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  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    What Makes A Church Great? Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 7, 2009
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     | 5,869 views

    I believe this is a wonderful church! God is doing great things! But there is still greater things to come…revival is in progress, but it needs to continue and grow…mercy drops need to give way to showers of blessing! What is a great church? Some like

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 1 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. I believe this is a wonderful church! God is doing great things! But there is still greater things to come…revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persistent Thorns And Thistles

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2014
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    To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is the focus of your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To convince believers to retain JESUS as center of their lives and focus of their eyes. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:8 (Amplified Bible) 6:8 But if [that same soil] persistently bears thorns and thistles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Good & Best In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2013
     | 5,154 views

    In Prioritizing the Word of God, we must be : 1) Devoted to the Best (Luke 10:38-39), without settling for and being: 2) Distracted from the Good (Luke 10:40-42).

    The word “priority” is a commonly used one today. Books and seminars purporting to teach people how get their lives in order by understanding and setting their priorities abound. As people’s lives become more frenetic, frantic, disjointed, and disconnected, they battle to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 16, 2017
     | 8,679 views

    Jesus calls us to fish for men? How do we do this?

    Fishers of Men Mark 1:16-20 It was the morning after a bad night of fishing if we read in from Luke 5. The disciples were tired. Simon and Andrew were in one boat, and apparently James and John were in another. They were near shore and casting their nets. We get more details in Luke, but for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Type Of Servant God Needs

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 5, 2013
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    Are you the type of servant God needs you to be? In this message let us see 7 servant types that Paul encouraged Timothy to be in order to serve God successfully.

    II Timothy 2 Intro: Serving God is a great privilege for anyone. Timothy proved to be a great servant in so many ways and in our text, we learn just how great of a servant he had become. Through Paul's encouragement, Timothy saw 7 descriptive titles for a servant and it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Repentence

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,190 views

    In Luke 13:1-9 Jesus teaches some powerful lessons about repentance.

    The Power of Repentance Luke 13:1-9 Haddon Robinson tells the story of a young woman who talked to her minister about the sin of pride. She says, “Every Sunday I come to church and look around and think to myself that I am the prettiest girl in the church. I try to stop but I just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing To Stand According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 5, 2012
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    Through the Holy Spirit of God, what we perceive, we achieve as long as it is within the will of God.

    Long before the next growing season, the master gardener carefully selects the desired seeds to be used for the next crop. These ideal seeds are chosen, inspected, and later planted into the prepared soil with the expectation that they will produce. Nevertheless, because of the dangers of disease, ...read more

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    Praying For God's Intervention

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2013
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    Have you ever known someone who needs an intervention to prevent damage or destruction? This describes what will happen if God's people in America do not wake up from our sleep and repent of our wicked ways. We need an intervention.

    Intro: This is an excerpt from the Daily Chronicle December 13, 1904 William Stead reports, “Employers tell me that the quality of the work the miners are putting in has improved. Waste is less, men to go their daily toil with a new spirit of gladness in their labour. In the long dim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winning Witness Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 2,437 views

    Continued discussion on witnessing as a spiritual discipline.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Winning Witness” Supplementary Notes to previous message Winning Witness Pt 1 An estimated 95% of all church members have never led anyone to Christ. I. God gives us a Powerful Commission A. The Great commission 1. The basis of the commission – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Believers Are God's Field

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 9, 2023
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    People plant and water the seed of God's Word. It is only God who causes growth.

    BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S FIELD (Outline) January 29, 2023 – Epiphany 4 – 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-9 INTRO: We are God’s field. Sounds a bit strange to our ears. Yet, this is exactly what our text today tells us. We are aware of Jesus’ parables about the seed and the sower. The seed sown is the word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    They Come To Succoth. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2022
     | 1,553 views

    The men of Succoth, lived on an excellent army route between Canaan and the East, and having regard only for self and no concern for Israel's deliverance and no compassion for the sufferings of Gideon's gallant little band, would give no bread to their brethren.

    They come to Succoth. Ex 12:37-40. 37The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Sukkoth. There were about six hundred thousand men on foot, besides women and children. 38Many other people went up with them, and also large droves of livestock, both flocks and herds. 39With the dough the Israelites ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Miss God’s Best Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 16, 2022
     | 2,596 views

    Moses was told to go and explore the land. It was two men who became famous for their faith in God. Joshua and Caleb believed with God they would take the land.

    Israel missed Gods best when 12 spies returned, and the majority said it was too difficult to take the promised land. Any task can feel giant when you look to the size of the task and not to God. When you look at the giant impossible task compared to your own abilities you feel like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus From Jericho To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Mar 30, 2024
     | 545 views

    Embark on a historic journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, where Jesus redefines leadership through humility and service, inspiring us to follow His path of patience, humility, and compassion.

    Imagine starting a journey that's not just a path from one place to another but a pivotal moment in history. This journey from Jericho to Jerusalem, though only 17 miles, was loaded with lessons and significance. It's a vivid picture of Jesus' leadership, not through might but through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is The Fruit?

    Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 4, 2022
     | 1,845 views

    Introduction The purpose of this explanatory paper is to discover the revealed word of God and how that the term should be applied to the lives of those who follow Jesus.

    . A review of Luke Chapter 12 and Luke Chapter 14 will help encapsulate this text in Luke 13:1-9 and ensure we discover the message to the 1st-century disciples of Jesus. Of crucial importance to our understanding of the text is the audience that has assembled to hear Jesus. Luke opens his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Laws Of Revival

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,498 views

    We’re going to look at “The Laws of Revival” that God established for all time. This Law assures us that God is always ready to send revival; He’s just waiting for us to fulfill the requirements.

    THE LAWS OF REVIVAL 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby, a newspaper columnist, once printed the story of a man who went to a psychiatrist complaining that he was always hearing radio broadcasts. 2. Thinking to humor him, the psychiatrist asked him what he was hearing right then. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God