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  • Larry Wilson avatar

    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,131 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,026 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nobody Wins Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 27, 2010
     | 4,740 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:1-8 regarding the brethren who are suing one another, and the kingdom perspective needed to remedy the situation

    Text: 1 Cor 6:1-8, Title: Stupid Losers, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: fictitious marital spat: he just made the comment that she should be more careful when she uses the lawnmower, and she reacts and says that he is never careful with anything except what is important to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Exemplary Church

    Contributed by John D Jones on Jun 6, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,146 views

    When we evaluate any church, we are actually evaluating the individuals who make up that church. We have heard it said numerous times, the local church is only as strong as its members. It is only as faithful as its members. The most revealing question fo

    The Exemplary Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Text: verse 10 “Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Limits On Judgement Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011
     | 4,875 views

    The message explores our responsibility to one another to honour God and to build one another in the Faith.

    “Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behind Enemy Lines

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 4, 2011
     | 13,703 views

    We must be willing to go "behind Enemy Lines" in order to recapture those the enemy has stolen.

    November 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 14:1-24 Subject: Recovering What is Lost Title: Behind Enemy Lines Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day and I want to give my personal thanks to all who have served in our military forces. Thank you for your willingness to serve and place yourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012
     | 2,842 views

    For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

    WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How A Local Church Is Killed

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,025 views

    New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

    Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Wise Up O Men Of God! Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,327 views

    Wisdom is a key aspect of a disciple's life. God provides it in a number of ways, including through the trials of life.

    In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that intersection in the Dallas suburb. That averages out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having A Heart For God's House

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    We need to desire the house of the Lord.

    HAVING A HEART FOR GOD’S HOUSE PSA.27:4 “ONE THING HAVE I DESIRED OF THE LORD, THAT WILL I SEEK AFTER; THAT I MAY DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE, TO BEHOLD THE BEAUTY OF THE LORD, AND TO ENQUIRE IN HIS TEMPLE.” THE HOUSE OF THE LORD, THE MOST WONDERFUL PLACE ON THE FACE ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah Of Power Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    The power of Jesus is available to anyone who will tap into it.

    A Messiah of Power Text: Matt. 9:18-26 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once there was a lady who had a small house on the seashore of Ireland at the turn of the century was quite wealthy but also quite frugal. The people were surprised, then, when she decided to be among the first to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Fellowship With A Side Of "Let Us"

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 14, 2009
     | 6,536 views

    Sermon on the necessity of fellowship among born again believers.

    Fellowship with a side of Let Us Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro: “Us” magazine...it says us, but it’s really about them. If it was about us it would have more about football, hunting and food. The reason Read Heb. 10:19-25 and pray. There are 3 doctrinal exhortations in our passage that I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Family Supper

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,345 views

    It's easy to be concerned about where we fit into the Kingdom of God, but we need to trust that God has prepared a unique, marvelous room for us.

    I. Introduction a. Any identity thieves? i. Jon Mark Lipka ii. Born XXXX iii. Moved to xxxx iv. Moved to xxxx. v. Ordained deacon September 20, 2003, and priest June 2, 2007 vi. Married…oh, wait, not yet! vii. That’s where I’ve come from. b. Where I’m going, who knows? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Diversity In The Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 11, 2012
     | 5,905 views

    Leadership in the congregation is to reflect the Lord’s choice rather than seeking diversity as defined in the world.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What If There Were No Ressurection?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012
     | 7,929 views

    Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

    EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist