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  • Jerry Blaxton avatar

    Part 2 Of 5: Why Do Some People In The Church Think Differently From Me? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009
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    There’s an awful lot in the Bible about the church being united, but there are so many differences between people that affect the church. Why is that?

    Series: Questions About the Church Part 2 of 5: Why Do Some People in the Church Think Differently from Me? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:7, 11-12, 26; 3:1-2,4 Introduction Last week I started a series of messages dealing with questions people may have about the church, and I talked about “What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Luskey Green avatar

    Part Five: Keep Christ The Core Distinctive Series

    Contributed by Luskey Green on Oct 10, 2006
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    Understand the critical difference between a secular church and the church of the Christ.

    Introduction To begin this morning, let us read a few passages of scripture. I would like you to look for a common thread of thought that connects these writings. Are you ready? John 8:31 So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Untied Or United? Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 9, 2006
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    2nd in a series on 1 Corinthians: this sermon addresses the need for the church to be one in thought and purpose.

    UNTIED OR UNITED? Some time ago I wrote an essay using this quote: “To profess faith in Christ is to be united with him, and if we are united with him then we are united with his body, the Church.” The problem with writing a 15-20 page paper is that the little details are lost on eyes that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    United In Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005
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    Paul addresses the problem of church division

    It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Longer A Deceiver

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 28, 2015
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    To show that GOD changed our names to CHRISTians as follower of GOD before enemies of GOD we prevail over GOD (in our prayers) and with men.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you rule with GOD? Yes. Galatians 6:16 Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Behold, I Will Make You Fishers Of Men Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016
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    Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, James and John. What kind of people did our Lord call to His service?

    I. Introduction A. "So, what's the matter?" asked one woman of her friend over coffee. "I thought you just got back from a nice relaxing fishing trip with your husband." "Oh, everything went wrong," the second woman answered. "First, he said I talked so loud I would scare the fish. Then he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013
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    What does upon this rock mean?

    Upon This Rock Matthew 16:13-20 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard this text preached before and/or studied it in Sunday school. Usually the lesson zeroes in on Peter’s confession of Jesus as the Christ. Additionally, there is usually some discussion on whether Peter was given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Thou Shalt Not Kill."

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015
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    "Thou shalt not kill."

    Exodus 20 v 13 • Commandments one and two are in the sphere of thought. • Commandment three is in the sphere of word. • Commandments four and five are in the sphere of deed. In the second five Commandments the order is reversed. • Commandments six, seven and eight are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Hit The Stop Button And Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2016
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     | 21,885 views

    Jesus will meet us at what ever level our love and commitment. It is time for us to hit the stop button and to get off of the "Guilt" Merry-Go-Round. It is time to move forward in the faith and to be conformed into the image of Christ.

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19. The Prairie Home Companion tells a story ... of a man ... from Lake Wobegon. He would come to the altar time ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Appeal For Christian Unity Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017
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    Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

    Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Becker avatar

    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008
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     | 6,775 views

    A look at Paul’s teaching in 1 Cor 1:10-18, emphasizing the Message and the point of the Gospel--looking to Christ--instead of focusing on our problems and issues here in this fallen world. God’s called us into salvation, how let’s give Him the Glory whi

    What are you looking at? Substance over style 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 Stephen H, Becker, M.Div., ULLM St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Evening Services January 27, 2008; 3rd Sunday after the Epiphany I heard a story about a woman driving alone over the Sierras on Highway 80 in the middle of the winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salty And Bright

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,824 views

    The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

    There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Our Oneness In The Diversity Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2022
     | 2,868 views

    We are designed to be different, to be interdependent, and to be one in Christ.

    1 Cor 12:12-31 - Our Oneness in the Diversity Paul explained in the previous section that God has given the Body of Christ the various gifts necessary for the growth of His church. • The spiritual gifts come from a common source (the Holy Spirit) and for a common purpose – the building up of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Proof Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,737 views

    First sermon in the series, "The Believer's Hope" as we examine 1 Corinthians 15. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    The hope of all believers – eternal life vice eternal death and everlasting punishment. But our hope for our eternity is more than just for life, it is being for all eternity with Life itself – Jesus. Jesus has told us that He is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) and Jesus Himself is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Our Adoption

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 1,433 views

    An adopted child is a very special child in some ways. There are several advantages that an adopted child has over a natural child.

    WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES? 1. There is the advantage of knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that they were WANTED. 2. There is the advantage of having been personally SELECTED by their parents. Illus: Have you ever seen anyone go to a dog pound and adopt a little puppy? Once that little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist