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  • Paul Decker avatar

    We Are In This Together Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,214 views

    We are to be devoted to community.

    A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that demonstrate how we are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices--James, John And Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,989 views

    In today's lesson we examine what it means to believe and follow Jesus.

    Scripture “We are the choices that we have made.” That is the comment made by Meryl Streep’s character, Francesca Johnson, in The Bridges of Madison County. Every day you and I are faced with choices. And choices have consequences. Many of our choices are relatively ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Called To Freedom Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,609 views

    Paul gives four purposes of God’s call to the freedom of loving Him: 1)To oppose the flesh, 2)To serve others, 3)To fulfill His moral law, & 4)To avoid harming others.

    In the lead-up to the 2010 Winter Olympics, Vancouver is experiencing a construction boom. But there is growing concern that all the money being thrown around in the chase for skilled labour has led to an increase in drug use among construction workers. So construction companies and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,359 views

    Ephesians 5:20 tells 1) When, 2) For what, 3) To whom & 4) How the Spirit–filled believer is to be thankful.

    People may have one of three possible attitudes about thanksgiving. 1) The first is that it is unnecessary. Some people are not thankful simply because they think they deserve every good thing they have—and more. The rich firmer of Jesus’ parable who was presumptuous about his future prosperity ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Stand And Fight: Putting It All Together Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 12, 2008
     | 7,199 views

    As Christians, we are to equip ourselves to stand.

    Stand and Fight: Putting it All Together Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 26th, 2007 A few years ago I had the opportunity to go to the Great Lakes Naval Training Institute just outside of Chicago. Two of the young men from my youth ministry were graduating from basic training. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Original Ghost-Buster Ii

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,683 views

    The enemy of our souls is out to destroy us. How can we defeat him? Find out from a man possessed.

    The Original Ghost-Buster II November 12, 2006 Last week I spoke to you about a ruthless, cruel underworld system that wars against everything we value… our families, our health, our joy, and especially our eternal destinies. It’s an invisible system, but it’s no less real. And just because you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taming The Troublemaker Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    3rd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 3 TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Finish this statement for me. "Sticks and Stones may _____ __ _____, but _____ ____ ______ ____ ___." How long did it take you to learn that little saying may be the dumbest..and the most untrue statement? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Good Grief Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,315 views

    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life.

    “Good Grief -- part 2” On the lighter side of life: TO ALL THE KIDS WHO WERE BORN IN THE 1930’s 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s! First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they carried us. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can, and didn’t get tested ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 20, 2006
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,265 views

    The role of deacon is a ministry of service.

    A CALL TO SERVE Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.8-13 S: Church Structure C: Deacons Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF DEACON IS A MINISTRY OF SERVICE. ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four issues that will guide us in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Walking In The Shepherd's Footprints"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,107 views

    So specific is our call to follow Christ as a sheep follows the shepherd, we’re even told to walk in His footprints.

    “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Abcs Of Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 6, 2009
     | 8,898 views

    Although Psalms 9 and 10 fit together in an alphabetical pattern, they are very different. Yet, both are vital aspects of a positive relationship with god

    I cannot think of ABC without thinking of that demand in the David Mamet play and film, “Glengarry Glenn Ross,” where the supervisor keeps telling the salesmen to “Always Be Closing.” Now, I meant the ABCs of the alphabet when I entitled this sermon. If I were going to have played off the play and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Godly View Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,113 views

    An exposition of the 113th Psalm that concludes with one of the strongest demonstrations of God’s grace and goodness--mothers.

    PSALM 113:1-9 A GODLY VIEW OF MOTHERHOOD “Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! “The Lord is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Moves Ahead Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
     | 7,327 views

    Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

    I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Respect Civil Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,193 views

    Peter indicates that our salvation should impact how we related to governmental authority. Submission is not a popular topic, but it is needful, in our rebellious & self-gratifying society. Submission is recognition of God¡¯s right to govern our lives.

    1 PETER 2: 13-17 RESPECT CIVIL AUTHORITY [Renewing Hope Series] [Romans 13:1-7 / Acts 4:19-20; 5:29] From this point on 1 Peter discusses the effect of our salvation on our life and relationships. Because of our fallen understanding, what living the Christian life entails needs to be spelled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clean House Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,672 views

    If we want to bear fruit for the glory of God this year, i.e., lead people to Christ on a regular basis and see their lives transformed for all eternity, then we must let Christ clean out the fruitless religion and we must get on our knees and pray.

    A clergyman dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter says to this guy, “Who are you, so that I may know whether to admit you into the Kingdom of Heaven?” The guy replies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free