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  • Winson Butler avatar

    Stephen: His Life & His Love; Pt 1 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 1,740 views

    While in seminary, I was asked, "What is the best translation of the New Testament?" I replied, "My Grandmother." Today Stephen serves as our best example of the qualities of a servant. Let’s examine them together!

    Introduction I. I was standing in the hall following Chapel at Seminary and was asked by a fellow student, what I thought was the best translation of the New Testament was, I replied, "My Grandmother..." Surprised my friend continued his questioning by returning with, "I didn’t know your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apocalipsis 2: La Iglesia De Efeso Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on May 10, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 41,063 views

    La iglesia de Efeso

    Apocalipsis 2:1-7 LA IGLESIA DE EFESO Vs 1 – Ha quien le está escribiendo? Al ángel de la Iglesia. Y quien está escribiendo? Cuando terminamos de leer el Capitulo 1 deducimos que el que tiene las siete estrellas en su diestra, el que anda en medio de las siete candeleros de oro es nada más ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Night Of Darkness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 61 ratings
     | 9,523 views

    1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

    (Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul’s First Prayer

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 25, 2011
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     | 7,148 views

    He then graciously removed his rebellious heart—gave him a new heart and a right spirit—turned his aim and object—led him to Damascus—laid him prostrate for three days and nights—spoke to him—made mystic sounds go murmuring through his ears—set his whole

    PAUL’S FIRST PRAYER “For, behold, he is praying.” Acts 9:11. GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer His church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes. And,,,and, He is not short of means for turning aside the way of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    What Were The Dominant Doctrines Taught By The First And Second Century Church Fathers?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2025
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     | 195 views

    An insightful look at what the earliest Church Fathers believed and taught

    It is commonly believed with supporting documents that the Coptic Church of Egypt is the oldest established organized church in the world, dating back to sometime between AD 42 and 50. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, as well as Coptic traditions, the Apostle Mark is said to have been the founder ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stephen: His Love & His Life; Pt 2 By Dr. Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,453 views

    Godly, bold, spiritual are just a few words to describe the man Stephen. His life is an example for us all to follow. Let’s examine why!

    Introduction Godly, bold, faithful, friend, by now your asking, "Where can I meet a guy like this..." if you are a single girl. They are hard to find. However, you can read about such a person and discover too that his life served as the best example for us all to follow. To begin with, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Angels Look Like Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007
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     | 4,285 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

    Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,789 views

    We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

    Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Perry Greene avatar

    When The Bow Breaks

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 20, 2020
     | 2,309 views

    There are times to bend and there are times to stand. We are living in an era where sooner or later we will have to decide which we will do.

    1. What I see that we need – Equipping for the time in which we live as Christians a. We’ve been spoiled to easy living in regard to our faith – that may be coming to an end b. If/when it does, how will we respond? c. I see my role is in equipping us to meet the demands that are coming d. It would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • C. Scott Ghan avatar

    God Is Up To Something Good In My Life!

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,208 views

    God wants to restore your right relationship with Himself worse than you do

    (I started with "Building Up What Was Broken Down" Sermon shared by Chris Medina. A good deal of his form and a version of his points remain. The Body of this sermon is totally different. A bit more contemporary. TITLE: God Is Up To Something Good In My Life! 08-05-2013 TEXT: Ezra 3:1-13In early ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Let There Be

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 9, 2012
     | 4,645 views

    There are some famous firsts, I wonder how important God’s first words are?

    God’s First Words Genesis 1:1-15 • Neil Armstrong’s first words when steeping on the moon • "That’s one small step for man one giant leap for mankind." • Alexander Graham Bell’s first words ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Water To Wine Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017
     | 10,313 views

    Do you believe in Jesus? That his coming has provided the only effective purification from sin? That he is the one sent by God to be the Messiah, the saviour of the world? That we might have life and have it in all its abundance?

    This week we start a new series: this time on John's gospel. We won't cover all of John's Gospel this year but we'll make a good start. We're starting with ch 2 but we will come back to chapter 1 just before Christmas. More than any other book in the Bible probably, John's gospel can be studied ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Some Things God Puts First

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,340 views

    Let us note some things which God puts first. What God puts first, we must not put second. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, then all these things shall be ADDED.

    SOME THINGS GOD PUTS FIRST MATT. 6:31-34 INTRODUCTION: Let us note some things which God puts first. What God puts first, we must not put second. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, then all these things shall be ADDED. I. FIRST, CLEANSE THE INSIDE OF THE CUP (Mat 23:26 KJV) Thou blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Tigner avatar

    The Best Part Of Leftovers Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,298 views

    Are we giving Jesus the best we have or what we have left over?

    WHEN SERVING LEFTOVERS IS ACCEPTABLE... • YES. The day after thanksgiving or Christmas when you are exhausted from all the celebrating and eating that you did the day before…it is ok to serve leftovers because you dragging something out of the refrigerator and putting it in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Re-Calibrating Our Values Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 14, 2018
     | 4,173 views

    This message concludes our exploration of the three deadly viruses that plague the church. This message continues the discussion of the virus of temporal values such as Esau held.

    “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against bitter roots; pervasive and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance