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  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Preeminence Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,274 views

    CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION

    BIG IDEA: CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION (WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF CREATION AND TO THE CHURCH) I. (:18b) THESIS: “so that He himself might come to have first place in everything” Def.: “having paramount rank, dignity, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Cope With Peer Pressure Series

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,920 views

    Peer influence by itself is not bad Prov. 27:17. By Iron, iron itself is sharpened, so one man sharpens another. Fellowship with other youths can sharpen your personality and make you a better person, on condition that they have mature, healthy attitudes

    HOW TO COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE Many youths I have talked to admit that they did not really like the life they were living nor the things they are doing? Peer pressure. Everyone I am with is into these things and that has a big influence on me – says some of them. I don’t want to lose my friends by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fearful Conversion

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,024 views

    God chooses and uses whom he wants

    1. FEAR (VS 26) • Paul, after his conversion, tried to align himself with the other disciples • The disciples were afraid, however, because of Paul’s past • Acts 9:1-2: “And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Race And Winning It

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,151 views

    How to run the race God set before us and complete it.

    Title: Running the race and winning it! Text: 1Corinthians 9:24-25 Introduction I believe that all of us have participated in a cross-country race. When I was in secondary school, the cross-country race is a yearly affair and we have to train and run the cross-country whether we like it or not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lies Of False Religion.4 Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus.

    The Lies of False Religions pt. 4. Ask yourself, Who put a division among the Jews? It was Jesus. John 10:19 There was a division therefore again among the Jews for these sayings. I agree that there are many in this world that are ministering the Word of God for prophet only. They have not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Reminds Us

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    Christmas is a time to remember. During this time of the year we are reminded that God came into our world to make a difference in our life. Christmas also reminds us that Christ is coming again. Understanding the present time we are reminded to spirit

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Christmas Reminds Us By Rev. Greg ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Superior New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on May 28, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    God’s New Promise

    The Superiority of the New Covenant May 22, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on promises kept: Several years ago, I made a promise to my eldest son – that I would build him a fort to play in, and it would be done before I had to make a 6-month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Sprit Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 6, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,853 views

    The message takes a look at the work of Holy Spirit in relation to John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself as, the Way, Truth, and Life

    The Spirit is given so we might live and act as Jesus. One of my favorite passages is John 14:6 where Jesus describes himself in His own words. Yes, Christianity is narrow and exclusive in the path to heaven but notice the three descriptors, the way, truth, and life. Jesus answered, “I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holistic Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Michael Allen on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,370 views

    One of a series focussing on the Natural Church Development characteristics

    Imagine, on the front row there is a man who cannot walk. Even to get here he had to be brought and carried; he can talk but that is about it. What is this man’s most pressing need? What is it he needs more than anything else in the world? Stephanie is going to bring the Bible reading to us just ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Aug 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,980 views

    God sets choices before us regularly. And the decisions that we make will determine if we are blessed /anointed / or experience victory.

    TITLE: CHOOSE WISELY TEXT: I SAMUEL 7:13 INTRO: Our lives are filled with choices. We make hundreds every day. Just this morning we decided to: - Get up or stay in bed - Eat or skip breakfast - What to wear - Where to go - Which service to attend - Most have decided where we are going after ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Deacon Ordination - The Result Of A Problem

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,466 views

    This devotion was given at a Deacon Ordination as the "Charge to the Church"

    DEACON ORDINATION Charge to the Church * Tonight we gather as a church to ordain, as Deacons, these three men whom we have identified as qualified and selected as those who can and will assume this “servant-leader” role. * As far as I can tell the first ordination service was held as a result of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Christian Race

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    Encouragement to run the race and win the prize.

    THE CHRISTIANS RACE Hebrews 12:1 Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. I. THE STARTING POST 1. IT BEGINS AT THE NEW BIRTH John 3:7 You ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    An Attitude Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002
    based on 108 ratings
     | 18,066 views

    What is our attitude toward being obedient to Christ. This message examines that subject.

    AN ATTITUDE OF OBEDIENCE Acts 5:17-32 INTRO: Obedience can be costly, obedience can be difficult, but genuine obedience is seldom boring. From the beginnings of the church, believers have faced the world with the attitude of obedience to God whatever the cost. I. THE PRIORITY OF OBEDIENCE. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Trust And Love From God Brings Out The Best In A Person

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will present

    How Trust and Love from God Brings Out the Best in a Person (Acts 20:7-15) Paul’s goal: "The goal of our instruction is love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith." (2 Tim. 1:5) Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational