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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015
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     | 14,045 views

    In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~part 11 Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
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     | 6,810 views

    Secrets fascinate us. All of us want to be privy to secrets. Secrets are fascinating. Did you know that God has a secret which He kept for thousands of years? It's true.

    Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ~Part 11 The Mystery of the Church Ephesians 3:1-13 1. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2. if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3. that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Three Musketeers-Father, Son And Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 16, 2015
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     | 8,380 views

    The Spirit works with us to guide us closer to God in faith and helps us to do his work in the world. In this way, the Holy Spirit acts as our helper. He lives inside us and knows us even better than we know ourselves.

    There was once a teacher who was teaching first grade in a large elementary school. One morning all of the teachers were called to the staff room for an emergency meeting, and they hurried over, leaving their classes unsupervised. All of the teachers were worried, but none more so than this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Yolo: You Only Live Once, So Don't Worry Yourself To Death

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    Worry strangles the peace and purpose right out of our lives.

    I read a funny joke about 2 blondes. I know how you guys wait all week long for one of my cheesy jokes. Well, there were two blonds travelling in an airplane from LA to New York. About an hour into the flight, the pilot announced that they had lost an engine, but NOT TO WORRY, there are three ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Way Is The Right Way?

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 23,284 views

    Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

    Which way is the right way? Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6) Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013
     | 5,309 views

    We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

    “Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When All Is Said, It's Done

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 16, 2013
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     | 9,114 views

    The Word of God is powerful to accomplish all it proclaims.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas August 25, 2013 WHEN ALL IS SAID, IT’S DONE Isaac Butterworth Jeremiah 1:4-10 (NRSV) 4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, 5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Building A Family Fit For Eternity

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 8,382 views

    ETERNAL PRINCIPLES TO SEE FAITH & LIFE IN YOUR HOME

    Building a Family Fit for Eternity Joshua 24:15 – But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Empty Promises Of Easter

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014
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    If you find the promises of God are just too good to be true then you need to understand what happen at the cross to understand that you are accepted only by your belief that Jesus rose from the tomb: and that is all.

    Title: The Empty Promises of Easter Isaiah 65:17-25 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 Acts 10:34-43 Luke 24:1-12 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 31st March 2013. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God's Mission: The Answer For Our Purpose Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 9, 2014
     | 5,005 views

    Mission, Purpose, Disciple Making

    Matthew 28:16-20 August 7, 2022 Introduction: I’m 62 years old. I gave my life to Christ 3 months before my 18th birthday. If you want to know my story listen to my testimony on our web site...."The fire that burns away the clutter.", but even though I didn’t surrender to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Awful, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,577 views

    Defining sexual sin

    Three weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30 above. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Ops Status: Ready! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 4,293 views

    Second in a series on the Armor of God

    Last week, we studied Ephesians 6:10-13, and saw that--like it or not--we are at war. This war is not against flesh and blood, that is, people; instead it is a battle between the forces of Heaven and the demonic forces that are Hell bound. We are called to stand--to hold our ground--in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Life And Worship That Is Pleasing To God

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 13, 2014
     | 4,820 views

    This is a look at Abraham, and the faith and worship that made him pleasing to God.

    The life that is Pleasing to God. Hebrews 11:1, 6, 17-19 INTRODUCTION: 1.) What could be a better desire for any of us than to please God with our lives? A.) Hebrews 11 has been called by many the roll call of faith. B.) There are many great men and women of God listed there who learned what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waking Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 9,292 views

    Life was pretty good in Sardis. The lack of opposition may have given them a sense of security and lulled them to sleep. Since the world was relatively nice to them, they may have grown comfortable in their relationship with the pagan world around them.

    Waking Up Is Hard to Do Revelation 3:1-6 "To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Blacksmiths?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,006 views

    Today Satan is attempting to disarm the people of God by removing from the Body the instruments of revival. He wants to remove all the heat of the Spirit, the hammering of the Word, & the grinding of godly discipline that produce permanent tools God uses

    NO BLACKSMITHS? 1 Sam. 13:15-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Chess Humor 1. During the Christmas holidays, a group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. 2. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God