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  • Roger Thomas avatar

    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,644 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 277 ratings
     | 70,677 views

    What makes the love of a mothe special? This message looks at what one mom was willing to do to demonstrate love to her child.

    A Mother’s Love Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Opening: This is the day of the year when we celebrate our moms. Now of course we should do this much more often, and I encourage you to routinely express your gratitude to your mom for all the ways she demonstrates her love for you. And let’s face it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    With every ounce of religious freedom comes great weighty responsibility to defend religious truth. I firmly believe that we can know religious truth! Just as we know that there is truth in science and math, there is spiritual truth found only in Jesus

    Counterfeit Christianity: The Cult Connection Jude 3,4 The year was 1783, when America officially recognized its independence from England. A fiery pastor named Ezra Stiles steps into his pulpit with a sermon entitled, “The United States Elevated to Glory and Honor”. In it he predicts that in due ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 53,503 views

    Learn from the servanthood of Christ. (1) choose service over self-interest, and (2) think like a servant.

    A request was made by the mother, for her sons James and John to sit with Jesus in His Kingdom. Jesus was born for a purpose – to serve a need; to serve God’s purpose · He was born a SERVANT! From the day He was born until the day He died, He was serving SOMEONE · He was tasked by Someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Commit To God's Program For Your Giving " Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,580 views

    Where do I begin when it comes to financial giving to support God’s work?

    Church growth experts have said that there are four things that can work to prevent a church’s growth: 1) A lack of desire to grow; 2) A lack of adequate leadership; 3) A lack of space; 4) A lack of finances. If there is any one of these factors that might hinder the continued growth of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know Your Soil. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

    INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    S – Seeking God's Will Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 2, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #3: “S – Seeking God’s Will” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: Philippians 4:6-7 OPENING JOKE: “A prayer for patience from a new wife” Lord, I pray for Wisdom – to understand my husband; Love – to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Was I Thinking - A Change Of Mind Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    The first order of business to bring change is to change your mind.

    May 8, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Romans 12:1-2 Subject: Change Title: What Was I Thinking? ¡V Being Obligated to God As we continue in our series on change I am reminded of the strategy of the Roman Catholic Church in establishing elementary schools all around the country. It became evident that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Changed In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 20, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    For real change to take place there must be a change in your spirit.

    May 22, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Acts 8:26-40 Subject: Change Part 4 Title: Changed in the Spirit This is the last message in the change series. Most of you are letting out a huge sigh of relief. (Now maybe he’ll stop talking about change)! What is it about change that makes people so ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Please Show Your Love... Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Part 3 in a series through 1 John

    Please Show Your Love… Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Introduction I remember growing up watching “Varity” shows. Variety shows were the entertainment of the time. Shows like Ed Sullivan, Redd Skelton, Flipp Wilson Sonny and Cher and many others. Variety shows had a wide range of performers, entertainers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crowd's Miscalculation

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    This is an expository sermon preached to demonstrate the foolishness of turning away from Christ and seeking fulfillment apart from Him.

    Introduction: Have you ever placed little value on something, only to miss it dearly once it was gone? We’ve often heard the saying, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” Example: Earlier this year while itinerating to raise up our missions support, after completing a missions service ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pentecost Today

    Contributed by David Johnston on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,966 views

    Are you struggling? Are you powerless? Are you hungry, thirsty for something more from God? Are you saved? You are a candidate for the Holy Ghost.

    Pentecost Today Joel 2:28-29 28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: 29 And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Faithfully Submit Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Submission is not a popular word in our society.

    1. Submission is not a popular word in our society. a. Everything screams at us to do what WE want, the way WE want it, how WE want it, any way WE want it. b. It could be something as simple as the slogan, “Have it your way.” Or still another “Just Do It!” c. And when we hear that, it feeds a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    You Can Trust The Bible!” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,561 views

    The Gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS.

    1. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is GOOD NEWS. a. It’s not glum news. It’s not ho hum news. b. It’s GOOD. It’s GREAT! It’s WONDERFUL. It’s AWESOME! c. The Gospel of Jesus Christ releases a man from the burden of sin. It removes from us the penalties of sin! Romans 1.16 For I am not ashamed of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excusing Our Sins, Condemning Others Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    We need to face our struggles and sins instead of throwing others under the bus.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE are winding down our series of 8 Ways to be a bad Christian. • Today we are going to look at the final issue in our series. This final way we can be a bad Christian is one that can be so damaging not only to ourselves, but to those around us as well. • If we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ