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  • George Brooks avatar

    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church

    Contributed by George Brooks on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    This sermon shows us some important things in preserving unity in the church.

    Some Cures For Divisions In The Church 1 Corinthians 3:16-23 “Do you not know that you are a temple of God, and {that} the Spirit of God dwells in you? [17] If any man destroys the temple of God, God will destroy him, for the temple of God is holy, and that is what you are. [18] Let no man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Division Of Labor And Promotion Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 27, 2011
     | 4,601 views

    The smallest work for God requires and depends not on personal charisma but on the Holy Ghost if we desire to bring glory to God

    "And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Right Perspectives For Healing Division Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 29, 2008
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     | 5,770 views

    In 1 Corinthians 3, Paul answers two questions - what divides a church, and what brings unity.

    Introduction: A. How many of you know what this is a picture of? Right – the Leaning Tower of Pisa. 1. It is the freestanding bell tower, of the cathedral of the Italian city of Pisa. 2. Construction began in 1173, and although the tower was intended to stand vertically straight, it began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lay Man avatar

    Causing Division And Disunity In The Church

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
     | 11,889 views

    I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something ..

    I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them. - Romans 16:17 Causing division is a hurtful thing and never something we should seek to do. Our did say: "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018
     | 3,616 views

    The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

    Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bones Of Contention - Pentecost

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,777 views

    Ezekiel’s valley of dry bones speak of the future restoration of Israel which is unfolding; let us embrace the restoration offered to us now! Holy Spirit.

    Bones of Contention, Ezekiel 37:1-14 Introduction Carvosso had seen all his children converted, except one, and burdened with the lost one he sought counsel of a Christian leader, who said: “Why don’t you claim a promise of the Lord?” “I don’t understand you,” he replied. “Well, the Book is full ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022
     | 3,167 views

    Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

    INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Learning To Be Content (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 5, 2021
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     | 4,249 views

    To establish, we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content 2. Learning to be Commending 3. Learning to be Contingent Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: "Learning to be Contented.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Crafting A Contented Family Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    3rd of 6 on Family. This message is based on the precept of being a contented person. Several points came from a message by Timothy Smith on Sermon Central about "The Contented Family"

    Last week we looked at the 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and we learned how there are four building blocks to growing children into Godly men and women. Indeed – what we learned is that these four building blocks are the necessary steps for our own selves becoming Godly men and women. Today we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To True Contentment Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    What is true contentment? Is it gaining security by gaining possessions? Learn the mistakes of loving things - even if you don’t have any.

    When is enough enough? Each day we Americans are bombarded with thousands of messages - many telling us that we aren’t complete until we buy the latest and greatest product. Whether its cars or houses or boats or computers - what you have is no good anymore. It has bred a society founded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    What it takes to be content in this world.

    September 5, 2004 Stewardship Sermon on Being Content • In North Africa the natives have a very easy way to capture monkeys. A gourd, with a hole just sufficiently large so that a monkey can thrust his hand into it, is filled with nuts and fastened firmly to a branch of a tree at sunset. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pursuing Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,782 views

    How being content leads to godliness in the way we use our possessions.

    September 12, 2004 GODLINESS with contentment When a Christian really grabs hold of the promises of God, he will realize that God has given him everything - absolutely nothing has been held back. First and foremost, he has complete perfection in Christ. Hebrews 10:10 states that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Contention Concerning The Centurion.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,314 views

    Whenever a change takes place in a church there is often a stir among some of the members. And unfortunately, when the change is good, there is more contention. That tells a great deal about the character of the church.

    The contention concerning the centurion. Acts 11:1 -- 18. 02/25/04 You remember I said a great change came into the early church when the Gentiles got saved. This change produced contention in the early church and Peter was right in the middle of it. “When the apostle’s and brethren that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Taking Hold Of Contentment

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,322 views

    Funeral service for Dock Burgess, whose last day of life was a time of acceptance and calm. We can take hold of contentment by learning to receive, by investing in a relationship with God, and ultimately by accepting grace for life eternal.

    I am persuaded that the fundamental human problem is anxiety. I’ve watched the way we live for quite a while, and I am convinced that the most basic human issue is that we are anxious. We are fearful and afraid; we are anxious. And it is not just that we are afraid of what others may do to us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contentment A Priceless Possession Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,170 views

    True contentment depends not upon what we have but where we are -- In Christ (God)

    PowerPoint Codes +New Slide, >Transition Mental Detectors — Ps 46 Everybody Is Searching For Something What Are You Searching For? + 1 in a series Contentment a Priceless Possession + Wisteria is the name of a lovely twisting vine with beautiful cascading blossoms. This flower of the pea family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist