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  • Brien Sims avatar

    Quality Leadership

    Contributed by Brien Sims on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Deciding eldership and deaconship is not to be taken lightly: Paul tells Timothy in 1 Timothy 5:22 not to hastily select leaders. “Do not lay hands upon anyone too hastily and thereby share responsibility for the sins of others;

    Have you ever felt unheard or as though you can’t find an ear to listen to your concerns? Have you ever left after speaking to someone feeling as though they didn’t hear a single word that you said? Israel had a problem with this as well. Moses had basically been given control of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Refuses To Do

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Jesus wants to do for us and is limited if we block Him.

    What Jesus Refuses to Do Matthew 12:14-21 Then the Pharisees called a meeting and discussed plans for killing Jesus. 15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. He left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Seeing Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    2005 Easter Sermon

    (Opening of the sermon is the dramatic reading script “The News” by Elaine Aadland for the Lenten/Easter Series, “Watchers on the Hill,” produced by Creative Communications for the Parish © 2003) Whatever life road you are currently on, Jesus is on that road as well. He is not far away. The two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    United With Christ As His Body! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,802 views

    A Christians’ Union With Christ Is Like The Union Of A Body!

    “United We Stand!” United With Christ As His Body! Part 4 Introduction: 1. Continue To Explore A Christian’s Union With Christ! - Answer: “What Is It Like To Be United With Christ?” 2. First Figure: According To Ephesians 2:19-22: - Your Union With Christ Is Like A Building! - You Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's In The Bag

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,482 views

    Believe it to Receive it!

    It’s In The Bag Psalm 23 Subject: Believe it to receive it! The town preacher was walking through town one day. Mulling over in her head what to preach on Sunday morning. Wondering what word from on high would the Lord give her. She pondered upon the sickness that was running rampant in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    On The Right Track

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,043 views

    We can stay on track with God if we will just keep following Him.

    On the Right Track Matthew 7:13-20 [play video 1:10-1:52] Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. As we saw this past Tuesday, many people across our nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Baptism: What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,302 views

    This is 1 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one focuses on the Greek behind the word “baptizo” and some of the historical, literature references

    Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, are cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as Christians. But, Christians, as a whole, can not agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The 4 P's Of Exciting Christian Living

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Aug 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,138 views

    God intended for Christian Life to be the most Exciting Life ever!

    “THE 4 KEY P‘s OF TRUE EXCITING CHRISTIAN LIVING!” Introduction: Lately God has had me on a growth course for my life that is, what I believe, is a “CRITICAL TURNING POINT” for our church! You know what a “TURNING POINT” is! It’s that place where you make a “TURN!” A “TURN” can mean everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If ... Then Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
     | 5,821 views

    Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

    Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Marriage: Cake + Biscuits=cookies Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,657 views

    Discusses two coming together to make one.

    Marriage Part 3: Cake + Biscuit = Cookies Introduction Genesis 2:24 and Ephesians 5:31 says, “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife and they shall become one flesh. The development of a marriage is a three-step process. First, the man (and woman) must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,955 views

    When Jesus started his ministry it was a new beginning for him. When he called his disciples it was a new beginning for them also. When we become born again it is a new beginning for us as well.

    NEW BEGINNINGS John 1:29-51 1) Jesus’ new beginning. • New title (Vs. 29-31). Lamb of God. In fact, this is the only place in the bible where this title is found; here and in verse 36. Nearly 30 times in Revelation Jesus is referred to as the Lamb. On the eve of the plague of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013
     | 9,941 views

    This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

    Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Over Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,650 views

    You have probably heard the expression that you never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression. Well, Jonah did! When I was a kid, we called them a “do-over.” You may have been playing a game like basketball, you missed the shot & you would simply s

    Running from God “Do Over” Jonah 3:1-10 You have probably heard the expression that you never get a 2nd chance to make a first impression. Well, Jonah did! When I was a kid, we called them a “do-over.” You may have been playing a game like basketball, you missed the shot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,079 views

    Once one realizes the need for change, a transformed heart must follow

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have entered the New Year, we are exploring the theme of Building a New You. • Last week we explored the thought of having eyes that can see, this week we progress to the next step by examining the need for a transformation of the heart. • In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of The Father Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 16, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,593 views

    The world offers life at its best through what you own, wear, the way you look, the more you get, this selfish mentality promises life at its best but never delivers on the promise. God offers life at its best and it begins with a promise of power. Lear

    Intro: A web search or general browsing of TV commercials tells us that life at its best is found in anything from nutrition to air fresheners. Culture tells us that life at its best is looking a certain way physically, wearing certain clothes, having a particular attitude. We are told that life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist