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  • Leonard Davis avatar

    The Power To Meet Needs

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 9,693 views

    People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

    THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
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    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Responding With Forgiveness

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2014
     | 4,469 views

    All of us would probably have to admit that when we have been mistreated, we find it hard to have a Christ-like mind and to express the forgiving Spirit of Christ toward those who have mistreated us.

    4-24-05 Title: Responding with Forgiveness Text: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Till seven times? Bible Reading: Matthew 18:21-35 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Finger Wagging Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 6, 2014
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     | 5,209 views

    How do we deal with anger, sin and disagreement in our communities? Does Matt 18:15-17 inspire us to deep dastedely discipline or do we need to read it in the context of the rest of Matthew 18?

    How do we handle Sin? Anger? Conflict? Disagreement? Human beings are not very good at dealing with these things. “She’s not my friend any more” “She said this” “he did that” It happens at school, and we adults keep doing it. According to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting Along Despite Our Differences

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014
     | 6,416 views

    With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

    Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breakthrough Prayer For My Friends

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 4,286 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for our friends.

    Author and LaSalle University professor, Grace Adolphsen Brame, Says some of her students claim heaven is of no concern to them. Life is precious. This world matters, and it is all we have for sure. So why concern ourselves with something for which we have no evidence? What a sad state of affairs ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breakthrough Prayer For My Family

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
     | 10,563 views

    As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for our families.

    This past week at Annual Conference, The Reverend Sue Nilson Kibbey, Director of Connectional Ministries for the West Ohio Annual Conference was our keynote speaker. Reverend Kibbey spoke twice during the conference. Both of her addresses were powerful and inspiring but the second, Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Bad Things Happen To Good People Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 7, 2014
     | 6,190 views

    Joseph is unjustly put in prison; yet God is present with him there.

    Genesis 39:1-23 "When Bad Things Happen to Good People" INTRODUCTION We go through life telling ourselves little lies. These lies include: "If I work hard, I can get whatever I want," "If I earn just 20% more, I'll be happy," "Affluence, security and comfort are what life really is all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Way Of Grace Is Clearly Different

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2014
     | 6,778 views

    The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded

    November 27, 2004 The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different Luke 14:1; 7-14 The subject today is grace and I want to show that “The Way of Grace Is Clearly Different”. It’s different-- I. In How We Think of Ourselves II. In How We Treat Others III. In How We Are Rewarded The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judge Nothing Before It's Time Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2014
     | 7,437 views

    1) How one should Judge (1 Corinthians 4:1), 2) What is Required to Judge (1 Corinthians 4:2), and 3) Who should Pass Judgment (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)

    For those in the public light, they often describe their existence as living in a fish bowl. They often mention how they are constantly judged by tabloid journalism about their weight, look, who they are dating, and just about every aspect of their lives. As people reflected on the spiraling train ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    This Sermon Is Not Just For Everyone Else Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,516 views

    It is impossible to really know God and not live a life of repentance

    Most of us tend to categorize all sin into two categories – my sin and your sins. And of course when I do that I always think that your sins are so much worse than mine. Since it’s really important that all of us recognize that tendency in our lives in order to make a proper application ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 13,917 views

    The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answer Ten: Don't Judge Or Compare Ministers Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015
     | 5,597 views

    Some in the Corinthian church were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. This answer takes off from Paul’s ninth answer about letting God be the judge of ministers.

    Some in the Corinthian church had made the mistake of judging, boasting, and priding themselves in their superior gifts and achievements. They were judging the gifts of believers and preachers. They were usurping the authority of God alone to gift and to judge men. In reality, they were nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Bad: Blood Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 21, 2015
     | 5,244 views

    Joseph practiced forgiveness as a means of breaking bad blood between he and his brothers.

    Walter White’s story is told in the AMC series entitled Breaking Bad, and begins with Walter standing in the middle of the New Mexico desert without his pants on. It’s quite dramatic, and the viewer is wondering how in the world he got there. The next scene flashes back to three ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Golden Rule

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
     | 5,592 views

    This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

    I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist