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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Priority Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 21, 2016
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     | 5,138 views

    Thankfulness is a critical tool in the believers toolbox, one highly valued by God Himself. It should become an addiction.

    The Priority of Thankfulness (Ephesians 5:18-20, Colossians 3:16-17) 1. The idea of being Thankful is often left open-ended in our day. TO GOD. 2. Harriet was an atheist. One morning she & a Christian lady-friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As Harriet saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Greatest Wonder Of The World

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015
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    As a young boy, growing up one of the first verses in the Bible that I memorized was one of the most recognizable verses in the Bible John 3:16 and most quoted verse.

    The Greatest Wonder of the World John 3:16 Monte T. Brown July 8, 2012 Sunday Morning Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude As a young boy, growing up one of the first verses in the Bible that I memorized was one of the most recognizable verses in the Bible John 3:16 and most quoted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sabbath As Defiance

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 26, 2015
     | 5,329 views

    The Sabbath is a transformative tradition, an antidote to anxiety. We are restless till we find our rest in God. We set aside our anxieties and busyness, our pursuit of more, and we recognize that our refuge is God alone.

    The President of local synagogue, and a close friend of mine, asked me if I knew the most sacred Jewish holy day. I said it must be either Passover or Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). He smiled and said, “No, it’s the Sabbath. It is the most important day in the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Answer Two: God’s Humble And Simple People Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 9, 2015
     | 6,665 views

    Every church needs to take this message to heart because one of the most tragic characteristics of modern society is pride and self-sufficiency.

    I said last time that in Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians concerning what to do about their divided church, Paul gives 11 answers to their problem. The first answer, Paul said, was the cross. If the church would refocus on their purpose based upon the cross, the church would begin to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Join A Small Group? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,732 views

    Is it REALLY necessary? Why should I? The best answer? Jesus modeled it for us!

    The military has an organizational chain of command. For instance, an Army has more than 50,000 soldiers that is made up of 2 or more corps. A corp has 20-45,000 soldiers that is made up of 2-5 divisions. A division is 10-15,000 soldiers that is made up of 3 brigades. A brigade has 3-5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
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     | 3,334 views

    This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

    1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,285 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Does The Love Of God Contradict The Righteousness Of God?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 23, 2014
     | 5,679 views

    This message reinforces the fact that Christ seeks to be our Savior AND Lord and not one at the expense of the other.

    While Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.2Early in the morning he came again to the temple. All the people came to him and he sat down and began to teach them.3The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them,4they said to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity: It Involves Relationships - Part 2 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014
     | 5,166 views

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God.

    Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. Unity involves us having a relationship with one or more persons and God wants to be involved so that we can be united as people and as a community enjoying the friendship of God. So, the subject of unity - inside and outside the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Twin Command, The Family And The Synod

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 14, 2014
     | 2,299 views

    The family is in trouble, but the Holy Spirit is acting in our day, especially through the Synod on the Family, to restore it.

    Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2014 The Law of Love The best description of the kind of love commanded by Jesus may have been given nine hundred years ago by St. Thomas Aquinas. He said, “To love anyone is nothing else than to wish that person well, to want what is good for them.” But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Gospel-Fitted Feet Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,666 views

    The Gospel gives us stability, balance, mobility, and readiness for the battles we face. The Gospel message is good news for people who are ready to live.

    “Stand firm…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace,” Ephesians 6:15. A few years ago I had a tour of nearby Natick Labs. It is a most unusual Army base, with more civilians than active duty military. Their mission is: “To create the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Immanuel, God Is With Us

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 6, 2014
     | 8,873 views

    God telegraphs what He does well in advance if anyone will listen.

    Immanuel, God is with Us Isaiah 7:1-17 Introduction As we approach the Christmas season, we start to think about Jesus coming to earth as a baby in a manger in Bethlehem. We remember the nativity stories in Matthew and Luke. We remember the words from the Apostle John, “And the Word became flesh ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: The Authority And Power Of The Gospel

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,222 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: The Authority and Power of the Gospel to Transform a Life Galatians 1:11-24 In today’s passage we will look at why Paul’s gospel is God’s gospel, the gospels ability to declare us righteous, and how God applies the gospel to us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Is There So Much Arguing Among Christians? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 29, 2014
     | 5,681 views

    There is a lot of arguing among Christians. This sermon looks at why that's largely worthless and where God would have to focus instead.

    ARGUING AND CONTROVERSIES: Sometimes we act like the symbol of our faith is a bullhorn. - 1 Timothy 1:4 (“promote controversies”), 6 (“meaningless talk”), 7. - Sometimes we act like a bullhorn is the symbol of our faith – we speak loudly to drown out the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of Legalism

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,725 views

    The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

    Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational