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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems And Solutions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,281 views

    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions

    Barnabas - An Encouraging Leader - Problems and Solutions The encouraging leader needs a stable organization with which he can do his best in keeping people harmoniously relating to one another. He fears any feelings of disunity in his congregation since it might indicate conflict. which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tongues & Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,790 views

    An explanation prophecy and tongues from a charismatic Evangelical perspective.

    We’re spending some time looking at the gifts, and so far we’ve been emphasising the need to focus on the giver of the gifts and on being the gift by serving, rather than getting too anxious about discovering what your gift is. It’s been fairly safe so far, don’t you think? So this morning why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scripture Alone - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,214 views

    Is the Bible the authoritative "Word of God" or a mere "respected voice" in the Christian community?

    Dakota Community Church September 21, 2008 Scripture Alone 1 The Holy Bible; you know that as a Christian you are supposed to read it. You see the reading plan in the bulletin every week. You notice the sermon points all being backed by scripture. You even notice that many of the songs we sing in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Victory Of The Cross

    Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,965 views

    The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

    Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The 2nd Gc Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,948 views

    This sermon is about the Great Commandment.

    Recently Major League Baseball polled fans to see what they thought was the most memorable moment in baseball history. Was it Bobby Thompson’s “shot heard ‘round the world”? Was it Cal Ripkin’s consecutive games streak? Was it Nolan Ryan’s 7th no hitter when he was well past the age of 40? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Love: The Greatest Power In The World

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    Of all the spirtual gifts, the Apostle Paul tells us that the greatest is love.

    Love: The Greatest Power in the World I Corinthians 13:1-13 January 28, 2007 As I begin this sermon today, I am admittedly stepping out on what some might perceive as thin ice. I have Christian brothers and sisters who will vehemently disagree with much of what I am going to say. But this is my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Bound? Or Loose? Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,843 views

    A discussion on the issue of binding and loosing and the affect on earth and heaven relationship.

    Last week, we began our look at the issue of binding and loosing as found in Matthew 16:19 and again in 18:18. Before we pick up where we left off, I’ll read the email that came on this: Good morning Pastor Shane!   I have been slowly....... reading thru the book of Matthew.      1. The one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,555 views

    This message is intended to teach us about the concept of "The House Of God" and sho us the importance of attending corporate worship.

    The House Of God - 1 Timothy 3:14-16 INTRODUCTION: A. Timothy Dwight was president of Yale University from 1795-1817 1. He is known for many things, such as having received a doctorate from both Princeton and Harvard, but R. Kent Hughes and Brayn Chapell bring out two other interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Pays To Sweat The Small Stuff

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,559 views

    There are four steps in healing broken or damaged relationships within the church body: always be gentle, always use caution, always evaluate yourself, and always have compassion.

    It Pays to Sweat the Small Stuff Galatians 6:1-10 July 8, 2005 Our son Chris was about 15 years old when he came stumbling in the house one summer day with his face screwed up in pain. He was holding his right arm tight to his chest and all he could gasp was, “I fell off my bike.” We got his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Return To Your First Love

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 63,738 views

    Remember the height from which we have fallen and return back to our first, true love of Christ.

    Return to Your First Love Do your remember your first love? I do. I was just a teenager. When I met her I fell in love with her at first sight. She was beautiful and sleek. She had curves that had never been seen before. She was fast and handled perfectly. I spent all of my money on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    37. Election Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    Election comes down to the question, who does God elect to save and not save?

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 37 - ELECTION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in prehistory ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Con Or King? How Do You See Jesus?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 24, 2013
     | 4,868 views

    Jesus is no con but a great king who is worthy of our service.

    Rob Ford, mayor of Toronto, has had a rough month. After repeatedly denying allegations that he used illegal drugs, the police announced that they were in possession of a video which showed the mayor smoking crack cocaine. Since then Ford has admitted to behavior that is not appropriate for anyone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Baptism Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012
     | 9,006 views

    Lessons learned from the Baptism of Jesus wrapping up with a brief lesson on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit

    Gospel of Luke 3:21, 22 We are in a message series on the Gospel of Luke The word “gospel” literally means “good news” So, you could say that this series is about “The good news of Luke” What exactly is this good news? Simply put, it’s the life story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Sermon 01/2014

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 29, 2014
     | 5,522 views

    The Old Testament was all about rules and regulations....the dos and don’ts for a relationship with God.....but, every man that God used throughout the scriptures failed at some point and time except Jesus

    Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    First Timothy Chapter One Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,226 views

    This is a verse by verse study of First Timothy chapter one.

    1 Timothy Chapter 1 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I am attending on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) GREETING 1Ti ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational