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Value One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

based on 35 ratings

| 6,957 views

one of a series on building community

Building Community - Value One Another In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. A place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Men Still Perish?

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 20, 2002

based on 33 ratings

| 3,885 views

A man goes through life having one of these two experiences: he is either perishing, moving ever downward toward the grave; or he is being saved, moving ever upward toward eternal life.

Why Do Men Still Perish? Text: 1 Peter 3:9 Intro: Why has Christ not yet returned to earth? Because of God’s love for man. This passage of scripture tells us that He does not want any person to perish, not a single person. By the way, God is not slack in fulfilling His promise nor is He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

When Conflicts Arise In Christian Community

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

based on 94 ratings

| 8,953 views

Learn the principles for dealing successfully with the inevitable conflicts that arise in church

Last week, we looked at how integrating God’s influence results in healthy relationships. The four steps contained in Philippians 3:15-4:1 were "ask God for clear thinking, live what we know from God, pattern after godly people and make room for a biblical future." If we could do this perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

Death Is Dead!

Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 14, 2001

based on 108 ratings

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The prophecy of Hosea is fulfilled, that death is swallowed up in victory.

Hosea 13:14 Easter Sunday (Historic) April 15, 2001 Death is Dead! Where were you when Elvis died? Even though I was only twelve, I remember it clearly. Our family was vacationing in northern Minnesota. We were at a gas station in International Falls, on the Canadian border. Where were you ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Does The Resurrection Affect You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 14, 2001

based on 77 ratings

| 6,763 views

Do you know the power of His resurrection?

Does the Resurrection Affect You? As is my manner, I will be a bit non-traditional this Easter or as I prefer this Resurrection Day. On many radio and TV stations as well as in the churches, you will hear preachers far more eloquent than I do a guided tour of the Crucifixion detailing and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 31, 2001

based on 181 ratings

| 37,077 views

Heather is a single 30-year-old hairstylist from British Columbia. When asked why don’t you attend Church? This was her reply:

West Greeley Baptist Church June 3rd 2001 John 12: 26 “Saved to serve” By Pastor Mark Hensley 26Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me. John 12:26 Introduction: Heather is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Tares

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Making The Most Of Your Time Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 25, 2005

based on 31 ratings

| 30,287 views

Life’s sinking sun is sinking low, a few more days, and I must go. We will not be here for long. How will you spend your days?

Making the Most of the Time We Have Psalm 90 This is the oldest Psalm, and it was the only one written by Moses. Psalm 90 is Moses prayer to God asking for wisdom to make the most of his time on earth. A key verse might be verse 12. “So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On The Move

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

based on 51 ratings

| 19,789 views

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. This message deals the danger of staying too long in one condition.

Perhaps one of the most humiliating and discouraging experiences we could face is that of being denied upward mobility and advancement in the quest of life. To be held back, detained, put on hold as a result of our failure to apply ourselves and take seriously the task, challenge or opportunity ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't See, Just Have Faith

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jan 2, 2003

based on 32 ratings

| 14,268 views

Faith is truly the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen. But how is your faith? Faith never says, "I see", but it always says "I believe"

WHEN YOU CAN’T SEE, JUST HAVE FAITH ENCOURAGEMENT FOR AN EMPOWERED COMMUNITY: MATT 9:27-31 (PREACHED AT THE VA. BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION MEN’S RETREAT - BY REV. W. D. SCOTT SR) THE VERY REAL PRESENCE OF EVIL IN THE WORLD AND THE SINFULNESS OF HUMAN BEINGS, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Theological Study Of The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 25, 2004

based on 55 ratings

| 12,483 views

This sermon is a profound study of the resurrection and examines the following seven aspects namely 1.PRIORITY 2.PERSONS 3.PRE-EMINENCE 4.PHYSICAL NATURE 5.PROOF 6.PRIVILEGES 7.POWER

A THEOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST ******************************************************* OUTLINE 1.PRIORITY OF THE RESURRECTION 2.PERSONS INVOLVED IN THE RESURRECTION 3.PRE-EMINENCE OF THE RESURRECTION 4.PHYSICAL NATURE OF THE RESURRECTION 5.PROOF OF THE ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Purpose Driven God Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 5, 2004

based on 18 ratings

| 4,799 views

God works out his purposes in a world beset with sin.

Last Sunday, after church, the kids mime ministry team left immediately to give a presentation at Future Church of Tomorrow on 12th Street. As we left, the adults counted all the noses to make sure we had everybody and we formed a caravan of vehicles so we could get there without getting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Brethren

A Mighty Miracle On Mount Olivet

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 13, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 5,245 views

IN THIS SERMON ON THE ASCENSION OF JESUS, WE SEE THE ASCENSION , THE ANNOUNCEMENTS , THE AFTERMATH ,AND THE ARRIVAL.

A MIGHTY MIRACLE ON MOUNT OLIVET ACTS 1:9-12 When I was a boy I used to read Superman comic books. I remember when superman would fly up into the sky, he would say up , up and away. Of course that was not reality. But in our text, we see reality, actual history, when Jesus went back to Heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 23,003 views

We can learn a lot from the story that Jesus told, especially about the concept of Hell. While Hell is not popularly talked about Jesus teaches it as a Truth.

“Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus” Introduction: As I sit and listen to people talk I learn quickly that the world is wicked. I hear things that blow my mind. People are hopeless without Jesus Christ, and if you are in Christ today you know what I am talking about because you may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Church That Is Blessed Of God!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 3, 2004

based on 31 ratings

| 8,030 views

Challenging a local church to be committed to God.

THE CHURCH THAT IS BLESSED OF GOD Hebrews 13:1-9 Heb 13:1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

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