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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Able To Accomplish Abundantly Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,683 views

    God intends for the church to be the instrument of redemption, full-faceted, and intends for us, though we may think we are inadequate, to be its agents. Challenge your imaginations as to what the church might be able to do by letting God do what He is a

    If you were to ask the average person, out on the street, what he thinks of the church, what answers might you get? What do people think about churches? I’m sure I don’t know the half of it. But I know some of the things they say: They say that church is all talk. Ceaseless talk. Noisy gongs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Different! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    We are to rejoice in our differences.

    YOU ARE DIFFERENT! I Corinthians 12:1-6 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Variety of Gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: What life-change is to take place? WE ARE TO REJOICE IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ?: Inductive KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:1-6 three issues that Paul discusses as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pick And Mix Spiritituality

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

    Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peace Of God Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 534 ratings
     | 31,938 views

    Peace with one another means being in a right relationship with one another. Peace within means being alright within, & peace with God means being alright with God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Have you ever heard of Tracy Lyperd? Tracy was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago. Shortly after crowning her successor, she drove 250 miles to seek revenge on her ex boyfriend for jilting her & marrying another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Must Break Down The Walls

    Contributed by Riley Turner on Jan 26, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 12,937 views

    If the Body of Christ is ever to be the true example of reconciliation that God wants us to be, we must break down the walls of racial, ethnic, and cultural segregation that currently exist within the church.

    (This sermon was preached at a Unity Workshop at the Sterling Blvd. Church of Christ in Sheffield, AL, held in September of 2000. The Sterling church is predominately African American; however, they have been moving toward becoming a more racially mixed church. Following this sermon, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Should The Work Stop? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,401 views

    For Lent and for Black History Month: Those who are threatened by progress will always ask us not to go too far. But this church must not stop reaching all people, serving all needs, touching all children and youth.

    In the fall of 1955 I sat in the auditorium of the Speed Scientific School at the University of Louisville, one of about 300 newly admitted engineering students. The dean welcomed us, and yet also warned us. He instructed us, “Look at the person on your right. Now look at the person on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anticipatory Pain And Suffering Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 15, 2008
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     | 3,227 views

    Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians... and knowing that, we prepare for it.

    Title: Anticipatory Pain and Suffering Text: I Peter 4:12-19 Thesis: Christians may experience pain and suffering just because we are Christians. The Series: This is the sixth message in a Lenten Series: Knowing Christ through Pain and Suffering. The Apostle Paul wrote, I want to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come ... Together

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,806 views

    Live out the unity we have been given. [This message was given in the context of an inner city and a suburban church meeting together for worship.]

    COME…TOGETHER! Galatians 3.28 S: Unity C: Racism Th: Come…Together Pr: Let’s stop just talking about racism; let’s do something about it… LIVE OUT THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Change your attitude • Be more than friendly; be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We In The Game Or Riding The Pine?

    Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010
     | 8,398 views

    The goal of the coach is to get 5 players out on the court for his team that are talented, strong, wise, and able. Now there are more than 5 players on a team. The rest of the players watch the game from the bench, or as it’s called, “Riding the Pine”. So

    It’s March! Spring may have felt like it’s sprung the past couple days with the beautiful weather we’ve been having. March bring lots of things. For one thing, it brings time change. That wonderful thing we all had to do last night so that we could wake up an hour earlier this ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Trinity In The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    Scriptural support for the Trinity. The contribution of Tertullian.

    Augustine said, ‘if you deny the Trinity you lose your soul, if you try to explain it you lose your mind’. The hope today is to avoid both of these pitfalls. But in order to do this, you will need to put your thinking caps on. And you’ll need to think because we are moving around the Bible and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Community Of Peace Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
     | 4,510 views

    14th in the series dealing with the establishment of God's new community of followers.

    “A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    New Community Of Peace Part Two Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,105 views

    15th in the series continuing the theme from 14 on the establishement of God's new community.

    “A New Community of Peace” Eph 2:11-22 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul declared our awesome acceptance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Come On Down Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,791 views

    The times, like those of post-Exilic Jerusalem, require us to wait. Will it be passive, impassive, or active waiting? Active waiting means seeing that what God has done He will do again. God will enlist us and shape us to work for His purposes.

    “We wait. We are bored. No, don’t protest, we are bored to death, there’s no denying it. … A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste . . . .In an instant all will vanish and we’ll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!” So speaks one of the characters in Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do I Fit In? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2014
     | 5,873 views

    As with most large families, we who are in Christ's family sometimes wonder where we fit in.

    “Getting A Clue: how Do I Fit In?” 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 1 John 4:7-12 As a college freshman I was invited to pledge a fraternity. Feeling honored and excited I agreed to do so. I knew most of the fraternity members and most of the pledges and was friends with many of them. But a few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Obligated

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 8, 2013
    based on 78 ratings
     | 25,530 views

    We are obligated in many ways in this life as Christians. 1- We are obligated to men 2- We are obligated to preaching 3- We are obligated to faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- One day, when one of his secretaries suggested dropping work for a diversion which he knew would appeal to President Woodrow Wilson, he replied, “My boss won’t let me do it.” “Your boss?” questioned the friend, wondering who could be the boss of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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