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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
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    In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

    Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Radical Hospitality - Five Practices 1 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 7,344 views

    Based on the book by Robert Shnase, this is week 1 focusing on "Radical Hospitality."

    Matthew 22:1-10 NIV Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Cris Willis avatar

    Halloween - Understanding It's Origins And Practices

    Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007
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     | 10,641 views

    The festivities on Halloween were once the Christian’s way of laughing at death and evil, something we can do in certain hope of Christ’s victory over the powers of darkness. The opportunity for the Christian Church lies in how we treat the holiday “Hallo

    “Understanding the History and Practice of Halloween” Text: II Corinthians 6:11-18; Ephesians 5:3-16 Introduction: Since the eighth century Christians have celebrated All Saints’ Day on November 1 to celebrate the known and unknown Christian Saints. Saints are not just those whom the Church has ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013
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     | 11,471 views

    Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

    Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002
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     | 5,855 views

    #3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

    A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Charity

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 19, 2024
     | 284 views

    There seems to be a great divide in the accepted meanings for charity and love. In religious terms, Christians think they are one in the same.

    When someone speaks of charity or uses the term charity, we immediately turn to the belief someone did a good deed for another who is poor or in need. Sometimes we associate the term with a foundation which accepts monetary donations for the poor. In contrast, with the term love, (which we often ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Short Term Missions Can Change Your Life

    Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 5, 2001
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     | 4,042 views

    One lesson I learned on our short term missions trip is: when you pray, you can learn more by listening.

    How Short Term Missions Can Change Your Life! 1 Kings 19:1-18 When you pray who listens the most and what do they hear? It was a day like any other day, as far as he could remember. The drought was in its third year, and the people were suffering greatly. The king was so desperate and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted To God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006
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     | 6,047 views

    The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

    DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Description Of A Healthy And Effective Local Church Ministry Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 2, 2004
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     | 8,859 views

    (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church.

    BIBLICAL DESCRIPTION OF A HEALTHY AND EFFECTIVE LOCAL CHURCH MINISTRY (Part 1) I would like to describe a healthy and an effective local church as an equipped, mission-oriented and growing local church. I would like to explain these three key words: “equipped”, “mission-oriented” and “growing” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Qualities Of An Elder, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 3,237 views

    pt. two on the qualities of an elder

    Character of an Elder, pt. 2 This week a cherished family member passed away. To some of you, he was dad, grandpa, or husband. To many of the rest of us, he was family under the Fatherhood of God. I learned and saw a lot about Don Nelson Friday and Saturday, as memories and photographs were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Can We Keep From Singing? Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,197 views

    49th in a series from Ephesians. The kind of music that flows from our lives when we are controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    Over the past several decades the church has engaged in what has become known as the “Worship Wars.” We’ve experienced a seemingly endless debate about what is the right kind of music to sing in our worship services. Hymns or praise choruses? Traditional or contemporary? Organs or guitars? But when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Expressions Of Love

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020
     | 2,725 views

    Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

    HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Steps To Give Ourselves To Prayer

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,843 views

    Practical steps to praying as a church

    Practical Steps to give ourselves to prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 7 October 17, 2004 NIV Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022
     | 959 views

    Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

    Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "We Love Because....

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,453 views

    We talk about love and loving one another but Max Lucado reminds us that maybe we have forgotten the first step... accept God's love first.... then it can be passed on. Practical actions give "meat" to the word love. Acts of kindness. Acting patient. E

    In Jesus Holy Name May 3, 2010 Text: John 13:34 Redeemer “We Love Because……..” “A new command I give you. Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” Jesus These ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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