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  • EGERTON GBONDA avatar

    The Being Should Equate To The Doing

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Sep 3, 2012
     | 3,989 views

    BE DOERS OF THE WORD

    THE BEING SHOULD EQUATE TO THE DOING Our readings this morning i.e. the set of verses in Gospel of Mark chapter 7: 1-8, 14-15 and 21-23 coupled with the epistle reading of James chapter 1 verses 17 to 27 point to this fact (among others) that our outward doings should reflect our being. Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Gentleness & Goodness Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,058 views

    We live in a ‘dog-eat-dog’ world. There is not even much gentleness or goodness where you might expect to find it: nurses and doctors have become preoccupied with lawsuits and their paychecks, homes are toxic environments, and churches are full of bitter

    Do gentleness and goodness seem like qualities on the top of many lists? What do these words mean to you? For some, it might mean being a push-over or a marshmallow… to others, it might be a coveted virtue. Needless to say, these character traits are as scarce as water in a summer Arizona ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel: Caring And Sharing Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 28, 2015
     | 10,686 views

    The Spirit filled walk with Christ will make a practical difference here and now. It will mean that we are caring about others. It will lead us to sharing our resources and doing good to all.

    In Galatians chapter 5 there has been an emphasis on freedom in Christ, commitment to love and Walking in the Holy Spirit. These are more than just high falutin theories, but are meant to be worked out in practical ways. The Spirit filled walk with Christ will make a practical difference here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Changed Church Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
     | 4,793 views

    Imagine the transformation in a community when the Church embraces Jesus' call toward giving to the needy out of the overflow of our hearts. Today's message explores Matthew 6:1-4.

    A Changed Church • Matthew 6:1, 2-4 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Acts 4… In today’s world, charity is practiced on a wide scale and is thought often times to be the natural product of the intrinsic goodness of the human spirit… or in light of the New Age concept of Karma – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    What God Does With Pain Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,263 views

    In this message the "stages" of experiencing pain are examined, with the goal of God using our pain to point others to him

    INTRODUCTION * God’s sovereignty: he is in control of all; clearest demonstration of God’s sovereignty is making good come out of bad * How God demonstrated this in Scripture: - Joseph’s life (innocence - sold into servitude - rises in power in Egypt - incident with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,819 views

    4th is series on 1 Thessalonians (4 of 8).

    TAKE A STAND 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 INTRO: Before a child can walk, he must learn to stand. Usually the father and mother teach the child to stand and then to walk. Paul was “spiritual parent” to these believers, but he had been forced to leave Thessalonica. How, then, could he help these young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Begins His School Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 14, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,075 views

    Jesus begins His ministry with building a team of disciples.

    Message/Devotion January 19, 2020 Matthew 4:12-23 Jesus, Begins His School of Discipleship The Reading Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry Now when Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, He departed to Galilee. And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Word Produces Godliness

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,372 views

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A.

    III. THE PROPER RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD PRODUCES GODLINESS THAT PROVOKES PERSECUTION A. The Proper Response to God's Word Will Produce Godliness 1. For Two Reasons: a. Because of the Integration of Faith b. Because of the Power of God's Word -- the message comes from God with energizing power to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With Spirit Led Ceremonies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,401 views

    Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With the Use of Spirit Led Ceremonies

    ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM WITH CEREMONIES Introduction - In a cross-cultural evangelism class one of the students shared an interesting case study of how a deficient understanding of the importance of ceremonies hindered the spread of the gospel in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In Dumi ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A "Sign"? : A New View Of The Nativity Scene

    Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,601 views

    God has revealed in the Christmas story a powerful "sign" of the swaddling clothes and manger which has great spiritual significance, but it has been concealed by our cultural depictions of the Nativity Scene.

    A “Sign”? : A New View of the Nativity Scene Luke 2: 1-19 As we read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-19, it is such a familiar passage that it is easy to just blow through it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Embracing The Challenge Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2021
     | 5,094 views

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment clearly outline the requirement, the evidence The fruitfulness and the cost of discipleship Yet, the recent pandemics of Covid-19, racial tensions, police brutality, food insecurity and countless other ills exposed the shallowness

    The Great Commission and the Great Commandment, along with much of His teaching, Jesus the Christ clearly outlines the requirement of discipleship John8:31, the evidence of discipleship John 13:35; The fruitfulness of discipleship John 15:8 and the cost of discipleship Luke 14:27, 33. Yet, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Gospel Of Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 18, 2023
     | 2,650 views

    Message cautions believers about the philosophies taught by humanist psychologists. Are their concepts compatible with biblical teaching concerning self-awareness and assurance? The issue of self-esteem is specifically addressed.

    Intro Self-awareness is a part of the human experience. Managing our inner consciousness of self can be challenging. Watch a young toddler. At times, he will act out of sense of confidence, maybe even over confidence. At other times, he will withdraw out of a sense of shame or fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Common Ground Series

    Contributed by Larry Cornett on May 20, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,871 views

    Man from every nation and tougue has been brought into one new ethnic group in the Body of Christ. We who were not a people(laos- people group)are now a holy nation (ethnos-ethnic group)in Christ and one in Him.

    The emphasis for the church in this generation should be the one Jesus established for the first century church. There were two imperatives given them by Jesus. The Great Commission and the Great Commandment. I The Great Commission; Win the lost and make disciples. Mark 16:15 And he said ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Points Of Grace

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 140 ratings
     | 17,981 views

    Having a correct understanding of God’s grace also helps the believer to have assurance of his salvation. When you know the one who saved you, you know that your secure.

    POINTS OF GRACE Turn with me to 2nd Corinthians chapter 12 and verse 9 (read). I wonder how many people sitting in churches today actually believe in salvation by grace? It seems like every article I read or every sermon I hear on the radio, the emphasis is on faith, and not grace. There are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Please Show Your Love... Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    Part 3 in a series through 1 John

    Please Show Your Love… Text: 1 John 2:7-11 Introduction I remember growing up watching “Varity” shows. Variety shows were the entertainment of the time. Shows like Ed Sullivan, Redd Skelton, Flipp Wilson Sonny and Cher and many others. Variety shows had a wide range of performers, entertainers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist