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  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 20, 2024
     | 475 views

    We are starting our series in Paul’s letter to Ephesians so turn to Ephesians 1:1-2. Today I want to introduce the author, the recipients, his prayer in writing, and then give a summary of the letter.

    The Author: The Source of His Authority (1a) The letter opens with Paul identifying himself as the author. In those days, the author did this at the beginning of letters rather than the end as we do. He writes as one with authority to instruct the church and this authority qualifies him to write. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "who Is In The Water?"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 8, 2026
     | 179 views

    The baptism of Jesus. Mark Twain said: there are two important days in your life. 1. The day you were born 2. The day you discovered your purpose. Jesus discovered his purpose on the day of his baptism.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 12, 2025 Luke 3:21-22 “Who is in the Water” Who is in the water? Is just a carpenter from Nazareth who has joined the local farmers and merchants who have come to the Jordan? Or is He the Messiah who in baptism identifies with all of humanity taking on ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Adversity

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 25, 2025
     | 395 views

    When you are confronted by adversity, how do you react

    Adversity Luke 9:7-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:7 Now Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening; and he was greatly perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead, 8 and by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the prophets of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When God Builds A Church

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,131 views

    Anniversary Service for church. Looks at some of the priorities of a church.

    WHEN GOD BUILDS A CHURCH ROL 7th Anniversary - Read Matthew 13:31-33 In these verses we find 2 short parables, 2 earthly stories with heavenly meanings. In the first 2 verses, Jesus describes the way the Kingdom of God grows. He says, “It grows like a mustard seed. It starts off small, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,578 views

    We need to begin to view people through Jesus' eyes.

    A Messiah of Compassion Text: Matt. 9:35-38 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Compassion is the sometimes fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else’s skin. It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Kingdom Giving Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,659 views

    How people respond to Jesus whether they accept of reject Christ is the most important thing of all. When the eyes of our heart are enlightened, we care about the eternal destiny of the lost without Christ.

    Baker James Cauthen is most famous for serving in China and then being president of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. When he was 25 years old, he became pastor of Polytechnic Baptist Church one of the largest churches in Ft Worth. The year was 1933 and the country ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jesus Message For The Globe Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,662 views

    Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel.

    The Jesus Message For The Globe Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction Matthew’s account of the post-resurrection Jesus includes the exciting vision of Jesus to reach the entire world with the news of the Gospel. Matthew 28:16-20 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Motivated Paul Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,351 views

    Paul was extraordinarily determined to take the gospel to the Gentile world. He was full of passion and drive. He got knocked down but he got up and kept going. Why? What motivated him?

    WHAT MOTIVATED PAUL We live in a world where a lot of people don’t believe in God. But not only that, many people who do believe in God are not exactly passionate about telling those who don’t believe in God about him. What will motivate us to tell people about Jesus? That’s our subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jerusalem Road - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,686 views

    The Roads We Must Travel - Part 5 of 5 - The Jerusalem Road

    Though there are vast differences in every Christians life, there are some similarities as well. We may not all be called to preach, or teach; but we are all called to testify. Not every Christian is to be a member of FBC, but every Christian is to be a member of a local Church somewhere! Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ecclesiology: The Doctrine Of The Christian Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,060 views

    This is the 1st study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

    Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#1] ECCLESIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-5; 5:1-6:2 Introduction: 1. Peter’s confession of Christ. Matthew 16:13-19 2. All believers in Christ are part of the Church. 3. God has a structure for the local congregation. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hunger For Holiness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command!

    Hunger for Holiness October 25, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Holiness isn’t a suggestion; it is a command! Focus Passage: I Peter 1:13-16 Supplemental Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:17 NASB Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithfulness

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,173 views

    When we are truly faithful to God, this shapes the way we live. For example, we are able to be loyal in our relationships here on Earth and truly love others. Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to

    The Fruit of Faithfulness When we are truly faithful to God, this shapes the way we live. For example, we are able to be loyal in our relationships here on Earth and truly love others. Faithfulness requires us to submit our ways to God. It comes from a place of realizing that we are in need of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,372 views

    One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up and down in its pages. As we think about Abraham, the one word that comes to mind is faith. In the pages of Scripture, Abraham moves before us as the man through whom faith, the living

    Abraham: Man of Faith Text: “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed” (Heb. 11:8). Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; Hebrews 11:1-10] Introduction One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Catch Anything Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 6,672 views

    Jesus gets his disciples back on track

    Catch Anything? The problem of Drift - no shortage of big ideas and vision But we take our eyes off the prize, we get distracted, follow rabbit trails Big Idea: The disciples were thinking about going off mission, Jesus reissues the call. Do you Know your purpose/ mission? Show Video John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordination Sermon God Has A Story. You Are In It.

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019
     | 3,400 views

    Thoughts and words are based on ideas from "Epic" by John Eldridge

    In Jesus Holy Name May 19, 2019 Text: Ordination Redeemer “God Has A Story” “Once upon a time…..In a galaxy far away…” all great stories start this way. In the movie “The Last of the Mohicans” the music pulls you into the scene before a word is spoken. Mountain and forest. Beauty. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran