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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    A Picture Of Real Ministry

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,192 views

    We see in this passage what real ministry is all about as Paul encourages this new church in Thessalonica.

    A Picture of Real Ministry I Thes. 2:1-12 I. The Boldness of Paul’s Ministry (v. 1-2) A. Paul was confident of his ministry to the Thessalonians for several reasons. (v. 1) 1. It was a fruitful ministry because people had been saved. (1:5b-6) 2. They were a vibrant church that influenced other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning! Believer Beware Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 58 ratings
     | 15,257 views

    Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

    "WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problems With Playing God Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,049 views

    This passage deals with how pride tends to cause us to play God and the problems that go along with that.

    "Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fulfilling God's Vison By Connecting With Our Community

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 16, 2007
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     | 7,202 views

    In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community.

    Fulfilling God’s Vision by Connecting with Our Community Luke 9:1-6 In this passage in Luke Jesus makes it clear that His Vision for His followers and the church is to connect with the surrounding community. Jesus sent out his twelve apostles and gave them power and authority to cast out demons ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living In His Rest

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,416 views

    You can have a resurrected life characterized by peace and contentment. This passage of scripture tells you how.

    Life Raised and at Rest Rev. Sean D. Lester April 20, 2003 Introduction: A. The Israelites were birthed from Egypt for the purpose of becoming a new nation of holy people in the land occupied by sinful people. B. The journey from Egypt was supposed to be short. They would enter the new country ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living Through Suffering Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 16, 2012
     | 5,485 views

    We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering.

    Introduction We look now at a passage, which is startling in both its sobering and exalted view of Christian suffering. Recall once more the context of the letter. The Christians of the scattered churches in northern Asia Minor are facing trials placed on them by their neighbors. Some form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 20, 2013
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     | 5,912 views

    In this passage, our Psalmist writes from the perspective of a sheep that is happy that His Shepherd cares about him.

    Psalm 23:1-6 Intro: What a wonderful Shepherd we have. What a privilege it is to be part of His flock. In our passage we see the psalmist writing as if he were one of the sheep in the Good Shepherd's flock. Recognizing the virtue and value of his Shepherd, he now wants ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identify And Be Delivered Series

    Contributed by Samuel Stephen on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Many are demonised and don’t know that they are. This passage teaches you to identify demons and deliver yourself.

    Mark 5:1-20 Jesus and His disciples go through a great storm – Mark 4: 38 Jesus was sleeping and woke up and calmed the storm. When the reached the other side a possessed man runs out. How to identify if you are demonised 1) Cemetery – Kioman (Greek for put to sleep) - A Dead Spirit (Spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    My Prayer For You

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
     | 3,296 views

    In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

    My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Unforgiveable Sin

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,538 views

    Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Prayer For Knowledge Pt. 1

    Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,565 views

    In this passage, the apostle Paul expresses his desire for the church to be filled with an understanding of what we have in Christ.

    Intro Sydney trainer Harry Telford was a keen student of thoroughbred bloodlines and spent countless hours poring over pedigree charts. He believed he had found a future champion in a colt that was shortly due to sell in New Zealand. The colt was listed for the Trentham Sales in 1927. Harry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Priceless Possessions Of The Christian

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Aug 29, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,642 views

    As a Christian we have some of the greatest things in the world. In this passage there are seven great things that are priceless to us.

    Seven Priceless Possessions of the Christian Philippians 4.1-19 As a Christian, you and I have some of the greatest things in the world. Many of the things that we have are priceless. Paul in this passage shows us seven things that are priceless to us as a Christian. I. The Privilege of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Troyer avatar

    The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love Series

    Contributed by David Troyer on Apr 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,303 views

    This sermon deals with some of the many passages in the Scriptures which deal with Love including I Corinthians 13.

    Today’s Key passage of Scripture comes from: Galatians 5:22-23 While you are turning there… See if you can remember all of the fruits of the spirit. Hopefully many of you can. As we look in Galatians 5:22-23 this morning, we read… 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Sight For The Blind Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
     | 7,445 views

    Message 20 from John's gospel exploring the passage where Jesus restored sight to the blind man.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sight for the Blind” INTRODUCTION John portrays Jesus as the one who came to give light and life to men. He did not come to condemn but to convert those in darkness. As we said a few weeks back, blindness or darkness comes from two problems. No light source. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Paul And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2018
     | 8,639 views

    In this passage the apostle reminds the Corinthians how he acted when he first preached the gospel to them.

    August 26, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.4: Paul and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.1-5 1 Cor 2.1-5 (KJV) 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist