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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 24, 2018
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    Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest.

    The crucial component in any organization, institution, or business is its leadership. Good leadership can lift an organization to the heights of success, whereas poor leadership can plunge it into the depths of ruin. Not surprisingly, a vast amount of material is available for those wishing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Waiting For The Surprise

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on May 28, 2009
     | 5,993 views

    A Surprise God, A Surprise Blessing, A Surprise Interruption Surprise on the Run

    Today marks the beginning of the season of Advent, a time of preparation, a time of the Messiah’s coming, going and coming, a time of great expectation and great anticipation. But exactly what is advent and what are we anticipating? What are we getting ready for? What do we expect to happen? Are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Richard White avatar

    Mission Possible Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 12, 2011
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    The Church grows as each of us does their part. The Church can team up with Bible Colleges to help the ministry of the Word spread.

    Mission Possible Eph 4/Acts 6:1ff The Church grows when each of us does their part. What is the purpose of the Church? Survey says: To win souls. But if that is all we are to do then we are selling the Church short. 1. The Church is to Build (Eph 4) a. In order to build they need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hated, Yet Loved Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 24, 2021
     | 1,587 views

    Though the world might hate us and persecute us because we do not belong to the world, we have the assurance that God will love us. What’s more important? (Watch video reflection here: https://youtu.be/mwGtoUqpcv8)

    Scripture Reading: Mark 16:15-18 And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be saved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned. And these signs will accompany those who believe: by using my name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 2, 2006
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    Easter 2(C) - We must obey God rather than men since mankind tries to silence God’s Easter message and because, as believers, we are set free to testify to God’s truth.

    WE MUST OBEY GOD RATHER THAN MEN April 23, 2006 - EASTER 2 - Acts 5:17-32 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: As we heard these words, they probably sounded familiar to us. Maybe we even noticed two contrasting ideas that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons In Leadership Pt1

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
     | 2,415 views

    The Books of 1 and 2 Timothy are the perfect manual for any Pastor.

    Lessons in Leadership From Timothy 1 Timothy 1:1-7 1. Ministers must not only be charged to preach the true doctrine of the gospel, but charged to preach no other doctrine. If an angel from heaven preach any other doctrine, let him be anathema, Gal. 1:8. 2. In the times of the apostles there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seven, Part 10 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,584 views

    Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating

    The Seven, part 10 Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating Revelation 2:18-29 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caught In The Act

    Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 14, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,908 views

    Why would Jesus dismiss the adulteress in John knowing full well of her sin?

    Caught in the Act” John 8:1-11 1Jesus went across to Mount Olives, 2but He was soon back in the temple again. He sat down and taught them. Jesus is sitting in the middle of a small crowd, which is gathering at the synagogue one morning. They had come to hear Jesus speak to them concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,762 views

    God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

    The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compromise

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,656 views

    COMPROMISE--HELL’S TROJAN HORSE

    Compromise: Hell’s Trojan Horse 3/12/2008 Rev 2:12-17 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return Of Jesus: It's The End Of The World As We Know It

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,293 views

    The Apostle Peter is clear - The return of Jesus is very real. Though nuts try to name the day, though the world mocks us, Jesus is returning - so live like it.

    Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it four times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Second Coming Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 11, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Today's message is from our End Times series and talks about the Second Coming of Christ

    End Times Doctrine Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Outside the doctrine of the Rapture, which is actually the first event in the return of Christ, it is this very doctrine, “The Second Coming of Christ,” that has historically been one that is near and dear to hearts of believers. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Hero Rises Series

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 21, 2014
     | 4,384 views

    But it won’t be easy and definitely not predictable. Hang on—it’s going to be a bumpy ride for Joseph and for us.

    Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 29 Dec 2013 Gen 37:1-2 All sermons are abbreviated A Hero Rises • Series Intro: • Pages/Bibles/filled/stories/hundreds/men/women. • Nearly every story contains one common thread. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Groce avatar

    Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,005 views

    Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

    I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 4: 10 Reasons I Believe In The Authority Of The Bible

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    10 Reasons why the Bible is Authoritative.

    A. 10 REASONS WHY THE BIBLE IS AUTHORITATIVE 1. The Bible is the Word of God because of its unique revelation of the Person of Christ, i.e., He claimed to be God. a. He applied to Himself the statement of Jehovah, “I am” (John 8:24). b. Jesus claimed to be identical with the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist