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  • Duane Boehm avatar

    Chains That Hold Us Back

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 23,411 views

    This is from Acts 12. Peter was held in prison with chains, we as a church can be held back with chains. View the chains that keep us from growing as a church.

    THE CHAINS THAT HOLD US BACK Acts 12:6 Acts 12:1-10 Intro: In this text we here so often of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 9,808 views

    Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did.

    Lord Teach Us to Pray Jesus’ disciples saw Him go to secluded places to pray many times and they wanted to learn to pray to the Father as Jesus did. The Bible tells us much about how we should pray and the attitude of prayer. Prayer is our communication line to God. It is like talking with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity That Gives Us Joy

    Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    An extended outline of Philippians 2 on how unity can bring us joy, individually and corporately.

    1A. Background of this book 1B. Paul is writing from jail 2B. Paul is encouraging the church to have his mindset in the midst of their discouraging circumstances 3B. Paul is directing the church to remain united despite inner conflicts. 4B. Paul’s main theme is Joy 1C. Joy is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Jesus Kept The Law For Us!

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    This sermon focuses on Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness.

    Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, "I’m starving!" Have you ever said that phrase or heard someone else say it? Most of the time, the person who says it is far from malnutrition! The human desire to eat, hunger, can at times be very strange and cause people to act very strangely. You’ve all heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Money: Its Grip On Us

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    Thinking biblically on money and its hold on us

    MONEY: ITS GRIP ON US By Andrew Chan, GIBC, Vancouver, BC 2002-04-21 What some people won’t do for money. In an attempt to collect 40,000 euros ($44,780) in insurance payments, a 58-year-old German landscape gardener had a friend cut off his thumb and forefinger with a chainsaw. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Meeting The With-Us God Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,832 views

    Worship Jesus with genuine enthusiasm.

    MEETING THE WITH-US GOD Matthew 17:1-8 S: Worship Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WORSHIP JESUS WITH GENUINE ENTHUSIASM. ?: Why? KW: Needs TS: As our study in Matthew 17:1-8 demonstrates, we should worship Jesus with genuine enthusiasm because He meets our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes Us Free?

    Contributed by Doug Blackmon on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    God has blessed America and it is good to celebrate His Goodness

    This sermon is from Preach through the year #2 Introduction: a. God has blessed America 1. Fitting to celebtate His Goodness to us 2. The bounty we sa\hare in this good land b. Freedom is one of our great blessings 1. Political freedom 2. Personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Genuinely Surprises Us

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,175 views

    God’s promises of faithful forgiveness to a fallen world are suprisingly refreshing

    GOD GENUINELY SURPRISES US! Several years ago my sister-in-law threw a surprise birthday party for her husband. It was a good one. I have to admit my brother was completely caught off guard. He never saw it coming. The best part was knowing that my brother was genuinely surprised. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "The Power Of God In Us"

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 18,683 views

    I talk about how the Spirit of God wants to move in power in our personal lives and in our church. I discuss why we need God’s power at work and what happens when it is unleashed.

    Intro: There is a great fascination with the supernatural in our day. Go to a bookstore, visit a movie theater, watch cable television: we are bombarded with images of the supernatural. The most popular movie right now is Harry Potter. A popular day time show is called "Crossing Over" with John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Curry avatar

    The Spirit Who Changes Us Series

    Contributed by Joel Curry on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,493 views

    Dramatic changes took place in the church at Corinth when the Corinthian Christians they allowed the Holy Spirit to do His work.

    As you will recall from earlier studies in our series about the books of First and Second Corinthians, Paul has had extensive dealings with the church at Corinth. He established the church around 52 A.D. when he first went to Corinth, and he lived in Corinth for a year and a half to help the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Robertson avatar

    God's Valentine Gift To Us

    Contributed by David Robertson on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,537 views

    On Valentine’s Day each year we send cards,candy, and flowers to those whom we love, but God sent His Son Jesus to show us how much He loves us!

    God’s Valentine Gift To Us John 3: 16-17 On Valentine’s Day each year we send cards, candy, and flowers to those whom we love, but God sent His Son Jesus to show us how much He loves us! 4 C’s Of God’s Love 1. God’s Love Is COMPASSIONATE. "For God so loved the world . . ." John 3: 16a a. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Hensley avatar

    A Spiritual (Let Us) Sandwich.

    Contributed by Terry Hensley on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,066 views

    Lettuce doesn’t stick to the ribs as well as steak and gravy, but every Christian needs a spiritual "Let Us" sandwich.

    A Spiritual “Let Us” Sandwich Hebrews 10:19-25. Are we hungry this morning? Matt. 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” I would like to give you this morning a Spiritual “Let Us” sandwich. I know that a lettuce sandwich doesn’t stick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Use An Understanding Of Culture

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting and Growth

    How To Use An Understanding of Culture In Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain how a missionary can communicate the gospel cross-culturally effectively. 2. The students will explain how to use an understanding of a person’s world view to communicate the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    Jesus teaches us to be good spiritual conversationalists.

    I don’t know if any of you here have noticed, but I’m a talker. I enjoy sitting down and having conversations with people. Now a good conversationalist (not saying that I am) is able to maintain a balance between talking and listening. It’s a two way street. The life of a Christian is one big ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Types Of Shame Used As Controls

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,349 views

    Types of Shame Used as Controls

    Types of Shame Used as Controls Romans I Pet 4:16 1). Innocent Shame - Shame felt when one’s character is slandered without justification 2). Guilty Shame - Shame felt before others when one violates an ethical norm. 3). Social Shame - Embarrassment felt when one makes a social blunder or error ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational