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  • David Owens avatar

    Sermon 13: Christian Life And Ministry Are A Team Effort Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 12, 2026
     | 76 views

    As the apostle Paul concludes his letter to the church at Colossae, he mentions 11 people in the last 12 verses. From this we notice that Paul was someone who knew how dependent he was on others for his own wellbeing and for the advance of the Gospel. Christian life and ministry are a team effort.

    Introduction: A. The America’s Cup is a sailing competition and is the oldest international competition still operating in any sport and has the oldest trophy dating back to 1851. 1. Dennis Conner is one of America’s most successful yachtsman and has won in many different kinds of sailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Belong To One Another Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 18, 2015
     | 6,767 views

    Gifts of the Holy Spirit - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). We Share the Same Confession (vs 1-3) (2). We Serve the Same God (vs 4-6) (3). We seek to build the Same Body (vs 7-13) (4). We Share the Same Baptism (vs 14-20) (5). We need each other (vs 21-25) (6). We Affect Each Other (vs 26-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Lessons In True Power Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 3, 2019
     | 5,654 views

    Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019

    Lessons in True Power Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 2, 2019 Text: Luke 9:43-55 Intro In shaping the lives of those who enter the reign of God… Jesus is reorienting human nature to live in the way true life really is. There are many aspects of life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life In A Box

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    Life as we know it would change if we truly and creatively lived the belief that Christ is the answer for our world.

    Title: Life in a Box Text: Acts 1:8 and Romans 12:1 Theme: New Life in Christ Key thought: Life as we know it would change if we truly believed that Christ is the answer for our world. I have here a box. My question is this: are you living life in a box? Or are you living life outside of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Plotting, Power, And The Way To Get Ahead Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,997 views

    Though evil plotted heavily against Jesus He remained in total control of every situation. Sometimes do you adopt the ways of the world to accomplish God’s will?

    Have you ever met someone who really comes across as having it together and being pretty impressive? I’m reminded of that old TV show The Pretender. In it a guy named Jared could instantly become anyone he wanted: a doctor, a cop, a scientist, whatever. He wasn’t really any of those things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Sermon On Love Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,440 views

    The last of a three part series on faith, hope and love.

    The Remaining Three A Sermon on Love 1 Corinthians 13:13 Once a young man proposed to his girl as they sat looking over the beautiful lake. “Darling, I want you to know that I love you more than anything else in the world. I want you to marry me. I’m not wealthy; I’m not rich. I don’t have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

    Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaped For Service Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,136 views

    Paul highlighted a few facts: (1) our contribution in ministry is critical (you are saved to serve), and (2) each contribution is unique (you are shaped for a purpose).

    Paul says we are ONLY SERVANTS... God is working in our world today, through you and me. • we are simply His servants. • Some plants, some waters, God brings the growth. • We may be doing different things, but we have ONE purpose - to work well • We are God’s fellow workers All of us will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forth And Inches

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Mar 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,018 views

    Sometimes life seems like it is just forth and inches. What do you do when your forth and inches? Seek God and go for it!

    2 Chronicles 15:7 (15:7) “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” Today I want to talk about Being Forth and Inches. Its Super bowl Sunday… A time of celebration… A time of festivity… A time for fellowship and fun… And tonight we will have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Truth About Trials Series

    Contributed by Robert Gallaty on Aug 6, 2007
     | 3,983 views

    All of us have experienced trials and temptations in Life. What should we do in the midst of difficulty and what can we expect from the Tests of Life? James provides wisdom on handling the challenges of life.

    THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIALS Intro: How Many People Love to Take Tests? With Persperation on your Forehead, and Sweat on your Palms, the Teachers Hand out the Test, with a Smile on their Face and say, “This is not intended to discourage you or make you nervous—It is simply to see what you know. IT’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Experience The Joy Of Receiving

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 10, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,746 views

    Learn how to experience joy in all that we receive

    Two weeks ago, Pastor Winsome Wu taught us how to cultivate joy in life. Last week, I talked about how we can experience joy by choosing the right expectations for each day and for our future. So intentional efforts are required to experience joy. Joy, we talked about, is more than happiness. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Slythe avatar

    Great Things Come In Small Packages

    Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 64,838 views

    How we can learn for all of God’s creatures - even the smallest ones.

    Great things come in small packages. This statement is proven true throughout the Bible. From Abraham as one lonely 90 year old pilgrim, to the orphaned slave child Moses to the shepherd boy David – God’s Word teaches us great truths from the smallest of people. Jesus was even born in a small ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Receiving Mercy For Making Messes

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 18,880 views

    God’s justice brings punishment, but God’s mercy brings forgiveness, to the point of repaying our sins for blessings. What a God!

    Joel 2:18-27 – Receiving Mercy for Making Messes Once there was a pastor who was such a golf addict that one Sunday he called in sick and went golfing instead. Two angels were above him on the golf course, discussing the situation. One angel said, “You just wait. I’m gonna punish him good for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    For Me

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 7,054 views

    Funeral message for Calvin John King, widower, father of seven, and long-term post-traumatic stress syndrome sufferer.

    We have all been taught to be unselfish. “Share your toys”, we say to our children. I am pretty sure that was said in the King household, with seven pairs of hands grabbing for the same stuffed animal. “Let your brother have some of your candy bar; you must not be selfish.” All very well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    How To Win A Family Fight Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,150 views

    When you fight, you can always win!

    TEXT: Ephesians 4:25-27; 29-32 TITLE: How to win a family fight! SERIES: Home Health Care TOPIC: Family arguments OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, July 27, 2008 PROP.: Winning a family fight means that you fight according to the rules! INTRODUCTION: Today, we close out our series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ