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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Church Walking In Unity

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
     | 3,054 views

    Someone said, “The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.”

    I believe we all would concur with that statement. The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” Unity is a very important part of our life. It is important- • In the Home • In the Work ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Behave In Church? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022
     | 3,176 views

    The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

    Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Iii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 2,569 views

    Was Jesus capable of sinning?

    Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part III The Vital Secret Of The Holiness Of Life Pastor James L. Groce Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida March 2, 2001 1 Timothy 3:16 "And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "God Incarnate.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 16, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.”

    First Sunday in Advent Year A. December 2, 2001 Psalm 122 Title: “God incarnate.” Psalms one hundred twenty to one hundred thirty-four, are commonly called Songs of Ascent, sung on the pilgrimage to Jerusalem for the three major annual festivals- Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles. Psalm 122 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Shaped For Serving God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,461 views

    Fourth in a series on the Purpose Driven Life.

    THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT March 28, 2004 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel , Jr. Romans 12:1-8 “Shaped for Serving God” Let us pray. Heavenly Father, we bow in your presence. May your Word be our rule, Your Spirit our teacher, and your greater glory our supreme concern, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Demolition

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,119 views

    Thru his death (his own destruction – his demolition) Jesus makes way for a new life that belongs to all who believe in him.

    - - - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible - - - - - - - - - - - “Jesus made a whip from some ropes and chased them all out of the Temple. He drove out the sheep and oxen, scattered the money changers’ coins over the floor, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Glorifying God

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jan 4, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,026 views

    Christians are called to be the salt of the earth, and the light of the world, with the one aim to glorify God.

    January 4th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome.. A happy and prosperous New Year to every-one. To-day is the first Sunday of the New Year 2004. It is a year we have never seen before, and a year that we know nothing about. Last year many started the New Year, but never finished it, and this year the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,773 views

    Learn where your giftings fit in

    Title: “Where Do You Fit In”? Text: Romans 12:3-6 I like how Paul starts out in verse 3. Paul says, “Don’t think of yourself more highly than you need to, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.” He said, “There are many ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    God gave every believer exactly the right gift.

    How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 2 of 3 Romans 12:3-8 September 21, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are in something just over your head? That is precisely where God wants you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thing Legends Are Made Of

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    Legends are based on what people want to believe. The power and ministry of the church in the authority of Jesus is the real thing.

    March 1, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 4:23-25 Subject: The Ministry of Jesus Title: The Thing Legends Are Made Of Have any of you ever made up a really good story? I mean one of those stories that you can tell that you make it sound so believable that people really take you seriously? ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,654 views

    This sermon is the ninth in a series of ten on Motivational Spiritual Gifts which contrast a natural talent with a spiritual gift.

    I’m not sure that we’ve come spiritually alive yet to the Spiritual Gifts I’ve been preaching about for the past few weeks. So today I want to share with you “Some Exhortation About Spiritual Gifts.” My intent is to explain a couple more things about spiritual gifts and to exhort as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010
     | 4,922 views

    The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

    Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

    I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready For The Bridegroom?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,042 views

    In the parable of the 10 virgins 5 make it to the banquet while 5 miss out. The difference was in the preparation - a lack of oil. Are we spiritually prepared or do we lack the oil?

    Message Are You Ready? Let’s play a game – it is called “I Wonder”. I wonder if the student who got an “F” on their maths test would have studied more the night before if they had known that this was going to be their grade? I wonder if the alcoholic would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Revelation - The Blessing Of Reading And Heeding

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 13, 2011
    based on 62 ratings
     | 17,458 views

    1st in series [which is complete in its entirety] - The Lord took John away from his busy life as Pastor of the church at Ephesus that he might write down heavenly visions revealed unto him. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    “THE BLESSING OF READING AND HEEDING” REVELATION 1:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ReadHeed.html True Title: What does it say in your Bible? “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Year: 96 AD John is up in years, perhaps in his 80’s. About 65 years previous, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist