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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
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    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Simple Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
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    Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

    OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Clearing The Air: Misconceptions About The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
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     | 8,950 views

    There are many misconceptions about the church that need to be corrected in people’s minds.

    Clearing the Air, Common Misconception About…the Church Introduction: There are many common misconceptions if the world. For example, French fries probably originated in Belgium and not in France. The name comes from the cooking term "to french" which means to cut food into strips, hence they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    31 Ways To Favor Your Pastor

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 26, 2009
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    October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here’s some ideas to get your creative juices flowing...

    31 FAVORS FOR YOUR PASTOR October is Clergy Appreciation Month! After doing some research with other pastors on how their congregations had shown them their appreciation in the past, I thought I would write down some ideas to get your creative appreciation juices running. Since October had 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Mediocre Church Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Oct 19, 2009
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    Sermon 10 in series dealing with Laodocia and the mediocrity.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Mediocre Church” I. Prologue 1:1-20 The Prologue in chapter one records what John the aging Apostle saw (and heard) including a manifestation of Jesus far different that what John had known previously. The theme of the book describes the time of Jesus’ coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Rumley avatar

    The Right Fight Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
     | 6,242 views

    What is the things we should be fighting for? Nehemiah teaches us that we need to be reminded what we are fighting for...

    THE RIGHT FIGHT More than 400 years before Christ… the people of Israel found themselves in a hard moment. After over 100 years of exile… separation from their home and scattered abroad… they struggle to keep their heritage, their faith, their history. Nehemiah is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Church Great? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 13, 2009
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    One common theme that goes through the whole Church is Attitude! Attitudes are contagious, the question is : Is yours worth catching. I have managed to change the attitude and atmosphere as well in less than 3 hours in the past weeks. We have gone from

    What Makes a Church Great? Part 2 Acts 4:33 Acts 4:33. 33With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. 1.THEY HAD A GREAT PURPOSE 2.THEY HAD GREAT PREACHING 3.THEY HAD GREAT POWER One common theme that goes through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Stay On The Job

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2008
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     | 5,261 views

    How to keep church working for the Lord

    Paul the Apostle left Titus in Crete to work forthe Lord.There could have been easier and more desirable places but thisis where God wanted him.The Lord,s place for us sometimes seem rough but remember his will and way are always best. 1.Praise to be offered. V1 Praise for faith Praise for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Growing Concerns Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008
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     | 3,516 views

    How to handle the challenges of growth

    Growing Concerns Handle Growing Concerns with Discernment (Acts 6:1-2) Don’t Ignore the Problem Don’t Resent the People Don’t Over-react to the Problem Do Realistically Assess the Problem Handle Growing Concerns by Delegating (Acts 6:3-6) Delegate to those who are of good reputation (known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Jones avatar

    When The Spirit Weeps Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
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     | 3,712 views

    Exposition of Ephesians 4:29-32 in light of the passage in the covenant that deals with gossip, feuding, and grudges

    Text: Eph 4:29-32, Title: When the Spirit Weeps, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, PM A. Opening illustration: The fine line between keeping Mackenzie from being a little mama and being a tattletale B. Background to passage: We now continue in the covenant series with tonight’s message related to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Scudder avatar

    Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 25, 2008
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     | 3,777 views

    In our text today we have the first of seven letters from Jesus to a church. By studying these letters we can learn to look at a church the same way that God looks at a church.

    Ephesus: Laboring Without Love Revelation 2:1-7 Purpose: To discover God’s priorities for the church. Aim: I want the listener to rekindle a fervent love for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The abilities that world class athletes can demonstrate never ceases to astound me. I remember watching some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Sons & Daughters - Communion

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    Joint heirs with Jesus. A communion sermon.

    Sons & Daughters, Acts 17:16-29 Introduction The following is from “History of Montgomery County, Kansas”: The Rev. Henry Surber, a Campbellite preacher and an early settler of the "Hoosier State." The latter took his family to Iowa in the early settlement of that state and he aided materially in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Understanding God's Word, Part 2: The Method Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009
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     | 5,770 views

    In order to understand God’s Word, we not only have to have the right message, we have to use the right method. What is the best method of teaching the Bible in a way that people will understand it? Today’s passage gives us timeless principles concernin

    This is our second week of looking at what it takes to understand God’s Word. Last week we looked at the right message. In our passage, as Ezra stood before the remnant and taught them God’s Word, He taught them the right message. As you can tell from what we just read, we’re still in the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    The Form In Which The One Anothers Function. Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
     | 2,746 views

    This is part 2 of the series discussing the form in which the one anothers are applied.

    We are continuing our series on the one anothers of the New Testament. We have learned so far that the foundation for anything we do as believers is a strong commitment to love one another. Without an unconditional concern for our fellow believers we will be unable to effectively work together as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    New Wine In 09

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,015 views

    Today we are entering into a new era of ministry at Christian Hills – we have a new year and the promise from the Lord of a new start – a new focus – a new theme – our new theme is “New Wine in 09.

    “New Wine in 09” Youth are ushering today. They will hand out corks to everyone when they come in today. Opening Video Illustration– old to new! The world is changing and we need to change and adapt with it. We cannot dig our heals in and refuse to change and to grow. Clip compares: TV then and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational