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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men: Courage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2012
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     | 9,084 views

    A study of men exhibiting courage when under pressure.

    “As they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gathering Of Friends And Enemies Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
     | 5,836 views

    THe conversation at the dinner given in Jesus honor.

    The gathering of friends and enemies John 12: 1-11 I went to one of those restaurants where they tell you to sit at the bar while you have to wait for them to get your table ready. I think it’s just a gimmick to try and get you to have a drink or a salad or something, but rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fully Devoted Disciple

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 3,505 views

    This message was given at memorial service for a long-time member of the Willow Vale Community Church.

    Virgil Lorenz – A Fully Devoted Disciple Memorial Service December 9, 2006 When I reflected on the life and family of Virgil Lorenz there were several scriptures that came to my mind. For the past nine years I have served as Virgil’s pastor and believe that Virgil modeled what a fully devoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Understanding Your Role In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
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    The body of Christ is only as strong as its individual members who understand and embrace their roles.

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The church is not a building, but a living organism — the body of Christ. Each believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Will Love Them Freely

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Aug 13, 2006
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     | 4,763 views

    Let me encourage you to exercise real and deep forgiveness that goes beyond words and continues to aid the healing process between your brothers and sisters or your family members. Let the love of God toward you flow freely out to others.

    The story is told of an elderly lady who was living in poverty. Her son had recently passed away and she was in mourning. A lawyer came by to help her settle her son’s affairs and interpret the will for her. The lady was illiterate and had always been taken care of by others. Sadly, her son did ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    My Mouth Is Enlarged Over My Enemies

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013
     | 10,728 views

    God will help

    1Sa 1:1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite: 1Sa 1:2 And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin In The Camp

    Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 22, 2002
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    WHEN SIN IS PREVALENT IN THE LIVES OF CHURCH MEMBERS - THE WHOLE CHURCH SUFFERS AS A RESULT!

    TITLE: SIN IN THE CAMP 6/23/02 TEXT: JOSHUA 7:1 - 13 INTRO: THERE IS NOTHING SO DAMAGING, NOTHING SO HURTFUL AS WHEN A PERSON (ESPECIALLY A CHRISTIAN) IS LIVING IN SIN. TONIGHT WE ARE GOING TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED TO THE NATION OF ISRAEL AS THE RESULT OF ONE MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE TO THE LORD. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Dwell In God's House

    Contributed by Edward Frey on May 22, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    Through faith in Christ, we are God’s children and members of his household.

    The other day I was playing with my sons. We were building a house out of blocks. Up and up the structure went until it would reach a certain point, and, then it toppled over. So we’d start over. Higher and higher the blocks would go until they fell over. This happened a couple of times and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Know Thy Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 24,521 views

    The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

    I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Know Thy Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 8, 2011
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     | 5,178 views

    The works of every congregation and that of each individual member are known by God and shall be rewarded by Him.

    I KNOW THY WORKS STUDY TEXT: Rev. 2:1-7 - A letter was written by the Lord to each of seven churches about their conduct and to either commend their actions or condemn them with a call for repentance. - In the introductory part is the comment “I know thy works”. Every one’s works ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Harvey avatar

    Lean On Me

    Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,440 views

    Christians need to be members of a local church because we need to be in relationships with other christians

    “Lean On Me” 10/24/04 The Necessity of Membership Intro: We all need people. For various reasons and for many purposes we need others. God created us to be relational. The only time God disapproved of anything in creation was when he looked in the Garden and man was alone. “The Lord God said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Official Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 3, 2025
     | 463 views

    Formal church membership that involves special membership and voting rights is contentious. In this Part 2, I open up the matter to show how out of sync the matter is with the membership of the one Body of Christ, and the discrimination. We delve into some scriptures to bring this out.

    IS OFFICIAL OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE – PART 2 In Part 1 we looked at the practice some churches have of there being an official local church membership that divides “members”, adherents and attendees into “MEMBERS” and “NON-MEMBERS” depending if one has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
     | 323 views

    Regarding this matter of formal church membership, it is examined alongside mainly Ephesian verses. The subject is opened up to understand the New Testament practice of being members of one another and the equality in the Body of Christ. Membership of Christ’s Body covers it all.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 3 Part 3 (there are 4 parts) continues to look at various scriptures in this study of formal church membership over and above the one membership that unites all believers into one Body, and makes them all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2019
     | 1,597 views

    5 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-V—Jeremiah 31:31-34 Attention: No Official Governmental Civility?—(A ‘supposedly’ true story which I haven't researched) Mark DeMoss, concerned about the increasingly harsh tone of public discourse, launched the Civility Project in January 2009. The Republican ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,260 views

    Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

    John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed