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  • Mark Smith avatar

    Christian Action

    Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,403 views

    A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

    I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Onesimus

    Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 16,684 views

    The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon

    Onesimus The book probably doesn’t turn heads because of the subject matter. It’s about a slave. Actually, it’s about a runaway slave named Onesimus who had stolen something from his master, Philemon and ran away to avoid being caught. The Book of Philemon is very interesting. Its probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Jesus Left, But He Left"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    Though Jesus left earth, He left us to bring in His harvest. He left us His Word, His example, etc.

    "Jesus Left, But He Left" - Acts 1:9 - 11 - Friend, I don’t know about you, but when I read God’s Word, I do my best to put myself right in the scene of what I am reading. And after reading, I really analyze just what I read and what the story was about. Have I told you that I really love ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    What Inspires You ?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,063 views

    What keeps you on that road to Jesus?

    What Inspires You ? Running a Race for Eternal Life. When you were young and maby you still are, what inspired you to not give up? I know when I was younger , it seems that everything that I did was hard for me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Power Of The Living Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,428 views

    Many are spiritually crippled today, and unless they hear the Name of Jesus, their lives will never be changed. This is what we can offer them - Jesus. Stretch out our hand and pray for those who are in need.

    It was 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter and John head up to join the believers at the Temple. • On the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, situated at an entrance in the Eastern side of the Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gary Smith avatar

    God Wants You To Succeed

    Contributed by Gary Smith on Jan 25, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 38,082 views

    There are many people today who find themselves wondering if God is willing for them to be successful or if He has destined them for failure. This sermone gives encouragement

    “God Wants You To Succeed” TEXT: Jer. 29:11, Deut 28:13, 2 Chron 26:5 Jer 29:11 (KJV)11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Deut 28:13 (KJV) 13 And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Walking Together In The Footsteps Of The Prophets

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 17, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    Walking Together In the Footsteps of the Prophets 1) Led by the Spirit to see like prophets 2) Led by the Spirit to speak like prophets

    Who is your favorite Old Testament prophet? Is it Elijah for the way he took on the 400 prophets of Baal on top of Mt. Carmel? Is it Daniel for surviving a night in the lions’ den? Or is it Deborah, the prophetess God used to encourage the Israelites in their fight against the Canaanites? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Touch And Go"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,057 views

    We have a tendancy to lead people to Christ then forget to do the rest.

    Biblical Text: Acts 16:9-15 and Psalm 67 “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,094 views

    We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

    I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Make Your Move

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,029 views

    Many people are waiting for a move of God, But is it possible that God is waiting for a move of people?

    2, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Make Your Move Introduction: When it comes to having things happen in our lives most of us would really like it if God would just hurry up and do something. We want Him to light the fire, to send the power, to cause revival. We definitely can not do ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Passing It On

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,286 views

    Everything you need to be an effective witness.

    28, September 2003 Dakota Community Church Passing It On If you have ever been a part of helping someone to find faith you know there is nothing like it. The angels may rejoice but if you were in on it, you did some rejoicing of your own. Three things you need before you can share your ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Yours!

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,752 views

    POWER, PRESENCE, SATISFACTION...The only thing we’ll crave when we experience his fullness is more of His filling!

    YOURS! Ephesians 3:14-21 • Movie – Saving Private Ryan. It is loosely based on the story of four brothers who served during WW II. Because it was believed three of them had died in battle, a Division was sent deep into enemy lines to bring the last one home alive. It is this scene where Tom ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Do It Yourself Message

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 5, 2007
     | 2,527 views

    Adapted from a message heard 17 years ago by Dr. Ed Young...A Great way to give the entire congregation a witnessing tool.

    “A DO IT YOURSELF MESSAGE” John 3:16 (For the accompanying powerpoint - http://www.hueytownbaptist.com/pastorspage/sermondownloads.html) > Tonight we begin what should be one of the most exciting weeks in the year for the HBC family. The focus is children. We should be ready at all times to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 25: Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2018
     | 8,632 views

    The church is not relevant to many Christian parents, because if it were they would do everything they could to encourage their children to attend church.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/17/18 Lesson 25: Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4) Introduction The teaching of this passage is profoundly counter to today’s culture. Sadly, in many ways it is also counter-church-culture. For Paul seems to expect that children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "We Are Not Spare Parts"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,182 views

    The Transfiguration of our Lord.

    Mark 9:2-9 2 Kings 2:1-12 “We Are Not Spare Parts” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newpot News, VA In our Gospel Lesson for this morning we see that Jesus led Peter, James and John up a high mountain... ...and this was the place where Jesus “was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist