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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Edify - Build One Another Up

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,064 views

    God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

    EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Taxing Faith

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011
     | 5,976 views

    A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.

    INTRO This morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Deacons: Origin And Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,000 views

    God led the Church in Jerusalem to select men of Godly character to meet a specific service need of the congregation, and then blessed the position by including through Paul, led by the Spirit, high qualifications and responsibility for men so selected.

    Deacons: Origin and Qualifications Acts 4:32-37, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 In my opinion, the Church got into something that it should not have. I. Faulty Situation. Act 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Connection Between Faith And Depression

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,827 views

    A examination of the relationship between Faith in God and Mental Depression.

    Faith and Depression Robert A. Glass Scientists tell us that there are umpteen gazillion snowflakes that fall on the earth. And, each one of those snow flakes are different, yet all are made of snow. These are ALSO umpteen gazillion reasons for depression, and each reason can be radically ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Foundation For Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,761 views

    EVERY FOLLOWER OF CHRIST SHOULD KNOW WHAT A CHURCH NEEDS TO EMBRACE AND DO IN ORDER TO REALLY WORK FOR CHRIST

    THE FOUNDATION FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Acts 4:32-37 All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Idol Of Your Hearts

    Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,443 views

    The problem of the idol is that it hinders the move of God. God is saying, “Clear away the idols. Cast them into the fire. Then you can see what I can do.”

    Idol of your hearts Ezekiel 14:1-14:4 Hebrews 4:13 “Idolatry is the most discussed problem in the Bible and one of the most powerful spiritual and intellectual concepts in the believer’s arsenal. Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marching On! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,851 views

    Serving the Lord as individuals and as a collective church has its challenges, stresses, and frustrations, but God calls us to march on.

    Marching On! 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 • All religious groups have conflicts; when people have to work closely together, personality and experiences lead us in different direcions. Modnern Jews have them, too. They often rely on tradition to settle matters. This joke makes the point: During a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why A Baby?

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    Christmas is all about kids. But there are far more significant reasons why God chose to send His savior through birth. The fact Jesus was born as a baby is vitally important in God’s plan. See why it is so important that Jesus was born as a a baby.

    WHY A BABY? The Christmas season is all about kids. This morning we have had a baby dedication, which as we discussed is much more a dedication of the parents. But Christmas is a wonderful time to focus on these precious babies. Christmas is the most fun when you are a child, especially a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not To Separate, But To Unite Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2010
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     | 4,153 views

    Christ condemned the pharisees because they separated; his purpose is unity, as in marriage; thus he forbade divorce, and the Church interprets that in mercy and reconciliation.

    Eleventh Sunday in Course June 11, 2010 Liturgy & Sacrament Series Somewhere between the seventh and eleventh grade, most students learn that there is a difference between the denotation and connotation of a word. The word “statesman” has a dictionary definition almost identical to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Have You Gone To The Doctor Lately?

    Contributed by Marian Marrero on Mar 2, 2010
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     | 6,261 views

    Being or becoming a member in God’s network and receiving the full benefits

    Have you gone to the Doctor Lately? Hello my friends this the word I shared at Iglesia Nueva Vida in MD on Sunday Of course the Lord adds more while Im preaching. Amen for that Be blessed and receive your your healing in Jesus name! Have you gone to the Doctor Lately? Many people are afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Gifts Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010
     | 4,179 views

    What is a Grace Giver? A Grace-Giver is someone who owes you nothing, yet steps in, and gives you everything! Are you one?

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Gifts of Grace 1 Peter 4:10 Romans 12:4-6 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,398 views

    Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

    That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Zip And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,872 views

    A grouchy, closed-minded, stingy mentality works against you. A cheerful, open-minded, generous mentality will bring you many blessings in this life and in eternity.

    Godly Zip and You (Proverbs 18:14-16) 1. Jean Paul, a Cajun, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day. The next day the farmer drove up and said, “Sorry, but I got some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well then, just give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grace At Work 4 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 9, 2012
     | 3,425 views

    In light of the gospel, how do we now live? Christianity where the rubber meets the road.

    Dakota Community Church September 9, 2012 Grace at Work - 4 1. How we treat one another Four qualities are given as the correct treatment of each other here: Ephesians 4:2-3 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. A.) Humility B.) Gentleness C.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Paradox Of Palm Sunday!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 14, 2013
     | 7,058 views

    On that first Palm Sunday Jesus' ride into Jerusalem highlighted a focal point of His purpose, a pivotal point in His mission and a revelation to all who would see and believe Him!

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. And if any man say ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal