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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 11, 2010
     | 2,384 views

    Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over our life. One of the key principles was the God is and always will be above temptation. Yet, God doe

    THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 4 James 1:16 - 20 – GOD’S INVOLVEMENT WITH TEMPTATION INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the topic of temptation, focusing in on the result of yielding to temptations and some ways to avoid temptations taking hold over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitating God Requires Mutual Submission Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009
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     | 4,736 views

    Paul has been fervently writing down God’s Words for the church as the Holy Spirit has guided his pen across the page. He has been working on communicating to us how it is we can stand out as light in a darkened world. How we can be imitators of God. He s

    Date: 8-9-09 Title: Imitating God Requires Mutual Submission Bible Text: Eph. 5:21 –33 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: ILL. One evening a preschooler, Kristel, and her parents were sitting on the couch chatting. Kristel asked, "Daddy, you’re the boss of the house, right?" Her father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Mystery: The Church Is The Bride Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Apr 14, 2014
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    Why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human sexuality exist? Because Human sexuality, male and female differences, & marriage are part of an extraordinary eternal plan of God. At the heart of all Creation is the Great Love story of Christ

    The Great Mystery: the Church is the Bride of Christ (Eph. 5:25-32) Human sexuality with all its extraordinary complexity, romantic mystery, and reproductive miracles is totally unexplainable by any of the theories of evolution. So why does this scientifically inexplicable marvel of human ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 11, 2003
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     | 3,306 views

    The Bible is God’s Word, in it He reveals Himself as Redeemer of mankind, and imparts infallible truth.

    The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook II Tim. 3:16, 17 INTRO.: Thomas Campbell was a Scottish Presbyterian educator and preacher who immigrated to the United States in 1809. He settled in Washington County, PA and became a preacher for one of the Presbyterian churches in that area. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Formula For Success Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010
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     | 6,645 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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    Sermon # 7 - The Unchanging God And Changing Man Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024
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    Have people you loved hurt you, let you down or betrayed you? Don’t lose heart because we have a God who is faithful, whose love is unchanging and who will never ever leave us or forsake us.

    We read in Numbers 23:18-19, and Balaam uttered this prophecy: "Come, Balak son of Zippor, And listen to what I have to say. God is not like people, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks, and it is done. (GNB) These were the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's House Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009
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     | 6,068 views

    The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

    A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Called To Be One Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,401 views

    What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

    Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Must Go... Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008
     | 3,824 views

    Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

    Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healing Centered-Trauma-Informed Church Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. John Varughese on May 13, 2025
     | 429 views

    Prioritizing the role of church community in trauma recovery. Dr. john Varughese Faulty of Counseling Psychology & Mental Health Evangel College and Seminary www.ecsus.org

    DEFINITIONS: 1. Psychological/Mental Health Trauma: A profound emotional and psychological response to distressing events that feel overwhelming or difficult to cope with. It can stem from incidents such as accidents, natural disasters, war, violence, abuse, neglect, or the loss of a loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Aggravation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,701 views

    What does it cost to be healthy?

    SERIES: HEALTHY CHURCH! “THE AGGRAVATION FACTOR” LUKE 14:25-35 OPEN Some time ago, I heard an interesting adaptation of the biblical account of Adam and Eve. God was talking with Adam. He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is My Duty To My Church? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,533 views

    We all have a duty in my church... we must find out what that duty is...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 18, 2007 Date Preached: August 19, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: What is my duty to my church? Sermon Text: 1 Peter 1:22 - 25 22 Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

    SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King And The Peasant Girl - Christ And The Church

    Contributed by Peter Bines on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,164 views

    The Song of Songs is a poetic love story between a King and a lowly country girl, which uses exotic and striking language. It celebrates love and affection between a man and a woman that cuts across class barriers. But what did God intend in including it

    Personally I’m not much of a gardener; at best you could call me a ‘weed exterminator.’ But I certainly enjoy walking round a beautiful garden. What are the ingredients needed for a successful garden? I guess, the soil must be suitable, and needs to be plenty of water, sun and shelter. For a garden ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 16, 2010
     | 2,870 views

    There is a lot of activity going on in our churches. And by James’ recollection the activity inside our churches is neither positive nor helpful to the overall ministry of the church. More importantly is that these conflicts do not come from the outside

    WINNING THE WARS IN THE CHURCH JAMES 4:1-10 James 4:1-10 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist