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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2024
     | 1,027 views

    What does a minister do when he arrives at a church and many are unsaved and in leadership positions? Bringing the world’s methods into the church will cause tension. The controversial matter of women in leadership roles looked at. There must be good elders in support.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 3 We have been looking into areas where tensions and church conflict may arise. So far we have examined a number of these and today we continue with more, so let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2026
     | 273 views

    The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit.

    The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Keep in Step / Holy Spirit; Fruit of the Spirit / Galatians 5:16–25 The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit. INTRODUCTION • There are so many things we struggle with on a daily basis. • Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Zeal To Worship God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
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     | 845 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' zeal for pure worship, His intolerance for exploitation, and His commitment to truth and justice as depicted in John 2:13-22.

    Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering where hearts unite in the love of Christ, where souls find solace in the truth of His Word, and where minds are nourished by the profound wisdom of Scripture. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God, in His infinite wisdom, has brought ...read more

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    Perils Of Petting

    Contributed by James Groce on Jun 15, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,082 views

    Petting breaks down the will and destroys self-control. It stirs a desire that petting itself cannot satisfy. Petting is not an end in itself but is preparatory.

    There is no such thing as love at first sight. Real love is not built upon mere sight. We may see one’s talents and appearance, and these we may admire, but true love is a tender and strong attachment to the inward person. We love personality and personality must be learned, admired and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Improving Our Spiritual Senses

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,477 views

    How much do you want God in your life?

    Focus 1: The Father Focus Tell the story about my conversion experience. (Make it grab the audience) “I knew why I was there!” “I have not always lived out that commitment to Christ faithfully, I have failed many times. But I thank God for his saving grace and power and transforming touch on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Marriage; An Original Idea

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage.

    I suppose since the beginning, people have been sharing their wisdom about the nature and purpose of marriage. I would like to share with you two or three58.htmlsk for, he's arrived." But if we look closely at the text, we discover that Adam is lacking something. What is it? B. Adam was alone. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why You Need The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

    1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can discern his errors? Forgive my hidden faults. Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me." (Psalm 19:12,13) Every believer needs the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,085 views

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Keep Objectively Focused In Emotional Situations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,520 views

    How To Keep Objective in Emotional Situations (Luke 8:22-25)

    It is sad how many people allow their emotions to cloud their ability to think objectively. When emotions get in the way of objective reasoning we tend to say and do things that we later regret. Jesus knew how to calm the storm in human emotions. Example: One day Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

    Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 2,731 views

    A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

    0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Can Keep Us From Falling Victim To Spiritual Manipulators

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,983 views

    1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people.

    1. The Holy Spirit keeps us from becoming satisfied while trying to please people. The Spirit only gives us lasting fulfillment when we seek to please God. Paul addresses this problem in the Galatian church when he writes, "Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Enemy Within

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,363 views

    If one word, innocently misspoken, can cost millions, think of how much damage malicious words can cause. They can ruin a person’s reputation and destroy the closest relationships

    The Deceitful Enemy Within (Mark 7:20-27) Illustration:Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips. --Psalm 141:3 When Bernard Baruch was an ambitious young businessman, he asked the wealthy J. P. Morgan to partner with him in a Texas sulfur mining venture. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiving Words

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
     | 2,591 views

    Gossip has no place in our hearts or our mouths.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 25th, 2007 Readings: * Is. 43:16-21 * Phil. 3:8-14 * Jn. 8:1-11 Forgiving Words Harriet and George Here’s a little story for you. In a small town, a person named Harriet loved to gossip and kept sticking her nose into other people’s business. One day she ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,918 views

    Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His heavenly Father’s overwhelming love, p

    How Jesus Dealt With People Who Under-Valued Him John 16:33-16:33 1. Jesus refused to let people discourage, frustrate, or defeat Him because of their faulty perception of His worth. The Lord knew that His success was not determined by peoples’ estimate of His worth but focused on His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational