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  • Rich VanArsdalen avatar

    We Are Witnesses

    Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on Nov 4, 2007
     | 3,901 views

    This is an exploration of how the power of God worked incredibly in the early church.

    We Are Witnesses Acts Chapter 1:6-11 Kelly and I were on a little weekend get-away last week; dear friends of ours gave us a two night stay at a bed and breakfast on Kelley’s Island. We had a wonderful time, being able to clear off the schedule, drop our children off at the grandparents, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Family

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 789 views

    Once a year we have a "Unity Service" where we celebrate the fact that we are one church with several different languages that meet in our building. This sermon focused on us being ONE family with ONE God.

    Someone once said that the Assyrians, Babylonians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Romans had their many gods—They had gods of war, gods of industry, gods of agriculture, gods of cities, gods of towns, and many others. But in all of their galaxy of gods, there never was one called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

    Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    My Month Of Rejoicing In Christ

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 4, 2020
     | 4,556 views

    Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you.

    Often, we read from that peculiar Apostle, Paul, phrases and exclamations like, "Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things again is no trouble to me, and it is a safeguard for you." Phil 3:1; "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!" Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Follow Jesus?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,178 views

    Many followed Jesus for what they can get out of Him. Peter followed Him because He is the Son of God and He has the words of eternal life.

    [RECAP last week’s sermon taken from Luke 9:57-62] Jesus wants us to be His disciples, who understand the heart of our Father and are willing to commit to doing His will on earth. • To do that well we need to be prepared for what we are getting ourselves into. • Jesus gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Is It So Hard?

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,626 views

    This message is meant to bring us face to face with the problem of sin and encourage us to go to Christ for freedom and victory!

    WHY IS IT SO HARD? Proverbs 13:15 INTRODUCTION: A. Over the past few months I have heard quite a few people tell me that life is hard 1. Life, Why is it so hard? a. Is the over arching principle of life found in 1 Cor 10:31 hard to understand - Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,791 views

    On the 30th anniversary of this congregation, let us remember how great is the bond that unites us.

    We are Family Cornwall 30th anniversary service July 26, 2003 Good afternoon everyone. It’s wonderful to be together with so many of you today. Thank you for traveling here from some distances and for planning to join together today for this special service- an early celebration of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,897 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We The Church Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,304 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Champions

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 9,852 views

    We have the victory over sin and death through our risen Savior Jesus Christ

    We’re going to do something a little different this morning. I would like everybody to clap along with me or stomp your feet or hit your chairs, but like this...OK. Thanks. Where have you heard that rhythm before? Sporting events. Laker’s games. Well, that rhythm is taken from a song called “We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    What Happens When The Church Prays! Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,067 views

    One of the most amazing privileges of believers is access to God through prayer. We all face trials and tribulations but praying will help us overcome. Why? Because a praying saint can lay down in trouble and wake up to a miracle. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

    Subject - Effective Fervent Prayer Invites Divine Intervention Scripture - Acts 12:5-11 “So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. 6 The night before Herod was to bring him to trial, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Dunn avatar

    My God, Why? Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025
     | 161 views

    Psalm 22 reveals honest lament, prophetic suffering, and Christ’s redeeming victory, transforming our deepest “why?” into confident praise through His finished work.

    INTRODUCTION — THE PSALM WE HEAR BUT RARELY ENTER Psalm 22 is one of the most famous passages in Scripture, but ironically, it is one of the least understood. We know its opening line because Jesus cried it from the cross. We quote it during communion, on Good Friday, in moments of grief, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Tony Russo avatar

    We Are Forgiven!

    Contributed by Tony Russo on May 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,097 views

    The Day of Atonement Fulfilled in the New testament

    What a blessing for the Body of Christ to share with one voice on a particular day the glorious message of the resurrection. While so much of the world looks for answers to life that coexists on a planet somewhere in the universe, the Church has already found the source of all life in God. As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Are Not Alone

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2023
     | 1,123 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 We Are Not Alone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Christmas season lasts but a brief 12 days. It’s a very short time to fit in so much! ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why The Ten Commandments? Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 8, 2019
     | 6,100 views

    Optional but important intro to a series on The Ten Commandments. Christians should live according to the commandments because, a) God gave them, b) They help us fulfill our role in his plan for salvation, and c) They are a guide to freedom.

    WHY THE TEN COMANDMENTS? Exodus 20:1-2 A TV personality had as a guest on his show a congressman, who was advocating for displaying the Ten Commandments in public buildings. When asked why the commandments should be put on display in a courthouse, he answered, “Well, the Ten Commandments is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed