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  • James May avatar

    The Cry Of A Christian Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019
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     | 12,643 views

    The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

    The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Call To Commitment

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 1,615 ratings
     | 209,079 views

    Three clear calls that every believer has to face.

    A Call to Commitment Romans 12:1-2 I want to introduce you to a mythical church member that I am going to call Kenny. When we first meet Kenny he is attending services at First Church but he left because the services were too formal, every one on the platform ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 15, 2009
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     | 4,039 views

    The Holy Spirit has created unity in the body of Christ. It’s up to us to keep that unity!

    [To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE BAPTISM OF THE SPIRIT “I [John the Baptist] baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one [Jesus] who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You've Got Mail: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,029 views

    The sixth in a series of seven. This is an expository, alliterated sermon with practical application based on the letter to Philadelphia in Revelation. PowerPoint is avialable if you e-mail me.

    YOU’VE GOT MAIL: PHILADELPHIA Scott Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL About twenty-five miles southeast of Sardis on a high plateau, some 800 feet above the surrounding countryside sat a small but important city known as Philadelphia. Philadelphia was the youngest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ?

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 29, 2010
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     | 23,229 views

    When the church becomes anointers and what I mean by that is conduits of the Holy Spirit and gets away from social club ways and becomes again what we were meant to be in the first place people will be getting to all our churches extremely early to find

    Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead ? Pastor Ken Crow Luke 24:1-5 (King James Version) Luke 24 1Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2And they ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Us" - Care To Connect

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,162 views

    We are called to belong, not just believe

    When we think of small groups and sharing, we somehow have this mental idea of a shallow conversation. [Show “Mixed Nuts” video[1]] Of course, we don’t like the opposite either. We don’t want complete strangers to approach us and then share their dark secrets. That would be scary! We also don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Am I? (Part Three)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 16, 2015
     | 3,325 views

    Today, we will see that as a Christian I am part of the body of Christ. Let’s see what that entails.

    WHAT AM I? (part three) INTRODUCTION: In part one of ‘what am I’ in Christ we saw that since we have been born again we are now a child of God. I have been given God’s Spirit and I have an inheritance waiting for me in heaven. Last week I talked about how we are a temple of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And In Closing

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 5, 2017
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     | 16,770 views

    This Sunday, January 8th, 2017, our church will close it's doors. This will be my last sermon to be preached to them

    The first time God spoke to me was over twenty years ago. I was traveling down Highway 16 and was almost at Jones’ Exxon when He said, “Look in the book of Acts.” I hadn’t been a Christian very long. Knew very little about the Bible. But I knew that a strong compulsion was ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Know Your Role Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012
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     | 14,092 views

    Understanding the importance of knowing our role within the church body. This was conclusion to a Capital Fundraising Campaign so some won't apply but it would work especially well around the Super Bowl. I also have a complete PowerPoint presentation av

    LIVING STONES (6) GOD’S GAME PLAN MARK 2:1-5 We are in week 6 of our Capital Campaign emphasis “Living Stones” and we’re getting close to the finish line – or as Darryl Schmidt likes to call it: The starting line! Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,218 views

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Passion For The Temple Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2014
     | 7,171 views

    We are the church because we have the Holy Spirit living inside of us.

    Passion For The Temple Text: John 2:13-22 Introduction 1. Illustration: Daniel Webster offered excellent advice, saying, "If we work on marble it will perish. If we work on brass, time will efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work on men’s immortal minds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Body

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,906 views

    THIS SERMON EXPRESSES THE IMPORTANCE OF UNITY IN THE CHURCH.

    ONE BODY OBSERVATION: A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH IS A BODY OF BORN AGAIN, ORGANIZED DISCIPLES OF CHRIST. ITS PRIMARY MANDATE IS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL WORLDWIDE. UNITY MUST PREVAIL TO GET THE JOB DONE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 4: 4(NKJV) THERE IS ONE BODY AND ONE SPIRIT, JUST AS YOU WERE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Make A Beautiful Bride Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,532 views

    from the Jewish wedding in the selection of the bride, we see aspects of the Christian life as well.

    YOU MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Dorn Ridge May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have all been to many weddings. 2.) Perhaps even this year there are weddings planned on your calendar. A.) One of the statements I have heard at every wedding I have ever attended is “Look at the Bride!” – Isn’t she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acts 2 - Empowered Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 13, 2013
     | 8,081 views

    God is going to reach a lost world through the empowering of the Holy Spirit and His church. We depend on One and devote to building His church through the teaching of His Word, fellowship, communion and prayer.

    Reaching the lost world for Christ would necessarily mean the birth of the Church, the body of Christ, the gathering of believers in Christ. • This is a divine institution, not a man-made organisation. Through the Body of Christ the world will come to see Christ. • The Church is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Letter To The Sardis Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 6,973 views

    Congregational leaders need to keep themselves and their members alive and zealously active by invoking and cooperating with the life-reviving Holy Spirit.

    Verse 1 - In each of the seven letters, Jesus introduces Himself differently to each church congregation. He does this because, in each case, the way He introduces Himself is relevant to the situations of each church congregation and the message they need to heed. Jesus introduces Himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ