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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Telos

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018
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    Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

    22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Problem Of Anger

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 23, 2023
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    This is a spiritual teaching in the midst of a social-psycho-spiritual course taught at the mission to which our church is attached.

    I finally got around to watching the film Inside/Out last night with my wife. There are some strong characters in the film - namely the emotions that seem to rule over Riley at different times in the story. I thought we could look at a few of those characters over the next few weeks and reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2025
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    How can we "maintain" unity in a world of churches that divide and split as a matter of course?

    The story is told about a poor church in Tennessee back in the early 1900s. The congregation had had a terrible argument… and (sadly) there was a split. They couldn’t stand each other., however, neither side could afford to leave and build their own church building. And so they both continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Christ & The Media Narrative: The Tactics Of The Media In Subverting Christianity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
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    There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web.

    There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web. Narrative is a term that we'll use to describe the overarching framework of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Visionary View - Charting Life's Course With God's Guidance And The Holy Spirit's Empowerment Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2023
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    In a world that often glorifies self-reliance and independence, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying solely on our own understanding. However, Proverbs 3:5-6 challenges this notion and reminds us that true wisdom comes from aligning ourselves with God's will.

    Title: Visionary View - Charting Life's Course with God's Guidance and the Holy Spirit's Empowerment In a world that often glorifies self-reliance and independence, it's easy to fall into the trap of relying solely on our own understanding. We may believe that our own intellect ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Has Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 2, 2006
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    Never give up hope... God is at work, often doing the extraordinary in the course of the very ordinariness of our lives.

    Title: God Has Not Forgotten! Text: Luke 1:5-25 Thesis: Never give up hope… God is at work in your life. Introduction The story is told of an elderly couple who lived together in a nursing home. Though they had been married for 60 years, their relationship was filled with constant arguments, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jailer Who Received Jesus

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 3, 2003
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    There was a certain course of events that led to the salvation of the Philippian jailer, and these have certain implications with reference to our witnessing today.

    The Jailer Who Received Jesus Text: Acts 16: 29-34 Intro: The portion of scripture we’ve just read is filled with suspense and excitement—the result of a midnight earthquake and an attempted suicide. Lest we view this account as merely a Bible story, let me be quick to remind us that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power To Say

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003
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    In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

    The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contagious Christians

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006
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    Much of this content comes from Bill Hybels "Contagious Christianity Course". This was a sermon to launch the small group study

    Luke 14:15-23 – Contagious Christianity 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Renewing Your Mind

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 23, 2008
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    There is a battle being fought for a strategic area of your life. The outcome will determine the course of your life! It is the battle for the mind.

    1. Illus. of Iwo Jima • On a small island in pacific called Iwo Jima one of the most ferocious battles of WWII was fought. • Taken at great expense in money and lives. • Why? Strategic value was enormous. If they won this island, war would go well. If they lost this island, war would go against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    The Greatest Nations

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 18, 2007
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    There are nations that are great and then there are nations that change the course of your world. You may be surprised to know what these nations are.

    Great Nations What nation do you consider to be the greatest of all that exist in this world? You may say the U.S.A. or Israel or even China. I would say that you are mistaken. Why? Because there are "nations" that have greater effect on your life. There are Three Great Nations that we want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Our Faith-Book Pages Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012
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    The Bible is, of course, the key to our understanding God and his instructions for our lives. It follows that we follow.

    1. Ignorance and the Bible (S. Shepherd Committed to the Bible; SermonCentral.com) NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sleeping Church Members

    Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016
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    Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here.

    SLEEPING CHURCH MEMBERS Amos 6:1 Zion was, of course, in the southern kingdom of Judah; so both parts of the nation, Judah and Israel, are addressed here. Zion was the center of religion—God's temple was there, and Samaria was the metropolis of a powerful kingdom. "Woe to them that are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Be Contagious! (Week 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 1, 2013
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     | 7,322 views

    This is the second of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek’s Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

    BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 2 Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from “If Jesus Lived in My House,” by Lee Strobel As we begin week two of our “Becoming a Contagious Christian” series, let me share a story from Lee Strobel—one of the authors of the Contagious Christian training materials. It’s not actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Contagious Calm Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
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    Max Lucado writes, “Contagious calm in the midst of high anxiety can eternally change lives and the course of events.”

    A. Philippians 4:5 (READ) 1. How many DISASTERS have been AVERTED because one person REFUSED to buckle under the STRAIN and remained CALM? a. How many MARRIAGES were SAVED? b. How many FRIENDSHIPS remained INTACT? c. How many CHURCH DIVISIONS were AVOIDED? 2. It’s this kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ