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  • Darin Gary avatar

    Knowing God's Will

    Contributed by Darin Gary on May 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,446 views

    God truly reveals His will when we begin to think as He thinks and live a pleasing life for the Lord.

    Knowing God’s Will (Romans 12:1-2; NKJV) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. [2] And, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Volunteering For Duty

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 21,582 views

    Isaiah is a model for volunteering. There are many reasons why people volunteer. Isaiah did so for 3 reasons – an appreciation for what God had done for Him,a realization of others' need, and God’s will

    Volunteering for Duty Isaiah 6:1-8 In its simplest definition a volunteer is someone who freely, without any legal obligation, chooses to act in recognition of a need. In Mark 10:45 we read “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Waiting Tables Series

    Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

    [2] Isn’t it nice to be served? You know, when you go to a nice restaurant and you have a great waiter that really takes care of you? Makes you feel good to be served. I went to a restraint once with my family and they had the best wait staff you could imagine. [Napkin in the lap ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core Value 5:- Have A Supporting Community Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,405 views

    In isolation the people of Jesus lose their fire and zeal, but in community we are strong. The church is designed by Jesus to be a place where we can be strong and stand firm.

    Message “A Supporting Community” My mother has a large property and there is a path that leads from the front to the back. It is completely surrounded by trees. At night it is a very scary place. It is absolutely dark, even when the moon is shining. When you go down that path by yourself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Focus

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,373 views

    As we get ready to start a new year, we need to make sure we have our focus in the right place!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are getting ready to begin a new year in just a few days. I do not know how your 2010 has been, but good bad or somewhere in between, 2011 is around the corner. • I know from the perspective of FCC, 2010 was an awesome year. • There were so many positive things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Have A Heart For God?

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,570 views

    This message challenges us through the life of Noah, how to have a heart for God.

    “A HEART FOR GOD” TEXT: GENESIS 6: 1-9; GENESIS 8:21 VS. 9-“These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked with God.” INTRO: As I examine the theme of Noah’s life, I fall under the convicting power of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Community Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    A message of building unity within the church and community.

    Becoming a Community Church—We Must Be Unified Romans 12:16-18 Romans 12 16Be of the same mind toward one another; do not be haughty in mind, but associate with the lowly. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 17Never pay back evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Am I More Important Than? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 30, 2011
     | 3,975 views

    Divisions are never good in the body of Christ. But when the divisions take place over a celebration of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, things get serious real fast. In this lesson, we learn about avoiding the things that separate us, and clinging to that

    Among the many problems of the Corinthian church was division. Earlier in the letter he talked about division around choosing one leader over another. In the second half of chapter 11 he focuses on another type of division that was splitting the Corinthian church: the division of rich and poor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Live By Faith

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012
     | 6,623 views

    The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

    Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If We Are The Body

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 16, 2012
     | 6,257 views

    A sermon on what the head and the body of Christ mean (Outline taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, The Faith Once For All, chapter 23, The Church: Its Nature)

    HoHum: Bring children up front and do this children’s minute with them: I am sure that you all know the song, “This Little Light of Mine.” I want you to help me sing that song this morning. While we sing it, I’m going to hold this light up and let it shine all around. (Start ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Playing To Win: Get In The Game

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 22, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,263 views

    Christianity is a contact sport. The true joy in the journey of faith comes when we get out of the stands and onto the court. Let’s get in the game and play to win!

    PLAYING TO WIN: GET IN THE GAME OPENING TEXT: “24 Remember that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize. You also must run in such a way that you will win. 25 All athletes practice strict self-control. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Goal Line Stands

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2012
     | 3,516 views

    Do we push and strain to score a touchdown or hold the offense on goal line stands? Do we really care about what Christ calls us to do and be?

    Goal Line Stands 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 January 22, 2012 One of the most exciting parts of a football game occurs when one team gets the ball near the other teams goal line. Then it becomes time for a goal line stand. The defense digs in to stop the offense, while the offense does everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempo Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 11, 2012
     | 6,642 views

    God has a time for everything and he also moves at a different pace. Tempo is an important concept. God is patiently waiting for you

    Tempo Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 1. The first day 3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Spirit And The Origin Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,332 views

    A sermon on the role of the Holy Spirit in the Bible (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's boo, Power From On High, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study)

    HoHum: Three sons left home, went out on their own and prospered. Getting back together, they discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother. The first said, "I built a big house for our mother." The second said, "I sent her a Mercedes with a driver." The third smiled and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Law Or Gospel?

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012
     | 3,752 views

    Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed