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  • Greg Carr avatar

    Bloom Where You Are Planted

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Aug 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 53,035 views

    God plants people in the local church for a reason. We must bloom where He plants us.

    PRAY Heavenly Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN Have you ever noticed that when you plant something in the ground it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Deeper By Going Smaller

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
     | 9,786 views

    The local church grows most effectively when it divides into cells to increase discipleship and increase pastoral care.

    “Growing Deeper by Going Smaller” Selected Passages Open They go by different names— cell groups, small groups, care groups, discipleship, groups, grace groups, breakout groups. Whatever they are called, the basic idea is the same: a small gathering of people interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Will Be A Unifying Member Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,032 views

    Satan's greatest tool in undermining the work of the local church is disunity. The church is called to be unified in purpoose and passion.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Be a Unifying Member” Ephesians 4:1-6 Open Last week, we started a six week series based on Thom Rainer’s book I Am a Church Member. I said that this will be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Connecting With Community Provides Hope Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,518 views

    The more closely I am tied to the Christian community of a local church the more hopeful I will be!

    Connecting with Community Provides Hope – 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Part 2 of 4 in the series “A Time for Hope!” We’re glad you’re here today as we continue our series on hope. Hope is a vital part of life. Once you start losing hope your life becomes more challenging. You’re more easily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Brown avatar

    Stumbling Into His Arms - Devotional For Lowcountry Assisted Living

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 1, 2023
     | 1,143 views

    This is a devotional for a local assisted living facility. The first half is from the book Golden Apples for Golden Agers.

    Stumbling into His arms It was cold. It was Paris. It was forty years ago. I recall the details vividly because my camera preserved the elderly couple on film. Their black-and-white image first emerged in my darkroom in the late 1960s. The image hasn’t faded, & neither has its power to evoke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenging Calls Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,990 views

    Paul and Ananias are called into Christ’s service. One is called globally while the other is called to local ministry.

    Acts 9:1-9 “Challenging Calls” INTRODUCTION Jesus has risen. He has appeared to the disciples given them peace through the gift of the Holy Spirit. The fear of the disciples has been overcome. The purpose of Jesus’ actions is so he can send out the disciples to carry on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "How To Pray" Series

    Contributed by Greg Bond on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,524 views

    A simple study on the basic elements of prayer, including - A weapon, Movement, Communication (Giving), Communication (Receiving), Action - suitable for the new or advanced Christian.

    5 Weeks of Prayer - Week One - Lesson One Super Power through Super Prayer When you were young, did you ever tie a towel around your neck, or have your mom make you a cape and then go running around the house screaming at the top of your lungs, jumping on and over furniture, throwing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Amaze The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,769 views

    Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed and marveled Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble spirit 4. He possessed great confidence and certainty in Jesus.

    Scripture: Luke 7:1-10; Psalms 96; 2 Kings 5:1-14 Title: How to Amaze the LORD (Heroes of the Faith) Proposition: Luke shows us how the Centurion amazed Jesus. 1. He possessed a great love for God and for others 2. He possessed an active and vibrant faith 3. He possessed a humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Nehemiah’s Story Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,585 views

    Nehemiah gives us an example of what to do when we face disasters in this world and how at times God calls us to take a risk for the sake of others. Call on God then go to work!

    Series: BC Justice League Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the eternal realm of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

    42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013
     | 7,094 views

    Real faith leads to real action.

    Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Get The Point? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 28, 2011
     | 8,495 views

    A study of chapter 4 of the book of Judges verses 1 through 24

    Judges 4: 1 – 24 You Get The Point? 1 When Ehud was dead, the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 So the LORD sold them into the hand of Jabin king of Canaan, who reigned in Hazor. The commander of his army was Sisera, who dwelt in Harosheth Hagoyim. 3 And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    That One Sermon About Compassion Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,656 views

    Compassion is sympathy and empathy for distress or suffering and the action to help.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID THAT ONE SERMON ABOUT COMPASSION 1 Samuel 30:18-31 #kingdavid STORY PART 1 Once upon a time, there was a woman whose job it was to carry rocks from the rock pile outside of her village all the way into her hometown. She had a large basket on her back that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fellowship - The Church I See

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 29, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,393 views

    Jesus has a vision for His bride to be a beautiful, glorious church. This will happen when we commit to fellowship, discipleship, ministry, worship and evangelism.

    THE FELLOWSHIP: THE CHURCH I SEE OPENING TEXT: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Prov. 29:18). “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint.” (NKJV). “If people can't see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    We Are The Winners Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Apr 28, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,499 views

    Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY!

    We are the Winners in this Game of Life! I have read the end of The Book and we win! Nothing can stop the church in Action! The Acts of the HS in the Apostles is the greatest example for the ACTION OF THE CHURCH TODAY! Acts 5:12-40 -- Key verses = 39-42 The world cant stop us! – The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist