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  • Kent Lenard avatar

    Exercising Series

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 22, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,431 views

    This sermon deals with learning how to apply God’s word to our everyday lives

    Exercising James 1:22, Acts 15:20, Rom 14:19, 21, Ecc 6:7 November 13, 2003 I. Today I want to look at the sixth way to get into God s word. We ve talked about Hear, Read, Study, Memorize, and Meditate. If you remember that drawing that we did of the hand, the palm is Apply. A. You need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,246 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,172 views

    In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

    The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Unity Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    This is a message that takes a look at unity, diversity and maturity in the body of Christ.

    Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Unity of the Church Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Introduction: A man had the misfortune of being stranded on a deserted island. To make the best of it he puts his talents to use and built a small town. Several years later, he was finally rescued when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    Christmas teaches us that ordinary people can attain extraordinary blessing in their lives!

    CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 1: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Blessing” Luke 1:26-38 Welcome: Read excerpt by Jackie McCullough as excerpted in The Incarnation: An Anthology, pp. 47-48. Introduction: Are you looking for glad tidings this Christmas season? Do you come to God in search of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Walk Of Excellence

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009
     | 4,449 views

    Paul, Sylvanus & Timothy expected the church at Thessalonica to excel in their Christian walk. What disciplines direct the life of an abounding Christian/church? 4 disciplines of an abounding Christian / Church.

    A WALK OF EXCELLENCE—1Thessalonians 4:1-12 In previous chapters/verses we have seen: ‘A Faith that Soothes the Soul’—1:1-10 ‘A Ministry that Shepherds the Soul’—2:1-12 ‘The Work of the Word’—2:13-16 ‘The Undershepherd’s Chief Concern’—2:17-3:13 Now we will look at... ‘A Walk of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leadership Style Of Jesus: Is It Your Style?

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Sep 6, 2015
     | 5,349 views

    Many people love harshness in a leader, but Jesus was loving and forgiving. People desire to be leaders but few qualify, only those who rule as Jesus deserve authority.

    The Leadership Style of Jesus: Is It Your Style? By Kelly Durant 9-6-15 Matthew 11: 18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil. 19 The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Yemptation Of Asceticism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 2,851 views

    This is a Bible Study on some of the different ways the Church can withdraw from a missional focus and develop into a closed group of believers.

    THE TEMPTATION TO ASCETICISM MATTHEW 17:1-9 LET’S BEGIN BY A DEFINITION OF WHAT ASCETICISM IS. NOUN 1. THE MANNER OF LIFE, PRACTICES, OR PRINCIPLES OF AN ASCETIC. 2. THE DOCTRINE THAT A PERSON CAN ATTAIN A HIGH SPIRITUAL AND MORAL STATE BY PRACTICING SELF-DENIAL, SELF-MORTIFICATION, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Messiah Has Come Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    Christmas doesn’t come from a store it comes from God.

    Messiah Has Come Text: Matt. 1:18-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, come this way; Fa-who-for-ay; da-who-dor-ay; welcome, Christmas, Christmas day." They continue, singing, "Christmas day is in our grasp so long as we have hands to clasp." ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Goes There? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,585 views

    Who are the redeemed? How can you tell? Are you or aren't you?

    The last time we saw the 144,000 was on Palm Sunday. We were looking at God’s promises to bring all the tribes of Israel back from all the lands to which they had been exiled, all but Dan, that is, who had chosen not to take God up on his promises and had instead struck out for easier ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Daniel Owens avatar

    What Does God Say About The Sanctity Of Human Life?

    Contributed by Daniel Owens on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    Every human life is valuable and precious to God. This is the very reason he sacrificed his one and only son.

    Intro: L.R. Agnew, a professor at UCLA Medical School, gave his students this scenario: "Consider this family history: • The father has a venereal disease • The mother has tuberculosis • They have had 4 children: The first of whom was blind The second died as an infant The third is deaf The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Three Anchors To Grasp In The Storms Of Life!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2021
     | 4,621 views

    The difficulties of life are often referred to as the storms of life. This is appropriate because both storms and the difficulties of life CAN BE DEVASTATING!

    • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of our own doing • Some of the difficulties (storms) we face can be a result of the actions of others For example, there are some who feel that they have the right to drink and drive. Since they feel they have this right, they drive down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    The Gift Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 16, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,496 views

    Our being alive today can be perceived in two ways, we should be glad that we are alive or we should say thank God that we have been saved or protected from the pangs of death. Let us understand that there is a good reason for the good Lord to keep us alive.

    We read in Psalm 91:16,“With long life I will satisfy him, and show him My salvation.” (AFV) As we come to the last study on Psalm 91, we will meditate on the last part of verse 16 which says, ‘and show him My salvation’. All of us who have come to this day at the end of this year 2020 can most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lesson 32: Preach A Q And A Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 10, 2018
     | 2,843 views

    A question and answer style sermon

    Lesson Goal I hope to teach how to preach a question and answer style sermon. Lesson Intro Have you ever been interviewed or been asked a lot of questions that you had difficulty answering. Christians are encouraged to give an answer for the hope that lies within them, but so much of the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Christian Liberty Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,954 views

    Message 46 in our exposition of Romans. This is the second of two messages exploring the principles of christian liberty and how to make wise choices.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Deciding on a godly Lifestyle” Romans 14:1-15:12 and selected passages On what basis did the Gentiles feel free to eat anything? What did Paul mean when he said that he was convinced in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself? How can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance