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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Acknowledge God Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 9, 2010
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     | 17,175 views

    To seek after God, to follow His ways, means we must believe that His is – ever present, all knowing, all powerful.

    Acknowledge God ACT up part 1 12/13/09 AM Text: Philipians 3:13-16 INTRODUCTION In our lesson last Lord’s Day we considered “our year in review”, and the need to conduct or look back over this year almost past through the filter and standard found in the Word of God. And there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It’s Dark, What Shall You Do?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
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    So, the question is raised in vs 22, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Crucifying the anointing! I wonder how many times we have crucified the anointing by doing our own thing?

    It’s Dark, What Shall You Do? Matthew 27:21-22 (Show Slides of the Passion of the Christ while preaching) 21 The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” 22 Pilate said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Things I Don’t Want To Be; 1 Thing I Do Want To Be

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 20, 2011
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    I don’t want to be a backslider, a "castaway" or a reprobate, but I do what to be a disciple.

    3 Things I Don’t Want to Be; 1 Thing I Do Want to Be Chuck Sligh March 3, 2002 Thanks to Bob Cook at Church at Grace Park, White House, TN for this sermon over 30 years ago when I was his assistant pastor. The skeleton outline was his; the meat of the message, including illustrations, is original ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running Naked? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2011
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     | 3,860 views

    2011 is the beginning of a new day, a new year, and a new season. A look at our mission as believers and as a church? How do we live our lives with a sense of God’s eternal purpose in everything that we do?

    The Upward Call of God Pt 2 Phil 3:12-14 V12 Christ laid a hold of you why- take a hold of why V13 Do not allow your past to determine your future V14 There is an upward call of God on every believer. 2 Tim 1:8-9 V8 Live sacrificially to further God’s Kingdom V9 Our calling is according to God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Why Are Some Churches Lacking Power?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 30, 2001
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     | 2,817 views

    Why Are Some Churches Lacking Power?

    Why are Some Churches Lacking POWER Rev. 3:1-6 - The church of Sardis Lacked Power 1. It was a church not interested in outreach 2. It was a church that was effective with maintenance ministries but not empowered with the gospel for harvesting ministries 3. It was a church engaged in superficial ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hey, I Thought I Planted A Fig Tree

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005
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    What would happen if unfruitfull christians were treated like other things that are useless? God did’nt save you to warm the pew. Jesus got angry with the fig tree that did’nt bare fruit and cursed it so that it died. Maybe if we faced death we would b

    HEY, I THOUGHT I PLANTED A FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-20 Intro: What do we do when something doesn’t work ? 1. Put it to the side 2. Get mad and… 3. Get rid of it 4. Try to fix it I. THE TREE’S PURPOSE A. To bear fruit B. To feed the hungry C. To multiply II. THE TREE’S PROBLEM ? A. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sure Standing With God

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 10, 2014
     | 2,971 views

    THREE REALITIES OF GOD'S CHILDREN

    SURE STANDING WITH GOD OBSERVATION: THREE REALITIES OF GOD’S CHILDREN. INTERPRETATION: ROMANS 8:16 (NKJV) THE SPIRIT HIMSELF BEARS WITNESS WITH OUR SPIRIT THAT WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. ROMANS 8:16 (THE BOOK-PARAPHRASE) FOR HIS HOLY SPIRIT SPEAKS TO US DEEP IN OUR HEARTS AND TELLS US ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Room With A View: Perspectives On Prayer -- How To Pray!

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Mar 10, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    Today we will examine the basics of how to pray.

    Room With A View: How To Pray! Two weeks ago, we began a series “A Room with a View: Perspectives on Prayer.” This room has served to assist us in illustrating the various topics during this series – Our need to pray to God, various challenges and distractions that we often face when we pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work For Lasting Food

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015
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    To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then what can we really give Him?

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker for the kingdom of GOD? Yes, because GOD works hard within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Noah Part 3 – The Days Of Noah - And The Ark Is Security - Genesis 6&7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,255 views

    This message looks more at the days of Noah, and the earth's violence and conditions then. Comparisons are made with Noah's times and that of the Tribulation. Jesus Christ is our Ark of salvation and safety. What is the meaning of the double pitching?

    NOAH PART 3 – THE DAYS OF NOAH - AND THE ARK IS SECURITY This is Part 3 of Noah. Part 1 looked at the account of the flood, the people and the ark. Part 2 looked at a worldwide or local flood. Part 3 will look at the days of Noah in the Tribulation and our world today, and the pitching of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Calling Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,258 views

    for what has God called us? Or are we content to sit and do nothing? Do we have "Short-timers disease?" Call God is for us to be more like Jesus every day.

    Philippians 3:12–14 Opening Illustration: When I was in the military, we had disease that was rampant among those that was nearing the completion of their military service. It was called “short-timers disease." I have seen this over and over again throughout my life. You could always tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Applying The Easter Message

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 28, 2016
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    This Easter, do we have the same attitude as Christ? Are you lacking in faith? Do you need to be renewed? Jesus called us to love, and then He went and demonstrated His love on a cross for all before resurrecting. What more do we need?

    Applying the Easter Message Philippians 2:1-11 - What a fantastic day to be in God’s house! -- Today, everywhere, Christians are celebrating the incredible gift God gave us -- But why do we celebrate? Why is there joy to be in God’s house today? - Simple: Jesus … is ALIVE! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need Hope

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
     | 6,120 views

    Hope in Christ

    One of the most difficult truths to have people believe is that God truly does love them, sometimes there are people that in their minds they have been used and violated and many times the question is God why? Why God if you love me could you allow these things to happen to me? If you are real, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching For The Goal

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,155 views

    4 Steps to reach your full potential in Christ based on Philippians 3:12-14

    Reaching for the Goal Philippians 3: 12-14 12 Not that I have already attained this -- that is, I have not already been perfected-- but I strive to lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus also laid hold of me. 13Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself to have attained this. Instead I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Hill avatar

    Growth From Within Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,803 views

    Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

    I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational