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  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    A Walk

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Jul 22, 2022
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    How to develop an enduring and meaningful walk with God

    For several decades we have heard physicians, nutritionists, physical therapists and even the neighborhood yoga instructor telling us that America is getting too fat. One of the remedies they suggest involves turning off the TV, getting off the sofa and taking a walk. Pretty good advice, but walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Building A Temple Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009
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     | 4,647 views

    Today I want us to take a look at what God says is to be the way a true Temple for God should look like.

    Date: May 24, 2009 Title: Building A Temple Bible Text: Ephesians 2:11-22 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Building a temple is pretty serious work! People travel all over taking pictures of various temples and religious structures. They stand back and look at the architecture and say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005
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     | 4,934 views

    There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

    Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Christian Hedonists Make Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,099 views

    Discover how Christ’s purpose for the church leads to building a healthy church

    This morning, we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness to and through the Marin Community Christian Church for the last 22 years. Biblical Christianity recognizes that church is not a building or an organization. The church is made up of learners and followers of Jesus Christ. So this ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God’s Creative Work In The Church

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,403 views

    At Pentecost God sent his Holy Spirit, for the first time, to remain in believers forever. Since the Holy Spirit manifests through each believer, we cannot say "I don't have anything to offer." We also can't take the credit, since God does the work.

    1 Corinthians 12:4-12, 27 God’s Creative Work in the Church Today, local church membership has lost its appeal. Why bother? Why not drift from church to church and see what meets my needs? Back in the beginning, though—before church buildings and budgets and board meetings—church membership at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 6,657 views

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. As we will be re

    There is a common desire within every person to feel successful isn’t it? Nobody wants to fail whether it’s in life, their business/employment, or their church. And sadly, we often measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. By the world’s standard, success often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher & Local Church

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Jan 26, 2001
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     | 7,934 views

    This lesson looks at the Biblical role of the pastor-teacher and the local church.

    Roles Of The Pastor-Teacher And Local Church (1 Cor. 4:1) (HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/pastorchurch.html] PRAYER PREPARATION: Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in My word, then you are truly disciples of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church With Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,487 views

    No matter how excellent our ministries are, no matter how diligently we execute them, if we tolerate sin in our midst then Christ's abundent grace must inevitably move to judgment. Not because He desires it, but because His eternal word requires it. Wake

    The Church with Unhealed Wounds – Thyatira Reading Rev 2:18-29 "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Finding The Extra In The Ordinary: The Church In Smyrna

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
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     | 3,052 views

    This was the post-Christmas sermon used to transition back into the sermon series on the seven churches; it provides four keys to spiritual stirring / renewal.

    FINDING THE EXTRA IN THE ORDINARY: YOU* REV. 3:1-6 CHRISTMAS SUNDAY INTRO Advent is as much about the second coming of Christ as it is the first. It is as much about Him coming to you with a second birth as it is Jesus’ birth. They are connected and emphasized during Advent. Ana Advent, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Some Final Instructions To The Family Of The Church. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,738 views

    How should we view the leaders of the church And how the members of the church should treat their fellow brothers and sisters

    We are looking today at the final chapter in Paul’s 1st letter to the Thessalonians • What we are going to see is that Paul is giving some final instructions to the Family of the church. • How should we view the leaders of the church • And how the members of the church should treat their fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    All My Family Needs Is Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 33,144 views

    God asks us to build a Memorial to His Word... but is yours a memorial to a living God or a dead faith?

    OPEN: During the 1600’s there was an Emperor in India by the name of Shah Jahan (the 5th Emperor during the Mughal Dynasty) and he was believed to have been descended from Tamerlane and Genghis Khan Some time during his reign, a rebel group in the southern portion of India sought to reject his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Married Or Just Dating The Church? Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,260 views

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Christ's love for his bride, the church. I want to speak to you about His devotion and sacrifice for what is, for Him, the unrivaled passion of his heart.

    TITLE: ARE YOU MARRIED OR JUST DATING THE CHURCH? SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:25-32 (This is not an original sermon as selective portions were gleaned from various ministers that contributed to on-line platforms) This morning I will conclude our Four-Week Series entitled “The Church Series.” If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Act In Church (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 26, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,695 views

    Examining how we are to act as members of the body of Christ.

    How To Act In Church (Part II) I Peter 3:8-12 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ At Sunday school, the teacher asked Little Johnny, "Do you know where little boys and girls go when they do bad things?" "Sure," Little Johnny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 4

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 2,263 views

    My first experience with church discipline…

    My first experience with church discipline… My first experience with church discipline came in the mid 1980’s when my family and I were members of a church where we were asked to pray for a sister who had left her husband and young daughter to live with her lover. Each month during communion we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Let Materialism Overtake Spirituality

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,404 views

    Developing spirituality is far more important than materialism

    Do not let Materialism overtake Spirituality Mark 6:7-13 7 And He summoned the twelve and began to send them out in pairs, and gave them authority over the unclean spirits; 8 and He instructed them that they should take nothing for their journey, except a mere staff-- no bread, no bag, no money in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist