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  • Timm Meyer avatar

    God's Church Is Called Christian

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 8, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    EASTER 6(B) - May 5, 2002 - God’s church is called Christian because it is given good news for all and it is given a ministry for all.

    GOD’S CHURCH IS CALLED CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 - May 6, 2002 19Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer Of Jabez #4 - "Let Your Hand Be With Me..." Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 69 ratings
     | 27,368 views

    Discussion of the third petition of Jabez.

    Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! The Prayer of Jabez #4 – “Let Your Hand Be With Me…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 January 20, 2002 Introduction We continue our look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Most Important Thing Series

    Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    This message is designed to direct the audiences attention to the most important thing in our lives - being intimately connected to God.

    The Most Important Thing Part 3 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 24, 2002 It’s Thursday night. Jesus and His disciples are gathered together for their last meal together. There was no servant waiting to greet them at the door. No one to wash their dusty feet. It’s just the thirteen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Exorcist"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 31, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 7,708 views

    A sermon revealing the "spiritual forces of evil" and how to overcome them.

    “The Exorcist” The title of my sermon this morning comes from perhaps the most memorable horror movie of all time. It premiered in 1973 and is due out again September of this year. The movie is entitled simply “The Exorcist.” Although I don’t think I’ve seen this entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 22, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,810 views

    Jabez is distinctly remembered, not for what he did, but for what he prayed. His prayer became the casting distinction in his life to remove him from causing pain to being blessed by the hand of God.

    The Prayer of Jabez Scripture Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9 – 10 Where are you in your relationship with the Lord? Is there visible evidence that Christ is at work within you? If so, is it visible to your spouse, to your children, to your church, to your co-workers? Can the evidence of fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christians: Party Animals? Part Iii Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    This sermon was part of a series I preached on Nehemiah’s one holy passion, the glory of God.

    One Holy Passion Nehemiah 8:13-18 May 13, 2001 “Christians: Party Animals?” Part 3 Here is the recipe: boil strong, black tea leaves. After you’ve made the tea, stir in rich milk—and…yak butter. And there you have the delicacy of Tibet: yak butter tea. When you visit a family there, good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "Husbands" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,044 views

    If we love our wives the way Christ loved the church, how could they not want to be subject to us as head of the home? (#10 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Building Your Rock Pile

    Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,407 views

    Israel was commanded to pile 12 stones after they crossed over Jordan as a memorial to God’s deliverance. What kind of rocks are we piling up as a memorial for future generations should Jesus tarry?

    BUILDING YOUR ROCK PILE Joshua 3:14-17; 4:1-7 Life is a journey. With each passing day we are drawing nearer to the time when we must cross over Jordan, the river of death. As I grow older I cannot help but think about what that day will be like. What will that passage from this life into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Drawing On God's Great Bank Of Promise

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need.

    DEALING WITH GOD’S GREAT BANK OF PROMISE Philippians 4:14-23 Proposition: As God’s children we can draw on God’s great bank of promise in meeting our every need. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to learn to let God meet their basic needs through our faith in the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steppin Into Your Miracle

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 290 ratings
     | 100,057 views

    Sometimes to get your miracle you have to get your feet wet

    Joshua 3:11-3:17 The children of Israel are standing in a familiar place (40 years prior, their parents had stood in this same place) On the brink of a breakthrough they had a breakdown. They had a Faith Failure They forfeited their promise, they were still Gods people, He cared for them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bread & Water Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    When life gets overwhelming and Christ asks you to do the impossible, trust Him for rest, trust Him for resources, and trust Him for reassurance even in the midst of your storm.

    Bread & Water (Mark 6:30-56) Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Does It Mean To Be Saved Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,698 views

    The first of a series of messages etitled ASk The Pastor. A simple gospel message

    ASK THE PASTOR: What Does It Mean To Be Saved? Acts 16:31: Romans 10:5-13 INTRODUCTION: I want you to think of one event that happened in your life which changed everything for you. ( First car; first apartment; marriage; when children were born) The most life transforming event that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Church @ Ephesus

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Oct 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,462 views

    THIS SERMON UNPACKS THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH @ EPHESUS AND APPLIES IT TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY. YOUR CHURCH...........

    TOO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS REV. 2: 1-8. DOES GOD CARE FOR HIS CHURCH? SOMETIMES WE MAY FEEL THAT GOD IS DISTANT – IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH, THAT GOD IS SOME HOW NO LONGER INTERESTED IN OUR CIRCUMSTANCES (IT WAS A WONDERFUL HONEYMOON BUT IN THE MARRIAGE GOD SEEMS TO BE ABSENT). DO WE LONG ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Every Member A Minister Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,676 views

    We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.

    Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 Rev. Brian Bill 3/29/09 I heard about a woman who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009
     | 3,756 views

    Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

    Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible