LEGACY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 15:1-34 Supporting Texts: 2 Chronicles 14:1-7; Psalm 1:6; Proverbs 10:7; 2 Chronicles 16:7-9; 1 Samuel 2:30 INTRODUCTION: 1 Kings 15 presents a striking contrast between two kings of Judah—Abijam and Asa. While both ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    "Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,978 views

    Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

    (Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    3 Perpetual Practices To Ensure Personal Spiritual Vitality

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    A. Rejoice Always B.

    A. Rejoice Always B. Pray Without Ceasing C. Give Thanks in Everything "for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
     | 19,183 views

    The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

    It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Joseph In Potiphar's House (With Practical Application Section)

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 34,868 views

    This is an exposition of Genesis 39 with a practical application for each point

    JOSEPH IN POTIPHAR’S HOUSE Text: Genesis 39:1-23 W. Max Alderman Providentially, the Lord continues to work in the life of Joseph. He is “brought down” to Egypt. The previous lesson offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk Taking Mission And Evangelism - Five Practices 4 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
     | 6,912 views

    This is week four of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schanse. It focuses on chapter 4, risk taking mission and evangelism. Without risk... there is no reward.

    Luke 9:22-25 And he said, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life." 23 Then he said to them all: "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed