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  • Ron Theis avatar

    Peter's Path To Power

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010
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    Just like we do, Peter's path from fisherman to preacher took some unexpected twists and turns, yet God still used him in a mighty way.

    PETER’S PATH TO POWER Luke 22:31-32, 60-61 INTRODUCTION A. Peter’s Denials of Christ 1. We have been studying Peter on Wed. nights for 5 months. a. I would hope we have learned a lot from this marvelous man Jesus named the rock b. The rock that Jesus would build His church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qualities Of An Effective Leader Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 9,218 views

    To be an effective leader people can trust, we must be above reproach in our marriages, minds and manner.

    The preacher was wired for sound with a lapel mike, and as he preached, he moved briskly about the platform, jerking the mike cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles and jerks, a little girl in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Kind Of Revival Do We Need?

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 8,209 views

    Our burning need for PERSONAL REVIVAL.

    WHAT KIND OF REVIVAL DO WE NEED? PSALM 85:6 INTRODUCTION A. In light of the times…there is no doubt that we are in need of revival. 1. Some would listen to this statement and say, Yes our country is in serious need of revival. 2. With all the things that our country allows to take place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 13, 2010
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    Sermon 7 of the series. Ezra is very quick to remind us of the truth that ... 2 Tim. 3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. While Ezra is recording the opposition to the rebuilding of the temple, he adds materia

    The Book of Ezra Study #9 (Ezra 4:6-23) Opposition: Part II INTRODUCTION: 1. In what ways does Christianity go against the flow of society today? 2. What sacrifices do you think Christians have to make for their faith today? 3. What would you do if it were illegal to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gardener And The Crops

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 23, 2010
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     | 8,696 views

    God has places in His garden crops that are beneficial to others. He has place a gardener in charge of the garden until he returns, the pastor. He is to cultivate the garden ensure it produces fruit that will benefit the world. What type of vegatable ar

    “The Gardner & The crops” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 13:1-3, 9-11, 24-28 “The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Moses Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 24, 2010
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    This is a series of messages on Bible characters. Moses life is divided in this sermon into 3 parts - 1)The First 40, 2)The Second 40, and 3)The Final Forty. In each of these phases, we see our own lives and how God works with us and through us.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 4 – MOSES This morning, we come the FOURTH INSTALLMENT of our “Close Encounters” series as we talk today about the life of Moses Just a few weeks ago, we got the news that Charleton Heston died, and we remember him most in the movie, The Ten Commandments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A National Repentance! Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 9,471 views

    Sermon 18 of the series. Influenced by leaders of this new community, the priests and Levites, along with others in Jerusalem, had intermarried with the pagan population they had found living in the land. When Ezra learned this, he ripped his garments and

    The Book of Ezra Study #18 (Ezra 10:9-44) A National Repentance! • The marriage problems in Ezra 9-10 began in this way. • In the seventh year of Artaxerxes (458 b.c.), Ezra led a second group of Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem, only to learn that a serious problem existed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Know Love Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
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     | 18,983 views

    How we know what true love is: 1- By understanding Jesus’ death 2- By sharing material possessions 3- By resting in God’s presence

    INTRO.- The movie, Love Story, came out in 1970 and starred Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw. This was when MacGraw was 32 years old and O’Neal was only 29. The film is considered one of the most romantic movies of all time by the American Film Institute. Harvard Law student Oliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Love Because Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010
    based on 33 ratings
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    1- We love because of Him - motivation 2- We love because of His love - demonstration 3- We love because of His first love - inauguration

    INTRO.- Because, because, because. There is always a “because” about things in life. We do this or that because of something else. ILL.- A bumper sticker read: I owe, I owe, so it’s off to work I go! So very true. What’s your because? Why do you do what you do? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Utterly Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    In these times, can anything amaze us? Look to the cross and see the answer is a resounding, YES!

    Sermon 090609                                  Mark 7:31-37             When I was in California for our family reunion had a great time playing with my Nephews.  It ended up being a walk down, “memory lane” for me because the toys they were playing with were toys that my brothers and I played with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Nick-At-Night

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 6,714 views

    In the cover of night, hood over his head, Nick sneaks out to rendezvous with Jesus. What do we learn from this meeting between Jesus and Nicodemus?

    NICK-AT-NIGHT JOHN 3:1-21 It’s nighttime. Darkness has fallen like a blanket on the city. A thick fog hangs in the air. A man nervously glances at his watch. 6:30pm. It’s safe to leave now. The man knows that most of his co-workers have already left the office for the evening and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Mighty To Save

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009
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     | 21,474 views

    It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

    September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honoring God At Work

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,783 views

    Ever felt like you were thrown to the lions at work? How did you handle it? Daniel struggled with how to please God and his boss at work. Daniel 6:1-28 shows us how to honor God at work.

    “HONORING GOD AT WORK” DANIEL 6:1-28 September 6, 2009 (Labor Day) ________________________________________ Welcome to BBC on this beautiful Labor Day Weekend. Today, we’re going to talk about “Honoring God at Work”. Pete Hammond once studied 40 of the highest profile people from the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev.# 22~6:9-11 Martyrs Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 8, 2009
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     | 6,384 views

    Today we’ll read verses 9-11, which is the 5th seal, here we find the N.T. martyr’s.

    REV.# 22~6:9-11 THE N.T.MARTYRS 9-12-09 We have been talking about the 4 horses and their riders for the past couple of broadcast, which came under the 1st 4 seals here in chapter 6. The Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ is the One opening these seals as He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,758 views

    What are you going to do when stars start falling and nature goes berserk? Do you want things to happen for you to get back to God? It’s time we stop looking for signs but start listening to His voice. Enoch lived in trying times & yet he walked with God.

    Reflections for ‘Prepared for the Rapture’: All died except Enoch – by rapturing God was showing the world that if they had not sinned, they would be gone to be with the Lord in the same manner. (Enoch – 7th generation from Adam) (Noah – 10th generation from Adam) **We live in the 7th century or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational