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  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Building A Church Of Thessalonica For The 21st Century | Part 6 | True Evangelism | Dr. Madana Kumar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 5, 2024
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    The success of Paul's short ministry at Thessalonica can teach us several lessons on how we can approach evangelism in the current context. In this final part of this series Dr. Madana Kumar brings out several lessons.

    Building a Church of Thessalonica for the 21st century | Part 6 | True Evangelism We are in Part 6 of the series on 1& 2 Thessalonians. We have looked into the historical background of forming the church at Thessalonica. We have established that the church at Thessalonica became a model ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sounds Of Christmas

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 9, 2001
    based on 359 ratings
     | 17,547 views

    My concern is that we may become so overwhelmed by the noise of Christmas that we’ll never hear the sounds of that first Christmas night which we really ought to hear.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) Let me begin this message by reading aloud what should be a very familiar passage of scripture. It is Luke 2:1-7. “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
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     | 4,187 views

    We can lay hold of the promises of God today, if we obey the law of firstfruits.

    “Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 2 of 2   Date: Oct. 29, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service I. The Tithe  A. The Law of Firstfruits  1. The first section of this diagram is called firstfruits.   a. What part belongs to God? ALL of it. BUT, He only asks for a portion of it back!   ·         ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    The number one priority in life should be seeking the kingdom of God.

    Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you….” (Matthew 6:33). The word “seek” means to “look for,” “search for” or “try to find.” All of us have looked for things or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Casting Stones

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009
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     | 6,551 views

    Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

    November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Ephesus: Beware Diligence Without Devotion Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,321 views

    To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion

    To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion Rev. 2:1-7 September 27, 2009 INTRODUCTION * Every City becomes known for something. Good or bad we forever associate those characteristic with that city. * Every Church becomes known for something. Good or bad we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Marvel Of The Incarnation

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for that is "Incarnation," meaning "in the flesh." Jesus was the Incarnation of God. Jesus was the way that God sent His "idea" to h

    Purpose: To explain the nature of Christ's incarnation. Aim: I want the listener to sense the impact that Christ's coming had on mankind. INTRODUCTION: "The best way to send an idea," said scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer, "is to wrap it up in a person." The theological word for all of that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    So How's Your Love Life?

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,832 views

    So “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE, YOUR INTIMACY WITH JESUS?” If you’re not "Close & Intimate" with Jesus, you’ll not be "Close & Intimate" with God!

    “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” 9/27/09 am Service LWC INTRODUCTION: If I were to ask you this morning if you love your Husband, you would say yes! If I were to ask you if you love your wife, you would say yes! At the very least I hope you would! “HOW’S YOUR LOVE LIFE?” You’ve most likely heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Safe Hands Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,485 views

    How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

    Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remembering The Giver

    Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Feb 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,834 views

    In the offering of the firstfruits, we are reminded that God is the giver of all good things.

    Title: Remembering the Giver Scripture: Deut 26:1-11 As we give our offerings, we should rejoice in all that God has given us. 1. H_________________, vv. 1-3, 9 Israel is one of the tiniest nations on earth... only about __________ sq. miles. BUT God actually gave them a land that had great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Glorious Battle Begins In The Desert

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2020
     | 6,035 views

    Jesus is led into the desert to conquer Satan's temptations.

    3.1.20 Matthew 4:1-11 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. 2 After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” 4 Jesus answered, “It is written: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Christian Morals

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 1, 2015
     | 6,780 views

    There are certain traits that should characterize a believer who serves the Lord. We are to obey him in doing good works, so others can see God’s love and kindness through us. We are to teach God’s word with passion and conviction.

    If our lives ended today, how would those around us assess our contribution to our fellow man? Our example leaves an impression on others. With God’s help, it will be one of love, faith and purity of life. The book of Titus captures the pattern God gave for every believer and the direction ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Jesus: The Son Of Man

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 9, 2014
     | 3,298 views

    CHRIST'S POWER IN THE EVENTS OF LIFE

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 22, 2014 John 2:1-11 JESUS: THE SON OF MAN Intro: John's majestic Gospel serves/magnificent gallery • Display/glory/Jesus/no other literature/earth can. • Enter/chap 1, John gives convincing evidence/deity/Jesus • proves him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Intro To 1 Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,619 views

    This series is configured for a short 15 minute study or message. We will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians.

    Tonight begins a walk-through of Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. For the next year or so we will be taking a close look at the instructions, counseling and guidance that were given, in writing, to the Corinthians. But before we get into this study, we need to know a little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wine Maker

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Feb 16, 2015
     | 7,626 views

    Don't seek miracles. Follow Jesus. And if you follow Him long enough and far enough, you'll find yourself in the middle of some miracles! The God who turned water into wine, can turn sadness to joy, fear to faith, and death to life.

    The Wine Maker Series: The Grave Robber John 2:1-11
 Everybody has days that will define the rest of their lives. Days that will leave us different than we were the day before. Choosing which college to attend or what to major in, getting married, having kids, the death of a loved one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist