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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    A Second Mile People

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014
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    "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stinking Thinking

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 21, 2012
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    What you think says everything about you! What you think will ultimately reveal itself one way or another! If it’s on your mind, sooner or later it will be on your tongue! Change Your Mind...Change Your Life

    “STINKING THINKING!” GCC 1/9/11pm Assoc. Pastor Randy Trotter “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he...” Proverbs 23:7 “My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice, indeed, I myself; Yes, My inmost being will rejoice ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let The River’s Flow

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
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    The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is a River that can flow from all Believer's

    Let the River’s Flow John 4:1-43 (NKJV) 1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John 2 (though Jesus Himself did not baptize, but His disciples), 3 He left Judea and departed again to Galilee. 4 But He needed to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Miracle

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2012
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    In the eleventh verse of this chapter it says, “This beginning of miracles did Jesus.” From this we know that this was His first miracle. We are told that He turned water into wine at a wedding in the city of Cana, in Galilee.

    Title: The First Miracle Location: Cana of Galilee Text: John 2:1-10 This morning I want to invite all of you to have a close look at Jesus' first miracle. It’s recorded in John 2:1-11. In the eleventh verse of this chapter it says, “This beginning of miracles did Jesus.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Character Qualifications For Deacons

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014
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    A sermon talking about church leadership especially deacons (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

    HoHum: The little church suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll tell you why," shouted Deacon Brown. "Our church ordered some pencils from you to be used in the pews." "Well, interrupted the dealer, "didn't you receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter - The Day Death Died

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 21, 2019
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    This Easter Sermon looks at Easter, the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and how Easter or the Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the day the death died.

    Easter - The Day Death Died In quoting the prophecy of the prophet Hosea in Chapter 13, verse 14, the Apostle Paul makes this declaration. “‘O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, where is your victory?’ The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Conflict And Community Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2016
     | 6,851 views

    Seven steps for resolving conflict (Material adapted from John Ortberg's book, Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them, Chapter 7 Community is Worth Fighting For, pgs. 125-145)

    HoHum: One Sunday a minister was finishing up a series on marriage. At the end of the service he was giving out small wooden crosses to each married couple. He said, "Place this cross in the room in which you fight the most and you will be reminded of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calming The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2017
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     | 16,853 views

    Nothing is too big for Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • Our country has been hit by some rough hurricanes lately. Those hurricanes left a path of pain and destruction for those who lived in the areas that were affected. • When the weather service warned us that the storms were coming, people took precautions and many had to leave their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Who Is My Neighbor?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2017
     | 10,960 views

    A sermon about crossing over to the other side.

    “Who Is My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 It was an ordinary day of commuting for Cameron Roberts. The 20 year-old law school student made his way down the steps into a New York Subway Station to wait for the train. All of a sudden, something went horribly wrong in the young man’s brain, sending ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Is Your Faith? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
     | 15,640 views

    Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

    April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cord Of Three Strands

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017
     | 15,411 views

    A story illustrating the truth of "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."

    CORD OF THREE STRANDS Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #fellowship THREE STRANDS STORY (P) Once upon a time, there was a tall tower that stretched high into the sky. The top of the tower held a glass bowl filled with the “Water of Life.” Anyone who reached the top of the tower could drink from the glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Smyrna: Riches Within Poverty

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 12, 2020
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     | 4,676 views

    The second church Jesus instructed John to pen a letter was the church in Smyrna. It was situated within a city of great wealth and affluence, and yet many believers lived in poverty. They were not rich by the world's standards, but they were rich in grace.

    Smyrna: Riches within Poverty Revelation 2: 8-11 Today we come to Smyrna, the second church within the series of letters John was instructed to write in the Revelation. It is interesting to note, that of the seven churches, only two received all praise and encouragement from the Lord, with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Easter Morning: They Remembered, They Returned, They Reported Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 12, 2020
     | 4,434 views

    These women brought back the first news of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ--but nobody believed them!

    Based on a sermon preached at Pilot Knob Baptist Church, Belle, MO, in April 2007. (This is not an exact transcription.) Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays! I never cared much for the hard boiled "Easter" eggs or anything like that—especially cleaning up the pieces of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saying The Same Thing

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 18, 2020
     | 3,720 views

    How do we deal with the Babel of people teaching in the church?

    Saying the Same Thing 1 Corinthians 1:11-18 If there is anything that plagues the church today, it is the myriad of voices spouting all sort of “Christian” teachings. Christians are separated from each other by walls of doctrine. If it was ever true, the claim of a unified church which all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You've Got A Friend

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015
     | 10,064 views

    There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

    HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ