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  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul At Caesarea With Philip The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017
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    In the Gospels Jesus’ predictions of his coming passion provide the ominous tone. For Paul’s journey the warnings of the Christians along his way serve this function.

    Sunday, December 20, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.7: Paul at Caesarea with Philip the Evangelist (21:1-14) ACTS 21:1-14 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Commission

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 5, 2020
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    Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith.

    Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” Jesus tells us How to walk the way Faith. 1. Jesus’s Final Words To His Disciples • Verse 16 Tells us that the Disciples went to Galilee, where Jesus directed them to go. • Verse 17 says some doubted the resurrection story, some worshipped him. • In Verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Wept\ So It’s Alright To Cry

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 28, 2021
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    The home going service for my younger brother with down syndrome. Jesus teaches us a lesson in the time of death. Rest my brother Rest.

    I know that there are many people that will tell you not to cry because you have to be strong for everybody else, but I’m here to tell my family that it’s alright to cry, it’s alright to shed some tears, and it’s alright to groan in your spirit because if Jesus cried and we are no where near in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Pray For Your Pastor/Church

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 26, 2009
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    Why prayer for Pastors/Churches is necessary and 3 important times to pray for your Pastor.

    A. WHY PRAY FOR YOUR PASTOR? 1. Because his victories are (your) the church’s victories. “When Moses held up his hand (in prayer), Israel prevailed; and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed” (Ex. 17:11). 2. Because God’s people are captive to godless forces. Daniel (9:1-23) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing The Church - Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Sep 20, 2005
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    To go and make disciples is more than just giving a person some information about the bible; it basically means to transform the life of another, to become an influence.

    Chapter One The purpose of Small Groups Why should we have small groups? Matthew 28:19-20 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready Set Go 2016 Is Here Lets Serve God With Joy

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 24, 2015
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    Why we should serve the Lord in 2016.

    READY SET GO 2016 IS HERE LETS SERVE GOD WITH JOY Things that should make us want to serve the Lord this year. We should serve him because of all he has done for us Psalms 100:2 | Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Psalms 105:43 | And he brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Praying Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023
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    In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

    THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why We Preach On Giving

    Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006
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    Why is it so hard for pastors to preach about giving? Why is it so hard for church members to hear about giving? Here are 3 reasons why preachers should NOT apologize for a sermon on giving - from a layperson!

    What is On Your Mind? One of the most intriguing challenges for anyone who steps behind one of these (pulpits) is trying to figure out what¡¦s going on in your minds. What are you thinking as we speak? It¡¦s not always easy to read. But there is one time where it¡¦s really not all that hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Why Do We Build On Sand?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 7, 2005
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    Why are we inclined to take short cuts with our spiritual life? How can we build so that when the storms rage we can stand firmly and not go under?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM church September 11, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Why Do We Build On Sand?” Matthew 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION: Jesus was talking with all kinds of people during his ministry. Some were sincerely wanting to know the truth and to do it and others were just wanting to know it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Honorable Discharge

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 17, 2020
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    One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord.

    Roll Call: Staff Sgt. Lonnie Terry Staff Sgt. Glenn Robinson Pvt. First Class John Girdle Intro: One of the amazing facts about a Christian is that we serve in the army of the Lord. I’ve never been in the natural army but I heard that an enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2022
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    'When the going gets tough.' Acts chapter 13 verses 4-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Good Beginning (vs 4). (2). A Unique Island (vs 4b-5a). (3). An Unusual Response (vs 5). (4). A Difficult Experience (vs 6a). (5). A Show of Authority (vs 9-11). (6). A Convert at Last! (vs 12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” • Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "you Don't Have To Go To Church To Be A Christian" Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 7, 2019
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    This common reason for not coming to church shows two fundamental misunderstandings: 1) what is a Christian and 2) what is church. Help someone see that being a Christian means being part of a church.

    People are not going to church as much as they used to. I could give you the statistics, but I don’t think that I need to because you’ve probably personally observed or experienced it yourself. You may have seen it with your own family members, your co-workers, your friends, in the conversations ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Slewfoot And His Bag Of Tricke

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019
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    YOU HAVE AN ENEMY

    Slewfoot and his bag of tricks Or the enemy’s tactics You have an enemy “the devil” 1 Pet 5:8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Christ Speaks… Churches Listen! Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 19, 2001
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     | 10,293 views

    Why the church would do well to carefully listen to Christ’s assessment of His church.

    · What do you think of our church? (Opinions will vary greatly person to person…) · More importantly, What do you suppose Jesus Christ thinks of our church? Do you remember the old E.F. Hutton TV commercials? The setting was typically a busy restaurant or other public place. Two people would ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Multipying By Addition Or How Churches Grow

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 7, 2013
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    A sermon detailed why the NT church grew and what we can do to grow too.

    “Multiplying By Addition or How Churches Grow” Acts 2:41-47 Act 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. I’ve been a minister now for better than 39 years and one of the main focuses of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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