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  • Michael Stover avatar

    Kingdom Family Relationships Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,605 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be kingdom family relationships.

    Kingdom Family Relationships Acts 11:19-21; Selected Scriptures “The world is crying, ‘Does anybody know I’m alive?”” I. The Model Declared A. Luke 8:19-21 READ B. Matthew 23:8, “ye are all brethren” II. The Model ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God-Sized Vision Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,514 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a God-sized vision.

    God-Sized Vision Selected Scriptures I. A Vision Defined A. Proverbs 29:18 (NIV), “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;” 1. Revelation – “Word from God” 2. The nation or church that ignores ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Passion For The Lost Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be a passion for the lost.

    Passion for the Lost Acts 11; Selected Scriptures I. The Heart of Jesus A. Mandate - Matt. 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” B. Mission - Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maturation Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,648 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

    Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Damien Spikereit avatar

    A Picture Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Oct 25, 2000
    based on 117 ratings
     | 3,927 views

    Uses the words of James to paint a picture of a wise Godly leader.

    - Whenever I would go down to Florida to visit my grandmother, or I called her Oma, when I was a child. I could always count on a visit to the Toy Store in the local Mall. I knew it was coming, and I would think about that little trip weeks in advance. Because I knew that whenever we would take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying The Course

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    The church must stay on mission for Jesus in order to spread the gospel.

    Text: Acts 14:1-28 Title: Staying the Course ETS: Despite persecution, Paul continued to faithfully preach the Gospel. ESS: Despite outside interference, we must continue to spread the Gospel. OSS: I want the church to be on mission for Jesus. PQ: How can the church faithfully fulfill its mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time

    Contributed by Bill Plazarin on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    It is time to wake up!

    SERMON ON TIME ROMANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION PAUL ADMONISHED THE ROMAN CHRISTIANS TO AWAKE TO THE BLESSINGS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE GOSPEL AGE, AND TO LIVE WORTHY OF THEM. A. MANY ARE UNAWARE OF THEIR TIME B. TIME TO SOME IS WORK AND PLEASURE C. SOME BELIEVE TIME IS JUST WHILE YOU BREATHE D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Heavenly Home

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,082 views

    This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

    OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Talk Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,179 views

    This is the 13th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 decisions God’s people must make.

    Sunday Morning February 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#13] WALKING THE TALK 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:16 Introduction: 1. What is a Christian? What is the difference between a Christian and a Non-Christian? There are many people saying that we all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Ponderosa

    Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    The building of the Temple was a high water mark in the spiritual development of God’s people.

    BUILDING PONDEROSA – 1 Kings 6:11 “Then the word of the Lord came to Solomon, saying: Concerning this temple which you are building, if you walk in My statutes, execute My judgements, keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will perform My word with you which I spoke to your father David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rediscovering God's Blessings

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    God wants to bless us. This message gives insight on finding His blessing. Isaac found his father’s wells. We could find some wells from our Father also.

    A man and his wife were walking in a crowd. The husband delighted his wife by taking her had. She asked, “You don’t want to lose me?” He replied, “I don’t want to have to look for you.” Hodgin, Michael. 1001 Humorous Illustrations # 824 P.312. Isn’t that the way we are? We don’t want to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follow The Leader! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,166 views

    A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 5) God has an ordained leader that He has chosen. Will you follow the leader? (This message is not recomended for those who are not committed to servant leadership.)

    Have you noticed a difference in the salute given by our military men and women as President Bush walks by? Most folks would not notice anything, but those who have served in the military see it right away. Next time just watch for this: as President Bush leaves his helicopter or Air Force One, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Keller avatar

    Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 20,614 views

    My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

    "WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Keith Manry avatar

    It's Time To Cross The Jordan! Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,035 views

    This sermon was preached as my first sermon in the pulpit of my most recent appointment. It deals with transition and the need to move forward into the future while treasuring the past.

    “It’s Time to Cross the Jordan!” Deuteronomy 34:1-12; Joshua 1:1-11 Sunday, July 7th, 2002 Life is full of unexpected twists, of unforeseen bends in the road and of unwanted detours. Very seldom does life ever go just as we plan. No. Instead, our plans are rerouted. We are sent down a new road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Is The "Only-Est" Number

    Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the nature of God’s commitment to an imperfect church and how we fit in the picture.

    One Is The “Only-est” Number Scriptures: Ephesians 4:1-16 I believe that God is at work in our midst faithfully building his church. There are many who absolutely hunger to see Him break through in an unprecedented manner in our midst and in their individual lives. This message will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist