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  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    Fellowship Or Friendship (Or Where Three Is Not A Crowd)

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,975 views

    The basis of Christian fellowship and warnings about false attempts.

    Fellowship or friendship? Or when three is not a crowd Introduction There was recently a debate on the name of the Salvation Army on the website armybarmy.com, one contributor, somewhat sarcastically, suggested that the name should be changed to the friendship club. In fact, corps and Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Take A Walk In The Light Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    Living in the "light" of God

    Take A Walk In The Light 1 John 1:5-10 February 22, 2004 1 John 1:5-10 (NIV) This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. But if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,210 views

    We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

    At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Davis avatar

    Amazing

    Contributed by Steven Davis on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,157 views

    The story of Jesus is an amazing story, which we sometimes take for granted. It should not be this way. We should be amazed!

    It is an amazing story, wouldn’t you say? The story of Jesus - his birth, his life, his teachings, his death, his resurrection. An amazing story, indeed. As the title of a movie about Jesus’ life once described it, it’s “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” John the Baptist had told the people about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Searching For The Truth

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 11, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,769 views

    This is the sermon used for Parent’s Night at this years Vacation Bible School. The VBS used was "Great Kingdom Capers".

    Series: Vacation Bible School Parent’s Night 2003 SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH 1 John 1:5-10 Introduction: 1. This year’s VBS is focused upon living a life of character. Colossians 3:12-14 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fellowship Of Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 30, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    The meaning of "God is light" and implications of "walk in the light."

    The Fellowship of Light I John 1:5-7 INTRO.: My grandmother had a canary. She loved to hear it sing. She would talk to it and care for it very carefully and then would sit by the window and listen to it sing. However, the bird didn’t know when to shut up. It would stay awake and sing all night. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conditions For Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,963 views

    Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

    When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,601 views

    The tenth phrase of the Creed: "The forgiveness of sins"

    THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS TEXT: 1 John 1:5-10 We’re almost there. For months now we have been preparing for our journey into mission by examining the map left to us by the ancients…the Apostle’s Creed. We have gone through controversial lines, misunderstood lines, historical lines, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Growing As A Church- The Principle Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,520 views

    This is sermon 3 of 14 based on Bob Russell’s Book "When God Builds A Church". THis mesaage deals with the principle of fellowship

    INTRODUCTION „X With the birth of my second grandson, I had a thought. „X What is the most enjoyable part of being a parent? Is it the birth process or watching that little baby take its¡¦ first steps, say its¡¦ words, getting her first strike out on the mound, hitting that first round tripper, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Telling Your Story - Contagious Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 128 ratings
     | 27,152 views

    The unsaved are really looking for something that can work in your life. How can you convince others that Jesus has made a difference in yours?

    OPEN: They tell me that being a “preacher’s kid” can be difficult for a young child. I read once of a preacher’s little boy who was told by his mother that he should wash his hands because there were germs living in all the dirt he’d been playing in. He looked up at his mother and got this really ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Real Felloowship With God

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,547 views

    Fellowship with one another is important, but if we do not have fellowship with God then we have missed out on the most important fellowship.

    Building Real Fellowship With God I John 1:5-10 I. Our Barrier to Fellowship (v. 5-6, 8, 10) A. We must recognize the holiness of God (v. 5-6) 1. If we live a life of sin then we are not recognizing the holiness of God 2. We need to be as tolerant as God when it comes to sin. Our problem today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Light = Words Of Life! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity.

    Sermon: 1 John 1 – God’s Light = Word’s Of Life! Thesis: When we experience the Light of God Jesus-we experience the Word of Life who then reveals to us the word’s which produce life in us for eternity. Scripture Text: 1 John 1: 1-10 1That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Honest To God

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Spiritual growth requires that we be honest to God with our mistakes and sins -- and to then repent!

    An elderly woman walked into the local country church. A friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked. "The front row please," she answered. "You really don’t want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Walk Of The Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 176 ratings
     | 66,885 views

    A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

    THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Cleansing

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,408 views

    An Ash Wednesday.

    Spiritual Cleansing Delivered on Ash Wednesday, 2005 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org I John 1:5-9 5 This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed