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  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Unsolved Mysteries Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

    1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What? #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,447 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. What does this mean? (This is the first in a 5 part series)

    “Changing Lives for Time and Eternity” “Why?” #1 2 Timothy 4:1-5 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > READ TEXT. Please notice the last three words; “fulfill your ministry”. What does this mean? > First of all we know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Into The Game!

    Contributed by Phil Layton on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,542 views

    Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor Dale has already taught through some of the truths in this

    Eph. 4:11-16 Sermon– Get into the game (Preached by pastoral candidate Phil Layton on Sept. 3, 2006) Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,031 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Jesús Es El Mesías

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 30, 2007
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     | 3,617 views

    Jesús es el Mesías; nosotros, sólo sus siervos

    Jesús es el Mesías Intro: En algún lugar en casa de mis padres aun debe estar una medalla plateada con la figura a relieve de un atleta griego coronado con laureles y con la leyenda: “Campeón Goleador”. Esa era mi medalla…por supuesto, en un campeonato en el que participé cuando estaba en primero ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Why? #2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 1, 2007
     | 2,988 views

    As a church our purpose has to be to make a difference by Changing Live for Time and Eternity. Why must we do this? (This is the second in a 5 part series)

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) * In September, 1991, the ruling government of the Soviet Union admitted something it had denied for nearly sixty years. During the Stalin era, officials once forgot to set the national clocks back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How? #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,575 views

    If our divine purpose is to "change lives", How do we accomplish this?

    (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) Changing Lives for Time and Eternity – How? #3 2 Timothy 4:5 * What do you think when you hear the word, “FEAR”? Fear is the great motivator, or better said, the great De-motivator. * Few things in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Morine avatar

    Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,247 views

    There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

    Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Unfinished Work Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,576 views

    The main person of the church is the Savior, the mighty power of the church is the Spirit, and the major purpose of the church is souls.

    The Unfinished Work of Jesus ACTS 1:1-8 How do you launch a worldwide enterprise? In the last century, Coca-Cola did it. You can go just about anywhere in the world today and buy a Coke. They are the world’s largest multi-national corporation. Right behind them is Microsoft. The church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    These Things We Have

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,457 views

    Examines the way the Lord has blessed our church.

    THESE THINGS WE HAVE This morning I would like to draw on just part of one verse as the primary text for my message. > Matthew 16:18 …I will build My church, and the gates of Hell shall not prevail against it. We have in this verse, a picture: a picture of 2 kingdoms. There is the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Un Masking Of All Hallows Eve"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,589 views

    This is a sermon for Reformation Sunday. It covers the origins of All Hallow Eve, and describes Satan’s use of culture, past and present to disguise and confuse people to the "gospel" message recovered by Martin Luther

    In Jesus Holy Name October 29, 2006 Reformation, Redeemer Lutheran “The Un-Masking of All Hallows Eve” This time of year is unlike any other in many respects. Every shopping center and grocery store is filled with all sorts of candy, costumes and decorations. This week children will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Pedro Trinidad avatar

    Pensando En Pequeno

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    El ideal de Dios para su iglesia es trabajar en grupos pequenos para la salud eclesiastica.

    I. ¿Por qué pensar en pequeño? a. Se nos ha dicho que tenemos que pensar en grande, pero quiero proponer que la iglesia tiene que pensar “en pequeño.” b. La cultura Americana es una sociedad individualista c. La preocupación con la situación financiera por pagar la casa, carro, utilidades, tarjetas ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    What Time Is It?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,728 views

    "What time is it for God’s people at this point in history?" That is the question the church must answer.

    WHAT TIME IS IT? Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: Many inventions have been contrived to provide the answer to this question. The sundial provided an answer only during the day. The hourglass could measure the hour—day or night—but not the minute. Finally, the clock provided the best answer, day or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

    (Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    God's Peculiar Treasure

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,081 views

    Israel was to be God’s treasure-but failed; the Church has now come to be that "peculiar treasure."

    EXODUS 19:5 A PECULIAR TREASURE I. POSSESSION: * A. Peculiar. B. Priceless. C. Procured. II. PRECAUTIONS: ** A. Protected. B. Polished. C. Presentable. III. PLACE: *** A. Proximity. B. Prosperity. C. Perpetual. The old word, “peculiar” here is not what it used to mean. Today ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist