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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Well Witnessing, Part 2: The Pattern Of Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 9, 2009
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    As Christians, we have wonderful news. Are we telling anybody? In this passage, as Jesus talks with the Woman at the Well, He gives us the pattern of evangelism.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Every morning, giant double-decker busses drive through the streets of London. But they don’t just stay in London. They move back and forth across the entire country of England. Since the busses are constantly on the move, they are constantly being seen by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Essentials Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2008
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    Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. We should not put our trust in any other person or thing but in Christ [God] alone. They are all mortal but God alone is immortal. Our faith grows and is build through prayer, fasting and hear

    Opening illustration: During the 2nd week of our being at Valley we encountered a situation where we had to exercise our faith to the extreme. [Dealing with an incident of a person who was possessed.] Let us look into a passage where we see the disciples lack of faith and being exhorted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are A Contagious Christian When

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2008
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    Authentic Christian faith is contagious.

    TITLE: You Are A Contagious Christian When… TEXT: 1 Thess. 1:1-10 THEME: Evangelism P.S. , Authentic Christian faith is contagious…God wants us to become contagious believers. Introduction: The message I want us to take home today is, Authentic Christian faith is contagious. God wants us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Teamwork?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009
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    A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

    Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Make No Idols Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 12, 2009
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     | 11,380 views

    Looks at the second commandment and how making idols limits our worship of God

    Make No Idols Exodus 20:4-6 Slide Good morning, Last week we began a new series, God’s Top Ten, on the 10 commandments and we started out by giving an overview of some important facts about the 10 commandments. Namely that The 10 commandments were part of the Old Covenant with Israel vs. the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dare To Discipline

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
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    Samuel, Pt. 2

    DARE TO DISCIPLINE (1 SAMUEL 2:12-36) The new millennium brought out the worst in parenting, and no parenting method was criticized more harshly than that of captured American Taliban, John Lindh Walker. When Lindh Walker was 10, the family from Washington State moved to socially liberal Marin ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
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    Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

    Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Gotta Be The Shoes Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 10, 2008
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     | 7,957 views

    60th in a series from Ephesians. Peace is the foundation that allows us to stand firm against the devil.

    Opening: Clip of Nike commercial – “It’s gotta be the shoes.” This 1989 classic Nike commercial was intended to convince the buying public of the importance of having the right shoes. And, although shoes are often much more of a fashion statement than functional, there are still many times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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    Looking at some of the Myths about homosexuality

    “the Untouchables – Homosexuality Part 2” Gladstone Baptist Church – 10/9/06 pm Tonight I want to continue the series I started last week when we began to talk about Homosexuality. If you weren’t here last week, we were confronted with the fact that as Christians, we are often guilty of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing A Mate

    Contributed by Steve Greene on May 27, 2009
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    This message offers practical, biblical guidelines that apply to people of all ages who are in the dating process.

    Choosing a Mate The Five Most Important Decisions of Life: 1) Your relationship with God. 2) Vocational choice. 3) Where you go to school. 4) Where you will live. 5) Who you will marry. Decision #1 is the most important decision by far. The other four decisions may vary in their order depending ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Graduation Day!

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 22, 2008
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     | 34,725 views

    A sermon for graduates, but applicable to all believers!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: May 22, 2008 Date Preached: May 18, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Graduation Day Sermon Title: Graduation Day – A Time to Move Forward! Sermon Text: John 21:15-19 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passover/Unleavened Bread

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 14, 2009
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    A look at how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread by his crucifixion and burial.

    Note: This sermon was a joint presentation by our two Pastors. Pat: This year Dana and I have decided to take some time to focus on some of our rich heritage as followers of Jesus Christ. As we’ve consistently pointed out, the Bible is, from beginning to end, the account of the reconciliation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Test 4: The Tongue Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 54,951 views

    Jesus said what is in a person’s heart inevitably comes out of his mouth. As water flows from a well, words from your mouth reveal the source’s purity. Knowing that, it makes sense that James would make the tongue test a test of true faith.

    1. The first characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is condemning. (1-2) 2. The second characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is controlling (3-5a) 3. The third characteristic of a test-failing tongue is that it is consuming (5b-6) 4. The fourth characteristic of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living And Serving In Unity Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 4,833 views

    Paul admonishes "UN" Christian like behavior, and encourages the believers in Rome to fulfill the purpose of Christ in this world, to bring others to salvation!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: October 29, 2012 Date Preached: October 28, 2012 Church: Oak Park BC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: A Series In Romans Title: Living and Serving in Unity Text: Romans 14:1-10 [NLT] ETS: Paul taught there were some truths that could NOT be compromised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psalm Of The King

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012
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    "The Psalm of the King" is an exposition of Psalm 2, a Royal Psalm that declares Jesus reigns over heaven and earth. Psalm 2 declares the unimpeachable authority of Jesus Christ in four movements.

    THE PSALM OF THE KING Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is closely connected to Psalm 1. Both Jewish and Christian traditions indicate they were once considered one psalm. The two are separate psalms in our Bibles. Yet they stand together as the introduction to the Psalms. In a real sense, these two psalms seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist