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  • Brian Eatock avatar

    A Double Blessing

    Contributed by Brian Eatock on Nov 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,868 views

    When we come to God in our midnight hour, he will set us free! In addition our situation might be for someone else’s benefit as well.

    TEXT: ACTS 16:16-26 READ TEXT ACTS 16:16-24 INTRODUCTION Carole and I have a friend that seems to have the Midas touch. You know what I am talking about, everything that he touches seems like it turns into gold. Our friend can go into any situation and come out of it with more money in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Do Not Be Ashamed Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 25, 2022
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     | 2,888 views

    2 Timothy 1:13-18 shows us several ways Christians guard against being ashamed of Christ.

    Introduction John MacArthur tells the story that during the Boxer Rebellion in China (1899–1901), extreme nationalist Chinese fomented a campaign of terror against officials of foreign governments, Christian missionaries, and even Chinese Christians. After they surrounded a certain mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Responses To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,632 views

    Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

    Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is Different, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,699 views

    Although Old Testament priests needed to offer sacrifices again and again, sacrifices which could never pay for our sin, Jesus offered himself once for all and totally payed the price required for our forgiveness.

    March 30th Jesus the Priest Jesus is Different, part 1 Someone once wrote, “It used to be that Christianity was a revolutionary faith that turned the world upside down. But today Christians sit in Sunday morning church services looking at their watches, wondering what time dinner will be served, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "Onesimus"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,302 views

    This message deals with the relationship between Paul, Onesimus, and Philemon.

    “Onesimus” Philemon Vs. 1-25 INTRODUCTION: Most people never READ the book of Philemon … can’t FIND it. It’s a little book … 1 chapter … 25 verses. BACKGROUND: Philemon was a Christian who lived in Colossae. Paul had led him to the Lord when Philemon was in Ephesus. The church at Colossae ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When Things Go Wrong

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 30,390 views

    Although we know we can have joy in trials and God works all together for good…sometimes we don’t see it. Some days faith wanes, and we wonder where God is. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    When Things Go Wrong Matthew 11:2-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenThingsGoWrong.html It is a blessing to be a Christian, but this world is under a curse. Things go wrong. Plans fail. The outcome of our goals sometimes isn’t what we had hoped. Tragedy strikes. Death takes its toll. Pain ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two

    Contributed by Scott Ridout on Jul 2, 2009
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    A sermon from a series entitled, "Five" focusing on the five things the pastors of Sun Valley want for their congregation members. This message relates the joy and necessity of sharing your faith.

    Today, we are in our second week in a series we creatively called five. And we are talking about five things that we as pastors at Sun Valley want not from you, but for you. Five things that if they were true of your life, would take your experience of God, your perspective on life and I believe, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tell Them About Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 19, 2020
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     | 7,230 views

    The following sermon is going to review how Paul and Silas were able to effectively evangelise to the hostile people of their time in hope that we might learn and apply their proven techniques to evangelising the unsaved of our generation.

    How to Tell them About Jesus Matthew 28:19, Acts 16:16-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I was watching the news this morning and in bold, highlighted colors the worldwide meter of COVID-19 cases has now hit over 2.1 million with about 150 thousand deaths! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Lynn avatar

    As Iron Sharpens Iron

    Contributed by Larry Lynn on Mar 13, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 25,678 views

    Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of...

    Opening: (Keys Analogy) Would everyone in here that have keys, please take them from your pockets for a moment. Now, jingle them real loud. Do you hear that sound? That is the sound of freedom! As long as you have access to keys, you are free. Proverbs 27:17 says that as iron sharpens iron, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alan Braun avatar

    'tis The Season To Be Extravagant Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    A new look at Christmas

    Intro: Theme: There is no gift that you could bring that would be too great for your Jesus! Extravagant - "going beyond the bounds of reason; excessive" Who are these Wise Men? They are worshippers. ...They understood that He was worth the effort (2:1) These men travelled from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rita Sims avatar

    Releasing The Shackles

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 22, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 19,201 views

    Jesus wants us to be free from the shackles that may be binding us.

    Each person in this scripture from Acts is imprisoned in one way or another. The slave girl is imprisoned in her insanity and by her owners. Even though she says something good, she is enslaved to it. Paul and Silas go to pray and she begins following them. She says something positive and true, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Impact Of Praise & Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,977 views

    The praise and worship that we bring to God in spirit and truth will surely move the natural, physical and spiritual realms so that it brings glory to God.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with an evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Be Opened!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 26,905 views

    In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

    I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,974 views

    All who receive God’s message of forgiveness should help share it with others.

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sharing Heaven's Good News

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    Sharing the Good News of Jesus...Results in Changed Lives, Can Bring Trouble, Results in Freedom, Requires Personal Sacrifice

    Sharing Heaven’s Good News Acts 16:12-40 Intro: In Luke 2:10-11, God sent angels to give a message to some Jewish shepherds. The message went like this: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God