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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Detrimental Competition-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2017
     | 6,021 views

    1 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the weakness/detriment/absurdity/incompatibility of competitive ministry. A competitive spirit can be detrimental to Christian ministry. But when? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-I—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. I can remember seeing & hearing an American long-jumper & runner--Carl Lewis--in the Olympics(1988 Summer?) who just ‘tore-up’ his competition. He outran & out-jumped everybody! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving Faith: A Matter Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
     | 14,449 views

    Calling on the Lord has never saved anybody, but calling on the name of the Lord, always saves. How can you do that? How can you have that kind of faith? I’ve noticed there are at least three different types of faith I think everybody possesses.

    INTRODUCTION We have come now to what I believe to be the clearest instructions in all the Bible that tell a person how they can be saved. How they can get from Texas to heaven. You may see in the bulletin there a little outline, you might want to follow along and fill it in. I’m convinced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Family Matter Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,029 views

    8th (last) is series on 1 Thesselonians (8 of 8).

    IT’S A FAMILY MATTER 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 INTRO: Paul’s favorite name for believers was brethren. He used it at least 60 times in his letters; and in the two Thessalonian Epistles, he used it 27 times. Paul saw the local church as a family. Each member was born again by the Spirit of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Gift To Treasure Series

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014
     | 7,789 views

    As with any gift, it is easy to take church membership for granted. In order to avoid that, we must understand the gift and how we came to get it so that we will treat it like the gift that it is.

    Introduction: How many of you have ever been a tourist before? You know, you travel to a new place intent on seeing all the wonderful "new to you" sites. If it was an international excursion, you get to have your passport stamped, exchange currency, maybe learn a few phrases in the local language, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptist Church

    Contributed by Allen Payne on Nov 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,097 views

    Baptist

    Heb 2:1 Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip Fundamental - What is a Fundamental Baptist church? It is a church that believes in the fundamentals of the faith. The fundamental doctrines of the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reality Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008
     | 6,344 views

    In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

    Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nitty Gritty Of Resurrection Life!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,746 views

    St. Luke shares with us what to do post-Easter. How to live out the nitty gritty of the Christian Walk. This is a sermon that helps people know what to do after Easter.

    Scripture: Acts 4:32-35 Theme: Proclamation/Unity/Compassion Title: The Nitty-Gritty of Daily Christian Life Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ our Messiah, Savior and LORD who came to take away all of our sin and infill us with His Holy Spirit! For some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: ‘a United Church In A Divided World’ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 13, 2019
     | 4,712 views

    Gospel Shaped Living – Week 2: 'A united church in a divided world' - Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-18. SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Before They/We Became Christians: • They were without Christ (vs 12a) • They were without citizenship (vs 12b) • They were without covenants (vs 12c) • They were without hope (vs 12d) • They were without God (vs 12e) (B). After ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Life On The Edge Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014
     | 8,455 views

    Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

    Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Temple Builders Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2022
     | 3,795 views

    If you want to build a lasting, vibrant church that perseveres, then start with the right foundation—Jesus Christ. Build a quality structure on that foundation—build up fully devoted followers of Christ. And maintain that structure with unity, godly wisdom, and teamwork.

    A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be rancher, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy Q. One son liked the Flying W, and the other wants Lazy Y. So we're calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    In The Heat Of The Night (Or Day) - God Is Our Preserver #1 Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 22, 2020
     | 6,369 views

    No matter what is going on in our lives, no matter the fires we experience, God is our preserver. He may not rescue us from the fire today, but will rescue us from the fires of Hell in the end if we are faithful to Him.

    Introduction When we think of summer, what’s the first thing we think of? Usually the heat. Temperatures in the 90s. High humidity making it feel like it’s over 100O. We think of vacations. We think of taking time off work for a few days to get away from the hectic rat-race of our lives. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Third Journey Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 20, 2023
     | 1,499 views

    Paul’s second journey had barely concluded when he set out again to strengthen and encourage the churches. In his third journey, we find a few interesting stories from which we can learn about how we ought to live as Christians today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Paul’s Third Missionary Journey - Graphe This morning, we are continuing our summer road trip, going along with Paul on his journeys as recorded in Acts. We started by joining Paul and Barnabas on their first journey as they traveled throughout the province of Asia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Banner Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 3, 2024
     | 1,688 views

    To overcome the forces of evil combine prayer with action, continue in prayer until God answers, find companions in prayer, and commemorate what God does when you pray.

    Aly Femia’s little boy woke up in the middle of the night with an urgent need. So he did what he heard his parents do many times. He said, “Alexa,” and then described want he wanted. Take a look at this video footage caught on Femia’s baby monitor (show Alexa, I Need Daddy video, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 12,946 views

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Jesus Wants Us To Be Initiators Instead Of Remaining As Passive Recipients

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,713 views

    The Lord expects us to initiate opportunities with the power of the Spirit to bring others to a saving and growing faith in our Lord Jesus. It is not enough to passively receive what He gives freely. "Freely we have received, therefore, freely give."

    Illustration: We love because He first loved us. (I JOhn 4:10) Illustration:John Wesley traveled 250,000 miles on horseback, averaging twenty miles a day for forty years; preached 4,000 sermons; produced 400 books; knew ten languages. At eighty-three he was annoyed that he could not write more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational