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  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    Directions For Living

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Aug 25, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    The Bible and its relevance for our life

    “The new minister was asked to teach a boys’ class in the absence of the regular teacher. He decided to see what they knew, so he asked who knocked down the walls of Jericho. All the boys denied having done it, and the preacher was appalled by their ignorance. At the next deacons’ meeting he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Jesus God?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,045 views

    Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ?

    John 1:15-17 Is Jesus God? Many are asking this question, trying to find an answer. Some say yes, some say no, and some are not sure. So then how can we find out who this Great Messiah is, God or Christ? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Creating Congregational Health Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,161 views

    This sermon is the first in a series of five on The Church Health Review which attempts to make members aware that there is a health cycle of the congregation of God’s people.

    Robert Dale in his book “To Dream Again: How To Help Your Church Come Alive,” says that there are four ways to revitalize a church. The strategies would be: change policies, change personnel, change programs or clarify purpose. The fourth way to revitalize a church is to define and act on its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Gratitude

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    Christian living requires an extreme level of gratitude

    Extreme Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thanksgiving Message November 23, 2008 Morning Service The pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts…nevertheless, [they] set aside a day of thanksgiving. — H. W. Westermeyer The Pilgrims revealed an example of extreme gratitude toward God for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    D-E-A-C-O-N

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,040 views

    What are the biblical requirements for the office of deacon. In 1 Tim. 3:1-7 the requirements for pastor are given, and so we have a pulpit committee and perhaps even a background check. But 1 Tim. 3:8-13 makes it clear that we need to be careful in choos

    REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS 1 Timothy 3:8-13 THERE ARE AS MANY VERSES LISTING THE REQUIREMENTS OF DEACONS AS THERE ARE FOR PASTOR. A PASTOR MUST GO THROUGH AN INTENSE EXAMINATION, YET IN MANY CHURCHES DEACONS SLIDE ONTO THE BOARD UNCHECKED. THAT HAS NOT BEEN THE CASE AT CALVARY. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Too Far In Either Direction

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 17, 2010
     | 2,914 views

    Learning from Mary and Martha’s responses, we can see why it is important to maintain a proper balance between discipleship and spiritual work.

    OUR SPIRITUAL LIVES CAN SOMETIMES BE LIKENED TO A PENDULUM OF A CLOCK. ONE DAY OUR FAITH SWINGS FORWARD IN ZEAL AND DESIRE AND BEFORE YOU KNOW IT OUR FAITH SWINGS BACKWARD BY THE FORCES OF BUSYNESS AND DISTRACTIONS. IT IS TRULY A FINE BALANCE BETWEEN DOING TOO MUCH FOR GOD AND STEPPING BACK AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    How does the Spirit grow patience in our lives?

    Fruit of the Spirit October 18, 2009 Galatians 5:22-23 Patience What is patience? – waiting without getting upset Patience with people. – often the little things – bad driving (or perceived bad driving), family members quirks, mistakes, but also sin – It’s the Spirit’s job to convict, but ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Service Names Of Christ Lesson 7

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,702 views

    Service Names of Christ

    “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019
     | 6,223 views

    How Solomon can't get no satisfaction

    No Satisfaction-6 1-12.docx Ecclesiastes 6:1-12 God has given Solomon riches, wealth, honor, and influence along with anything else his soul desires Yet, in spite of these enviable delights the man is blocked from enjoying the benefits There is an obvious contrast between the wording of 5:19 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Service Names Of Jesus Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 2,859 views

    The Service Names of Jesus

    “The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45 A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jesus described His journey here on earth in terms of ministry. His primary concern was what He could do for others. 2. When He ascended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold The King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2018
     | 6,811 views

    When Jesus returns and reigns on earth, what will it be like? The Jewish people largely understood their Messianic King would reign, but did not understand He would come twice, first as sacrifice for sin, then as the King of the earth.

    Behold the King: The King’s Earthly Kingdom (Psalm 72) 1. Sally is flying out to meet her boyfriend. She falls asleep on the plane and dreams about this gorgeous diamond ring he'll give her. When she opens her eyes, she spots an even bigger diamond on the finger of Mrs. Goldstein, a matron sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Surviving And Thriving In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2018
     | 8,024 views

    A Message about the children of Israel in the wilderness. How to make it.

    Title: Surviving and Thriving in the Wilderness Theme: Text: Exodus Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, "Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jul 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,031 views

    A Catholic Understanding of the Scriptures. Bibile is not for anyone to manipilate for one's own capricious deceits and calumny.

    Jesus the Good shepherd. John10: 1-10. A mother was once asked by a census-taker how many children she had. She replied, “Well, there’s Billy and Harry and Martha and…”. “Never mind the names,” the man interrupted, “Just give me the numbers”. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Delight In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 1, 2014
     | 4,569 views

    God desires for us to work alongside Him to accomplish His glorious work on earth.

    We continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. We noted that the people of Israel did not want to listen to God and they demanded to have a king. God warned them through the prophet Samuel but they insisted to have a king just like the other nations around them. God's Chosen People did not take ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible