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    Positive Presence In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 10, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,995 views

    2nd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    POSITIVE PRESENCE IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION A Study in the Churches of Revelation Revelation 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Last week we began our series “Everybody is Known for Something”, and explored what we should be known for based on Christ’s conversation with the church at Ephesus. We found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

    Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compromise Matters Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    4th in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Revelation 2:18-29 Compromise Matters INTRODUCTION: As we have seen and reminded ourselves; Jesus is aware of what it takes to maintain and grow a positive presence as a believer in Christ. He is also understanding of the process involved, and He has the desire to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Stay Clean Living In A Pig Pen

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 25,204 views

    If you ever have found it hard to be a Christian in this world - Paul has some good stuff for you in this text.

    "HOW TO STAY CLEAN WHILE LIVING IN A PIGPEN" TEXT: II CORINTHIANS 6:14 - 7:1 INTRODUCTION Have you ever gotten all cleaned and dressed up and then found it hard to stay that way, spaghetti sauce on the white shirt or blouse...grass stains on those new pants. Have you discovered the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Final Words

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,145 views

    Today we are going to look at the final words of Paul to the church in Corinth.

    "FINAL WORDS - WARNINGS, EXHORTATIONS AND BLESSINGS" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-14 INTRODUCTION As the tired and weary warrior sat down to pen the final words of his letter to the Church in Corinth he thought about the first time in arrived in that city. Even after all he had seen in his life he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With The Disgruntled Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    When we come against those who come after us, sometimes we should ignore them, and other times we must speak succinctly to them.

    Every morning an older woman would go out on her porch, raise her arms to the sky and yell, “Praise the Lord!” An atheist bought the house next door to her and quickly became irritated with these expressions of exaltation. After putting up with it for about a week, he couldn’t take it anymore. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming

    Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,215 views

    A thought shared in a sermon format.

    Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Rewards To Pain

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,661 views

    God does not cause painful experiences in our lives, however, He allows them. Why? To test our faith, to mature us and to bring us into a closer relationship with Him.

    Rewards to Pain Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * Pain- to hurt, wound, damage, offend, upset, insult, impair, and cause suffering! Types of pain: Physical pain- arthritis, from abuse Emotional wounds- grief, depression, anger, revenge (brought on by words) Mental anguish- paranoid, Relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tenacity—what Will I Choose? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 8,356 views

    STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #4 What will we choose? Our choice is critical, continual and convincing.

    INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story “The Little Engine That Could?” A trainload of toys was being taken over the mountain to all the children in Sunshine Valley, but unfortunately the engine broke down. One by one different engines came by, but none were willing to take the trainload of toys ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are You?

    Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 2, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    Paul’s introduction to 1 Cor gives us insight about who we are.

    I. INTRODUCTION: How many of you have seen Disney’s Lion King? Remember when Samba couldn’t decide whether or not he should go back to the Pride Lands? He had some pretty heavy baggage he was carrying around. His father had taught him a lot about his role in life and how he should act. But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity In Diversity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 9, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 20,076 views

    In a Church where diversity is the norm, our unity is of vital importance. Let’s remember to emphasise the centrality of Christ as Lord and of the saving power of the gospel; and the need to look to Christ rather than to human wisdom to determine how to l

    I guess most people would say that we’ve come a long way in the past 2000 years. We’re far better educated. We’re much more sophisticated. We know a whole lot more about the world we live in, the universe around us, the microscopic world within. We have the benefit of 2000 years of thinking, of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    How To Increase In Your Integrity Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on May 12, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 24,039 views

    Our integrity demands that we have to be careful about making and keeping promises.

    “How to Increase in Your Integrity” James 5:12 (03.02.2003) Have you ever lied? For those of you who might not be quite so sure, let me remind you of Miriam-Webster’s definition of a lie. To lie is either “to make an untrue statement with intent to deceive”; or “to create a false or misleading ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All About Relationship

    Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    The call to abide in Jesus Christ and the fruit of our response.

    John 15:1-8 It’s All About Relationship If there’s one passage of scripture that you memorize and make your own this year, let it be from today’s gospel. Jesus is saying to you… Each one of you here today… Sitting in these pews and to each of our shut-ins, who will be listening to this message… As ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Multifarious Human Relationships

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 15, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    This lesson considers the scripturaul guidelines regarding appropriate behavior in connection with the differing relationships we form during our lives.

    Multifarious Human Relationships Hierarchy, Involution, Influence, And Mutability Introduction 1. Forming relationships is both natural and essential to our well-being: "And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him." (Genesis 2:18) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ