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  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,988 views

    Building God’s Church through Stewardship(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    A well-worn dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill arrive at the Federal Reserve Bank to be retired. As they move along the conveyer belt to be burned, they strike up a conversation. The twenty reminisces about its travels all over the country. “I’ve had a pretty good life,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Service Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
     | 12,432 views

    Building God’s Church through Service(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Ministers often hear excuses from folks whom they have asked to serve in some role in church. The next time you feel like GOD can’t use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had a stuttering ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 18,876 views

    Building God’s Church through Leadership(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Super Bowl Seat A man had 50 yard line tickets for the Super Bowl. As he sits down, a man comes down and asked the man if anyone is sitting in the seat next to him. "No", he said, "the seat is empty". "This is incredible", said the man. "Who in their right mind would have a seat like this for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Excellence Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,193 views

    Building God’s Church through Excellence (Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    These items were in news letters and other church notices 1) Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles, and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. 2) The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church. 3) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Risk Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    Building God’s Church through Faith(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Have you heard the one about the rabbi, the priest, and the minister? The minister was new to town, so the rabbi and priest decided to take him out fishing so that they could get to know him. The had just gotten to the fishing spot not far from shore when they realized that they had forgotten to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Truth Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,323 views

    Building God’s Church through Truth(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    The facts depend on a person’s perspective. Listen to the following: The Metropolitan Insurance Company has published this list: Reasons/Excuses for Auto Accidents: (1) “An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my car, and vanished.” (2) “The pedestrian had no idea which direction to go, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When You Need A Friend

    Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 3, 2017
     | 7,464 views

    A sermon that explores our basic need for a friend and concludes in the one true friendship we have in Jesus

    There is a song that has these words. James Taylor wrote: In my mind I'm gone to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? And, ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind In his mind Carolina was an escape place ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Be God's Good Friend

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,755 views

    God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

    HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012
    based on 25 ratings
     | 37,804 views

    Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

    PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make A Point Without Making An Enemy

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,294 views

    What’s the best way to break bad news? There’s no easy way to drop a grenade, but there are some principles we can follow to help ease the conflict. Paul outlines 12 guidelines in the book of Philemon for dealing with conflict God’s way.

    RESOLVING CONFLICT GOD’S WAY "HOW TO MAKE A POINT...WITHOUT MAKING AN ENEMY" PHILEMON ________________________________________ Is it possible to deal with a situation head on in such a way that you are able to get your point across to the other person without them resenting you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Won’t You "Friend" Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2012
    based on 173 ratings
     | 45,709 views

    Facebook friends really aren’t friends, they’re casual acquaintances on the internet. But real friendship is a powerful thing that Jesus not only gave us, but taught us to use for His kingdom. What does Friendship mean to Jesus and to us?

    OPEN: I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are simply driving me crazy." Very sympathetically the caller said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working For The Faith Skylight Company Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,657 views

    There are hurting people living in spiritual darkness. In order to work for the Faith Skylight Company you've got to care enough for them that you'll do everything you can to let the light of Jesus fill their darkness.

    INTRODUCTION As we follow Jesus through the Gospel According to Mark we come to one of my favorite miracles in the life of Jesus. It’s the story where four men tear up a roof and lower their paralyzed friend until he’s hanging in front of Jesus. These four friends dug a skylight in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk Right, Live Better Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    How God’s communication skills help us live better, happier lives.

    [Part 1 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Proverbs 2:2-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is A Friend?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Apr 29, 2024
     | 3,800 views

    As Christians, we should choose true friends wisely, recognizing the characteristics of fake friends, and seek God's wisdom to discern the difference between the two.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that hits close to home for all of us – friendship. We all know the saying, "You are the company you keep," and the Bible has a lot to say about the importance of choosing our friends wisely. Our focus today will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    With Friends Like These, Who Needs Enemies? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,867 views

    How Job's friends show us both the wrong way and the right way to help a friend who is suffering.

    INTRODUCTION This is the fifth study in the teaching series from Job called “Turning Tears into Telescopes.” This message is entitled “With Friends Like These—Who Needs Enemies?” Since I grew up in Alabama, the birthplace of rednecks, I got a real chuckle out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist