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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,844 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 4, we see the church was Fearless with Persecution, Faithful with Prayer, and Free with Posse

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/10/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The early church didn’t have any of the advantages that some ministries boast and depend on today. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Church- At Worship Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    In this seermon we will look at what worship is not, what it is and what happens when we truly worship.

    Kim Huffman 1/11/4 Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #2 “THE CHURCH – AT WORSHIP” Mt. 15:7-9 & John 4:23,24 INTRODUCTION We come to church and what we do we call a worship service. But is it possible for us to go through the whole service and not worship? What does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Man Is Man's Deliverer"

    Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,552 views

    Pastor’s Anniversary

    “God’s man is man’s Deliver” Exodus 3:7-12 Here is an ordinary man who was given up as a child in order to save his life. He was given up so that he would not be killed by the enemy but ended up being raised by the enemy. Here is a man that grew up confused about his identity in God. Believed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 36,846 views

    We have a Vision Sunday once a year, this sermon reminds our people where we are, and How God will continue to move us and lead us forward.

    If God is For us, Who can be Against Us? August 28, 2005 Pastor Glenn Newton Clarksville New Hope Romans 8:31-39 RO 8:31 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Instructing In God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 74,300 views

    The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to hearing, learning, and applying God’s Word.

    Making an Impact: Instructing in God’s Word Since Bible is our “middle” name, I thought it would be a good idea to begin this morning with a little Bible quiz. You guys should do really well on this. Let’s start with an easy one from the Old Testament. 1. Where is the first tennis match ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caring For Other Beleivers Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 229 ratings
     | 86,907 views

    You and I were created for community. That’s why our topic this morning is so important. You were made to have intimate relationships, to serve people lavishly, to share the stuff that you have, to build into the lives of the people around you, to have p

    Making an Impact: Caring for Other Believers It’s been said that the church is like a family. I’ve always wondered about this because some of the families I know don’t function all that well. In fact, there were times when I was growing up that I wasn’t the best brother to my sisters… I may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Leah

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 87,579 views

    By examining the experiences of Leah, the modern church need to learn three basic lessons in order to better minister to people needs.

    Lessons from Leah Genesis 29:31-35 The best teacher is Experience. When nothing else can teach us some of life’s most important questions, Experience can. We should learn from our own experiences, Experience is the best teacher. The lessons we learn from experience we seldom forget. If a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Give Up!

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 15,483 views

    A sermon on striving for excellence from Philippians 3:12-16

    Final Sermon for Vinton on 7/21/2002 Philippians 3:12-16 Never give up! Introduction: I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Reaching Across Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 3, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 12,905 views

    The What, Why, and How of Missions.

    What’s going on? ---->When Hurricane Katrina left the Gold Coast in shatters, thousands of volunteers went to New Orleans and the outlying regions to help, and millions sent financial help to assist those displaced from their homes. The Red Cross set up and served hot meals to thousands, including ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lifting Up Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,259 views

    What’s involved in the purpose of fellowship within the church.

    “I hear you.” -->It’s a phrase that has entered our familial language, our personal conversations. -->It’s an idiom that means more than just acknowledging that was said out loud registered on the meter reading of our auditory nerves in our ear. -->It can mean, “I agree” or “I know what you mean” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Reaching The Raised Bar 1: Exalting Christ Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    Sermon on the vision statement of our church regarding the preeminence of Christ

    Text: Matt 28:18, Title: Reaching the Raised Bar 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Tyler Jones is the lead pastor/planter of Vintage21 Church in Raleigh. He spoke on the decline of the evangelical church. And so as not to bore you with all the statistics, suffice it to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witnessing Christ

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,339 views

    How can we witness Christ? I want to give you some personal tips on evangelism.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Message: Witnessing Christ Romans1:16 16 I am not ashamed of the gospel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donny Granberry avatar

    The End Zone Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,847 views

    Message series using football terminology to apply Christian principles.

    Get In The Game “The Believer’s End-zone” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He has for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stage 2: Engage Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    The third in the GPS (God’s Plan for Sharing)series and calls us to engage the culture.

    GPS – Stage 2 ENGAGE John 6:4-14 * For much of my life I have been a trekkie! (That is, someone who follows the “Star Trek” saga). I was truly upset in 1969 when the original series was canceled and was excited when Deb & I went to see the First Movie in 1979. However, In 1987 I was a huge fan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving The Gift Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,601 views

    As changes in worship style come, many will find the changes difficult to accept, but it will be easier if we see Liturgy as primarily a divine gift.

    May 4, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcision party criticized him, saying, "Why did you go to uncircumcised men and eat with them?" When the RSV translation talks about “the circumcision party,” we get an unintended pun in English. Literally, it refers to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic