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  • Pat Cook avatar

    A Slowly-Moving Ship

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,631 views

    A sermon for my friend’s induction service, it uses a long analogy of a rescue ship with food and medicine, unwilling to share with others.

    Ephesians 4:1-16 – A Slowly-Moving Ship A ship rocked slowly upon the greasy seas. Its sails were tattered, its masts spliced, and its hull leaky with worm-eaten planks, but it still stayed afloat. It had been sailing for many years – for generations, actually. Many years ago it had been loaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 9,140 views

    Some things need to be revved up.

    INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does The Church Do? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    The world today sees the church as powerless and irrelevant in our culture and the reason is due in great part because of our failure to live life differently than the world around us.

    In the play, My Fair Lady, Eliza is being courted by Freddy, who writes to her daily of his love for her. Eliza’s response to his notes is to cry out in frustration: Words! Words! I’m so sick of words!... Don’t talk of stars Burning above, If you’re in love, Show me! Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    How Should We Live? With Devotion.

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,189 views

    Finding the one thing that God wants us to do.

    38Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Superiority Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    The Old Covenant vs. The New Covenant It’s Sanctuary is Superior. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. It’s Security is Superior.

    The Superiority of the New Covenant Hebrews 8:1–13 I. It’s Sanctuary is Superior. (Hebrews 8:1–2) A. The place is better. Mark 16:19 B. The priest is better. Heb. 4:14–16 II. It’s Sacrifice is Superior. (Hebrews 8:3–4) A. The Levitical priests offered up animals in the earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,744 views

    God Guides Our Gospel Outreach: Not always where we expect but always where his work awaits.

    I love travelling. There’s nothing like getting out to explore the world God has created. Before I head out on any trip, however, I like to consult a guidebook or two. Written by someone who knows the area, a guidebook will point you to things that you won’t want to miss and steer you from those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Called To Learn" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    Believers are called to come together as a learning community.

    In Acts chapter 2, we read about the birth of the New Testament church on the day of Pentecost. We are told of how God moved through a sermon Peter preached. He preached this sermon to a crowd of people who were gathered as a result of the Holy Spirit empowering the followers of Jesus to testify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called To Care" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,244 views

    Believers are called to come together as a caring community.

    Last week, we made note of the fact that as a Christian community, we are called to learn together. We pointed out that this was a key element associated with the life of the early church, who "devoted themselves to the apostle’s teaching." Now today, I want us to think on yet another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called To Worship" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    Believers are called to come together as a worshipping community.

    As we have been looking to Acts 2:42-47, we have been talking about how we as Christians are called to live in community with other believers as a community of faith. In doing so, we have recognized key elements which contribute to a local body of believers living together as a community of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Called To Grow" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,186 views

    Believers are called to come together as an evangelistic community.

    Our passage does not specifically tell us that the early church devoted themselves to evangelism, although we may conclude that they did, indeed, share the message of the Good News with those who did not know Christ. What we are told is that they devoted themselves to learning ("to the Apostle’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unmistakable Aroma

    Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,870 views

    There are some fragrances that have unique associations to each of us; there are others, however, that are unmistakable. The aroma of worship is an unmistakable aroma to God.

    An Unmistakable Aroma John 12:1-7 I. Introduction A. Each of us has certain fragrances that are almost instantly recognized by our sense of smell. 1. Not so long ago, when I applied a small amount of Stetson® cologne (which I don’t usually wear), my daughter told me “You smell like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Finding Your Talents (Ministry) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    This early church was so powerful. . .one reason was that they had discovered that each person had gifts, and they used them to MEET NEEDS! The question is, "How can I find MY gifts for ministry?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 ¶ And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    A Call To Worship

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,193 views

    To examine how we are prepare ourselves to worship God

    A Call to Worship Exodus 19:3-19 Primary Purpose: To consider how we must prepare ourselves to meet with God If I asked you What is worship? I wonder what you would say. Would you mention a specific time or place? Would you mention a particular part of the services that we have? Today, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Grace Of Generosity

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    The necessity of Giving Generously

    The Grace of Generosity Moving Ahead Together, Part 4 September 26, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making A Foundation Of Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,379 views

    The necessity of prayer

    Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational