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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Walking Headlong Into Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.

    Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Resolving To Know Christ

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

    “Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story- Chapter 30 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 29, 2014
     | 6,968 views

    In the 30th chapter of The Story, we will see the end of the great ministry of Paul. He finished strong!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are closing in on the end of our series, “The Story,” I pray that we are starting to be aware that as we live in the lower story, a story at times filled with chaos, confusion, struggles, sickness, and injustice, there is an UPPER ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Passing On The Baton Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,465 views

    Expanding our understanding of the Kingdom, Embracing our call to be a Witness, and, Encountering the power of the Spirit.

    Pre-Reading Introduction Before we come to our reading, a brief word of introduction. Three things: 1. It’s always good to bear in mind that the book of Acts is a sequel – it’s part 2. Luke first wrote the Gospel that bears his name. 2. In Acts 1:1, Luke says in his Gospel he wrote about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Victorious Life Series

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,880 views

    Submitting to God is the key to living a victorious life.

    If you click through enough sermons you will find this same 3 point outline used -- I stole it, cause it preaches. Everything else is orginal and mine. I have the powerpoint that I am willing to send for free via email - just email me with the sermon title in the title line and I will send it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World In Our Backyard

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,056 views

    And not only is the world in our backyard, the world is each in of our backyards. No longer do we have to go out into all of the world. The world has come to us. And it tears at the heart of God when Christians and Churches race to relocate simply becau

    The World In Our Backyard Movement #1: THE WORLD IS OUR MISSION FIELD Isn’t that exciting, to see people seal their commitment to Christ by being baptized makes all the effort of witness worthwhile. It speaks powerfully that there is indescribable truth to Jesus statement, which brings the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Highway To Heaven

    Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 16,045 views

    The Highway to Heaven. What is this road? It is the King’s Highway! It spans all the chasms of human wretchedness. It tunnels through all the mountains of earthly difficulty. It’s wide enough and strong enough to hold the entire human race should they ch

    The Highway to Heaven Isa. 35:8-10 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Generation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,503 views

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your generation? Generation-X? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our human race generation will not pass away and then CHRIST will return IV. TEXT: Mark 13:30 (New Living Translation,

    I. EXORDIUM: What is your generation? Generation-X? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our human race generation will not pass away and then CHRIST will return IV. TEXT: Mark 13:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I tell you the truth, this generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lead Me In The Everlasting Way Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,339 views

    God has set a standard way for the Human race. But man has found many ways for his survival. Certain ways are painful to the Lord, certain ways are pleasing to the Lord and only one way leads to eternal. Read to find out.

    Text: Psalm 139:17-24 Theme: Leads us into the Everlasting way Introduction: Psalm 139 is a more comprehensive holistic Psalm on God. The relationship between God and man is related to each other in many ways and dealings. Psalm 139:1-6 explains the knowledge of God on the activities and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    It's Time To Lift The Pace

    Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Motivation to excellence

    It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Plan For Fathers

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 9,623 views

    Fathers need to take leadership seriously and engage the family by exercising sacrificial leadership.

    A prestigious private school on Manhattan’s Upper West Side has recently outlawed the celebration of family holidays. In a letter to parents, they said, “after much thought and discussion, [we] will not be celebrating Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.” One of the school’s directors explained that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Addition Through Subtraction

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,332 views

    A Holiness message that tells how God wants to add so much to our lives, if we will give him all that we have.

    Addition through Subtraction Pastor Glenn Newton 2-5-00 Text: Titus 2:11-14 “ For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Has Confidence In You!

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,518 views

    So many times we preach on the need to have confidence in God, but we also need to understand that He has confidence and complete trust in us that we can do all things....

    GOD HAS CONFIDENCE IN YOU! By: Ron Crandall • This morning I want to present to you that God has Confidence in you. Each of us at one time or another have felt insignificant and the enemy plays on our fears and weakness…. • Yet God has already written in the word that he has confidence in you…. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Why We Have Elders Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    Outline is semi origional with illustrations borrowed from sermon central contributers.

    Leadership Lessons Elders, Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Acts 15:1-30 July 22, 2001 A husband and wife, prior to marriage, decided that he’d make all the major decisions and she the minor ones. After 20 years of marriage, he was asked how this arrangement had worked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,598 views

    Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

    SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist