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  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017
     | 16,959 views

    Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can Our Church Survive And Thrive?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,932 views

    1. By spreading the good news about Jesus (vs. 36-41). 2. By studying God’s Word (vs. 42). 3. By seeking more reverence for God (vs. 43). 4. By sticking together (vs. 44-46). 5. By sharing what God has given to us (vs. 42-47).

    How Can Our Church Survive and Thrive? Acts 2:36-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Adapted from message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 5, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION: *Over the last few years, at least four Southern Baptist Churches around here have shut their doors forever. Five to ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love The Church Because It Has Accountability

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 3,047 views

    The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human authority. God has also made every church member accountable to every other church member. Go

    Purpose: To explain how true fellowship happens. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of being accountable. INTRODUCTION: The human tendency is to hate authority. The Bible, on the other hand, not only exalts God’s authority, but it also places its blessing on certain forms of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church Relationships

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,792 views

    This sermon teaches us how to act and interact with people within the church.

    Imagine that we are putting together a 1,000 piece puzzle. In turn we each put pieces into place; slowly the beauty of the picture begins to take shape. As we continue putting the puzzle together we talk about what it would be like to be a part of the scene before us. As the final pieces are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Balance

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2012
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     | 7,853 views

    Are you sure what you believe and practice is balanced on God's scale?

    In my years since becoming a Christian, I have found that people in general tend to be like pendulums that are normally broken to either stay on the Left or Right side of the swing without ever seeing the middle or they are stuck in the middle and never move at all. Indeed the ones that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church: Getting Down To Business

    Contributed by Tim White on Jan 23, 2012
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     | 8,174 views

    The Hebrew writer, under the direction of the Holy Spirit of God, tells the Church how to get to the business of His Church.

    Church: Getting Down to Business Hebrews 13:15-17. The business of the Church is the most important business in the world. I believe that, not because it is my line of work, but because it is eternal and spiritual. Our roles in the Church business, however, is secondary if we are building on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 7, 2012
     | 10,388 views

    Unity is one thing that will convince others that the church has something beautiful the ungodly do not have.

    THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Text: Psalm 133:1-3, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Stale Religion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,531 views

    If you want to keep your relationship with Christ fresh and vital, don't focus on tradition and clean hands; instead, focus on scripture and a clean heart.

    Alan Kraft, in his book, Good News for Those Trying Harder, shares a story about a time when his wife borrowed his car and heard a CD he had loaded in the sound system. The song touched her. When she asked him about it, he was able to recite the lyrics, but had never thought much about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    How To Respond To Trials Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 7,528 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Respond to Trials James 1:2-8 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever used one of these? Show "For Dummies" book. B. When Dan Gookin wrote "DOS For Dummies," the first "For Dummies" book, most bookstore chains didn't want to carry the book at all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Understand & Defeat Temptation Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Jan 25, 2015
     | 5,528 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How To Understand & Defeat Temptation James 1:13-18 I. Introduction A. Well, we've just started our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2011
     | 3,749 views

    1 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru a accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-I—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Comfortable Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,894 views

    The church at Sardis had become arrogant and thus comfortable with their ’church.’ The result was compacency, apathy, and death. This should be a warning for churches today.

    The Comfortable Church Revelation 3:1-6 * Having read about this church and preached this text many times, I have labored over the proper name for this church. Terms like dead, decaying, or dying, as well as confused, contented, or cozy, were tops on my list. However, comfortable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Consistent Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011
     | 9,672 views

    The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

    The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church 12 Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012
     | 4,348 views

    The Bible clearly supports and expects Christians to be a part of the church. Church is a community of believers who come together on the Lords Day to worship God and to support each other. Scripture does not show Paul, Silas or Peter going into a city ju

    Series: The Church Sermon: Church 12 Tag line - 12 reasons why we all need The Church of Jesus Christ active in our lives. Open with video: We are ---The Church! Scripture Text: Hebrews 10:19-25: 19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023
     | 4,881 views

    iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

    Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible