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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark#1: Uncommon Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,298 views

    This sermon introduces the series and illustrates the faith that is necessary to build a prevailing church.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #1: Uncommon Faith Matthew 16:13-18 June 24, 2001 Intro: A. [What the Church Really Needs, Citation: Father John McKenzie. Leadership, Vol. 15, no. 2.] If the church were to lose its hierarchy, its clergy, its vast collection of buildings, its stores of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Last One In Is A Rotten Egg! Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,626 views

    Part 10 of 10 of the series, Supernatural Transformation. Jesus finished strong. He wants us to not only finish the race but finish strong. And it is possible - even when you think it’s already "finished" that you are the rotten egg - IT’S NOT OVER YET! 

    "LAST ONE IN IS A ROTTEN EGG!" Hebrews 12:1; Ephesians 1:18-23 Read at beginning of service: Ephesians 1:18-23 (NIV) 18 I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 136 ratings
     | 18,410 views

    TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

    Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Changing Message

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 14,939 views

    An exhortation to personal evangelism.

    A friend at work told me that if every Christian in the world would witness to one person a day for seven days Christ would return on the seventh day. The premise being, that by doing this the Gospel would be preached in all the world and that would fulfill what the author of this saying thinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop Thief!!!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,699 views

    God tells the one who steals to stop, trust Him to provide for his needs, and work to give to others.

    August 27, 2000 Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28 “Stop thief !!” -or- “The only thing that God allows you to steal is 2nd base” INTRODUCTION I became personally acquainted with robbers and robbery 11 years ago, when just after I was married, Tammy turned to me and said, “What’s yours’ is mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examples Set By A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

    Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    And To Think I Called Him Crazy

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 147 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    We’re going to look at three phases of James’ life. Some of you may be able to relate really well to this. We’re going to look at James, the skeptical brother; James, the saved sinner; and James, the servant Leader.

    And To Think I Called Him "Crazy" James 1:1 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 29, 2000 Introduction: I’m excited about what we’re beginning this morning. I think our study of the Book of James is vitally important to the life and health of our church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Penetrating Word

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,591 views

    God’s Word is a discerner of our ways.

    The Penetrating Word of God Hebrews 4:11-13 The young man grew up in church. He was there with his mother every time the door opened and though sometimes she wondered if he was listening, he was there. He heard the stories of faith. He sang the songs of faith. He even embraced the faith at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    I Know What Love Is! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,433 views

    In contrast to what the world calls love, this sermon explains the Bible’s definition of what real love is.

    What Do You Know? I Know What Love Is 1John 3:11-24 & 4:7-21 May 13, 2001 Mother’s Day Intro: A. [Kellie Ammons sent the following e-mail to me this week…] Once upon a time there was a child ready to be born. So one day he asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow but how am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Waiting

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
     | 111 views

    This sermon introduces the Advent season through Isaiah 9:2–7 and the prophetic promise of Jesus’ birth. It explores how Christ’s arrival—past and future—meets our deepest needs with wisdom, strength, eternal life, and peace.

    Presents The last few weeks we were in our “Cautionary Tale” series - about leadership and really highlighting the critical importance of obedience, trust, and humility before God. Really an incredible reminder and lesson that our actions and choices have profound spiritual implications. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Have All Blown It Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,622 views

    As we’ve been learning from our study in Romans, the picture that Paul paints of the human race is not a pretty sight. The good news is that he’s almost done speaking about sin. The bad news is that what we are faced with today is perhaps the strongest

    We’ve All Blown It Romans 3:9-20 Rev. Brian Bill 7/9/06 It had been a long day for the clerk at the cosmetic counter. Having been on her feet all day, she was looking forward to going home. Just before the doors closed, a man came running up to her frantically and said, “Tomorrow’s my wife’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Maxwell avatar

    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Peace Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 95 ratings
     | 25,884 views

    Paul teaches us that, "The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace," and that’s what we’re going to highlight today, the peace, "patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law." Let’s talk about p

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PEACE Galatians 5:22,23 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to continue my series on Fruit That is Never Out of Season. Let’s look at what Paul tells us in Galatians 5:22,23 about the fruit of the spirit. Let’s begin there. Paul teaches us that, "The fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 19,255 views

    Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you would just encourage every person here today, fo

    FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON FAITHFULNESS Hebrews 13:4 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Fox avatar

    A Land Of Our Own

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,897 views

    Uses self-proclaimed country of Sealand to discuss earthly vs heavenly kingdoms. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    [A LAND OF OUR OWN] Slide Graphic – picture of Prince Roy and Princess Joan in front of Sealand (see www.sealand.gov or search internet for Sealand images) Zipporah gave birth to a son, and Moses named him Gershom, saying, "I have become a stranger in a strange land." (Exodus 2:22) In England, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Miller avatar

    The Games People Play: Solitaire Series

    Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,087 views

    God’s plan for his people is to be in community with other beleivers. Small groups can provide that community.

    Well, today we begin a new series called the games people play. Over the next two weeks we’ll take a look at some popular games and see how they relate to our lives. Today we look at the game Solitaire. Oh, the hours that have been wasted playing solitaire. In my seminary classes I take notes on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ