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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    The Spiritual Basis For Group Ministry Series

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,896 views

    Relational Basis for Group Ministry

    THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY – PART III The Spiritual Basis for Group Ministry Series Text: Acts 2:46-47 - Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, [47] praising God and enjoying the favor of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith That Waits For God’s Timing Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 27, 2025
     | 124 views

    God’s delays are by design to develop godly character and deepen our dependence on Him

    Last Sunday in our Dust to Life series we saw how Joseph’s fear of the Lord and godly convictions brought him through Potiphar’s wife's seductive siege. However, when she didn’t get her way with him and instead accused him of the wrongdoing, Potiphar had him thrown in jail. We don’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rise And Shine

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,398 views

    Epiphany Sunday: Dates for Christmas and Epiphany. Star of Bethlehem. Calendar Development. Creation imagery.

    What do the Magi have for lunch? Pastronomy If the Magi are also philosophers, what do they have? Pastronomy on Why If the Magi Were Women... You know what would have happened if there had been three wise WOMEN instead of three wise MEN, don’t you? The three wise WOMEN would have asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,630 views

    How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

    April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 23, 2023
     | 877 views

    Peter gives direction for growing Christians regarding the character qualities to develop in our lives.

    1 Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to causation against an inside (inward) attack, lack of concern and sin. Here, Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

    Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 444 ratings
     | 23,448 views

    We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

    7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Journey

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 13, 2011
    based on 18 ratings
     | 11,907 views

    A message detailing the calling of God, and the journey that calling will take us on to pursue God's great will.

    The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years before God had Moses lead them to their new beginning. To the place where they would start to grow. To their Exodus. When they were fleeing Egypt, there were many among them that were afraid of the new unknowns that they would face. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law.

    Scripture: Galatians 6:1 – 10 Title: “Truth or Consequences!” (The Laws of The Harvest) Introduction: Our society has developed the mind-set that we can live above the Law. 1. LAW NUMBER ONE: “We Reap Much We Did Not Sow” o Mankind spends a lot of his time trying to defy the Laws of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strange Things We Hear In The Church Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 10, 2015
     | 5,020 views

    The claim to apostleship, "rhema" words, storming Hell, your destiny, revealing of the Sons of God, dominion, the 7 mountains... and more

    THE STRANGE THINGS WE HEAR 15. "Apostolic" Misinterpretations I believe the Lord has made it clear to me often that I am never to come against something He may be doing. That's pretty dangerous. So my task today is to work under the umbrella of Ephesus, that exposed people who said they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Physiology Of Faith - Class 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,722 views

    Introduction I. God is Love II. Developing a Great and Intimate Relationship with God, the Father

    NOTE: This Class contains material from the books, “The Physiology of Faith – Fearfully and Wonderfully Made To Live and Prosper In Health,” and "Living Forgiven – Building Upon the Foundation of All Emotional, Physical, and Spiritual Healing" Copyright 2015 Dr. Craig A. Nelson ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Starting Point Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,139 views

    This is the first in a series of 4 messages designed to help create a new focus on Purpose/Vision/Mission. Thanks to the writings of Dr. Gene Mimms, Dr. Rick Warren, & Dr. Thom Rainer for the 'extra' readings to complete this series.

    The Starting Point PURPOSE FOR A NEW YEAR - #1 of 4 Jerry Watts Matt. 22:34-40 / Matt 28:18-20 • As last year has now ended and a new year presents itself, we have met twice to pray and dream about God’s desire for us, both individually and collectively. God has placed us here for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing The Best Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,740 views

    First in a series of four messages on our church’s vision statement; this deals with our vision to "develop authentic, passionate Christians"; using Luke 10:38-42 and John 12:1-8, passages about Mary, I draw lessons from her passion to know Christ and wor

    Our Vision: Choosing the Best Luke 10:38-42; John 12:1-8 The story of the basset hound appeared in Tacoma, Washington newspaper. The dog’s name was Tattoo. The reporter wrote, “Tattoo didn’t plan on going for a run that evening, but when his owner accidentally shut the poor dog’s leash in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missing Parts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,135 views

    Does your Christian faith and practice have some missing parts? Are there important gaps in your knowledge or practice of the Christian life? If so, you are not alone!

    Missing Parts (Acts 18:18-28) 1. Instead of a sandbox for our grandson, we bought a wrapping paper storage container. The idea is that it is portable and we can clamp on the lid to keep out cats or rain. Only one problem: one latch was missing. 2. We, too, can have missing parts. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Draw Me Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2013
     | 4,628 views

    The SoS shows the development of a romantic-intimate relationship between the bridegroom & his bride.

    The Secret of the Stairs Series “Draw Me” July 17, 2013 Introduction A The Song of Solomon is directed towards those who are already saved & have an understanding of Romans 6:11. Romans 6:11 (NASB) 11 Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something In Between

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 12, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,361 views

    A salute to Veterans. The kind of loyalty and unity and love and oneness that is hard to find. The meaning of Church membership.

    “Something In Between” “And God has put all things under the authority of Christ, and he gave him this authority for the benefit of the church. And the church is his body; it is filled by Christ who fills everything everywhere with his presence.” Ephesians 1:22-23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational