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  • Bishop Daryl Townes avatar

    Faith Verses Common Sense

    Contributed by Bishop Daryl Townes on Mar 19, 2017
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     | 8,088 views

    A Gospel Message to build and encourage one to use their faith

    Faith verses Common Sense Text: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Hebrews 11:1-3 When we look at the word Faith and common sense we must realize they are different in comparison for faith is in the realm of the Spiritual and common sense is in the realm of the natural, you cannot bring the spiritual into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025
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    Jesus: "I will build My church."

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increasing Capacity For Advancement

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
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    Advancement is not accidental; it is the outcome of intentional preparation and capacity building.

    INCREASING CAPACITY FOR ADVANCEMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 54:2-3 (KJV) "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Home Truths For Christians

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
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    James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

    HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Jesus Is Watching You

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 15, 2015
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    The less fortunate in our society need both our natural gifts and the dignity that comes with being acknowledged. They need the gift of our friendship, and we need them as well.

    When I was preparing my sermon for this morning, I couldn’t help but think of the Christmas song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”. Now before you start thinking that I’ve been working too hard and need a vacation let me explain. There is a verse in that song that ties in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Giant Challenges

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 2, 2013
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    This is the eleventh of 31 lessons on The Story. David becomes the replacement for Saul as king. In so doing he must overcome "Giant Challenges" of Saul, Goliath, and an Impossible Friendship with Jonathan.

    1. Ideal Football Player The coach at Auburn University - Shug Jordan - had asked his former Linebacker Mike Kollin if he would help his alma Mater do some recruiting. Mike said, "Sure, coach. What kind of player are you looking for?" The coach said, "Well Mike, you know there's that fellow, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    Enoch- The Man Who Walked With God Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,090 views

    A biographical study of the life of Enoch, who shows us Christianity at its best goes beyond being our religion. It is a lifelong friendship with God that leads us to his home at death.

    From Adam to Malachi- Sermon 2 Gen. 5:21-24 ENOCH - THE MAN WHO WALKED WITH GOD Period 1: The Beginnings (Genesis 1-11)10,000 (?) - 2000 BC 1) Creation - Genesis 1-2 2) Condemnation (Paradise Lost)- Genesis 3 3) Civilizations –Genesis 4-5 4) Condemnation (The Flood) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    Deals with conversation and communication. Biblical principles to help couples grow their friendship and relationship. Link included to entire series in formatted text, handouts, and PowerPoint Presentation. From ’Desperate Households’ Series.

    Married, But Not Best Friends, pt. 2 Song of Solomon 5:16 The symbolism of Song of Solomon has to do w/ our relationship w/ Christ as His bride. Now, marriage is the highest level of relationship created by God…so, friendship ought to reach it’s very zenith in the context of the marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    With God, It's Possible

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,865 views

    This sermon looks at the call on Gideon’s Life to do the impossible. Pastor Toby and I preached this sermon together as part of our campaign to build a new building.

    With God It’s Possible GNLCC 11/18/2001 Judges 6:1-10 Hebrews 10:19-31 Judges 6 & 7 Toby When was the last time in your life in which you wanted to try something or accomplish something, but you were afraid that you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    A Fragile Stone Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,602 views

    Jesus begins building his church on Simon Peter, the Rock, and continues building his church out of us: and like Peter we are all fragile stones.

    Introduction 1. Let me ask you a question: Is there someone in your life that you really look up to? Let me ask more specifically: Is there a Christian person that you really look up to, someone who is an example, and maybe even a mentor? It could be someone in your life now, or someone from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Fools And Factions Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 31, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 9,666 views

    Lets work together as servants, building on the one foundation, Jesus Christ, so as to build up the church in unity according to God’s wisdom, not human wisdom.

    The Corinthians self-image was of a spiritually mature congregation, endowed with all the spiritual gifts they needed, well taught and self-sufficient. In fact they were quite similar to many churches today, particularly those of an evangelical persuasion, let me say. They thought their learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Daniel Chua avatar

    Burnt Stones

    Contributed by Daniel Chua on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    The Church is God’s preferred dwelling place on the earth. He’s building for Himself a glorious temple. What sort of building materials is He looking for?

    BURNT STONES And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish--stones that are burned?" Nehemiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeremiah Stingl avatar

    School Of Rock

    Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Without a doubt, Jesus is the only sure foundation you can build your life on and we need help to learn to build our lives His way.

    I. We not only need to hear Jesus, but do what He says. a. It is so important to note that this invitation to hear and obey Jesus is open to everyone. It is inclusive and not exclusive. b. There is an essential element of your foundation you need to turn your sand into rock (concrete mix) and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lindell avatar

    Built To Last

    Contributed by John Lindell on Mar 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,362 views

    What principles did Nehemiah use when he was building the wall? We will learn about those principles that will help us to build and advance the Kingdom of God.

    In 2002, Jim Collins & Jerry Porras wrote a book that rocked the corporate world, Built to Last. In it they laid out what makes truly exceptional companies different from comparison companies. In Nehemiah 4, we meet a man who lived 2500 years ago and built a wall that still stands to this day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Developing Relationships

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 11, 2013
     | 7,269 views

    The writer of Hebrews tells the Jewish people and us that we need to first build a relationship with Jesus then build relationships with each other through ministry, wirship and fellowship.

    Developing Relationships Hebrews 10:19-25 Intro:I found a story about relationships this week that I want to share with you. 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist