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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Outsiders

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 20, 2011
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    Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Are we aware of how the unchurched look at those who call themselves Christians? It would serve us well to gain a better understanding about how important it is to present ourselves in the right way.

    THE OUTSIDERS INTRODUCTION: We come to church and we’re mostly surrounded by “insiders” people who are Christians like us but how much consideration do we give to those who are still outside? Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Do we care how we present ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Life

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011
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    The Christian Life

    THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Col. 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. The life of a Christian is the greatest in this world. 2. “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it's been found difficult and not tried.” (G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Swindoll, Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heaven ‘’home, Sweethome’’ Of The Children Of God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2011
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    Just think Gods home will be our home.

    HEAVEN ‘’HOME, SWEETHOME’’ OF THE CHILDREN OF GOD Col.1: 3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Above All Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2011
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    The church was flourishing until some false teachers came and disrupted the growth and confused their theology. The letter was written to encourage the believers to combat errors in the church, the most dangerous being the deprecation of Christ

    COLOSSIANS 1: 1-2 CHRIST ABOVE ALL AN INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND TO COLOSSIANS [Acts 19:10, 20] For the next 16 weeks, we’re going to focus on one of God’s love letters to us. For some of us, it will be like going back to look at something we’ve read before and maybe forgotten. For others of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Forgiving Heart Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 31, 2011
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    "To err is human, to forgive is divine," Alexander Pope. Being divine, Jesus displayed His forgiving heart. He can enable us to have a forgiving heart, just like His.

    A. The story is told of a man who stood watching an old farmer plowing with his mule. 1. After a while, the stranger said to the farmer, “I don’t like to tell you how to do your job, but you could save yourself a lot of work by saying, ‘Gee’ and ‘Haw’ to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living The Resurrected Life

    Contributed by Jay Robison on May 13, 2010
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    What does it mean to live after the resurrection of Jesus? As Christians we must Open our Heart, Use our head, and Lend a hand

    Sources for the Sermon Include sermoncentral, Broadman Bible Commentary, and Paul's Letters from Prison by Houlden Includes outline for congregation at the end LIVING THE RESURRECTED LIFE Jay Robison COLOSSIANS 3:1-4 Last week I read a list of things a pastor should not say at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return To Christ

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010
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    Christ holds it all together.

    Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude Towards Work

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on May 19, 2010
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    You may not have the perfect job, buy you need to thank God that you have a job. Some people would love to have your job.

    An attitude of gratitude towards work Introduction On of the greatest problems we face today, believe it or not, is the attitude we take to work. When I refer to work, I mean any form of work. We must not look on our work as a gloomy monotony, a burden to be borne. We must learn to have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
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    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace: Unmerited Favor.

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 31, 2010
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    Paul gives eight blessing that Grace gives ❶ - v.14 FORGIVENESS ❷ v. 14 - REDEMPTION ❸ v. 13 - TRANSLATION ❹ v. 13 - DELIVERED ❺ v. 12 - PARTAKERS ❻ v. 11 - STRENGTHENED ❼ v. 10 - FRUITFUL/INCREASING &#10

    A conversation on a bus was overheard between a young woman her friend ahead of her. The woman was reading - Scott Peck’s “The Road Less Traveled” (published in 1978. It eventually spent 13 years on the New York Times bestseller list to create a paperback record, sold 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Adequacy Of Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010
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    The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

    Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Holy Life 3

    Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 24, 2010
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    Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

    Our God is holy; the reason why you may be living an unholy life is that YOU haven’t done what you are supposed to do to stop it and you may have been defeated into thinking it’s impossible to live a holy life. However, be informed today that it is incumbent on you, it behooves you—which ever way ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Christian Experience Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him. Bear fruit in every good work and as you grow in the knowledge of God. Read God’s word so you can get to know God better. Pray that God would give you his power to strengthen you?

    Love is a great thing isn’t it? After all it is St Valentine’s Day. And even if it is the object of American cultural imperialism, even if it is taken over by advertising and media hype, love is what makes the world go ’round. What’s more, it’s at the core, the centre ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christ The Fullness Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
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    Get back to the basic truth of the gospel – that Jesus alone saves us.

    By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Today we’re looking at chapter 1.vs15-23 of Paul’s letter to the Colossians and – today it’s all about getting back to basics. It’s important that we do this. I think it’s the same reason we take holidays - Holidays give us an opportunity to get back to basics. - Get back ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Give Thanks Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    If we have our minds centred in Christ, focussed on the things that please God, then we won't need a rule book. If God's word dwells in us the way our lives are hidden with Christ then we'll do things that please God automatically.

    Paul has just finished telling the Colossians to stay away from those who want to tie them down to human rules and regulations. He says these rules are of no use to you in controlling your human desires. He says “Why would you want to subject yourself to human regulations when Christ has died ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican