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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Authority Of The Believer #2

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
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     | 3,981 views

    the authority Christ has given to the church to overcome all forces of Satan

    Intro: every summer we visited Friendship Alabama from Maine where my Dad’s family lived. My grandfather owned a country store and he told us to get anything we wanted at anytime. I still remember the ice cold cokes in the box that burned your throat. As the owner, he gave us unlimited ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Theology Of Change Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    Is there a theology of change in scripture? Does God change? In this message there is a discussion of scriptures view of change and why we must change.

    A theology of change… Acts 11: 1 The apostles and the brothers throughout Judea heard that the Gentiles also had received the word of God. 2 So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him 3 and said, "You went into the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Celebrating The Sunday School

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006
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    This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

    Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Blessing Blocker Or Blessing Bringer? Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 21, 2007
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     | 10,788 views

    It’s time for the church to check its motives for being.

    September 23, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Subject: Sowing and Reaping Title: Are You a Blessing Blocker or a Blessing Bringer? You live in the most blessed nation in the world. You have more freedom to do as you like. You have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    When #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 14, 2007
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     | 3,505 views

    When is it that, as a church body, we will get on mission, task, and purpose, for our Lord?

    Changing Lives for Time and Eternity “WHEN” #4 Matthew 9:35-38 (Powerpoint for this message can be found at http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html ) > The antiquated train on a branch line was creeping slowly through the countryside when suddenly it came to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Moving Here

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 18, 2008
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    A "state of the Church" message about what God is doing here at AWC and what we hope to see Him do in the future.

    God is Moving Here! A “State of the Church” Message About What God is Doing at AWC and What We Hope to See in the Future. Proverbs 16:3 May 18, 2008 Introduction This won’t be like the messages I normally give. As the message and sub-title indicate, this will be a “state of the church” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard White avatar

    We Have Power In The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008
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    When we think of ministry, what do we think of? Preaching? Teaching? Evangelists? Ministry is much more than any of that. Ministry is the job of every Christian no matter where they are or what they do for a living.

    We have the Power in the Name of Jesus Romans 12:3-8/Luke 9:1-6 When we think of ministry, what do we think of? Preaching? Teaching? Evangelists? Ministry is much more than any of that. Ministry is the job of every Christian no matter where they are or what they do for a living. Did you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Barbarians At The Gates

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Sep 20, 2013
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     | 5,133 views

    In Nehemiah we see that the world was attempting to infiltrate the faith and how Nehemiah dealt with this problem.

    Barbarians At The Gates Nehemiah 13:1-31 Intro: Back in 1990 Bryan Burrough and John Helyar wrote a book titled Barbarians At The Gates. In 1993 that book was made into a movie. Some of you may have seen the movie. It was about the hostile takeover of RJR Nabisco by unwanted investors. As I read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
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    Say this, “Preparation is the key.” An admirer of a famous person said, “So how did you become so successful?” The famous person replied, “About 40 years of training and staying committed.” ( Faithfulness and fruitfulness are synonymous.)

    Finishing A Race With Our Heads Held High Philippians 3:12-14NKJB Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13 Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Discovering Our Gifts

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2020
     | 3,187 views

    Beginning to look at our Spiritual Gifts as we gain a better understanding of our purpose.

    Spiritual Gifts September 13, 2020 The typical NASCAR race car costs about $150,000 to build. They might be fun to have. They are certainly unique. If you wanted to buy one, keep in mind - - - there are no power windows or locks. In fact, it doesn’t have windows at all; it just has a net. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Collins avatar

    14 The Decisive Question Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Oct 24, 2020
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     | 2,230 views

    This is the 14th of 31 Devotions on the book of Jonah, where I make a comparison between the story of Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

    # 14 – The Decisive Question Jonah 1:11: “Then they said to him, “What shall we do to you that the sea may be calm for us?”—for the sea was growing more tempestuous.” “What shall we do to you…” In our last devotion, we looked at the first question the sailors asked Jonah – “What have you done?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Heart Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2021
     | 5,001 views

    In the midst of a rumour accusing Paul falsely, we see him doing what he can to preserve the unity of the church and mission of the church. This is the heart of a servant of God.

    Read Acts 21:15-26. LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, and to be faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Come Up Hither"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 11, 2013
     | 3,069 views

    John was called to come up hither, he encountered the event on the lords Day, he encountered the world of the Divine, He encountered the eternal-ness of God, he encountered worship, and he encountered Christ, we to are called to come up hither.

    Come Up Hither Rev 5:11-14 1. First thing I notice is the Day these events Happen "The Lord's Day" A. Rev 1:10On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, B. The Lords Day is the Day Christians Meet Acts 20:7On the first day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,686 views

    Mark 2:1-12

    Why Does Jesus Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12 Good Morning, Matthew 1:20 behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:21 And she will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Purpose Of The Broad Wall

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022
     | 2,515 views

    The verse that we are going to use for our text contains the words, “...the broad wall.”

    God could have said, “...the wall,” but He intentionally use an adjective to described the wall as being a BROAD WALL. WHY DID GOD INTENTIONALLY TELL US THE WALL WAS A BROAD WALL? He did this for a special reason. Illus: If you were to go to the library and do some research on what qualifies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist