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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Fellowship

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 16, 2010
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    Some important characteristics of great and effective relationships in the Church.

    Fellowship Some Important Characteristics of Great and Effective Relationships in the Church Hebrews 10:23-25 July 11, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Over these next few months we’re going to take a Sunday once in a while and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Anointed Go Forth

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Sep 3, 2010
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    When David became king the Philistines become concerned.

    When The Anointed Go Forth Pastor Ken Crow 1 Chronicles 14:8-17 (King James Version) 8And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out against them. 9And the Philistines ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Provisions

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 1, 2011
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    Feeding of the 5000-Our nothing is enough

    The Lord’s Provision John 6:1–14 Faith Is Expectant Obedience (6:1–15) When Jesus is in charge of a situation, available human resources are irrelevant. Chapter 6 of John begins with hungry people, perhaps some of them living in poverty, but all of them expecting to eat. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Respecting And Rebuking The Saints Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 12, 2022
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    In 1 Timothy 5, Paul focused Timothy's attention on specific groups in the church and how to minister to them. In today's section, Paul shared with Timothy how to rebuke specific individuals, how to honor elders, and how to deal with elders who sin.

    Introduction: A. One day a man passed by an enclosure at the zoo and noticed that in the enclosure was both a large lion and an active monkey. 1. The man said to the zoo keeper, “How well does that work having both a lion and a monkey in the same cage? The zoo keeper said, “It works ok for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010
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    Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

    Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Great Cloud Of Witnesses

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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    The apostle Paul wrote these words, encouraging believers in Jesus to run the race. Run the race of what? Of the faith.

    Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Things You Will Not Have In Heaven

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 26, 2012
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    There are things that will not be in Heaven.

    THINGS YOU WILL NOT HAVE IS HEAVEN 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 21:2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Go To Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 9,149 views

    We go to church to encourage one another

    Why Go to Church? Hebrews 10 Join with me in turning to Hebrews 10. That song “Onward Christian Soldiers” has been one of the favorite hymns of American Christians for many years. In our day today we often sing songs focused on loving God - and sadly sometimes we neglect songs which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Hargrave avatar

    Learning To Be Positive Series

    Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Mar 31, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 16,831 views

    Making the choice to live with a positive attitude

    Parting With Debbie Downer: Learning to be Positive Psalm 118:24 Debbie Downer Video Clip In May of 2004, Saturday Night Live introduced the character of Debbie Downer to the world. Debbie’s last name is taken from the Slang for Downer – which refers to someone who persistently adds bad news or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up, Get Up, Open Our Eyes

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023
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    This is another vision for Zechariah. Here we see work that is being done and encouragement given to complete that work.

    This is another vision where Zechariah sees the golden lampstand and olive trees. The ultimate meaning of this vision answers the question “How will any Christian finish the work that the Lord has given them to do?” It is by the Spirit of God. In verses 1-5: The angel came and woke Zachariah up. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Outline For John's Question And Jesus' Reply Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 13, 2025
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    John the Baptist was in prison and was concerned: was Jesus _really_ the One Who was to come? He sent two of his disciples to speak with Jesus. They received a reply that seemed to satisfy everyone.

    An outline for John's question and Jesus' reply Introduction: Jesus had just performed two miracles by healing the servant (slave) of a Roman centurion (supervising 100 soldiers) and raising a dead young man back to life. Some disciples of John the Baptist heard of this and shared the news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Best Friend Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 29, 2013
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    Beginning of a series looking at twelve followers of Jesus, their imperfections, and their victories. This sermon looks at the life of Simon Peter.

    Today we begin a series I have entitled “The Dirty Dozen.” Jesus was always being accused of attracting the worst kind of people. In fact, He said He came to deliver these folks. I thought it might be interesting to examine twelve of these people and discover if perhaps we have some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Goodness And Mercy Forever

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010
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     | 26,877 views

    THIS IS A MESSAGE EMPHASIZING THE CERTAINLY AND PERMANENCY OF GOODNESS AND MERCY FOR THE BELIEVER. IT IS THE LAST PART OF A SERIES ON THE 23RD PSALM.

    GOODNESS AND MERCY FOREVER PSALM 23:6 INTRODUCTION: A LITTLE BOY WAS ASKED ONE DAY IF HE KNEW WHERE THE LORD LIVED? HE SAID, YES! THE LORD LIVES IN OUR BATHROOM!” THE SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER ASKED HIM, “WHATEVER MAKES YOU THINK THAT?” THE CHILD RESPONDED, “WELL EVERY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unshakable Faith

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014
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     | 45,121 views

    Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

    Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Is The Mighty Counselor

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
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    THIS IS THE SECOND IN A SERIES OF ADVENT MESSAGES ON THE NAMES OF JESUS AS RECODED BY ISAIAH.

    JESUS IS THE MIGHTY COUNSELOR ISAIAH 9:1-7 INTRODUCTION: LAST WEEK WE BEGAN OUR ADVENT CELEBRATION BY MEDITATING ON THE NAMES THE PROPHET ISAIAH USED TO DESCRIBE JESUS IN CHAPTER NINE. SOME TRANSLATIONS PLACE A COMMA BETWEEN WONDERFUL AND COUNSELLOR, SO IT IS ALL RIGHT TO THINK OF THESE WORDS AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist