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  • Charles Mims avatar

    Becoming A Community Of Acceptance Series

    Contributed by Charles Mims on Jan 17, 2011
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     | 4,802 views

    Becoming a Community Church by builing a community of acceptance.

    Building a Community of Acceptance Colossians 3:12-14 Colossians 3:12-14 (New American Standard Bible) 12So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Is Wrong! Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011
     | 6,685 views

    The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

    Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Nurturing Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Anthony Lacy on Feb 23, 2011
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     | 9,520 views

    Part two of the of the series dealing with how to feed your dreams rather than loose them.

    Nurturing Your Dreams Last week we looked at the Stealer of your dreams. He is the devil no matter what disguise he comes in, Jesus said, A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. Its one thing to have a dream, its quite another to nourish that dream and work with the Holy Spirit to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Old Attitudes That No Longer Serve You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 11, 2011
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     | 4,849 views

    You are to have the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, namely, humility.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 13, 2011 OLD ATTITUDES THAT NO LONGER SERVE YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Philippians 2:1-11 (NIV) 1 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sola Fide: Faith Alone Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011
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     | 9,515 views

    You cannot earn your salvation. You cannot buy it. Nobody can do it for you. Salvation is by God’s grace, through faith alone in Jesus Christ. That is the truth that liberates your soul.

    We’re in the 3rd week of a 4 week series called stories to tell. My purpose in this series is to tell you 4 stories of 4 great heroes of the faith, to stir your soul to stand for Christ. I want you to have new stories of the faith to tell your children and your children’s children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Update?: Making The Old New Again Series

    Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,282 views

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it.

    Introduction: (Laura) We loved our house even before we moved into it. The people who owned it before us were friends and they loved and cared for that house – they had great memories and lots of personal history associated with that house. We could see that just by walking in. After we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Despite Persecution, Live As Common-Sense Christians! Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    Despite Persecution, we are called to live as Christians in a corrupt world. Peter tells us to maintain Christian conduct, to live wisely (with common sense), and to fear God instead of man.

    Text: 1 Peter 3:8-14 8 Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; 9 not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanksgiving - Anticipate Joy

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 22, 2010
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     | 7,185 views

    To live a life of joy we need to daily practice thanksgiving and praise. "My mouht is filled with Your praise...all day long." Psalm 71:8

    Thanksgiving – Anticipate Joy Psalm 100:4 “Enter his gates with thanksgiving, go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and bless his name.” This morning when we came into the Light and Life Church did we practice this verse. Do we come to worship with hearts filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Saints Alive And Alert

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 3,462 views

    Let no-one……… (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 4-15. Ill: A reporter was interviewing an old man on his 100th birthday. • “What are you most proud of?” he asked. • “Well, “ said the man, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” • “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational!” said the reporter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Cut Out Controversies Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    God gives every guidance and every grace for building a healthy church.

    Scripture Introduction Paul and Titus traveled the island of Crete, preaching Jesus. God blessed their evangelist zeal, converting many and creating churches in towns scattered across the land. But caring for these new Christians proved difficult, in part due to the character of the people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Thief In Your House

    Contributed by Don Bradley on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,901 views

    This sermon stresses the personal benefits of tithing.

    A Thief in Your House Malachi 3:8-12 Intro: When most people hear this verse, they think the preacher is about to ask them to give more money. They already believe that the church is only interested in them for their money. They ask, “Why should I give them money when I don’t have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ground Zero Mosque-Take

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
     | 2,179 views

    A look at the controversial Ground Zero Mosque

    Introduction: A If you have not heard of the controversy of the Ground Zero Mosque that is trying to be built just two blocks from were nearly 3,000 people perished at the hands of 19 Islamic terrorists, then you will become very familiar today with that story. (13 stories, glass/steel, where 1 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Way To Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    There is a better way to love, will you rise to the challenge.

    INTRODUCTION • For the past few weeks we’ve been learning lessons from a couple named Caleb and Catherine, who are husband and wife and the central characters in the movie Fireproof. • Not knowing how to really love each other, Caleb and Catherine have done a lot of things to hurt each other. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Veil Of Ignorance

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 22,518 views

    People are managing the affairs they know little or nothing about. For instance, there are teachers who should be students, deliverance ministers who need deliverance, “great men and women of God” who should be learning how to be true followers of Christ.

    A tragic story once occurred of a woman and her son walking along a river bank. The woman was in her latter stage of pregnancy and held her toddler son by the hand as they journeyed. Suddenly, the little boy slipped and fell into the river! The woman in her condition could not jump into the river ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Hath Bewitched You?

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 27,218 views

    When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish.

    When Paul wrote to the churches in Galatia about his concerns he described the people as being "foolish." He also questioned whether they had been bewitched. It is not far-fetched to sometimes describe a person’s action or decision as being foolish. It is a fact that people make decisions in life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal