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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 5.0: The Problem Of The Proper Use Of The Body Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2018
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    Now, Paul will address some of the questions and problems the Corinthian Christians had in regard to understanding and doing what God wanted them to do in regard to sex.

    November 27, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 5.0: The Problem of the Proper Use of the Body Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Knowing What You Believe And Why

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 16, 2004
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    Do you know what you believe, and why you believe it? There are some serious reasons you should. This message is part of a series, and focuses on Bible truth regarding the Church.

    CBC = 15 Aug. 2004 = 6 P.M Page 3 of 3 What do you believe, and why? = # 3 = (various, topical) We have been discussing the importance of knowing what you believe and why - 2 Tim. 3.16-17 = It’s God’s Word = Particular purposes = Maturing up to do good works - What’s the best good work we can do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Quit Dragging The Corpse

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020
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     | 2,357 views

    It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

    Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complications: The Need For A Meandering Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 6, 2008
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     | 4,039 views

    The church must hold true to the fundamentals of the faith, but she needs to constantly adapt, meander, and reinvent herself.

    Complications: The Need for A Meandering Church (Acts 5:12-18) 1. Bernard Goldstein tells this story: One of my pet peeves as a musician in a symphony orchestra is trying to follow the unpredictable beat of famous guest conductors. I didn’t realize how strongly the rest of the musicians felt until ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Ond Our Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 30, 2015
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    Jesus builds the church, we are called to disciple God's people. Lets see where faith and service meet together in what we call the church.

    The Church and our faith Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction- Last week we looked at finding purpose in your life. The writer of Ecclesiastes Solomon said that all things outside of God were meaningless in the great scheme of things. Pleasures and things are temporary. The only way you find ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gestures Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011
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    Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

    Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Don't Lose Your Bearings

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2017
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    If we will maintain a direction of love by stepping up, join up, pay up, give up, and God up we will never lose our bearings.

    Romans 13:8-14 “Don’t Lose Your Bearings?” Max Lucado visited Manhattan on 9/21/01, ten days after life was dramatically altered by planes tearing into the Pentagon and The World Trade Center Towers. While he was there a friend asked a taxi driver how he had been affected by the tragedy. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Believe In The Holy Catholic Church Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,423 views

    The church of Jesus Christ is catholic, i.e. "universal". All of every age, race, and station stand in need of the means of grace which it alone supplies.

    The most misunderstood part of the Apostle’s Creed is the phrase we are considering today. I have had sincere people tell me that they do not repeat this part of the creed because they think that it means the Roman Catholic Church, and if they had wanted to be Catholics they would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Here Comes The Bride

    Contributed by Glenn Bleakney on Jun 14, 2008
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     | 6,065 views

    Often in the scriptures the relationship between God and his church is likened to that of a husband and wife. On that glorious day when the Lord Jesus returns, the true church of God will be joined to him as a bride is to her groom on the wedding day. Rev

    Apostle Paul instructs us that Jesus so loves His church that He gave his very life for her in order that He might sanctify and cleanse her. "Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word" (Eph. 5:25-26). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    What are the identity markers of the Christian?

    Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You’ve Been Grafted Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,882 views

    Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.

    You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007
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     | 2,312 views

    Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

    INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Man Who Dropped Dead In Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2012
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     | 10,904 views

    God would rather have a small church that is pure than a large church whose commitment is watered down. With electricity, the larger the connection(wire), the more power can flow through it. This is true of the purity of the church.

    THE MAN WHO DROPPED DEAD IN CHURCH Acts 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Neither Necessary 1. A pastor once met an old schoolmate and finding him a judge of good standing congratulated him upon his success in life. As they were parting, the pastor said to him, "And best of all, Judge, I find you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Devil Goes To Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,705 views

    Uncontrolled speech may reveal a devilish heart that has never been regenerated. James challenges us to review our heart by examining our speech to determined our relationship to the Master.

    JAMES 3:5b, 6 THE DEVIL GOES TO CHURCH “How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.” At 9:00 p.m., ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Church Or A Great Church

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,219 views

    What does it take to make a church a great church?

    The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan