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  • Ron MacArthur avatar

    Leadership Defined

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jul 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.

    Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If It's Possible, It's Not God's Work

    Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 21, 2013
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    God's work is always outside the realm of human possibility.

    It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian. Down through the years many have tried and have failed most miserably. The problem is people are taught that they can become a Christian anytime they want to. This gives people room to put it off to a “more convenient season.” Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Carrying Christ With You Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2009
     | 5,155 views

    The Holy Spirit is constantly working in our lives. We are always a bridge in someone’s life. Our obedience to God is a big thing. It is always worth it!

    Last week we learn about overcoming prejudice. • God has no favourites. Salvation is for all men. • Israelites were chosen as a forerunner. God’s purpose was to save them and through them, the whole world. • The Jews were not intended to be the END of God’s plan, but the MEANS. • Because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,924 views

    The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

    Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Servant Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 30, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    Jesus always put His service and ministry above Himself.

    Midweek Message/Devotion January 31, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:29-39 The Servant Jesus As we read on in the Book of Mark about this intriguing ministry of our Lord, we begin to learn the true meaning of a humble minister. Jesus has just left the synagogue having taught with the authority of God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Pride Is Fleshed Out

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,012 views

    The attitude of pride will always be fleshed out in our actions.

    Obadiah 10-14 When Pride Is Fleshed Out Introduction Before we get started in our study tonight, let’s do a little review. · What did the Lord say in Malachi 1:1-27? And why did He use such strong language? · What was God going to do to Edom according to what we have studied so far in Obadiah? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Day Dawning Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 16, 2021
     | 3,727 views

    God is always at work, and His plans are always fulfilled according to His desire. We can take comfort in that truth. Our Lord never changes. There is hope and security in Christ.

    A New Day Dawning Esther 8: 1-8 Take a moment to consider the range of emotion Esther and Mordecai have experienced up to this point in their lives. They were living with the other Jews, captive in Persia. Life may not have been terrible, but they were not free citizens of the kingdom. Esther is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Root Of Bitterness (Two Responses On The Shelf)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 13, 2025
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     | 316 views

    Anger, guilt and grief, are they sin? If left out of the cage they could be. Yet there is a human emotion that is always, without out exception, a sin - Bitterness. Bitterness and unforgiveness are always linked and are always sin. And there are only two responses on the shelf.

    Has someone ever said something ... or done something to you ... which you found ... difficult ... to forgive? Every time you hear their name, ... even if the incident happened years ago ... still brings uneasiness ... to your soul. It is ... as though you were reliving the event ... all ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    James 3 - Wild Thing! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018
     | 8,284 views

    Today I want to focus on the power of words and learn a lesson from James on the importance of making sure our words are always bridled – always kept in check.

    Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    “the Wisdom Of The World” Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Aug 6, 2013
     | 6,472 views

    The A,B,C's of salvation are simple but not always easy.

    "The Wisdom of the World" -- I Cor. 1:18-20 Luke 23:39-43 (NIV) 39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!" 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven’s Best Answer To Our Worst Enemy

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,373 views

    An Easter Sermon Jesus’ resurrection assures us that death is no longer in a position to cause us fear

    Intro – A man had a checkup and then went in to see his doctor to get the results. The doctor said he better sit down – that he had bad news and worse news for him. Which did he want to hear first? The man was a bit puzzled and said he'd rather hear the bad news first. The doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Word Works Wnders

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,753 views

    Pentecost 7(A) - God’s Word works wonders because God’s Word is always refreshing and always "full-filling".

    GOD’S WORD WORKS WONDERS (Outline) July 15, 2007 - PENTECOST 7 - Isaiah 55:10,11 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Each one of us often looks for things to refresh, strengthen, and encourage us. In the midst of the summer temperatures a nice glass of cold water ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Father Is Our Father

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021
     | 2,228 views

    Since Jesus' Father is our Father. This means God our Father always protects. God our Father always provides.

    JESUS’ FATHER IS OUR FATHER (Outline) January 3, 2021 - Christmas 2 - MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRO.: Our text today reminds about the very special relationship God the Father has with his children. Earthly family relationships can be strained at times. Emotions interfere. Misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dan Stires avatar

    God’s Perfect Plan

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Dec 7, 2011
     | 7,847 views

    God’s plan for our lives is not always going to be exactly what we think. But God’s Plan will always be Perfect for us! God’s plan for our lives is not always an easy one. But it is a plan that will become a blessing to many if we will obey that call.

    God’s Perfect Plan? Scripture: John 1:6-8, 19-28 Scripture Reading: Matthew 1:18-25 There’s something special about Christmas pageants, even those in which everything seems to go wrong. I think you’ll like this story: A church tried to outdo the previous years Christmas pageants, so they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Terry Cavanaugh avatar

    Attitude Adjustment Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    Paul teaches us in Philippians 2:1-11 the facets of a positive life are, humility, generosity, and obedience.

    This morning we continue our study of Philippians. Two weeks ago we studied Philippians 1:1-10. Here we discovered a man who had every reason not to be happy, but yet he was filled with joy. Over 18 times in this short four chapter book Paul talks about rejoicing or joy. We observed that Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist