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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Bridges And Ditches: Intro Sermon Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2015
     | 5,164 views

    If we are going to follow the Church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and age.

    BRIDGES AND DITCHES: THE BOOK OF ACTS FOR TODAY** ACTS 17:1-9 Big Idea: If we are going to learn from the church of Acts we must break down the doors of fear and burst out of the holy huddle of the upper room; we must allow the fresh wind and fresh fire of the Holy Spirit to use us in this day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    I Choose To Love My Family First

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 11, 2018
     | 6,792 views

    THIS IS THE FIFTH OF A SERIES ON CHOICES WE MUST MAKE AS CHRISTIANS. FAMILY LIFE FOR THE CHRISTIAN IS A DRAMATIC MODEL OF THE LOVE CHRIST HAS FOR THE CHURCH. WE MUST CHOOSE TO BE THE BEST MODEL OF CHRIST'S LOVE WE CAN BE.

    I CHOOSE TO LOVE MY FAMILY FIRST LUKE 12:13-21 LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT CAPACITY CHOICES INVOLVING FORGIVENESS OF OTHERS AND TRUST. ESSENTIALLY WE ARE GOING TO TRUST AND LEAVE OUR FUTURE IN GOD’S HANDS, OR WE ARE GOING TO TRY TO MANAGE OUR FUTURE IN OUR OWN POWER. SINCE WE CANNOT CONTROL OUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Leaders Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    : “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders!

    THE CHURCH’S LEADERS I TIMOTHY 3:1-16 Introduction: “Everything rises or falls with leadership.” John Maxwell. The church is an organism (living, growing body). The organism must have organization. The organization must have oversight. That’s why he calls church leaders! I. The Picture of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #11understanding Love: Beyond Duty

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 9, 2016
     | 2,783 views

    THIS IS THE 11TH LESSON ON UNDERSTANDING LOVE, it could be taught by itself. Love must reach beyond duty. We must love to love others. The person that needs your love the most probably deserves it the least.

    #11 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: REAL LOVE GOES BEYOND THE DUTY... BEYOND HAVE TO... LOVE GIVES EXTRA EFFORT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE PEOPLE THAT DESERVE YOUR LOVE THE LEAST, PROBABLY NEED IT THE MOST! LOVE SACRIFICE IS NOT MEASURED BY HOW MUCH? HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? HOW DO I LOVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Adding And Subtracting

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 21, 2017
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    A sermon on John the Baptist that focuses on John's humility and acceptance of his work as the one who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. John's life is summed up in the words "He must increase and I must decrease."

    Adding and Subtracting John 3:22–30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease” The third chapter of John is best known for Nicodemus and John 3:16 But this chapter also records an incident that is very important to the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 33 – The Most Horrible Conditions Caused Through Starvation - Chapter 4:8-11 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2025
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    For some they will find this section of Lamentations distasteful but it is scripture and must not be ignored. It speaks of the effects of starvation, and women boiling their children. We MUST understand what is behind all that and I address that issue. Try to read and meditate.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 33 – THE MOST HORRIBLE CONDITIONS CAUSED THROUGH STARVATION - CHAPTER 4:8-11 We continue working through Chapter 4 and right now have been looking at the terrible conditions of the starving people. Some turn away from this but we are speaking about the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting Against The Adversaries Of Greater Tomorrow

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 26, 2025
     | 283 views

    Every man or woman destined for greatness must confront and overcome adversaries that seek to hinder divine advancement.

    FIGHTING AGAINST THE ADVERSARIES OF GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 4:1-9 Key Verse: “Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.” — Nehemiah 4:9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:9; 1 Peter 5:8-9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    A Study Of "The Day Of The Lord” In The Scriptures – All References Part 6 - Zephaniah Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 2,451 views

    Judgement was about to open the door and come through. The Day of the LORD is about to fall and who pays the slightest attention? We should be warning them in our preaching. It is one thing to preach gospel stories, but preach what is coming on the earth warning men and women.

    A STUDY OF “THE DAY OF THE LORD” IN THE SCRIPTURES – ALL REFERENCES PART 6 - ZEPHANIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 775 views

    Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Two-Thirds Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,308 views

    It is not enough to know God and Jesus--you must also engage the Holy Spirit in your life.

    Life “de-powers” us. It saps our energies, depletes our courage, drains our patience. People–pressures get us down; problems stir us up; physical ills distress us; worry over people we love disturbs us. We all need strength—strength to think clearly, love creatively, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Beehler avatar

    E=mc2, But W.w.j.d.?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    Communication with God, as well as others, is important. God’s purpose must become our purpose.

    E=mc2, but W.W.J.D.? The disciples, despite the presence of the Holy Spirit, were misunderstood. They were perceived, because of their exuberant behavior, as being loaded. Sauced. Drunk. How rare it is to experience real communication. The kind of communication where every word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,375 views

    Where tradition strays from Scripture’s teaching then tradition must give way and change.

    “ Firm Foundation” Galatians 1:6-9 Before we read to day’s text let me lay a little groundwork for this message, Most of us have heard of Martin Luther, Born in 1483 in Eisleben Germany, He became fully immersed in the traditional Catholic faith. His great intellectual bent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,296 views

    To experience the power of Christ in our lives, we must be willing to leave our comfort zone.

    GET OUT OF THE BOAT Matt 14:25-32 Years ago my wife and I were at a football game. Our team was losing, the man in front of us was bad mouthing our team for losing. She took it as long as she could, then she tapped the man on the shoulder and said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Temptation, Sin, And Consequences (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,853 views

    Nathan confronts David. David repents, is forgiven, but must still face the earthly consequences of his sin.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a young child at a Catholic school who went to confession. 1. Because the younger children at the parochial school often forgot their sins when they entered the confessional, the teachers would have the students write down a list of their sins. 2. As the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Carr avatar

    Bloom Where You Are Planted

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 53,127 views

    God plants people in the local church for a reason. We must bloom where He plants us.

    PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever noticed that when you plant something in the ground it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal