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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Revival, Reform, Renewal

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 24,377 views

    For Reformation Sunday, and a followup to a week of revival services: revival is good, reformation is better, but renewal is what God is really aiming at.

    My great-uncle, Ed Weber, drove an ancient car. I doubt if you’ve ever heard of its brand name. He drove a Terraplane. Anybody remember the Terraplane? Well, dearie, if you do, then you are much older than I, because my great-uncle’s Terraplane was already ancient when I was a boy. It had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    Revival And Praise Series

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on May 14, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 8,883 views

    In a church you need "Reaching Out", you need "Reaching In" but Revival is about "Reaching Up."

    I think, that in talking about Revival, these past two Sundays, I may have caused some confusion over what I mean by that word and the reason for that is because Revival, is not a word that we hear much about in the churches of Christ. We know what the word Retreat means, we know what the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Price avatar

    I Did It My Way: The Sin Of Self-Sufficiency

    Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,590 views

    God’s Word spells it out: on our own, we cannot measure up. Theme: The emptiness of riches without Christ.

    Someone once said: Fred Allen said, "I don’t have to look up my family tree, because I know that I’m the sap!" He also said, "Some movie stars wear their sunglasses even in church. They’re afraid God might recognize them and ask for autographs." On the other end of the self-confidence scale, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Neil Johnston avatar

    Grow

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
     | 5,856 views

    Disciples of Jesus grow in spiritual wisdom and understanding.

    Intro – Truth in Review 3G Napkin Version Gather (1st G) • Jesus said, “I will build my church…” (Mt. 16:18) • “Church” from ‘ekklesia’ meaning to assemble or gather • Followers of Jesus Gather together in community, worship, as friends… As we Gather, the Lord is working, building His church… and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Devoted Series

    Contributed by Neil Johnston on Oct 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,059 views

    The early disciples were devoted to the Apostles Teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread and prayer.

    Series – looking at the early church. Acts 2:43 says, “Everyone was filled with awe…” The early church was awesome! Truth In Review: • The local church can be awesome or it can be awful. The church is awesome when God’s Spirit is prominent and is leading the hearts and minds of His people. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pain Of Purposelessness? Trust?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 2, 2021
     | 1,944 views

    Few people will acknowledge they have no idea what their Divine Purpose is? How can you accomplish what you do not know? Will Jesus find faith when He returns?

    THE PAIN OF PURPOSELESSNESS? Vs TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 18:8 I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? ARE YOU GOING TO QUIT ALSO? WILL WE KEEP OUR PURPOSE AND GOD’S PLAN WHEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Chasing After ...fame Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    We chase after meaning in the same idols that the Teacher of Ecclesiastes did. Ultimately he found no satisfaction in acclaim & recognition ...nor will we.

    American Idols: Contestant #2- "Star Wannabe" Ecclesiastes 1:11 We are continuing our quest to discover America’s #1 ‘Idol’ tonight! If you were here last week, you’ll remember that we interviewed "Ben A. Workaholic" who is our 1st contestant for the coveted title of "America’s #1 Idol" and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Things Work Together Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,655 views

    God’s purpose is bigger than my problems

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chasing After... Career Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 22, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,473 views

    We seek meaning for our lives in the very same places the Teacher looked in Ecclesiastes ... and are all ultimately meaningless without God.

    American Idols: #1 Work Ecclesiastes 2:17-23 We’re beginning a new series tonight entitled "American Idols." You may be familiar with the popular Fox television show where contestants show off their singing talents and vie to become the next "American Idol." You’d have to have been on another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Don't Forget To Remember

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 35,963 views

    God has blessed us. Don’t make the mistake of forgetting that truth.

    DON’T FORGET TO REMEMBER Psalm 106:7-25 ILL-A husband was in big trouble for forgetting his wife’s birthday. His wife told him "Tomorrow there better be something in the driveway for me that goes from 0 to 200 in 2 seconds flat" The next morning the wife found a small package in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    The Potter And The Clay

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Aug 6, 2001
    based on 420 ratings
     | 86,127 views

    An expository lesson from describing how God can and will work in our lives to do great things.

    THE POTTER AND THE CLAY Jeremiah 18:1-6 INTRODUCTION: From Reader’s Digest: A friend of mine awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size waterbed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water so he could locate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    Now About Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,053 views

    Spiritual gifts are good. But like anything else they can be abused and misused.

    NOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS I CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are good. But like anything else they can be abused and misused. See 1:4-7 – they were gifted. But the blessing had become a blight. In Chs. 12-14 Paul has to deal with another issue in the church (bless the poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    "Live In The Image Of God"

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,092 views

    ¡§The key to an honest and accurate self image is knowing the basis of our self worth ¡V our identity in Christ.¡¨

    A college student who had always lived in the city was visiting a ranch in Arkansas. He was fascinated by all the animals. He had never seen so many before so it wasn¡¦t unusual when He blurted out, ¡§What an unusual looking cow. Why doesn¡¦t she have any horns?¡¨ The rancher explained, ¡§Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Baeta avatar

    He Will Gather His Chosen From The Four Winds

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,239 views

    “He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens” Mark 13:27.

    Theme: He will gather His chosen from the four winds Text: Dan. 12:1-3; Heb. 10:11-14; Mark 13:24-32 Everyone would like to know his or her future. Although many people would not admit it the first thing they read in the papers or magazines is the horoscope. Many people also very often search for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Cox avatar

    How Blessed Are You?

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,873 views

    We are so blessed that we overlook it sometimes...

    MAT 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal