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  • Richard White avatar

    Difference Makers Settle Differences Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 5, 2009
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     | 5,414 views

    There will always be disputes as long as there is sin in the world. How we handle them tells how God has influenced us.

    Difference Makers Settle differences Acts 15 We live in a world that is full of disputes, whether it be about politics, religion, sports, there will always be disputes. We live in a world of dispute and debate. It’s everywhere: at home, at work, in politics, and even in the church! In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

    INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wars And Fightings And Some Of The Reasons Why! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches on things that are responsible for wars and fightings, however the wars and fightings in this passage primarily refer to brethren not getting along with one another, due to worldly and devilish wisdom instead of the wisdom from above being p

    INTRODUCTION #17 1. Open your bible to James 4:1&2. 2. This passage reminds us that many people in the church don’t know how to get along with each other and that many don’t know how to get along with their self. 3. Let’s begin our discussion of the things that James sets forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace & Fire

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 15, 2010
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    In Luke 12 Jesus asks His disciples if they think He came to bring peace on earth and then - without giving them a chance to respond - He makes; what to me seems like a shocking statement, “No, I tell you, but division.”

    Dakota Community Church Revised Common Lectionary August 15, 2010 Peace & Fire Quick background notes: A.) This month’s book of the month is “Why Johnny Can’t Preach” by T. David Gordon Excerpt: “I’ve really desired something fairly simple for my family: to be able to talk intelligently about ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Common Qualities Of An Uncommon People

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 18, 2012
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     | 5,455 views

    The bottom line is this: Our church will only grow in relation to God's ability to bless and work among us.

    Common Qualities of an Uncommon people Topic: We need to remain devoted in our spiritual walk In Acts 2 the church was born and it had a collective spiritual experience. The Spirit came upon them; they were a united, devoted, worshiping community of believers. • 3000 Saved - 40 With many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Give Me Some Space

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 27, 2011
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    As the power of God draws the heaven and the earth farther and farther apart, our main focus will be the love of Jesus to keep us closer together.

    Read Luke 13:1-5 Because of his love, the love of Jesus; he will forgive us of anything, for the reason that love is just what God says it is. God is Love. And we should focus only on his love, since this reveals who God is. He will forgive us of anything, but speaking a word against the spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Likes To Cross The Lines Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Aug 1, 2011
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    8th Sermon in our Action in Acts series, we look at how God pushes us out of our natural divisions and understandings, and when we are willing to follow him there, he can do huge things through us.

    Action – God crossing the line (Show a coloring page) Who recognizes this? It’s a coloring page, which most of us can remember from when we were children or from when we had children... And for most of our lives, we have learned that this is what we are to do with it (show a well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Need Water!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 23, 2011
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     | 3,523 views

    How many times have I seen Christian at one another’s throat or after the minister because of something that displeased them?

    Moses was God’s chosen prophet to lead Israel but Israel often argued with Moses. They constantly found fault with Moses’ leadership skills. They constantly argued with Moses and had sharp criticism for everything he did. Moses was God’s chosen man for the hour but the Children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sectarianism Is Carnal Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 6, 2011
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     | 8,803 views

    In today's lesson we are urged to behave like people taught by the Holy Spirit and not act like unbelievers.

    Scripture The past two Sundays we had a Missions Conference and an Ordination and Installation Service for Officers. Today we continue our study in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the worldly practice of divisiveness. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Handling The Issues Of Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 28, 2009
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    How to recognize and handle the "issues" (I.E. problems, arguments, disagreements, and the like) in a manner which honors God.

    Handling the Issues of Life Romans 14:1-12 * Let’s begin our time this morning thinking of a duo, duet, and a “one-two” punch. This duo has the ability to steal, kill, and destroy. It can steal your reputation, kill your faith, and it can destroy your testimony. This dangerous duo is our heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    When Good Men Disagree Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 8, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 16,165 views

    Lessons from Paul and Barnabas and their disagreement

    WHEN GOOD MEN DISAGREE Acts 15: 36-41 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Faith In America

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 12, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    Over 31 million Americans are part of this exodus from the church, Samford said, citing a Barna Group study.

    Why 31 Million Have Abandoned Their Faith In America (Conquering conflict, crisis and circumstances) (Phil. 2:1-10) Some American Christians have lost their confidence in church, but that they also have lost their faith in the Bible, the church and Christian beliefs, said the author, who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Be United Not Divided" 1 Cor. Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2008
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     | 9,928 views

    We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God!

    “Be united not divided!” Thesis: We need to united in Christ not divided in Christ! The church was formed by Christ to serve one another and not to focus on ourselves. The church is not about me but about the message of Jesus and about service to the Kingdom of God! Introduction to the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God’s Purpose & Promise Series

    Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Mar 4, 2015
     | 4,952 views

    Our inheritance in Christ

    God’s Purpose & Promise Ephesians 1: 9-14 Eph 1:9, 10 And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, 10 to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Milk Or Meat Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2014
     | 9,919 views

    1) The Cause (1 Corinthians 3:1–3a), 2) The Symptoms (1 Corinthians 3:3b–4), and 3) The Cure (1 Corinthians 3:5-9) for division.

    When Companies struggle with human or mechanical processes, they hire experts which come into and identify faulty processes. Often those who engage in a task every day, become blind to the problems. They often fail to see the pitfalls before them. The Corinthian believers had an especially hard ...read more

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