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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Being Patient Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 17, 2011
     | 8,488 views

    We will be faced with situations of oppression in life. Rather than respond with retaliation we are called to be patient.

    You Can Listen to the Full Sermon Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/practical-faith/ Message James 5:1-12 Being Patient I’ve been very intrigued by the “Occupy Movement” who feel they have been hard done by. If you look at the statistics you might agree. Wealth is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being One Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 2, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    Jesus, The Gospel, Servants of Christ

    ONE CHURCH - Being One Galatians 1:1-10 (p. 810) June 5, 2016 Introduction: Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could live in a world where we could make everyone happy? Most of us here today really do want people to like us…we really do want to get along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "To Be Or Not To Be"

    Contributed by William R Lutz on Jun 3, 2014
     | 5,967 views

    SERMON ON TRUTH,RELEVANT FOLLOWING,REAL

    AS WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE SAYS ;”TO BE OR NOT TO BE THAT IS THE QUESTION”! WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY TODAY WHERE THE WORLD IS ASKING THAT QUESTION TO SO-CALLED CHRISTIANS EVERYDAY AND IN EVERY WAY; AND BEYOND POPULAR BELIEF THERE ARE SOME WHO HOPE WHO WE SAY WE ARE; WE REALLY ARE! THEY ARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Gamechanger Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,020 views

    The first in a 4-part series of messages on the challenges of the 21st Century Church in America. The Lord needs some gamechangers today.

    Meeting The Challenge Being a ‘Gamechanger’ 2 Chronicles 24:1-14 * At the end of August this year a movie will be premiered which carries the title, “Nick Saban: Gamechanger.” This will be a documentary on the life of the Alabama Football coach. In the trailer for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Be A Barnabas"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,325 views

    Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement. This message encourages every Christian to be a Barnabas.

    Be A Barnabas Acts 9:19-30 Everyone needs a Barnabas. We all need someone to come along beside us and give us encouragement from time to time. We don’t need someone to come up to us and give us a litany of everything that is wrong with us. We need people to build us up and encourage us. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Being A Finisher

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    Athletic history records some leaps from worst to first. For example, the Minnesota Twins finished last in their division in 1990, yet came back to win the World Series in 1991, illustrating the maxim, “ it’s not how you begin, it’s how you finish!”

    Being a Finisher Text: Hebrews 10: 32-39 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Being A Father

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 5,981 views

    How to update your fathering skills

    "A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Be Church"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,474 views

    Paul share in the text some things that will help us be church for example live with integrity, be one, be with humility, be patient, bear with one another, and speak truth in love.

    "Be The Church" Ephesians 4:1-16 1. The apostle invites us to live a certain life Live a life worth of the calling. • Paul says to be the church we live life with integrity • 2live with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being Focussed Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 19, 2019
     | 3,714 views

    In fellowship together we are called to be distinct focussed disciples. Focussed disciples are salt and light – undiluted and not hidden. This focus may lead to persecution, or to people glorifying the Father. No matter the outcome we remain focussed.

    Message Matthew 5:10-16 Being Focussed When you become a Christian it doesn’t take too long for you to hear about the Beatitudes. We find them in Matthew 5 … open your Bible to that place … Matthew 5. (Read Matthew 5:3-10) Jesus uses these Beatitudes to introduce what it means to have a kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Gentle

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 15, 2023
     | 1,497 views

    Looking at what it means to be gentle

    Becoming Gentle Galatians 5:22-23 September 17, 2023 Fragile: Handle with Care – How often have these words been put on a shipment to protect the package. When we moved here, the movers told us if our dishes broke they were not responsible because they didn’t pack them. Have you ever packed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Hero

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,521 views

    Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

    2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being An Encouragement Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,154 views

    In this lesson we learn how the Thessalonians were such an encouragement and how we can be one also.

    Introduction: A. If I asked you to turn to someone near you this morning, and in 30 seconds or less give them some encouragement, would you know how to do that? 1. Chances are, many of us would struggle with that assignment, perhaps for a number of reasons. 2. Let me ask you this: “Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Disciples

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 10, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 649 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday.

    John 13:1-17, 34-35 Being Disciples You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. We are all formed from the dust of the earth, but the same Creator. Basically, our bodies are pretty much the same. We all get sick, we all need to eat, we all go to the bathroom. All of us are lonely ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Being Redeemed

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,172 views

    Knowing the Power of the Cross

    BEING REDEEMED John 19:17 What is the worst scenario you fear most? Well, in the justice system the one that gives nightmares and make grown men cry like babies is the death penalty. Be it the gas chambers, lethal injection or the electrical chair. Any of those would give you the chills. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,143 views

    To encourage audience to be servants.

    “Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ