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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let The Laity Move Up Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,053 views

    A church can only be what God has called them to be when everyone takes on their biblical role of, "minister." Based on a series of messages by John Maxwell, this message is about every lay person stepping up and doing ministry.

    Make Your Move Part 3: Let the Laity Move Up Key Thought: Ministry is not a special office. Ministry is a special function. Ministry is any act of service given in Jesus’ name. Intro: What do you think is the biggest sin in the Church, today? Because I guarantee you that whatever your answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Good Advice Goes Wrong

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation.

    WHEN RIGHT ADVICE GOES WRONG Job 4:1-9, 17-21 et al Proposition: The advice that comforts may be right advice with proper theology in some situations but bad advice for each person’s situation since it does not meet the need of the present situation. Objective: My objective is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving Without Thanks Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 24,250 views

    The issue is not whether we will serve but where we will serve.

    Serving Without Thanks Luke 17:7-10 Rev. Brian Bill 8/22/09 A couple weeks ago our daughter Lydia and I visited the campus of Olivet University. We arrived early so we decided to just walk around on our own. After a few minutes we spotted a guy who was riding a bike. He looked older than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Gets Fed Up Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,539 views

    Amos has three visions which demonstrate that there will come a point when God gets fed up and He will not relent from His judgment.

    With all the problems in our economy these days, we’ve seen a lot of companies file bankruptcy and go out of business and other companies merging with their competitors in order to stay in business. The latest rumor is that FexEx and UPS are considering a merger with the new company to be called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,355 views

    Genuine followers of Christ are those whose lives show evidence of being guided and directed by the Holy Spirit.

    Spirit-Filled Living In Christ Text: Eph. 5:15-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his article ’Celebrating God in Authentic Worship’, pastor Glenn Wagner (Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC) points out: "I believe that one of the most evangelistic tools the church possesses, one desperately needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Know Your Spiritual Gifts!" 1 Cor 12 Pt 12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,052 views

    Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to know that we all have different gifts but this is God’s plan and it’s a good thing to have diversity. We also need to know that each

    “Know Your Spiritual Gifts!” 1 Cor. 12 – pt 12 Opening Illustration: Chris Tomlin talking about making a difference for the Lord by using his gifts from Blue Fish TV. Thesis: Paul tells us all to know our spiritual gifts and know how to use them for the common good of the church. We also need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On The Irrelevance Of Worry Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,180 views

    Part 10 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at how worry, fear and anxiety can choke out the presence of God’s Spirit in our life.

    Jesus On the Irrelevance of Worry Part 10 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers July 19, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight not from a standpoint of success, but more from a standpoint of struggle. Throughout this series I have made no claim to have mastered all ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Greatest And Foremost Commandments Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 12, 2008
     | 5,169 views

    Probably no passage has been preached on more than this one - the summary statement of what it means to be a Christian.

    The Greatest and Foremost Commandments Matthew 22:34-40 The challenge before me today is to open to you a passage of the Bible that contains the words of Jesus that have been more preached about than any others. In my library, I have collections of sermons from many of the great preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 17,018 views

    Sermon 13 in Hebrews Series

    Running the Race of Your Life How to Persevere? (Hebrews 12:1) Remove Sin (Hebrews 12:1, 14-17, 25-27) (Apostasy) Receive God’s Encouragement (12:1, 5, 12) From the People of Faith (12:1) From the Perfecter of Faith (12:3-4) Receive God’s Discipline (12:5-11) Give God Thanks (12:28a) Give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Church Needs Now

    Contributed by William Blount on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,896 views

    With the winds of change, and erosion of truth, the church is in desperate need of biblical truth.

    What the Church Needs Today Col. 2:6-7 Col 2:1-9 2:1 For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Holding On To Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,953 views

    God is not through with the Jew...or with you.

    Holding on to Hope Romans 11:11-24 Rev. Brian Bill 11/2/08 Certain names will always be associated with the Chicago Bears: Papa Bear Halas, Gale Sayers, Mike Ditka, Jim McMahon, and Walter Payton. And perhaps the greatest middle linebacker ever to play the game was Mike Singletary. For 12 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Eyes Open Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,545 views

    A study through the book of Jude Part 2 of 4: We need to stay alert against our tendency to slip into “feel good sin.”

    ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 5-11 today… Let me start by saying that I like things that feel good… • Roller coasters • Warm ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Men, It's Time To Get It Together

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,724 views

    Father’s Day message that focuses on men of God needing to pull life together when it’s not in line.

    Just because I said, “Men, It’s Time to Get It Together,” that doesn’t mean women you should close your bibles and divide your attention, because although I would like to focus on the men I guarantee you that there is a message in this sermon for you as well. Men, I don’t want you to tune me out, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have God's Attention

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,639 views

    Knowing that God cares for you.

    How many of you like attention? I don’t expect everyone to admit to that, but during self-examination be honest with yourself. There are some people who love to be the center of attention. They want to be seen and heard, and if no one is giving them the attention they’re seeking they become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Class Treatment Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
     | 3,563 views

    Showing partiality to the rich not only violates the 2nd commandment to "love your neighbor as yourself," it is breaking the whole law

    Here’s a typical scenario for you at Narita Airport. Let’s say John and Chihoko are flying to JFK. I’m the purser or the head steward. I’m at the door to greet the passengers when they come on the 777. I see Chihoko dressed in very fine clothes. She is like the person we just read about. She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free