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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 13,449 views

    Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Gives Us A Fresh View On Marriage

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,536 views

    A brief look at the purpose and layout of marriage through the Genesis account.

    October 26, 2003 Genesis 2:18-24 18 The LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." 19 Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the beasts of the field and all the birds of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 181 ratings
     | 20,859 views

    Being a Christian means being a minister.

    SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is God Suffering Cabin Fever - 1

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Is the Church building God’s Spiritual temple or has it slipped into spiritual apathy?

    God is suffering “Cabin Fever” – Haggai 1:1-4 Special thanks to Robert Robb for his sermon outline www.sermoncentral.com Cabin Fever • Gabbie having to live in a shed for 6 years with three kids while their house was going to be built. Originally told it would only be 2 years • I used to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Spirit Of God Is Alive And Well -- In You!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    LENT 5(A) - The Holy Spirit is alive and well in you because you are God’s own dear child and God’s heir of eternal glory.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL, IN YOU Romans 8:11-19 -- March 28, 2004 – LENT 5 ROMANS 8:11-19 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    No I Won't! Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,118 views

    We all know how heroic Esther was but we forget about the stand Vashti took

    He was half in the bag when it all began. His name was Xerxes and he was the King of Persia. If we pull up a map here we discover that Persia is located in this area making it modern day Iran. However we are told that when this story happened Xerxes kingdom stretched from India, which is up here ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Life Lessons From Andrew - Dealing With Racism, Evangelism & Humble Service

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,566 views

    This message examines the life of Andrew. He was a man that lived in the shadow of his brother and yet remained faithful in his service. He is an example of overcoming prejudice, sticking to the mission and humbly serving the Lord.

    Andrew - Living in Your Brother’s Shadow" John 1:35-42 (Watch clip from Friends - season five - "The One Where Phoebe Hates PBS" - show first 3 minutes - theme is all about whether or not there are truly selfless good deeds) Well, that’s a great question and one that we will come back to at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Make Your Life Count

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 3, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 37,873 views

    This sermon is about making your life count not just for this brief life but for eternity.

    Make Your Life Count -Live to the Glory of God- Ephesians 5:15-20 The scripture passage in Ephesians 5:15-20 reminds me of the motto: Only one life, Will soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ Will last. Every day you are faced with decisions. What will you give your time and energy to? ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Faithfullness Results In Fruitfullness

    Contributed by Amanda Wilson on May 6, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,938 views

    A Mother’s day sermon on the faithfullness of Hannah.

    Have you ever had one thing that you really wanted to do in your life that seemed to be just out of your reach? Have you had one thing you really wanted to achieve only to watch the time for doing it sail on buy with no results? Have you ever found a major goal you had for yourself was just not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The High View Of Women In Scripture

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 8, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,034 views

    Mother’s Day 2004. Not about motherhood per se, but about womanhood in general.

    The High View of Women in Scripture Various Scripture May 9, 2004 Introduction I happen to be a fan of women. I like the idea of womanhood in general, and I¡¦m a huge fan of one woman in particular. I think God had a good idea when He invented women. Maybe that¡¦s just me, but let me take a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mothers-A Godly Heritage Series

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 10, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    This message uses Hannah as a godly model for Mothers.

    Mothers – A Godly Heritage -Love in Action- I Samuel 1:1-18, 27 Today we give special honor to our mothers. Children were asked to answer questions and make comments about their mothers. What ingredients are mothers made of? 1. God makes mothers out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 15, 2004
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- words 2- guidance

    INTRO.- More quips and quotes. - Almost everything comes to him who waits, including gray hair, false teeth, and a potbelly. - Everything wears out sooner than it used to, including your nerves. - The house in which a man is the boss is probably still under construction. - A hospital should have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Feeding On The Word Of God - Getting The Most Out Of Your Bible

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 19,095 views

    Message about how to intake the Word of God.

    Feeding on the Word of God - Getting the Most Out of Your Bible Matthew 4:4 May 16, 2004 Introduction The Word of God is essential in the life of anyone who claims to be a follower of Christ, because the Bible first of all tells us how to become a Christian, and then how to follow Jesus in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reason To Believe Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,069 views

    We won’t answer all your questions today, but hopefully I can present reasons to believe, and help you to feel confident in sharing your faith in this present world.

    Today’s message is frequently sourced in the work of Lee Strobel. Lee was an award-winning journalist with the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Believer and disturbed his world which had no room for Christianity. Lee writes, “Leslie stunned me in the autumn of 1979 by announcing that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God