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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    God's Expectation From The Church

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 7, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 30,671 views

    Church should understand God’s expectation from her.

    “GOD’S EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CHURCH” Acts 2:36-47 I was watching the Olympic events and very pleased on the performance of some the U.S. athletes. One of the coaches was asked about his opinion on expectations set by the Americans, and he responded by saying, “I am not worried by expectations set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Producing Good Fruit

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,595 views

    We are meant to produce spiritual fruit that brings glory to the name of Jesus!

    Producing Good Fruit Galatians 5:16-26 July 3, 2005 Evening Service Introduction A friend of mine from seminary worked for an orchard while he was in high school and during his summers home from college. He worked in several different aspects of the orchard, from picking fruit to basic tree ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christian A&p 101: The Unity Of The Body Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 4, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    The first in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we reflect on the unity and diversity in the body of Christ.

    CHRISTIAN A & P (Anatomy & Physiology) 101 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 1. Last Sunday afternoon, on our drive back home to Issaquah, Anne and I stopped in at our middle daughter, Gabrielle’s home to visit with her, her husband Scott, and our little grandson, Kyle. • Barely 3 minutes into our ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian A&p 101: Carrying Out The Will & Directives Of The Head Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Sermon 4 in a series of 4 sermons reflecting on Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ. In this message we focus on the body’s responsibility to carry out the will of the Head.

    CHRISTIAN A & P 101: CARRYING OUT THE WILL & DIRECTIVES OF THE HEAD Colossians 1:15-20 1. Over the past three Sundays we have been examining the Apostle Paul’s favorite description of the Church as the Body of Christ and have reflected thus far on three lessons we learn from our human anatomy and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wise Or Unwise Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    In this sermon I sought to be led of the Spirit to inspire the desire to have wisdom, and then contras hellish, and heavenly wisdom. Our churches need wise counsel, and the world needs to see the difference heavenly wisdom makes.

    WISE or UNWISE: James 3:13-18 {13} Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. {14} But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. (15} This ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Sodom Destroyed! Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    Learn about how God may have destroyed Sodom and why Lot’s life there compromised his fruitful walk with God.

    We begin by looking into the Psalms: Psalm 1 1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3 He is like a tree planted by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Let Us Boldly Ask For Wisdom!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    This is a study of wisdom, do we honestly and earnestly seek for wisdom? Let us apply our heart to wisdom and understanding to be better stewards for God.

    LET US BOLDLY ASK FOR WISDOM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ROBBING IN THE COAL MINES: Let me establish a truth by telling you a real life story. As men mine for coal in the coal mines in eastern Kentucky, the miners leave pillars of coal. These pillars support the roof top in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wearing Religious Masks Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,076 views

    Bitterness can become a mask that is woren in the church.

    Part #1 of 2. WEARING RELIGIOUS MASKS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder: what do I do when I am hurt? How can I handle injustice? How do you handle hurt? I must learn to trust God, God turns messes into messages. God can turn great test into great testimonies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronald Fair avatar

    A Christian Should Be A Striking Likeness Of Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,197 views

    A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ

    Striking Likenesses of Jesus Christ Text: Acts 4:13 And they took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus Scripture: Acts 4:1-20 Introduction: Spurgeon once said, “A Christian should be a striking likeness of Jesus Christ.” We have read lives of Christ beautifully and eloquently ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Getting Into Shape

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,709 views

    How much do you want to know God’s will?

    In the opening pages of his autobiography, An American Life, Ronald Reagan writes, I was raised to believe that God had a plan for everyone and that seemingly random twists of fate are all a part of His plan. My mother - a small woman with auburn hair and a sense of optimism that ran as deep as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on May 17, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    The secret to making marriages thrive is to dance with the spiritual reality that you are no longer two lives trying to get along, but two former lives now becoming one new life by the loving hand of God.

    In the 1970’s, a wave of no-fault divorce legislation swept across the nation. As states passed no-fault divorce laws, a culture of divorce developed. The divorce culture was perpetuated by the rise in pre-nuptial agreements. Now, many states are realizing the socio-economic effects of divorce. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    E=mc2, But W.w.j.d.?

    Contributed by John Beehler on May 30, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,146 views

    Communication with God, as well as others, is important. God’s purpose must become our purpose.

    E=mc2, but W.W.J.D.? The disciples, despite the presence of the Holy Spirit, were misunderstood. They were perceived, because of their exuberant behavior, as being loaded. Sauced. Drunk. How rare it is to experience real communication. The kind of communication where every word is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Hiehle avatar

    Two Ways To Live

    Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 11,918 views

    Do you live according to God’s will or the world’s ways? This message helps us know the difference.

    James 3:13-17 " Two Ways To Live" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Do you live your life with certainty or with confusion? Are you sure of what is right and what is wrong? Is there anything today that does not change? Instead of black and white, does everything seem gray and is the line of distinction ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Thirty Steps To Planting And Growing A Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Model your new church after the first century model found in Acts 2:41-47: "Those who accepted his message were baptized and about 3,000 were added to their number that day. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the b

    Jesus said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it." (Matthew 16:18) 1. Begin by assembling together local people who are committed to Christ, to the growth of His church and the great commission. Once you have a group of people who are committed to carrying out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,659 views

    How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational