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  • Larry Brincefield avatar

    First Do...then Teach

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,334 views

    A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

    Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prospering In A New Church Plant

    Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 23,055 views

    How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

    HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Superman Ducked

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    Life is full of "Why" question and the Gospel of Joh is full of answers.

    Why Superman Ducked? The title of this sermon is based on someone’s observation of the old Superman Series on TV. In the opening, some bad guy fires his gun at Superman, emptying every chamber, Superman laughs off the bullets, then the bad guy takes his gun and throws it and Superman ducks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dare To Be A Simeon

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 14,333 views

    The prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect upon the Christmas story

    Dare To Be A Simeon It has been said shepherds in the fields were taught by angels but the prophet Simeon in the Temple was taught by the Holy Spirit. As we celebrate this Christmas day and season together, the prophet Simeon is truly a biblical character worth our investigation as we reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Fire

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,017 views

    One of the notable symbols of Pentecost is that of "fire." We remember that there was fire at the first Pentecost - the giving of the law to Moses 50 days after the crossing of the Red Sea as the Israelites departed Egypt. Here’s the description given to

    Fire Acts 2:1-4 Acts 2:1-4… On the day of Pentecost, seven weeks after Jesus’ resurrection, the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm in the skies above them, and it filled the house where they were meeting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom From The Preacher

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on May 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,115 views

    There is a time to speak and a time to refrain from speaking.

    5-18-08 SS lesson Wisdom from the Preacher Ecc 5:1-5 Ecclesiastes 5: 1-5 1. Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. 2. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 7, 2011
     | 3,946 views

    The Gifts of the Holy Spirit has split churches and The Church for thousands of years. Paul delves into this lively and controversial subject in the next three chapters of 1st Corinthians. His reason for the discussion is not to provide a complete guide t

    Chapter 12 might look to some as a right turn in the letter—Paul introducing a totally new subject that has nothing to do with what came before. Although it appears to an answer to yet another question from the Corinthians, the undertone of the letter continues—“let the gospel shine brighter than ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    God's Chosen Disciple Peter Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,014 views

    The disciple Peter is the first mentioned in all four Gospels. Jesus knew Peter was a diamond in the rough and not merely a rock.

    Peter was the leader of the disciples. Simon was his real name and Jesus gave him the name Peter in addition. Peter means “Rock” (Petros in the Greek) and the church was founded on this rock. John MacCarthur refers to him as the disciple with the foot shaped mouth. His name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Wilson avatar

    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,155 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Child-Like Disciples Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,962 views

    God shows us how to be his disciples. In this case we are to take the attributes of children because God has.

    A first grader became curious because her father brought home a briefcase full of papers every evening. Her mother explained, “Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office. That’s why he has to bring work home at night.” “Well then,” asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,598 views

    Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared.

    Introduction: Perhaps, there have been times in your life when you felt desolate, alone, and that there was no one who cared. Perhaps you have gone through life like a hurricane, hurling insults and criticism, and tearing up everyone and everything within sight. You’ve hurt those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Relationships Go Wrong” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 1, 2012
     | 7,005 views

    What should we do when relationships go wrong?

    Even despite our best efforts there are times when relationships can go wrong. Jesus had poured out His heart to His friends. Certainly, He tried to do everything right with respect to His relationship with them. Yet, even Jesus experienced the sorrow associated with relationships going wrong. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    What Is Our Church For?

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    How God seeks out the lost, through the only mediator - Jesus Christ.

    Luke 15:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Exodus 32:7-14 There’s a story told about the boss of a big company who needed to call one of his employees about an urgent problem with one of the main computers. He dialled the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whispered, "Hello?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    New Year; New Hope

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 54,220 views

    Your New Year will be based on your attitude and if you are going to allow to do what is needed in your life. 2012 can be an amazing year, even if you are going through alot.

    New Year; New Hope 2 Corinthians 5:11-5:17 Introduction- Happy New Year! When we say Happy New Year what are we saying to someone? We are saying that we hope this New Year is better than the year before. We verbally give them a blessing that their problems are behind them and blessings are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Living Life With Purpose

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 29, 2010
     | 3,258 views

    You cannot live life effectively without a purpose.

    Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. John Piper, “Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christian does the ministry. What ministry looks like is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist