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  • Jason Smith avatar

    What Is Stopping Us? Removing The Barriers To Personal Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 8,521 views

    This lesson looks at the barriers and excuses that keep us away from our mission as individuals.

    This is lesson three in our series of lessons on personal evangelism. We have examined many ideas so far. • In our first lesson, we looked at the Great Commission and how it applies to each one of us. We each need to love those who are their way to an eternity separated from God enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Introduction To Colossians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,731 views

    Paul and Timothy discussed

    Intro: 1. “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, Paul was the special instrument chosen by God to lead the way in world missions…Paul’s missionary work made his very prominent in the Bible. In fact, outside of Jesus Christ, no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget Finding Jesus Among Our Unwrapped Gifts. Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 1, 2016
     | 4,333 views

    A sermon that suggests that we need to avail ourselves of all Jesus has given us to live a successful Christian life

    Forget Finding Jesus among our Unwrapped gifts. And Romans 6- 23 says For the wages of sin are death but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. In the movie finding Nemo we witness an incredible animated movie about a lost fish lured away to the dangerous mysteries of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Elders And Deacons

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 20, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,427 views

    The New Testament provides instruction on how the Lord wants His Church to be governed. Two offices are to be found in each mature congregation - Elders and Deacons. This is a brief look at these two offices.

    1. When Paul wrote his Letter to the congregation at Philippi, he addressed it to “all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, including the overseers and deacons” (Philippians 1:1). This verse (with others from the New Testament) indicate that when completely and Scripturally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Men And Women In Public Worship Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,248 views

    1 Timothy 2:8-15 teaches us about the behavior of men and women in public worship.

    Scripture In 1 Timothy 2, Paul wrote on the subject of public worship. In verses 1-7, which we studied last week, Paul emphasized the need for a global concern in public worship. Today we are going to study verses 8-15, and see how Paul addressed the respective roles of men and women in public ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    #5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
     | 768 views

    This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,133 views

    In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 578 views

    We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025
     | 87 views

    The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Decieves The Hearts Of The Simple (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 806 views

    To herald Paul’s solemn plea and message to the church in Rome, to mark and turn away from those who cause divisions and offenses contrary to the doctrine they had heard, learned, believed, and obeyed according to “The faith, once delivered to the saints.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. Deceives the Hearts of the Simple Introductory Remarks. 1. This is lesson three in the sermon series: “Paul’s Solemn Plea To Rome.” This was an urgent and solemn plea from the beloved apostle Paul to the saints at Rome. His message began with a sincere plea to the brethren ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Call To Leadership Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,040 views

    Establish that one of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful leadership. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Leadership’s: Divine Appointment 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment 3. The Leadership’s: Divine Assurance Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Divine Call to Leadership.” One of the church’s greatest needs is sound and faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "One Women Man"

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    Titus 1:6

    "ONE WOMEN MAN" TITUS 1:6 In doing research for this sermon I came upon some disturbing statistics. There are about 2,344,000 marriages preformed annually in the US. There are 1,150,000 divorces annually in the United States. That is just under half. The likelihood of a new marriage ending ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • David Owens avatar

    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
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     | 11,690 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Lean On God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 11, 2010
     | 5,306 views

    In this first sermon in the series, we introduce the city of Corinth, the beginning of the church in Corinth and Paul's purpose in writing 2 Corinthians.

    A. As we begin the new year, we are beginning a new sermon series on the book of 2 Corinthians. 1. I’m calling the series “Learning to Lean on God.” 2. In my 22 years here at Wetzel Road, we have never preached through this letter, so I’m looking forward to it! 3. During ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Christian Meditation Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,983 views

    What does it mean for us and do for us to meditate. Part 6 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Discipline of Meditation February 10, 2008 I was reading a story about a man who was running on his treadmill. He had it set at an incline of 5.5%. About 30 minutes into his workout the treadmill had a slight malfunction. He was running at a fairly decent pace and doing incline ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist