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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Roles & Responsibilities (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,690 views

    A sermon examining the roles and responsibilities in the local church.

    Roles And Responsibilities (Part I) Titus 2:1-8 In our church bylaws and constitution there is a "job description" concerning the pastor of this church. It lays out the general expectations and responsibilities of the church pastor. It reads (among other things): The pastor will give himself to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Galley Slaves Of God Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,095 views

    Paul asks the Corinthian church to consider him and Apollos as galley slaves of Christ. Stewards of the mysteries of God. And a stewrd must be found faithful

    Introduction A. A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past year he felt he had outdone himself. He purchased a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace: It’s So Much More Than God’s Favor

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 19,904 views

    In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Lord tells Paul "My grace is sufficient." If God's grace is all Paul needed to deal with the messenger from Satan, perhaps there's more about grace that we need to know and understand.

    I have been reading 2 Corinthians 12 about the Apostle Paul and his pleading with God three times to handle “a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan” sent to stop him from preaching the gospel. The Lord’s response gives me goosebumps. “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tales Of Vomit, Tanin, Poop And Love Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 13, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,482 views

    It’s like looking at Jesus on the cross. We can look at him on the cross and see how much he loves us. But it’s too big. How are we meant to copy that? So Jesus shows us something we can copy. He kneels down and washes his followers feet.

    This sermon was first preached Maundy Thursday 2017 at St Barnabas Church Northolt. A version of it was then preached at Holy Trinity Tooting Maundy Thurday 2025 .................................................................................................................................... The ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Year In Review

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 11,278 views

    AS THE YEAR COMES TO A CLOSE WE OFTEN TAKE TIME TO REFLECT ON IT. LET US NOT FORGET TO USE OUR REFLECTIONS AS STEPPING STONES INTO THE FUTURE.

    THE YEAR IN REVIEW THE YEAR 2014 IS RAPIDLY DRAWING TO A CLOSE. I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I FOUND THIS YEAR TO GO BY EXTREMELY FAST. I THINK I NOTICE THE YEARS PASSING QUICKER AS I GROW OLDER. MANY GROUPS AND PEOPLE USE THIS TIME TO LOOK AT THE YEAR IN REVIEW, AND ALSO TO ANTICIPATE WHAT 2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They Shall Call His Name Emmanuel

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 10,776 views

    THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN. IT IS ABOUT THE CELEBRATION OF OUR HOPE IN JESUS CHRIST. HE CAME INTO THIS WORLD TO FULFILL THE PLAN OF SALVATION FOR THOSE WHO WILL PUT THEIR FAITH AND TRUST IN HIM.

    THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL MATTHEW 1:18-25 THE SEASON OF ADVENT IS WITH US AGAIN, AND WHAT BLESSED CHANGES IT HAS BROUGHT INTO OUR LIVES BOTH GOOD AND CHALLENGING SINCE LAST YEAR. OUR CHURCH FAMILY HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE SOME VERY WONDERFUL PEOPLE, AND NEWLY WEDS. ON THE MORE SENSITIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 7, 2015
     | 5,868 views

    The Purpose & Scope Of Apologetics

    Apologetics exists as a field of Christian study to aide the believer in understanding his beliefs, why critics refuse to ascent to these eternal truths, and how these beliefs apply to broader intellectual concerns. Upon hearing of these applications of the discipline, those unfamiliar with such ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dress For Real Success Series

    Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 8, 2016
     | 7,690 views

    Christans are called to armor up so they can stand in our evil days.

    SCRIPTURE: (Ephesians 6:10-20) INTRO: Imagine for a moment you're sitting in front of your TV screen. All ready to watch the NFL football game. You have tall glass of iced cold tea with little droplets of condensation running down the side and pooling on your coaster. A bowl of nacos with a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Is Prayer?

    Contributed by James Linders on Feb 2, 2016
     | 5,834 views

    Prayer is a conversation with God in His physical absence. We should ALWAYS TRUST God with our lives. The outcome of our prayer should NOT be based on our expectations and needs but on GOD'S will, immaterial of whether it is what we want.

    James 5:17-18 (ESV) "Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit." To answer the question “What IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do We Pray? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,791 views

    We are examining why we do certain things as Christians, along with why we do certain things at church. This week we will examine why we pray.

    INTRODUCTION • Johnny and Chachi VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • In our series, WHY DO WE DO THAT, we are going to examine the issue of prayer. • Why do we pray in church, why do Christians pray? • I am not sure that Johnny and Chachi would be much help; however, through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,655 views

    Why do we and should we study the Bible? Check out Hebrews 4:12 to learn why.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • 1. Where is the first tennis match mentioned in the Bible? When Joseph served in Pharaoh’s court. • 2. Which Bible character had no parents? Joshua, son of Nun. • 3. What kind of man was Boaz before he got married? Ruth-less • 4. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Revelation Of Glory

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Jul 25, 2016
     | 10,803 views

    God's Glory is the greatest revelation of who he is...and the path to this revelation and its outcome are truly transforming and life changing for a believer

    THE REVELATION OF GLORY Scriptures: Exodus 34:1-9; John 17:1-5 The Glory of God is perhaps one of the most amazing revelations of God Himself. To get to know; to get a glimpse of; to understand God’s Glory can be the deepest, most profound and life changing experiences ever, of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accountability, Responsibility, And Authority

    Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jul 30, 2016
     | 10,630 views

    This sermon addresses the authority, responsibility, and accountability of the Church member

    Accountability, Responsibility, and Authority Proverbs 29:18 Whoever walks blamelessly will be saved, But he who is perverse in his ways will suddenly fall. I usually like to include a video in my sermons in order to illustrate a point. Up until now, I haven’t been able to do this because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem, The Pain, The Promise: The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016
     | 12,268 views

    One of the great challenges of life is learning what to do about the choices we make. The purpose of this lesson is to help the listener grow away from problems and pain to believe and receive the promises of God.

    I. Introduction A. The Word of the Lord 1. Exodus6: 1. Moses sorrowed because his demand for freedom ironically had increased his people’s burden, not eased it. 2. So the Lord comforted and reassured his messenger, speaking to Moses twice (indicated by the word “also” in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    My Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,078 views

    When I am Christ, what does that mean?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • OI hope you have been learning some things during our What Do I Believe About… series. • We began with examining the possibility that there is a God in heaven who created the heavens and the universe, an uncaused first cause. • Then we made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ