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  • Keith Walker avatar

    Recipe For Revival Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,999 views

    Perhaps the greatest revival in history is recorded here. When there is a caring God and a changed preacher there can be a converted people.

    INTRODUCTION Have you ever had a bad day? There was a fellow standing at a bar, just looking at his drink. For a solid hour he just stares at it. Suddenly, a big trouble-maker type guy steps up next to him, takes the drink and chugs it down. The poor guy starts crying. The big guy says, “Come on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moments Of Decision - Part One Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,170 views

    Wouldn’t you agree with me that we really do need to be a better testimony for Christ, and to be better prepared to speak boldly for our Savior and Lord?

    MOMENT OF DECISION - Part Two - Last week we began looking at the powerful testimony of the Apostle Paul. In the book of Acts, we saw the strength and courage of Paul as he testified to the Roman Governor, Felix. No doubt, Paul was faced with imprisonment and perhaps being executed for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Bunch Of Christians! Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,772 views

    The People of Antioch meant it as a derogatory term...but we can wear it as a badge of honor! Powerpoint at website.

    You Bunch of Christians! Acts 11:19-30 Antioch was a wicked city…3rd largest in Roman Empire, w/ population of half a million…known for gambling, prostitution, pagan worship. This was a place in the world that the gospel needed to go! We are to be the salt of the earth, and the light of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Do It Yourself Message

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,440 views

    Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

    “A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Our Lord's Passion For Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,844 views

    Second message in a series concerning personal and corporate evangelism.

    Our Lord’s Passion for Evangelism Luke 19:10 I. His Ministry Centered on Evangelism “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’”. – Matthew 4:17 A. His mission was the salvation of mankind “And she shall bring forth a Son and you shall call His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Piercing The Darkness

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,924 views

    Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

    Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent Week 1: Hope - "hope In The Coming Light" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023
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     | 8,203 views

    In this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ.

    Advent Week 1: Hope - "Hope in the Coming Light" Dear friends, in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. As we commence this journey, and delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. We begin by: Acknowledging the Darkness: There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Deal With Persecution Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,059 views

    Just as paul and the early church faced persecution, so do we today. How shall we deal with it?

    How to Deal with Persecution Acts 18:1-17 Pastor Mark Olson 7/22/07 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Promise: You will face rejection and suffering because of your Christian faith. What is Persecution? Hebrews 10:32-34 Persecution can ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    And Now For Some Real News

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    What is your legacy going to be?

    Title: And now, for some real news… Text: Ecclesiastes 9:11-18a FCF: Even Jesus faced the injustice of being ignored for his contribution, so we need not lose heart when the same happens to us – we’re on the right side! SO: I want to encourage my congregation by letting them know its natural not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop The Chariot Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,526 views

    Sharing the Good News with people who are searching for God involves hearing God, obeying His instructions, asking good questions and answering with the Truth, Philip shows us how in Acts 8

    STOP THE CHARIOT ! Sharing your faith, part 2 January 16, 2011 It’s still pretty early in the new year, and I’m just wondering…how are you making out with any resolutions you made for 2011? Have we started eating better, getting more exercise, quitting any ‘bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Earning A Hearing Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012
     | 2,904 views

    A message about earning the right to witness to someone. What does it take?

    Title: Earning a hearing Theme: Having a life worthy that one would want to listen to you. Text: In John 4 we read the story of Jesus witnessing to the Woman at the well. It this story we learn that Jesus earned a right to be heard. Here are some tips to earning a right to be heard. “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christian Atheist: Witnessing Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015
     | 4,441 views

    Christian Atheists, those who say they believe in God but often live as though He doesn’t exist, know they should share their faith, but don’t for whatever reason. I believe there are three reasons why we don’t share our faith.

    This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeschel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: WITNESSING 1 PETER 3:15 IN THE WORK CUBICLE (p) It’s a normal day at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shield And The Sword

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    The fundamentals of our faith are constantly under attack. This lesson considers the Christian’s response.

    Faith Under Fire The Shield And The Sword Introduction 1. The fundamentals of our faith are under constant attack: the virgin birth, Jesus’ death on the cross, and the resurrection. In the previous lesson, we warned of the danger of constant exposure to such attacks and the consequences to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Tears, Laughter, Astonishment"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 7,999 views

    If we share Christ with a hopeless, scornful world we will be astonished by the results.

    Mark 5:35-43 “Tears, Laughter, Astonishment” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Here Jesus comes face to face with normal attitudes and conduct in the event of a tragedy. While Jesus is still speaking to a crowd, one of Jairus’ servants ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Gary Smith avatar

    "The Best Is Yet To Come"

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jul 27, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    Trying times ofetn serve to bring Revival and restoration.

    The Best Is Yet To Come TEXT: Ex 15:6-11 (KJV) 6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. 7 And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God