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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Restoration In Progress Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,168 views

    Change and confrontation are most effective in the context of Relationship! If you really want to influence people for the Kingdom of God, you must connect to them relationally. As the old saying goes, "nobody cares how much you know until they know ho

    Restoration in Progress (John 21:1-25) Here is the bulletin insert I wrote to accompany the sermon (it has useful info); sermon outline follows it. (Note: the Greek letters will probably not come through properly): Peter’s Restoration (John 21:1-25) When Jesus confronted Peter with the question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rebuke

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did Paul Participate In Festivals?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,837 views

    Paul gives us insights into why he participated in religious festivals for the sake of the kingdom of God.

    Why Did Paul Participate in Festivals? (Acts 20:13-16) 1. Why do you suppose that Paul was in such a hurry to get to the festival of Pentecost in Jerusalem in this passage? Illustration:Experience comes from what we have done. Wisdom comes from what we have done badly. Theodore Levitt, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Good Friend

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001
    based on 490 ratings
     | 37,953 views

    Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

    Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rita Sims avatar

    People Need The Lord And Each Other!

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Mar 11, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    God is here to bring healing through relationships with God and each other.

    Retell the story of the man who was paralyzed. I wonder: What conversation did they have that day? Did they get up that morning planning to see this Jesus they’d heard about? Was it a spontaneous action? Had he and his friends tried other ways for him to be healed that had failed? Had his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Scarlet Line

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    The two young men of Israel sent to spy out Jericho assured the harlot who hid them from the enemy that she and her family would be spared if she placed a scarlet line (or rope) in her window when the Israelites attacked the city.

    THE SCARLET LINE "And she sent them away, and they departed: and she bound the scarlet line in the window." Joshua 2:21 Joshua sent two young men of Israel to Jericho to spy out the city. The men went to the house of Rahab, a harlot, and lodged there. The king of Jericho, hearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Experience Joy In Your Relationships

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Four simple applications that will help you enjoy the people God brings into your life.

    Introduction: This morning, we will continue with Paul’s letter to the Philippians, the Christians in Philippi. If you were here last week, you would know that we discussed the author and the setting in which the author wrote the letter. As you remember, Paul was writing from prison, and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming A Barnabas Or A Barnacle

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    Encouragement

    Becoming a Barnabas or a Barnacle, Acts 4:36-37 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ September 8, 2002 A man interviews some people for a secretary job. First enters a very beautiful woman and the boss asks her: - "What’s your name?" - "Lily", says the woman. - "Why Lilac?" asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

    Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,621 views

    Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

    One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of A True Friend

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. The follow

    Characteristics of a True Friend Perhaps the biggest need that most people have today is for a true friend. Studies show that the single biggest reason why churches grow is that members bring their friends to worship with them. Without friends, life is almost too much to bear. Jesus said, "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Relationship Builders Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,662 views

    The second pillar to healthy relationships is loyalty

    INTRO: In the December 31, 1989 Chicago Tribune, the editors printed their photos of the decade. One of them, by Michael Fryer, captured a grim fireman and paramedic carrying a fire victim away from the scene. The blaze, which happened in Chicago in December 1984, at first seemed routine. But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Builders Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,955 views

    Today we are going to take a look at Pillar 4 – that is Love.

    INTRO: A lady walked up to a man and said, "If I was your wife I would feed you poison." The man replied, "If I was your husband I’d eat it." Adam asked God, "Why did you have to make woman so beautiful?" God said, "So you’d fall in love with her. Then Adam asked, "But why did you have to make her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    Today we’re talking about the 4th pillar of unhealthy relationships, disrespect

    INTRO: Two men were golfing together near a cemetery. While the one man was preparing to putt, a hearse turned into the cemetery. He immediately looked up, dropped his putter, removed his cap and bowed his head. After a couple of minutes he returned his attention to golf. When the two men returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,420 views

    We are going to look at the foundation of what this house stands on and it’s self.

    INTRO: In a 2001 Times Magazine cover article entitled, "Power Struggle—Who’s in Charge", a vivid example of a somewhat epidemic was given. It reads: Here is a parenting parable for our age. Carla Wagner, 17, of Coral Gables, Florida, spent the afternoon drinking the tequila she charged on her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God