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  • J. Yeargin avatar

    Divine Destiny - Part Six

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    Some people leave their new-found faith as a result of having to face the challenge of God. This is not the fault of God, but it is how He chooses to deal with us.

    THE TESTS FOR DESTINY The Word of God should be a challenge for us all. It is at it’s best when it becomes confrontational to our lives. I have seen some who seemed to have had a conversion experience, but for no apparent reason fall away from the Lord. They return to their old lifestyles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Every Church Should Be

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
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    some churches are closer to the NT ideal than others. The church at Thessalonica was in that category.

    TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 TITLE: WHAT EVERY CHURCH SHOULD BE No doubt you have heard people say, “If you ever find the perfect church, please don’t join it. If you do, it won’t be perfect any more!” Since local churches are made up of human beings, saved by God’s grace, no church is perfect. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Meekness, Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,087 views

    Fruit of the Spirit Meekness, Gentleness

    FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – GENTLENESS -- MEEKNESS I Thessalonians 2: 6b-12 This morning were looking at the fruit of the spirit – GENTLENESS I was reading about a little girl who was asked to write an essay on "birth" She went home and asked her mother how she had been born. Her mother, was busy at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Changed Lives Spur Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A.

    I. CHANGED LIVES (THE MARK OF FAITHFUL DISCIPLES) SPUR THANKSGIVING BECAUSE THEY CONFIRM GOD'S ELECTION AND OUR FAITH Introduction (:2) -- Tone of Thanksgiving A. Changed Lives Can Be Identified By the Fruit of the Holy Spirit Evident to the Missionary Team (:3) Evident to Other Believers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Set Goals

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
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    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities.

    1. The Holy Spirit guides a leader in setting goals that reflect God's priorities. Jesus said, "All authority is given to me in heaven and earth. Go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you." (Matt. 28:18-20) Godly leaders set their goals based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Supernatural Boldness Requires Pure Motives

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,831 views

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A.

    SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL REQUIRES PURE MOTIVES AND PROPER CONDUCT (THE MARKS OF SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH PLANTERS) A. Supernatural Boldness in Proclaiming the Gospel Can Be Identified by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Context of Persecution (:1-2) Illustr.: Just as you use ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Word Produces Godliness

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,548 views

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A.

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A. The Proper Response to God's Word Will Produce Godliness 1. For Two Reasons: a. Because of the Integration of Faith b. Because of the Power of God's Word -- the message comes from God with energizing power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Avoid The Problems Of Miscommunication

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,018 views

    We ought to speak the truth we feel With careful thought for those who hear; For truth and love must try to sense What others feel, what others fear

    Avoid the Problems of Miscommunication (I Thes 2:6-12) Many problems in our relationships grow out of miscommunication. Failure to communicate love, truth and relevance often leads to alienation. Many people mistakening assume they are friends but through miscommunications they have drifted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turn, Serve And Wait

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 28, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 6,613 views

    The apostle Paul compliments the believers at Thessalonica as model Christians and explains how it came about.

    TURN, SERVE AND WAIT If the Apostle Paul had made an award for the best church in Greece it could well have been to the church at Thessalonica. When the apostle Paul wrote his letters to the young churches he often began by sounding a note of thanksgiving for them. He knew his psychology. Even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

    The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Building Blocks For A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,908 views

    This morning we’re going to look at three building blocks that helped to construct the church in Thessalonica.

    Building Blocks for a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: Well, here we are. Hopefully you’re not too stressed out or haggard from our first experience in setting up for Sunday morning worship. Let me encourage you. It will get easier. Not only will we get better at it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Travis Moore avatar

    Marks Of A Healthy Church Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 228 ratings
     | 6,912 views

    Healthy church ministry as modeled by the Church in Thessalonica

    Marks Of A Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 1. The Foundation of the Church was Solid. (vv. 1-4) A. Because of the position they enjoyed - “in God … Christ” B. Because of the peace they experienced – “grace and peace” C. Because of the prayers they expected – “always for you all” D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examples Set By A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,004 views

    Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

    Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    How To Be A Good Church Member

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 17,180 views

    Some things church members should be and do

    1 THES. 1:5-8 "HOW TO BE A GOOD CHURCH MEMBER" * The title Christian appears only 3 times in the Scriptures & implies a number of things! A) First, it implies that a person who is a Christian is one who is a follower of Jesus Christ! * Acts 11:26 "And the disciples were called Christians first in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Father's Day - God's Man

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 324 ratings
     | 44,376 views

    Here are 5 characteristics that ought to be evident in God’s man.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Father’s Day - the day we honor our fathers & think about masculinity & manhood & all those good things. So the subject of my sermon this morning is "God’s man." Now I realize that you can be lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ