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  • Brian Keith avatar

    House Party Series

    Contributed by Brian Keith on Jun 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    Impact City is a siren to today's church, encouraging both the new and mature Believer to consider being multi-task oriented when engaging with lost people who feel disconnected from the local church. A focus on the Great Commision and Mission is the key.

    Scripture Reading: John 2:13 And the Jews' passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem.14 And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: 15 And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,846 views

    In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

    in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Darkened - Disobedience Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,332 views

    Second in the series of 21 states of man apart from God. This one covers the five Ds, darkened through disobedience.

    21 States of Man without God (Second in series) In the continuation of our series about the 21 states of man without God we will look at the five Ds of our condition that cause us to live apart from God. These five Ds are: darkened, dead in sin, deceived, defiled or filthy, and disobedience. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    If We Ever Needed Each Other...

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 17, 2015
     | 8,163 views

    If we ever needed each other, as brothers and sisters in Christ, if we ever needed to be faithful to the fellowship of the saints, surely our current cultural environment means we need each other now.

    If We Ever Needed Each Other… TCF Sermon August 9, 2015 This morning, we’re going to talk about church, so I found a little church humor you might like: Top 10 Ways You Know You’re In A Bad Church 10. The church bus has gun racks. 9 . The church staff consists of Senior Pastor, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Diligently Working Together

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Aug 26, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,965 views

    Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do you?

    "Diligently Working Together" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Galatians 6:6-10 Purpose: Don’t lose heart. I know that sorrows come. But don’t be weary in well-doing. Share. Do Good. You will reap God’s good promises in due time. God says it is true! And I believe Him and His promises. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What To Do When Satan Attacks

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,604 views

    IS SATAN ATTACKING YOU....? FEW OF US HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE POSITION OF THE MAN JOB, BUT IF YOU EVER ARE HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS!

    TITLE: WHAT TO DO WHEN SATAN ATTACKS TEXT: JOB 1:1 - 11 INTRO: HERE IN THE BOOK OF JOB, WE READ OF A – A. GODLY MAN V.1 – HE FEARED THE LORD B. RIGHTEOUS MAN V.1 – PERFECT AND UPRIGHT C. BLESSED MAN V.2 – 4 TELLS OF HOW GOD HAD PROSPERED HIM D. TESTED MAN V.12 WE FIND THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fellowship With God - Obedience (Part 1 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,396 views

    One of the keys to fellowship with God is Obedience. It’s important to Obey and heed the voice of the Lord for increased fellowship. This sermon has 5 points to help us in the area of Obedience.

    Title: Keys To Fellowship With God (Part 1 of 5) Sub-Title: The Foundation Of Obedience Sermon Series: 1 out of 5 Text: I John 2:3-5 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: Have you ever heard the expression “Face the music”? Here’s how that phrase came about: Many years ago, a man wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Build It

    Contributed by Dave Rajoon on Jan 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,948 views

    This sermon is based on the theme of the movie: Field of Dreams.It was preached to encourage the church as we embarked on a building program

    INTRODUCTION: In 1989 the movie – The Field of Dreams – was released. It starred Kevin Costner as Ray Kinsella, an idealistic city boy and ex-hippie turned Iowa corn farmer. Standing in the middle of his corn field, Ray hears the ghostly voice of a dead baseball player – Shoeless Joe Jackson – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    God's Chosen Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    As Christians, we are God’s chosen people.

    God’s Chosen Text: 1 Pet. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor finally gets an opportunity to speak at a large community association gathering. He feels rather proud that he was asked, so he refuses the check saying that "he felt special enough by being chosen" and that the check ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A New Commandment Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,850 views

    Our society is not geared towards creating deep, lasting relationships. Jesus’ Solution:“Love one another as I have loved you.” This sermon casts a vision for small groups

    A New Commandment: Experiencing Biblical Community John 13:31-35 Aug 31, 2003 Intro: I think I am in denial. Summer can’t possibly be over, tomorrow can’t be the first day of September, the fall can’t be here already… I know some of you parents with school-age children are singing along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias Ii Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,990 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:44-47 about the qualities of the early church

    Text: Title: Koinonia Ekklesias II, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: read the first half of the letter from the MacArthur commentary from the philosopher to the emperor regarding the behavior of the first Christians. B. Background to passage: The background is still the same, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Moving Right Along Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,315 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:22-35 about the church’s implementation of the Apostle’s decision regarding the controversy from Antioch

    Text: Acts 15:22-35, Title: Moving Right Along, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Recount a little bit of the Conservative Resurgence conflict in the SBC, and now the Great Commission Resurgence that is beginning to take place B. Background to passage: This meeting, known as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Community

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,592 views

    Sermon 3 of 6 on the Acts 2:47 church - 24/7! We are called to be salt and light. I used several different Sermon Central sources for illustrations, ideas and comments.

    2:47 – 24/7 Transforming Community Transformers change things. That’s what they do. When my girls were growing up I wanted to buy them "Transformers" instead of dolls. Donna wouldn’t let me for reasons that I don’t remember now. I’m sure her reasons were good - I just don’t remember what they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    What The Body Of Christ Needs

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 11, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,070 views

    Using the metaphor of a body, I believe that for this church to function properly as Christ would have it function, as well as each us individually, there are certain body parts that ALL of us must possess.

    WHAT THE BODY OF CHRIST NEEDS I CORINTHIANS 12:12-18 INTRODUCTION: Throughout the New Testament the church is likened to a physical body made up of many members each functioning in a different capacity but all being part of the same unity and working together for the proper functioning and benefit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian A&p 101: Nourishment & Communication Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,014 views

    Sermon 3 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this sermon we examine how members participate in the sharing of nourishment and information in the body.

    CHRISTIAN A & P 101: COMMUNICATION & NOURISHMENT Ephesians 4: 1-7; 11- 16 1. Over the past two Sunday we have been examining Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and my purpose has been to highlight at least 4 aspects of our human anatomy and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist