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  • David Nolte avatar

    From Drop-Out To Dependable

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 13, 2019
     | 5,054 views

    We are not defined by any one act -- good or bad. Mark proves that.

    “From Drop-Out To Dependable” Acts 13:13 David P. Nolte Some of the greatest achievers are also known for some failure, or seeming failure, in their lives. To cite some famous “failures” we note the following: · Cut from the high school basketball team, he went into his bedroom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Stephen: A Heart Of Commitment" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 8,359 views

    One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us.

    HEARTBEATS “Stephen: A heart of Commitment” Acts 6:8-15 and 8:54-60 One of the things that are clear as you look at the gospels is that popularity can be costly. Most of us if we would admit it, certainly desire to have it. But we sometimes don’t realize what it can cost us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Up And Go Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    When the Holy Spirit moves our heart we must Get up and Go! Nations are waiting and depending upon our message of the good news of Jesus.

    A Church in Action Series Acts 8:26-40 says: Acts 8:26 - 40 (KJV) 26And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unsung Hero

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,019 views

    Lessons drawn from the story of Ananias of Damascus

    An Unsung Hero Acts 9:10-19 INTRO.: The story of the conversion of Saul of Tarsus includes the name of an unsung hero of the faith. Saul’s encounter on the Damascus Rd. with the Lord is recorded in verses 1-9. Following three days of blindness on his part, we are introduced to Ananias, a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    "Together Is Better”

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,691 views

    In spite of dysfunctional relationships, in spite of disunity, in spite of disillusionment, I want you to know that God’s plan suggests that, “Together is Better.”

    Sermon Preached at Union Baptist Church on Sunday, October 31, 2004 “Together is Better” Numbers 32:18 “We will not return to our homes until every Israelite has received his inheritance.” In spite of dysfunctional relationships, in spite of disunity, in spite of disillusionment, I want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humility

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 2, 2023
     | 2,085 views

    Because adopting a stance of humility before others is difficult for us, we would rather witness it that show it.

    Humility – Matthew 23:1-12 Intro: In the 2004 Olympics, Matt Emmons was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was just one shot away from winning the gold medal. As he took his position to fire the final shot, all he had to do was hit the target. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Knight avatar

    Part 3 Of 6: Idle Watching Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,518 views

    The destructive power of envy and the course to change.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 3 of 6: Idle Watching "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Walk A Mile In Their Shoes Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 36,508 views

    If I am going to do battle for peace and justice, I need appropriate equipping -- sometimes for hard work, sometimes for self-defense, and always for a teachable spirit.

    There may be some things of which it can be said that one size fits all, but shoes are not among them. Shoes are very personal, and when they’re wrong, they’re wrong. If they hurt, they hurt. With some things, you can make do with the wrong size – a belt that’s too long, pants that are a bit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Sides Part 3

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,302 views

    How you can be a good soldier for Christ.

    2 Timothy 2:3-4 Choosing Sides – Part Three INTRODUCTION Many of you have probably seen the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart. If you recall, Gibson plays the role of William Wallace. Wallace is a Scottish man who grows up in the 1300’s during a time when Scotland has been under the iron fist of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protect Your Blindside Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
     | 12,515 views

    “Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

    Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blinded By Despair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,444 views

    So often we go from the mountaintop to the valley of despair, how does God get us through to the other side? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell.

    Begin with clip from Hee Haw TV show. Gloom, despair, and agony on me. I remember many a Saturday night gathered around the TV as a child with my family. We enjoyed a lot of laughs as we watched sketches like the one we just viewed. This was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Cobb avatar

    David's Mighty Men (A Super Bowl Message)

    Contributed by Robert Cobb on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 11,929 views

    A "Super Bowl" message comparing and contrasting the eleven mighty men of David to today’s Christian.

    Super Bowl Sunday has become an American tradition. Despite the fact that the game itself is usually a one-sided, boring affair, it seems as if the whole world stops each year for the game. Many churches even cancel their Sunday evening services for their members to watch the game. While there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Equip, Empower, Evangelize Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,239 views

    This is part 2 of a series I preached about working toward church growth. Herein, you will find some ideas/tools for helping your church grow.

    Church Growth Sunday, part 2 Acts 1:8 Intro: I talked to you this morning about the fact that every person plays a vital role in seeing church growth. No person in this body is an exception. Everybody has a calling to help, and everyone will also reap the rewards. When people start coming in, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 3)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,214 views

    Last in 3-part series about living in submission to the purposes of Christ instead of living for ourselves.

    Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 3) Matthew 16:24-28 March 18, 2007 This is going to be one of the shortest messages you’ve ever heard from me. I’m not feeling well at all, and I’m simply wiped out. I think part of it has to do with the fact that I was trying to get everything ready for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Taylor avatar

    Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

    Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist