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  • Rolland Bouchard avatar

    Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

    ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priceless Legacy: The Hope Of Faithful Moms

    Contributed by David Ferguson on Apr 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,238 views

    We celebrate moms today as they seek to build their legacy as God directs.

    Introduction: Recognize moms in the service and possibly the oldest and newest mom (perhaps distribute a special gift of some kind). Opening: I have heard it said that the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world! I am sure many of us here have had mothers who had a profound effect on us. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Beyond The Myths Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018
     | 5,184 views

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage

    Beyond the Myths of Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage September 17, 2017 – Brad Bailey Focus: Marriage is less about personal fulfillment and more about personal growth… a truth which frees the unmarried and married alike from false pursuits and expectations. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Differently Gifted

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,364 views

    What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

    This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 16, 2013
     | 9,517 views

    If we want to produce the fruit of the Spirit then we must be a "Holy Spirit tree".

    Last week after church we stopped at Trader Joes on our way home. We just needed to pick up a few items so I picked up one of the small red baskets on our way in. As we entered the store and tried to go down the first aisle our way was blocked by two women who had parked their carts right in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow - Part One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
     | 4,776 views

    In this conversation we will begin discussing habits that will help you grow spiritually. In this message we will discuss the spiritual growth habits of - Regular Church Attendance, Doing Life Together and Spending Time In God's Word.

    GROW #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended HEY… LISTEN… It’s true God is BIGGER than you think He is… AS DAVID – wrote in Psalm 145… Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. – Psalm 145:3 AND B/S – because of that greatness (that bigness) your doubts and fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Words Worth Dying For! "i Love You."

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 1, 2021
     | 1,346 views

    This sermon focuses attention on the kind of relationship that God desire each of us to aspire to in order to enjoy genuine relationships. It uses the story of the friendship between Jonathan and David to illustrate the type relationship God blesses.

    Three simple words, words worth dying for! “I Love you.” Ernest T. Bass, a character from “The Andy Griffith Show” gives us a glimpse of a friendship moment: “Malcom, I ain’t gonna touch a hair on your head. You’re my friend, my true friend. I don’t care if you did take my job away from me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 73,138 views

    Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

    Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Construction Equipment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    God gave gifts for the building up of the Church. Apostles prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers. (#14 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The State Of The Church #2

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 10, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 14,102 views

    What makes a church great? A church is not measured by human standards but by God’s. Ephesians 4 lists 7 keys to becoming a great church. (Message also includes 4 guidelines for our local church for 2003.)

    · Winnie the Pooh is once took an evening walk with his friend Piglet. They walked for a long time in silence, but Piglet finally asked, “When you wake up in the morning, Pooh, what’s the first thing you say to yourself?” “What’s for breakfast?” Pooh responds, “And what do you say, Piglet?” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Lindsay avatar

    "The Good Thing About Bad Things" Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Lindsay on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,946 views

    Perseverance thru trial is God’s primary means of maturing his children.

    “The Good Thing about Bad Things” James 1:1-4 I Introduction and Overview to the Letter of James In the foreward of his book, Inside Out, Larry Crabb writes this: “Modern Christianity, in dramatic reversal of its biblical form, promises to relieve the pain of living in a fallen world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    How To Withstand Trials

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,275 views

    How to handle the trials of life

    HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Did Jesus Really Rise From The Dead? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 14, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Six historical facts surrounding Jesus’ death, six alternate explanations, and compelling evidence to believe the resurrection of Jesus best explains these six facts.

    When I was a junior in high school (quite a few years ago!), one of my best friends became a Christian. Because I was an atheist at the time and because my friend Paul had been one of my partying buddies, I gave him a really hard time about his newfound faith in Jesus. I remember going up to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Responsibly Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    Three strategies to live spiritually responsible lives.

    Just because a person’s an adult doesn’t necessarily mean that person is responsible. When I turned 18 years old it seemed that the only thing I could think about was moving out on my own. But like most 18 year olds, I still had a lot of growing up to do. Eventually my mom helped me buy a trailer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walking With Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,860 views

    Three ways our relationships with other Christians demonstrates our faith in Jesus

    When I was in high school my friends always told me that I was born twenty years too late. You see, in high school I idealized the countercultural movement of the 1960s, when the youth culture was demonstrating against everything from the Viet Nam War to Civil Rights. But I was in high school in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational