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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Characteristics Of Great Leaders

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 26, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,275 views

    Spiritual leaders learn, grow, and continue to change until they have the character God requires. This is what makes them successful in leadership. Good character is not optional for leaders. It is essential. Christian leaders lead people to God. They

    Characteristics of Great Leaders “Character is like bells. They ring out sweet notes, but when you touch them accidentally, they still resound with sweet music.” Unknown Spiritual leaders learn, grow, and continue to change until they have the character God requires. This is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Church Is Missional Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022
     | 4,115 views

    The focus of this sermon is that the church not only is about the sending short and long-term missionaries, but that the Church exists for missions and that every Christian is a missionary.

    We have been going through a six-part series called The Nature of the Church. You may recall when I started the series I said that there were basically three aspects that help give definition to the church. I said the church was Christ initiated. The church is a spiritual community. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Interpretation Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 985 views

    This message explains the supernatural gift of the Holy Spirit, which is mentioned as "the interpretation of tongues" in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Attention is given to how this gift is to operate in the church.

    I. KINDS OF TONGUES Last week, we talked a lot about the baptism in the Holy Spirit and the New Testament pattern of speaking in tongues. We learned: (1) The importance of the baptism in the Spirit to equip the believer for service. Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Independence Day! The Samaritan Woman Encounters Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,043 views

    This is from a series on encountering Christ.

    Title: “Independence Day: Jesus Encounters a Samaritan Woman” Script: Jn. 4 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-26-23 Intro: "Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can You See What I Am Hearing?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    God is still calling people to follow him into full time ministry and we must hear his voice and respond.

    CAN YOU SEE WHAT I AM HEARING? NEW VISION I SAMUEL 3: 1-21 (II CORINTIANS 4: 5-12) JULY 8, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In More than You and Me, Kevin and Karen Miller write of the power of a God-given Vision: One couple lived in London 130 years ago. For the first 10 years of their marriage, William ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ As The Perfect Role Model For Youth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 86,049 views

    Learning how to fix our eyes on Jesus as the author and perfecter of our faith. (Heb. 12:1,2)

    Christ as the Ideal Model for Youth (Heb. 12:1-3) Young people are bombarded with a continuous stream of morally degrading images in our television age. Only 12% of young people are attending church on a regular basis. There is a crisis going on in our youth’s spiritual development in America and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 1

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,893 views

    God is the one who invites us, meets us and engages us in worship. It is also God who receives our worship. Look at this story in John 4 through the lens of worship.

    Isn’t it amazing how God layers truth upon truth within the Biblical text? Today, I invite you to see one truth from John 4. This is not to to suggest that this is the only truth, or necessarily the highest truth. But I believe you will see it certainly is a truth. As we read through this text from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    Jesus came into this earthly domain, ruled by the powers of darkness, and offered to all who were willing to receive - the benefits of His world.

    Living in the Kingdom Text: Matthew 3:1-8 Introduction: Think about this: "Most Christians repent enough to get forgiven, but not enough to see the Kingdom." Now think about what John was saying: "Repent, because the kingdom of heaven has come near!" A modern translation puts it: "Turn to God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Always Told Me Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,044 views

    Part 2 in a series on attributes that make a strong church. This focuses on worship.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Worship Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,852 views

    Part two in a series on the purposes of the church.

    A STRONGER CHURCH Part 2-Worship Sunday, July 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee People come to the table for all kinds of reasons. They come for what they will be fed. They come for the fellowship. They come because they don’t want to hurt the hosts feelings and they feel obligated. Some come ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Purpose Of Tongues

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    DESCRIBES THE THREE PURPOSES OF TONGUES IN THE SCRIPTURES

    THE PURPOSE OF TONGUES 9/6/07 THREE PURPOSES 1. ONE OF THE NINE SPIRITUAL GIFTS OF ADRESSING THE CHURCH- 2. THE WITNESS OF ATONMENT OF SIN- EVIDENCE OF H.S. INFILLING. 3. PRAYER LANGUAGE- HAVE TONGUES CEASED? 1 Cor 13:8-10 8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Time For Rainbows

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    The Rainbow is a promise of God to offer forgiveness. We all need it. God promises new beginnings. Used in Advent, but could be any time of year.

    Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Look: There is a Rainbow December 2, 2007 Jay Davis Robison GENESIS 9:8-16 Have you ever regretted doing something? As soon as it happened I knew I was in big trouble When I was youth minister I did not do victim games Those designed to make someone look silly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maundy Thursday Is A New Passover

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 9,637 views

    A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Series "A"

    Maundy Thursday, March 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we come before your altar as your people, baptized into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    When God Influences The Heart

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on May 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,903 views

    When God influences the heart great things happen.

    WHEN GOD INFLUENCES THE HEART When God influences the heart great things happen. In 2 Cor 8:16 Paul is organizing a collection for the Church in Jerusalem. The church had needs and we see something wonderful that God did. 2 Cor 8:16 I thank God, who put into the heart of Titus the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and grace working through the most unlikely peopl

    How Jesus Taught Evangelism To His Disciples by Paul Fritz Luke 19:1-19:10 Song: God can do a lot with a little. A little is a lot with God! Jesus showed how he can take one little life and use it as a seed to multiply His kingdom and righteousness as a demonstration of His power, love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational