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  • Ken Pell avatar

    Signs Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,447 views

    Four transferable principles from the human body to the Body of Christ.

    A 20/20 VISION FOR THE YEAR 2020: SIGNS OF HEALTHY CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12-27 INTRO: What is a healthy church? • How can you tell one when you see it? • How does it look different from other churches? • How does it act differently from other churches? We used social media ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Blood, Sweat And Tears Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 126 ratings
     | 13,951 views

    An authentic biblical community relates to Jesus’ humanity. The Garden of Gethsemane gives us an intimate look at our God who willingly became human.

    His Name is Jesus – Part 3 March 17, 2002 Big Idea: An authentic biblical community relates to the humanity of Jesus. INTRODUCTION Well, it’s official. I have been diagnosed with March Madness. It’s the illness that comes upon all true basketball fans this time of year. I would guess some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is True Love?

    Contributed by Casey Warford on Feb 14, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,287 views

    How can we as humans know what true love is? God’s love for humanity guides us to understanding true love.

    “What Is Love?” 12/15/2009 A.M. I. 1 Corinthians 13 A. We can get a greater understanding of what true love is from understanding God’s love for us. 1. God’s love is complete. a. Vs. 1-3 - The love of God is the key ingredient that completes the recipe of all that we attempt to do in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Commandment

    Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,470 views

    Love is the greatest need of humans and it also the greatest obligation of humans. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. ILLUSTRATION: {Many years ago a shabbily dressed boy trudged several miles through the snowy streets of Chicago, determined to attend a Bible class that was conducted by D. L. Moody. When he arrived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Power Up Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,166 views

    There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

    Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Promise Of New Life In Glory

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,788 views

    Since that Easter morning, there is a human being sitting beside the Father in heaven. It is the promise of the resurrected Jesus Christ that humanity can join Him in glory!

    No one slept well that night in Jerusalem • Caiaphas, the high priest, tossed and turned • Everything was going according to plan, they had received permission from Pilate to kill him, and those arrogant Romans had even done their dirty work for them • Everything seemed to be falling into place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living In God

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 14, 2025
     | 264 views

    Even the most noble and selfless kind of human love is inadequate to define God’s love. Because human love and divine love are different.

    When I was a little girl going to Sunday School, and used to come home with questions, my mother was in kind of a dilemma. You see, she didn’t believe in God. She thought there was a lot of good stuff in the Bible, as long as you left God out of it. “Do unto others as you would have them do unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Old Gods, New Names: The Spirits Behind Post-Modern Idolatry

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Nov 12, 2025
     | 94 views

    Idolatry is not confined to the ancient past — it is humanity’s oldest and most persistent sin. Though the names and forms have changed, the same spirits remain.

    Brothers and sisters, idolatry is not a relic of the ancient world. It is the oldest sin in human history — and the most enduring. From Eden to Egypt, from Babylon to the boardroom, the human heart has always had a tendency to build altars to other gods. The names have changed, but the spirits ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tis The Season

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 14, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,828 views

    We examine the Christmas season, weeding through the "hub-bub" in a effort to find the true treasure in celebrating our Savior’s birth.

    Tis’ the Season . . . Matthew 1:18-23 I. Christmas makes us believe in miracles. (v. 18) A. What is a miracle? 1. Miracle = “a work of a supernatural origin and character that could not be produced by natural agents and means.” 2. Illus.: USA hockey beats Russia 1980? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,737 views

    The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

    PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    God's Welfare Program And Handfuls Of Purpose! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,165 views

    The law of gleaning demonstrates God's provision for the poor who are required to make a diligent effort as opposed to the welfare system that exist in our day.

    Ruth 2:15-18 KJV And when she was risen up to glean, Boaz commanded his young men, saying, Let her glean even among the sheaves, and reproach her not: 16 And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not. 17 So she gleaned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace At Work 3 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 12, 2012
     | 3,512 views

    Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

    Dakota Community Church August 12, 2012 Grace at Work - 3 Unity According to our passage unity depends upon four primary things the first one being: 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Billy Noel avatar

    Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010
     | 3,833 views

    You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

    What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Don Parmely avatar

    Reaching Out To Sinners

    Contributed by Don Parmely on May 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    Stop putting so much effort in trying to win back former church attenders and go after the people no other churches want.

    I. Introduction A. This evening I want us to think outside the box: 1. That is, outside of the box that is the 4 walls of this church. 2. Perhaps even outside the box of our preconceived notions of what evangelism is all about. B. I want to start with asking Sister Van Brocklyn to come and share ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #2run--Pass The Baton--Run

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,684 views

    This is part #2 of a series Run and Pass the Baton. We are in a hard race, we must prepare and learn this is a team effort. PASS THE BATON!

    #2.... PASS THE BATON: RUN, RUN, RUN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this two part lesson in a 4 part lesson... I bought a RUNNING BATON at a local sport’s store. The metal one was $8.95, the plastic was $2.50. One could make a baton out of a wood dow. We start with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God