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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Of Lords And Bishops

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,076 views

    This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle.

    Of Lords and Bishops This is a look at titles within the Church. I have found out here lately that many people are upset with titles that many Churches are using within their organizational circle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Do You Believe, And Why? # 6

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    This was another message in a series entitles, “What do you believe, and why?” and this message was based on Rev. 20 and Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders in Acts 20.

    This is the 6th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" > Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders = [Acts 20.17-27] = Focus on v.27 - This series = The necessity of preaching "the whole counsel of God" How necessary! - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk Worthy Of The Call

    Contributed by Johnny Chase on Feb 23, 2006
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,966 views

    This is a short message I shared with local pastors about our calling.

    Walk Worthy of the Call Intro: Thank you for the opportunity share with you today. It is humbling to speak to pastors. During my childhood and teenage years I learned love pastors, missionaries, and evangelist. Growing up in a pastors home had its pros and cons. One of my favorite things as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Honoring Elders

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 20,404 views

    A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

    HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christmas Card Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,122 views

    Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,692 views

    This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

    5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Addictions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,446 views

    People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, en

    Overcoming Addictions (Matt 6:24-34) People can find themselves addicted to many vices these days. Addictions can fall into many categories that are both conscious and unconscious obsessions: drugs, lusts, bad habits, anger, vengeance, politics, intrigue, gossiping, selfishness, gluttony, envy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Encounter.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 27,201 views

    Now there is something that is played out here on earth but it is planned in heaven. We call that a divine encounter.

    Divine encounter. Acts 8: 26 -- 40. 09/05/04 For the past few Sunday mornings, we have been talking about the main business of the church. The main business of the church is to tell people how they can be forgiven of their sin and go to heaven. That is evangelism and we want to have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Leaders' Reputation - (Part 4 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 5,222 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    1. Above reproach 1 Timothy 3:2 This phrase serves as a general summary of all the character qualities a leader should have. The Greek word describes a garment without any "folds." When applied to personal character, it means that leader must be free from any secret or hidden pockets of sins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can Make A Difference

    Contributed by George Smith on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 15,214 views

    It just takes one to make a difference in some one life.

    INTRO: Effective witnessing saves people from God’s judgment. We witness to some through our compassion and kindness; to others we witness as if we were snatching them from the eternal fire. To hate "even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh" means that we are to hate the sin, but we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Holy For I Am Holy Series

    Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,504 views

    Telling us to be holy is fine, but how do we live a holy life?

    I Peter 1:13-21 “Be Holy For I AM Holy” Intro—For the last couple of weeks, as we’ve been looking at the first 12 verses of the Book of First Peter, we’ve seen that Peter has been discussing the future of the Christian—in verse 3 he talks about our living hope through the resurrection of Christ; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    It's A Family Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    8th (last) is series on 1 Thesselonians (8 of 8).

    IT’S A FAMILY MATTER 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 INTRO: Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters; and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the Spirit of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Late Than Never

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE T

    BETTER LATE THAN NEVER MATT. 21:28-32 JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Funeral Sermon For A Faithful Servant Of Christ

    Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,474 views

    A funeral message for a man who truly loved God and lived out his faith daily.

    A Funeral Sermon I. Paul’s command to us. a. Flee from evil things i. Avoid the base things in life ii. Avoid love of money 1. it leads to foolish and harmful desires 2. it leads to ruin b. pursue righteousness i. That is, conformity with God’s ways, and opposition to sin ii. Righteousness is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    The Home And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Dec 6, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,885 views

    A Sermon on the dangers of Divorce and the importance of the Home.

    THE HOME DIVORCE-PART I Eph. 5:22--I Pet. 3:1-7 1. The Home is the seat of Revival---If it fails, it is because we have too often, Husbands and Wives that are Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. a. The Bible says, “a house divided against itself shall not stand.” 2. It is important that our homes be right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist