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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Finest Steps #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,145 views

    This is the fourth and the last in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

    JWAR – THE FINEST STEPS - #4 Luke 5:1-11 (for powerpoint, check www.hueytownbaptist.com) (THE DASH – 1996 Linda Ellis) > It was In 1996 while on a lunch break that a lady name Linda Ellis penned these now immortal words. Working with a very large and successful corporation she has been witness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MICHAEL WILLIAMS avatar

    Is That Your Daddy ?

    Contributed by Michael Williams on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,443 views

    Make sure that the lord Jesus is your father by the life that you live and the things that you have inside .

    John 8:42-46 42Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making God Smile

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    The function of worship is to bring God appropriate pleasure.

    (Overhead 1) This time of year is a time for love, romance, and passion. Millions of dollars are spent on Valentine’s Day gifts. In fact a 1998 report from Ball State University indicates, “Valentine’s Day ranks second behind Christmas in total sales of candy, flowers and cards.” Love is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Pieter Botes avatar

    The Calling Of The Church

    Contributed by Pieter Botes on Jul 14, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    What is the calling of the Church, Paul says walk worthy of our calling. (Preached to a newly established Church)

    The Church’s Calling: (Ephesians 4:1) A) Introduction: We live at a time that the whole world is in a revolution. The winds of change are blowing, at hurricane strength, and nobody is escaping it. As the world has seen last year, with the WTC tragedy, the world’s economy, that seems to prosper, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parks avatar

    Learning To Love Christ's Church

    Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

    LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    This is the second message in a series of five seeking to answer the question....."Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ?"

    Why On Earth Does The Church Exist ? Part 2 Acts 4:31-35 Last Sunday we began a five part message on Why Does The Church Exist ? The first word we used last week in a effort to answer our question was....”glorify”. The church exists to glorify God. This morning I want us to look at another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    What Characterize The Church?

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007
     | 3,120 views

    Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

    WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William Ellis avatar

    Preaching The Cross With Conviction Series

    Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    This is the third sermon in a 5 part sermon series on the mission of our church.

    INTRODUCTION: Mission Statement: The Redeeming River Church is a family of believers committed to preaching the cross with conviction, reaching the lost with compassion, and equipping the saints with the Word! Three results of not understanding the Mission. 1. Plateaued Growth - growth seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Principle Of Excellence Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,931 views

    This is a revamp of an earlier message I did from Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church."

    INTRODUCTION  SLIDE #1  I want to share a couple of passages with you this morning to ponder this morning.  SLIDE #2  Colossians 3:17 (NASB) 17Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    In Your Face!

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,752 views

    Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

    In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle Is Not Yours PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,696 views

    Encourages us to trust in God's active participation in our battles, drawing strength, boldness, and contentment from truly knowing Him.

    Good morning, dear ones. Gather around, lean in, and let your hearts be still for a moment. In the quiet of this sanctuary, let us unite our spirits and turn our attention to the Word of the Lord. We find ourselves today in the midst of the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Samuel, chapter 17, verses ...read more

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  • Tim Diack avatar

    A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012
     | 4,702 views

    What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

    A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Have We Left Our First Love? Are We Still Saving Lives?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on May 23, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,239 views

    As we look at our church today are we about our Father’s business-saving live? Or are we not?

    THE LIFEBOAT STATION , by Theodore Wedel On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over the sea, and with no thought for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Erwin avatar

    Why Do I Worship? Series

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,165 views

    Why do I worship? I want to seek God’s presence and share that with others.

    Why Do I Worship? 1 Chronicles 13:1-14, 15:1-16 Why do I worship? We are coming to the end of a series of sermons on different attitudes that we need to change. Today, we are going to talk about changing my attitude about worship. What was the reason that the people in this passage decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Koinonia Ekklesias I Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,035 views

    Exposition of Acts 2:42-43 about the qualities and character of the early church

    Text: Acts 2:42-43, Title: Koinonia Ekklesias, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/1/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Some story about the reformers kicking off the Reformation with a conviction to recapture the spirit of the NT church. B. Background to passage: Luke gives us a glimpse of the life of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist