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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF

    BIG IDEA: PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF (:1-2) GREETING A. Author 1. Paul – The Authority of Leadership – His Divine Calling a. Based on his elevated office = “apostle of Jesus Christ” 1) elevated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Road We Can Take

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    Thanksgiving is the holiday where everyone gets on the road of thanks, but then too often don’t remain on it to go deeper into the grace of God. But we can get on the road and stay on it.

    Passages: Psalm 104, Romans 5:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-10 Intro: read Robert Frost: “The Road Not Taken” 1. as I advance in years, I understand this more. 2. and as I advance in years and find deepening satisfaction with the road God has called me to, I find myself wanting it not only for myself, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    Message about the importance of self control when it comes to anger and to the tongue.

    Self-Control Fathers have important role in family. Most fathers do what they can to provide for the needs of their family. (ILL) Most of us are concerned about taking care of our families. Especially when it comes to safety and security. (ILL) Men we really do have some responsibility ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4th Step In Recovery

    Contributed by Rick Edwards on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    What to do in the 4th Step in the recovery process

    Open With Prayer Welcome we are going to discuss Step four tonight. Step Four is a fact finding and Fact facing process. We are searching for causes and conditions. We want to uncover the truth about ourselves. We want to search out the attitudes, fears, actions and behaviors that are blocking us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The True Vine

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,341 views

    Abiding in Christ is our vital connection to eternal life.

    The True Vine Jn. 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. Intro: In the 15th chapter of the Gospel of John a drama is unfolding in the form of a parable told by Jesus. A drama is unfolding in this passage, and indeed, in our lives. As in many good plays, the primary ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Qualifications Of Deacons

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 174 ratings
     | 19,347 views

    A message concerning the calling and responsibilities of Deacons.

    The Qualifications of a Deacon July 13, 2003 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Sunday AM Intro: “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” Setting: The Ephesian church had been blessed w/ great leadership. Acts 20 tells us it was founded by Paul who later turned it over to Timothy. During his time in Ephesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 15,631 views

    IF YOU ARE REDEEMED YOU MUST HAVE AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE

    AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE PSALM 107: 1-9 SUNDAY PM SERVICE NOVEMBER 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Rarely has any people enjoyed greater prosperity than we are now enjoying. For this we render heartfelt and solemn thanks to the Giver of Good; and we seek to praise Him -- not by words only -- but by deeds, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Test For Abraham

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 23, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,416 views

    To examine why God allowed Abraham to be tested and the results of that test

    A Test for Abraham Genesis 22:1-18 Primary Purpose: To look at why God would test Abraham and the results of that test I have said that faith is the way in which we appropriate the work of God into our lives. We see this event throughout the Bible. Abraham was first tested with his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine & Branch Study Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    PART 2 A lot of this sermon series is like the study the Vine & Branch Study

    Part 2 of The Vine and Branches Study The goal of God’s discipline of the believer is always for a person’s good. According to the Bible, a man who withholds discipline actually “hates his son (Proverbs 13:24) Hebrews 12:5-11 what do we learn about God’s methods & motives in the discipline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,230 views

    Abraham’s Journey of Faith

    A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Settling Disputes Promptly

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,116 views

    Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

    SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying Moral In An Immoral Age

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,960 views

    Living the Life of Christ

    Sermon Scripture: Proverbs 7 Staying Moral in an Immoral Age Introduction: We live in a sex-saturated society. TV, movies, videos, novels, magazines, billboards, and computer screens bring immorality into our homes and make it appear as the norm. How can God’s people remain pure? How can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Purpose For The Law

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,963 views

    There are two very different ways of looking at the Law. Here is the one that Jesus taught.

    Passage: Matthew 12:1-14 Intro: It’s hard for us to imagine the kind of conflict that trailed Jesus wherever He went. 1. hard for us, as non-Jewish people, to really understand the incredible grip that the OT Law had on people, and the radical departure from that view that Jesus brought. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012
     | 5,811 views

    Censorious Judgment -means highly critical and finding fault.

    Judge not Luke 6:37-42 37 ¶ "Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38. "Give and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Things Seen In Paul

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,940 views

    Are the things seen in Paul, also seen in us? Are we living such that we could say to others: “The things which you learned and received and heard and saw in me, these do, and the God of peace will be with you”?

    Things Seen In Paul 10/09/05 AM Text: Philippians 4:9 Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 Introduction 1. A description of our Heavenly Father frequently used by Paul is “the God of Peace”... a. “Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen” - Romans 15:33 b. “And the God of peace will crush Satan under your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ