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  • Jason Jones avatar

    Bad Advice From Good People Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2009
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     | 6,182 views

    Exposition of Acts 21:1-15 about Paul hearing from two believers that he is out of the will of God, and how he goes on to Jerusalem as planned

    Text: Acts 21:1-15, Title: Bad Advice from Good People, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/1/09, AM Opening illustration: Pastor’s Conferences. Never have more children than you have car windows. Never loan your car to someone to whom you have given birth. Pick your friends carefully. A “friend” never goes on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021
     | 1,947 views

    Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

    "Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What To Do When Temptation Knocks Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 24, 2024
     | 810 views

    Looking at the life of Joseph and how he stood strong when faced with overwhelming temptation will give us practical steps on how to resist when temptation knocks at the door of our hearts.

    Introduction 1John 5:4 – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.” Christian = we are Overcomers! Jesus = the greatest Overcomer has won the victory, and He has given us the victory. John 16:33 – “These things I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Strength Goes A Long Way Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    How can you be a faithful church like Philadelphia was?

    Turn with me to Revelation 3 REVELATION 3:7-13 Out of all seven of these churches we’ve been looking at in Revelation 1-3, there were only two that were getting it right. There were only two that faithfully looked to Jesus as their Head in all things. They were the persecuted church of Smyrna ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Divine Favour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
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     | 3,269 views

    Explore the benefits of living in divine favour and how young people can continually experience God's favour throughout their lives, even in difficult circumstances.

    Good morning, family! Today, we are going to dive into an exciting topic that I believe will be a great blessing to each one of us. We’ll be exploring the benefits that come with living in divine favour and how our young people can walk in the incredible favour of God. I want to begin with a quote ...read more

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    Deliverance: The Power To Command Appears Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Feb 15, 2023
     | 2,192 views

    According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free individuals from physical, mental, and spiritual oppression.

    DELIVERANCE: THE POWER TO COMMAND APPEARS Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel, February 15, 2023 Mark 5:1-20 INTRODUCTION According to the Bible, where many demon-possessed people were delivered and healed of their afflictions, part of what Jesus did on earth was to free ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Accurate Mindset For Evangelism

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 25, 2008
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     | 4,107 views

    Some simple steps Needed to reach the lost

    Accurate Mindset for Evangelism Jn. 15:16; Lk. 19:13 Bishop David Ibeleme God’s heartbeat is Evangelism/soul-winning – Lk. 19:1-10; Mt. 9:35ff. Jesus was a soul winner – 1 Tim.1:15; Lk.19:10. Soul Winning is the greatest call. Every other call can only be second to this call – Eph.4; 2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Jesus Encouraged Diversity In Ministry Approaches 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed

    1. Jesus knew that God’s creation and purposes works best through a  diversity of perspectives, cultures and approaches to ministry. One  day the disciples came to Jesus complaining about men who were doing the ministry differently then they were accustomed to. Jesus said, "Do not hinder them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Revival Begins With Me

    Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 21,036 views

    Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10

    REVIVAL BEGINS WITH ME Opening Song: 292 Jesus I Come Closing Song: 311 I Would Be Like Jesus Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 29:1-10 One night in a church service a young woman felt the tug of God at her heart. She responded to God's call and accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior. The young ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Father's Deep Love

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,048 views

    In this story, Jesus leaves the ending open. There was still time for the self-righteous to repent as well. There is still time for you. Have you drifted far from God?

    Opening illustration: Play the video “Daddy’s Love.” Introduction: On this ''Father's Day'' we will take an in-depth look at the genuine love of God, which is depicted in the love of the prodigal's earthly father. The sinfulness of the son was great, but the graciousness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Seven Churches: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 32 ratings
     | 9,166 views

    This is number seven in an eight part series looking at the seven churches of Asia

    And so here we stand, almost but not quite at the end of our journey. The scripture that Bonnie read earlier was the letter written by Christ to the Christians in the city of Philadelphia, which was the sixth of seven letters written to the churches in the area known then as the Province of Asia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Tearing Down The Strongholds Of Hell Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,283 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Tearing Down the Strongholds of Hell Acts 19:8-27 Part 2 [2Co 10:4 NIV] “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” Last time we looked at the open door of opportunity, placed in front of Paul. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can Prayer Be A Witnessing Tool? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 29, 2013
     | 3,874 views

    Everyone believes in prayer in a crisis and that's an opportunity for us to point them to God.

    AN OPEN DOOR: Everyone believes in prayer in a crisis. - Jonah 1:6 – “The captain went to him and said, ‘How can you sleep? Get up and call on your god!’” - In the section, notice two things: a. It’s the captain that asks Jonah to pray. - Now, there’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Gives Us Peace Of Mind

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 14, 2024
     | 1,430 views

    This sermon explores how trust in Jesus transforms troubles, promises peace in perplexity, and bestows benefits through belief, encouraging openness to God's transformative truth.

    Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers, and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to be nourished by the Word of God, to be reminded of His love and mercy, and to be stirred by His Spirit. We gather in the presence of God, in the fellowship of saints, and in the joy of shared faith. We are here not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope In The Mission Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    God has given His church a mission, God has given each of us a command to go and share the Gospel.

    Hope in the Mission of the Church Throughout the history of the church there have been many who have laid down their lives for Jesus and the message of the gospel. Even today, there will be people who will suffer persecution for their faith in Christ. There will be those who are mistreated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal