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  • Curt Cizek avatar

    Are You A Philippian Church?

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 10, 2007
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    The Apostle Paul had a special relationship with the church at Philippi. God had blessed them, they realized it and they showed it in their affection for Paul. Is your church a Philippian church? I preached this as a guest preacher for a Thanksgiving e

    -Words are important, wouldn’t you agree? -There is a big difference between saying, “That’s looks terrific!” and “That looks interesting.” -The impact of “I love you” is very different than “I hate you.” -The name of one’s church says a lot as well. Bethlehem Lutheran Church is a wonderful name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Why Should We Live A Godly Life? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
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    Today from this passage of scripture the apostle Peter will outline for us in a very passionate plea to live a Godly life, and from this passage will see three reasons why we should live a Godly life.

    Why Should we live a Godly Life? 1 Peter 2:11-12 Introduction We live in a day and time when the flesh or the sinful nature is exalted and evil desires are honored. In our day and time a person’s value or worth and image are so often determined by how they posses, by how much money they have, how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abstaining From Worldly Associations

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2011
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    Paul taught that the corrupt ways of the world was totally incongruent with the life that is in Christ. The Apostle Paul asks some searching questions to point out the absurdity of Christians trying to straddle the spiritual fence in their daily life.

    Abstaining from Worldly Associations Text: 2 Cor. 6:14, 17-18 Intro: Though Second Corinthians 6:14 & 15 “…are often applied to various sorts of alliances (e.g., mixed marriages, improper business associations), Paul’s primary association was probably ecclesiastical." Though the principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make Enthusiastic Servants

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Oct 9, 2011
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    Three simple steps to win the lost to Christ and create revival in the church. The Apostle Paul’s determination to bring enthusiasm to the people of Corinth. A call to return to the things that first made us the people of God.

    "How to Make Enthusiastic Servants" So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and steady, always enthusiastic about the Lord’s work, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. (1 Corinthians 15:58 NLT) Intro: It feels great to be enthusiastic. The one thing that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Office Of The Evangelist

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 15, 2013
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    The ministry of the evangelist is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry

    The Office of the Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Filling The Void-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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    Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

    D—SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT FILLING THE VOID-I—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling The Void-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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    Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

    D—Setting the Stage for the Spirit FILLING THE VOID-II—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks creates a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Paul's Witness To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2009
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    The 4th testimony of Christ’s resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was an unbeliever who was convinced that the imposter Jesus was dead. He radically changed from the worst of unbelievers to the strongest of believers.

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews the evidences for Jesus’ resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Producers Of A Hostile Environment-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 2, 2010
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    Part 7 of a 7-part sermon. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. But why? A(n) Hostile(antagonistic) environment is produced by, a Distortion of….

    PRODUCERS of a HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT-VII—2Timothy 3:1-9 The last days will be characterized by a hostile(antagonistic) environment. The Apostle Paul, revealed to Timothy that a hostile(antagonistic) environment will characterize the last days. A(n) hostile(antagonistic) environment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Consider The Lord's Prayer Forces Us

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2009
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     | 2,880 views

    We have looked at the basis of prayer, the types of prayer, and the use of prayer. Even the apostles struggled with the use of prayer. They even asked our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to teach them how to pray.

    First preached this message 12/26/2001 Grace Southern, Goddard, KS Introduction This morning I want us to turn to and keep our place there as we look at the Lord’s Prayer and consider that, the Lord’s Prayer Forces Us to Consider; 1. Our personal need 2. Our principle need 3. Our physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Mystery Unveiled

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011
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     | 2,242 views

    A new series from the book of Ephesians. An apostle: This means messenger, and served as an official title for Paul, and the other 12 disciples. These were eyewitnesses of the resurrected Jesus and were chosen by God to lay a foundation for the Church by

    The Mystery Unveiled Text: Ephesians 1: 1-14 The letter is addressed to the church in the city of Ephesus; capital of the Roman province of Asia. The author is Paul, and was written between A.D. 60-62. This was the exact time Paul was in prison in Rome, so this letter is sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Endure Hardship

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014
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    The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

    How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Increasing Spiritual Muscle

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013
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    We pay good money to go to the gym and work out. The purpose is to get stronger and be healthier. We have SPIRITUAL MUSCLES too – FAITH! Here notice the subject, the desire, and the means of the apostles.

    INCREASING SPIRITUAL MUSCLE Luke 17:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Dog Applicant 1. A police dog responded to an ad for work with the FBI. "Well," says the personnel director, "you'll have to meet some strict requirements. 2. First, you must type at least 60 words per minute." Sitting down at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2015
     | 6,750 views

    The 6th installment of a series on the Holy Spirit. Tonight we’re moving into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    If You Abide In My Word

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 28, 2015
    based on 28 ratings
     | 21,124 views

    To show truth can be learned and fully understood; and that, it is not the product of one’s feelings or religious experiences. This lesson deals with the truth of the gospel; that was revealed by the Holy Spirit unto the apostles, that affords the forgiveness of sins.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Discipleship of Christ: “Ye Shall Be My Disciples Indeed” 2. Doctrine of Christ: “Ye Shall Know The Truth” 3. Deliverance of Christ: “The Truth Shall Make You Free” Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, Jesus describes to those Jews who followed him how they were to become His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ