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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Only One Mediator Between God And Man Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,364 views

    OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE

    BIG IDEA: OUR MISSIONARY VISION MUST BE A GLOBAL ONE I. A GLOBAL MISSIONARY VISION IS ROOTED IN PRAYER A. Prayer for Men from All Nations Without Prejudice 1. This Exercise of Prayer must be a matter of Priority "First of all, then, I urge …" Paul is beginning his instructions regarding how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Job Description Of A Spiritual Leader Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,640 views

    WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS MOST OF ALL ARE SPIRITUAL LEADERS WHO WILL PERSEVERE IN PRACTICING GODLINESS AND PROCLAIMING SOUND DOCTRINE INTRODUCTION: Context: Yes, it is important for men and women to fulfill their God-ordained roles in the church; Yes, it is important for the qualifications ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Deacon Ordination Charge

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 25, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 90,615 views

    This sermon is a charge to the deacons at an ordination service.

    Deacon Ordination Charge Acts 6:3 Introduction This morning this church has gathered together to ordain the following two men – C. E. and J. O. – as deacons. The term “Deacon” is a term which is our English transliteration of the Greek word diakonos. This Greek word is found 29 times in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Treasure By Accident Or Design

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    The value of finding the kingdom of God when looking for it and finding it when not looking for it.

    Introduction Around the late 1970’s and early 1980’s there was a craze for metal detectors. Everywhere you looked there were people searching the fields and around ancient monuments scouring around trying to find something of value. They were treasure hunters. Treasure hunting has always been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Paul At Mars Hill

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,756 views

    An indepth look at how Paul, though weary and worn, was able to assess a situation and teach the truth in love and ultimately bear fruit. A lesson in tactfulness.

    Paul On Mars Hill Text: Acts 17: 16-34 I. Introduction: Background A. Second Missionary Journey (with Silas & Timothy) 1. Full of struggles 2. Full of success 3. Shows the character and focus of Paul’s life B. Stops prior to Athens 1. Phillipi a. Lydia and her household ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,103 views

    The armor of war fare.

    Sermon Notes 11-24-01 Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 I. I am not sure if anybody caught that, but we are in a war. We are warned here to put on the Armor of God and to prepare for this war. A. You see we are told how to put on the armor and how to prepare for this war. In essence Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Is My Portion Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,021 views

    Part 5 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah finds hope in the midst of tragedy.

    The Lord is My Portion Lamentation 3:19-39 I. Introduction A. A Bad Start 1. The Millennium and Tragedy a) The Y2K scare and the talk of the end of times – Great if you were a water salesman or a generator salesman. This shook our faith in technology. b) The Presidential election of 2000 that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother's Commitment

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 119 ratings
     | 18,107 views

    The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

    A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,042 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,271 views

    As we look at marriage, we need to understand what is going on in the U.S. by contrasting God’s plan to man’s variations upon it.

    We All Suffer When Families Are Messed Up 1. When gospel singer Larnelle Harris and his wife Mitzy had their first big argument, they began to pray that God would teach them how to "fight fair." Larnelle wrote, "Why did we pray like that? Because for us divorce is not an option. We know that as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    My God Of The Unlikely

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 16,778 views

    If we had God figured out, he wouldn’t be God. If we had God figured out, we would not have to live by faith.

    MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY I Kings 17:1-24 MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY God’s ways oftentimes seem strange to us. We do not always understand what He is doing. He does not do things the way that we think they should be done. Isaiah 55:8,9 declares "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Elmer avatar

    The Value Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,394 views

    When You Recognize The Great Value Of God’s Word, Its Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident In Your Life As Well!

    Introduction: 1. We Have Looked At The Sufficiency Of God’s Word! Answered The Question: “Is God’s Word Enough?” Now, Look At The Value Of God’s Word! 2. Read Psalm 19! 3. There Is Great Value In The Word Of God! And As You Recognize Its Value, It’s Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ernest Thomas avatar

    Seed, Harvest, Obedience

    Contributed by Ernest Thomas on Nov 18, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,478 views

    Walking in Gods higest and best by planting the Harvest.

    Seed, Harvest and Obedience Rev. E.C. Thomas, D.D. Text: Genesis 8:21-22 Topic: The 5th Season Biblically according to spiritual laws that man has incorporated to natural laws seed has the ability to reproduce after its kind. In the beginning God commanded man, beast, and all living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All The Small Things

    Contributed by Stephan Sandness on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,232 views

    An open letter to God at Christmas

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2003 Micah 5:2, Luke 2:1-20 Trinity Lutheran Church All the Small Things But you, O Bethlehem of Ephrathah, who are one of the little clans of Judah, from you ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "God Stole The Show"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve.

    “God Stole The Show” Luke 2:1-20 By Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org How many of you have ever seen a Christmas pageant or been in one? Each time the scene is basically the same—isn’t it? You’ve got the manger in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist