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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Choosing To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,843 views

    A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

    When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contentment.....

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011
     | 8,647 views

    If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

    Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus, The Rebel With A Cause Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,620 views

    Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in

    Jesus, the Rebel With a Cause Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in. In Jesus’ time, there were three sects of Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Insulation To Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,487 views

    This message talks about the call of God in your life to an intimate relationship with Him. The fact is that most Christians never get to that point in their relationships, let alone with God. We insulate ourselves, fearful of becoming too vulnerable and

    From Insulation to Intimacy Genesis 12: 1-9 David Needham in his book, “Close to His” tells the story of a missionary in China who found it necessary to be gone from his family for an extended period of time. Aware that his leaving would not be understood by his youngest daughter, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Counterculture Community Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 6,226 views

    As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

    A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Thy Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,253 views

    I am convinced that many of us don’t comprehend the power of prayer. If you don’t get anything else from this message, get this: much prayer, much power. Little prayer, little power. No prayer, no power. There is power in prayer and that is no more true t

    Thy Kingdom Come I am convinced that many of us don’t comprehend the power of prayer. If you don’t get anything else from this message, get this: much prayer, much power. Little prayer, little power. No prayer, no power. There is power in prayer and that is no more true than in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mystery Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,461 views

    Jesus is revealed in scripture and Jesus reveals godliness to us. He is portrayed in various ways by Paul.

    INTRO. - Unsolved mysteries. ILL.- Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Episode Of Nick At Night

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    A study of the visit of Nicodemus at night

    2nd lent 11 The first episode of Nick at Night John 3: 1-17 We have all heard jokes about people showing up at the pearly gates seeking entrance into Heaven. While many of these jokes bring a smile to our faces, behind most of them is the false assumption that we must do something to get into ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    2011 - Living For Jesus Above All Else Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
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     | 5,012 views

    First of a two-part series on living for Jesus 24/7, setting the foundation for our focus for 2011.

    2011 – Living for Jesus Above All Else Various Scriptures December 26, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Audio of this sermon can be found at www.aberdeenwesleyan.org Me: I’m excited to talk to you guys this morning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Devil’s Strategy

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,125 views

    Satan’s advantage is based upon one being ignorant of his devices or his methods. What are some of the devil’s devices by which he seeks to deceive God’s children, defeat God’s church, destroy God’s work, and denigrate God’s Word? His methods include dist

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: Satan is the great enemy of the Saint. In fact "Satan" means "adversary." The Bible refers to the devil by a number of names and descriptions. He is seen as "the anointed cherub" (Ezek. 28:14), "the ruler of demons" (Luke 11:15), "the ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reverse - Pt. 4 - Your Reverse? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

    Reverse Part 4 – Your Reverse? I. Introduction We have been talking about the idea of Reverse for the last three weeks based on my experience wrestling as young man. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent down to the ground from a standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Does The Church Exist?

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,447 views

    Let us remember that as the church, God has put us in charge of something extremely important. God has put us in charge of witnessing for Christ in all places and at all times.

    One of the realities about the church of today is that there are a large number of believers that are very confused. I am not speaking about the false doctrines and sects; I am speaking about the confusion that there is reference the purpose of the church. I say this because when we ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 17, 2011
     | 4,080 views

    Party seven focuses on the character traits of a peacemaker and the persecuted.

    Discipleship Part 7: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Romans 12:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:12-14 Introduction This morning we will conclude this portion of the series dealing with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. To date we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Gospel: Black And White

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,124 views

    We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Criticism Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 28,315 views

    The critic will search for someone to listen to his criticism. Then that person adds their criticism. They egg each other on, & soon there will be a whole circle of critics - because critics love other critics.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the fourth of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ