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  • Chris Talton avatar

    How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,743 views

    This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

    October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Battle Rages Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    A holy fear of the wicked heart of mankind is what is needed in the lives of Christians. Christians who grasp their authority in Christ have a fear of themselves and do not hold the grace of God in contempt.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Title: A Battle Rages Theme: Uncovering the Root of Our Failures Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,109 views

    What are you sacrificing in exchange of obedience? Do you make spiritual deals such as: Buy Now - Pay Later! Or Low-Interest-Refinancing Available! Or Lease To Own?

    OPTIONAL SERMON OPENER --------------- Money Grab Buy play money or go to http://www.hasbro.com/monopoly/pl/page.treasurechest/dn/default.cfm and print off monopoly money (free). Print off one page then you can use your church’s printer for the rest. Have ushers give one bill to every person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011
     | 2,474 views

    2 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-II—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Solitude 101

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013
     | 8,149 views

    1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

    Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Acts Too - Prelude Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2014
     | 5,668 views

    How is your soul?

    Opening Video Illustration: “Devil went down to Georgia”: Charlie Daniels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7p817ErVsQ – Live 4th of July 2005 This fiddling song catches the essence of our topic today – You and your soul! You have it but the Devil wants it! So How is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Anointing According To The Scriptures

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,759 views

    What is the Anointing? What does the scriptures say about the Anointing?

    The anointing according to the scriptures. 1 John 2:20-27 We are living in a time when many Christians view the biblical doctrine of the "anointing" as if it were a highly charged exhilarating or some kind of high voltage energy source or force that flows through the atmosphere, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,246 views

    8 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-VIII —1John 3:19-20(3:10--4:21) Attention: Unintended Consequences: On Oct. 15, 2020, 51 year-old Salvatore “Sam” Anello—of Valparaiso, Indiana—plead guilty to the negligent homicide of his 18-month-old granddaughter Chloe Wiegand. On July 7, 2019, Mr. Anello’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Missional Praying Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
     | 4,223 views

    If the GLORY of God through the SALVATION of sinners is what we desire, then this is HOW we must pray!

    Missional Praying Acts 4:23-31 We come back to our series in the book of Acts this morning after a wonderful missions conference last weekend. I've entitled this series "The Church on Mission." And by God's grace, that is what we will become with increasing degrees of obedience. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Strength For All Occasions Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 9, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,854 views

    In difficult times followers of Christ are assured of Strength and Resources as needed. Believers can live in peace and contentment when they know the two assurances in Philippians 4:13 and 19. Those verses provide foundation for biblical OPTIMISIM.

    Our text today provides a sure foundation for optimism. Christians should be the most optimistic people on the face of the earth. I’m not talking about a Polly Anna avoidance of the challenges. I’m talking about a deep confidence that nothing can happen that is beyond God’s all-sufficiency. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Living Stone Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 26, 2021
     | 4,886 views

    God’s construction involves 1) Living Stones (1 Peter 2:4-5a), functioning as 2) Living Priests (1 Peter 2:5b), offering 3) Living Sacrifices (1 Peter 2:5c).

    Luke 19:28–40 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Renew Nehemiah Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2021
     | 2,369 views

    We need to follow the example of Ezra and Nehemiah who returned to Jerusalem by the direction of the Lord to rebuild, restore, rejuvenate the Temple, the Worship of God and to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

    Opening focus and direction for message: Do you want to change the world? Video Illustrations: Clip 1: It all starts with a prayer: Evan prays and asks God to help him change the world – why because he was given a position of power and with that comes great responsibility to make a difference! ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Prophets And Prophecy (Part 2)

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,462 views

    We are living in a generation where a number of people speaking for God declares that everything is well, that we are now on the right track, and that everything is about to get better.

    Prophets and prophecy (Part 2) New Testament Prophets 1 John 2:20-27] Before we look into the subject of New Testament Prophets and Prophecy we shall briefly look into the question of “ lying spirits” as found in 1 Kings 22. We are living in a generation where a number of people speaking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 6: The Samson Story: "an Example Of A Partially Fulfilled Destiny

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020
     | 7,718 views

    The Story Of Samson Is One Of The Saddest In The Bible. David, Elijah, Peter, Moses, Jacob, all came back. Samson did, but partially. He was gifted to be God’s man in Israel’s critical hour. But he misused his privilege and partially fulfilled his mission - an example for us all.

    SERIES: RECOVERING STOLEN IDENTITY & RECLAIMING MISPLACED DESTINY: PART 7: ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF STOLEN IDENTITY & MISPLACED DESTINY: SAMSON: EXAMPLE OF A PARTIALLY FULFILLED DESTINY 1. Judges 13: 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord delivered them ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Vote Is In!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,800 views

    St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is Essential

    Scripture: Acts 1:15 – 26 (Call to Worship – Psalm 1) Title: "The Vote Is In!" - Finding God's Will St. Luke shares with us how the Early Church found God's Will in receiving Matthias as the new 12th Apostle. 1. It is Possible to Find God's Will 2. God' Word is Essential 3. Prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene