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  • Keith Foskey avatar

    A Soldier In God's Army Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 24, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,062 views

    INTRODUCTION: This week begins our three week study through the book of Ephesians called “A soldier in God’s Army”

    This week we are studying: (1) Proper recruitment into Christianity, which is our having passed from death in sin to life in Christ Illustration: “Back from the dead: Part I” Have you ever seen the television show ER? It is a television show that portrays events happening in a county emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opportunity Is Waiting

    Contributed by Isaias Sanchez on Jan 21, 2006
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,840 views

    There is no lack in God.In order to have great opportunities you must sow seed. A seed is a tiny beginning with a huge future.

    Opportunity is Waiting Philippians 3:13 Brethren do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind & reaching forward to those things which are ahead, Today everybody has a fresh new start in every area of your life. God offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Apocalypse Now

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,065 views

    Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

    Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eternity In Heart, Eternity At Hand Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Going to begin a series entitled, “From Here To Eternity”… focusing on the grand questions of death and eternity… of what lies on the other side.

    Intro: Begin with Question: Where are you going?—not after church… not in your career … I mean the “BIG going.” What awaits you when you face physical death? - I hope in your heart your response is heaven. If so… do you have any idea what heaven will be like? Simply a place of rest? Issued ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary, Did You Know?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 22, 2005
    based on 137 ratings
     | 22,394 views

    This sermon deals with what Mary may not have understood about the birth of Christ. This sermon also begins our Christmas season.

    The Christmas story is well known to almost everybody in America, whether they claim to be Christian, atheist, or of some other belief. There was a woman named Mary who became pregnant, without the assistance of a human man, and she gave birth to a baby whom she named Jesus. And the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Repairer Of Broken Walls

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 21,416 views

    An invitation to a holy lent, speaking about the desire for revival, and recognizing that revival must be empowered by God, beginning with us (not them).

    Having grown up attending a church that had little to no emphasis on fasting, Ash Wednesday, or the season of Lent, I’ve grown to approach this season with anticipation and trepidation at the same time. I appreciate the recognition of the passage of time toward Good Friday and Easter. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Babble Of Babel Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    God judges man’s pride by confusing language. The gift of tongues in Acts is seen as the beginning of the removal of that curse through Christ.

    Genesis 10:1-11:9 March 2, 2003 I watched a special recently on the history channel. The special was comparing the civilizations of the ancient world. They particularly focused in upon the fact that pyramid building was a common thread among civilizations that were distinct and distant from each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    State Of The Church Address

    Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,499 views

    This message deals with the new beginnings that God takes a church through. The message discusses the opportunities that God has in store for each church.

    THE STATE OF THE CHURCH ADDRESS Much like the State of the Union Address that we will hear just 2 weeks from now – I want to bring you the State of the Church Address today. I will not be making promises about how to reform the church – because I believe the day we are living in demands that man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,597 views

    Beginning today we are going to engage Christ’s intent for bringing change… fundamental change to life… as it unfolds in the Gospel of Mark.

    This morning beginning a series that the pastoral team has been wanting to take up for well over a year… and together we felt that this was the right time. Series in which we focus on the dynamic sense of breakthrough that Christ has ushered into our world… and wants for our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing Who I Really Am Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010
     | 4,277 views

    Who I am is not defined by what I do but who I relate to, beginning with God as my heavenly Father.

    KNOWING WHO I REALLY AM – EPHESIANS 1:1-14 INTRO Christmas and New Year bring into focus just how much the vast majority of us value our relationships more than anything else. This is a continual source of either our joy or our pain – For at Christmas time we become acutely aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Moments: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
     | 9,317 views

    THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES DEALING WITH THE SPECIAL WAYS THAT GOD ACTS IN OUR LIVES THAT LEAVES NO DOUBT THAT ONLY GOD COULD ACT IN THESE WAYS.

    GOD MOMENTS (EXODUS 13:1-10) INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE AWESOME POWER OF TIME? OFTEN WE TAKE MOMENTS FOR GRANTED, BUT SOME MOMENTS CAN BE LIFE TRANSFORMING. TAKE JAMES CAMERON FOR EXAMPLE. IT WAS AN AVERAGE NIGHT IN MARION, INDIANA IN 1930. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, NO AVERAGE NIGHTS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Has Come

    Contributed by Chris Zeller on Jul 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,031 views

    The Time Has Come for God’s Judgment which begins in the house of God and will continue till God judges every unbeliever.

    The Time Has Come 17 For the time has come for judgment to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 Now "If the righteous one is scarcely saved, Where will the ungodly and the sinner appear?" 19 Therefore let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Your Nets Behind Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    Your encounter with Jesus was life changing. He revealed Himself to you and then He called you to begin a new journey with Him.

    Leaving Your Nets Behind Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Mark 1:16-20 (HCSB) As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Arley Ellingson on May 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,417 views

    Like Peter, from beginning to end, Jesus Christ is calling us to follow him, and to discover the beauty that is our relationship with him.

    Proper 3A Mark 1:16-18; John 21:15-19 “Follow Me” About 10 years ago my son & my daughter, Bill & Erika, & I were out doing some caving in Virginia. Caving is when you go out & exploring a cave for entertainment & is sometimes referred to as "spelunking". We had reached the cave on a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Biblical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

    Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational