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  • David Parks avatar

    What It's Like To Be Christ-Like Meekness Series

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    Meekness is a gift of the Holy Spirit that Barclay called the hardest word in the New Testament to define.

    What Is It Like to Be Christ-like – 4 Meekness TEXT: 1 Peter 2:21. INTRODCUTION 1. Recently the former feather boa festooned wrestler and now governor of a Midwestern state is reported to have said that "organized religion is a sham and a crutch for weak-minded people." 2. It seems somewhat ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing Persons Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Paul was sorely missed when he departed from Ephesus--because of his MANNER of life, his MESSAGE, and his MOTTO. Link included for formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    Missing Persons Acts 20:36-38 Will you be missed when you are gone? We were glad you missed us this past weekend. It makes us feel needed to know it makes a difference when we are absent. The Apostle Paul spent 3 years w/ these believers in Ephesus, and it was very sad for them to see him go. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

    Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation 6: 1-8 - Seal 1, 2 & 3 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,458 views

    Examine Revelation Chapter 6 verses 1-8.

    Revelation Chapter 6 Vs. 1 - 8: SEAL 1, 2 & 3 Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have seen, Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Three Words From The Father's Heart Series

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    We can rejoice as we obey these words from the Father’s heart!

    Three Word’s from the Father’s Heart Phil 1:27-30 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, 28 and not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Heart Of The Wise Is In The House Of Mourning”

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    The CERTAINTY of The CONSEQUENCES of The CONQUEROR Of

    Ecclesiastes 7:2-4 “The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning” Our nation has experienced great tragedy this week. September 9, 2001....who can or will forget it. More lives were lost on this one day than any other day in American history. In our text this morning Solomon advises ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Giving Heart..." Series

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 22,358 views

    # 2 From the series - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” Mark 12:41-44 stewardship

    “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” A Giving Heart Mark 12:41-44 Today we begin a series called - “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church.” The first pillar that holds up a powerful church is that of STEWARDSHIP. Stewardship is managing, using, working with and overseeing all that GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,062 views

    Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

    Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Past, Present, And Future

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,798 views

    Everyone has a past, we live in the present, and we’ll all have a certain future.

    PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE Phillipians 3 This is undoubtedly Paul’s happiest letter he has written, for he is rejoicing in the great blessings both he and the Phillipian believers had experienced. He encourages them to rejoice in the Lord always, for his bounty, glory, and provisions. He wants them ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That Troublesome Tongue

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,946 views

    The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

    James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Do I Owe My Home Congregation?

    Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 3,498 views

    To Help others come to a Full Understanding of What They Owe Their Home Congregation

    WHAT DO I OWE MY HOME CONGREGATION? Acts 2:42-47 Intro: 1. Too many folks in the world tie themselves to one building. 2. When they tie themselves to one building, they tie the Lord to it as well! 3. We live in a world of individuality; a world where we want to do as we please. 4. We are free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Heavenly, Holy Abba Series

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,747 views

    When we pray the Lord's Prayer is not only requests, but a recognition of our need to come closer to God and the closer we get the more we realize our need for God.

    Key Text: Matthew 6:9 “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, Key Thought: Our Father God is a true Father figure that we can approach, trust and love. Point #1 – The reason Jesus gives the model prayer The background to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Terry Jones avatar

    What It Takes To Be A Soul Survivor Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008
     | 3,800 views

    Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. In part 2 of this

    What it takes to be a Soul Survivor Soul Survivor Pt. 2 Text: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11 We looked last week at, in my opinion, one of the greatest biblical examples of survival recorded in history, - Job. We’ll be coming back to Job throughout our journey to becoming a Soul Survivor but today, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Troubling Issue Takes Root In The Church Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,367 views

    This message looks at the trouble to the church and the solution for the church when we bring outside arguments in.

    A TROUBLING ISSUE TAKES ROOT IN THE CHURCH Philippians 4:2-5 I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to live in harmony in the Lord. 3  Indeed, true companion, I ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with Clement also and the rest of my fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping The Spiritual Fire Burning

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,301 views

    Every believer needs to keep the spiritual fire burning in order to prevent spiritual death and rusting out.

    KEEPING THE SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING Study Text:— Gal 3: 1-3 Introduction: - The Christian life should not only begin strong, but it should also finish strong . - How many of you, after beginning the Christian life strong, are in danger of rusting out? 2Ti 4:7: I have fought a good fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal