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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Church: Body Central

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010
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    What Is the Church? ❶ Visible Proof of His Body ❸ Each Part is Dependent Upon the Head ❹. Body Parts Have Different Purposes ❺. The Body’s Purpose is To Glorify Christ 1. THROUGH WORSHIP 2. THROUGH MINISTRY 3. THROUGH DI

    Eph 1:17-23, 5:23-27 Colossians 1:16-18KJV For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Your Life Off Of Hold

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
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     | 6,091 views

    Get out of your cave and give Him praise.

    1Sa 22:1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: (refuge) and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 1Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parable Of The Unjust Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
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     | 7,985 views

    Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? What is this parable trying to teach?

    Parable of the unjust steward Problem areas Why was the dishonest servant commended for his act of dishonesty? Verse 8 says that it was because he was shrewd. In other words, Jesus was not commending the dishonest servant because he was dishonest but for the shrewdness of his action. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Beatitudes: A Program Of Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2010
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     | 3,849 views

    Our worship must be an authentic and total gift of self in the spirit of the Beatitudes

    All Saints Day Nov 1 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today is part of what we might call a great cosmic convergence, at least for our nation. Yesterday was both Hallowe’en, and, for Protestants, what they call Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of the great religious revolution that split ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mentoring

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010
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     | 12,335 views

    Mentoring-a Biblical example

    Mentoring – A way to Discipleship… When we look at the word of God, we see in numerous times where a man of God linked with another to learn from them and be a partner in what they are doing. Examples are: Elijah & Elisha, David & Jonathan. Naomi & Ruth and ultimately learning from the life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Things That Dads Do

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010
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     | 5,444 views

    Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

    The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peace Series

    Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jun 28, 2010
     | 7,532 views

    Although the world may be crashing in around us, we can still experience true peace.

    Review: Theme: J-O-Y Week One - Turn Obstacles into Opportunities / Put things in Perspective Week Two - Have the attitude of Christ - Do everything without arguing or complaining Week Three - Press on towards the goal that Christ has called us to Paul writing from Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - Just Passing By And Saw Your Light On ... Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,397 views

    So why did they stop off at Abraham's place first? Just passing by, saw your light on and thought we would drop in? Lord, let me have that kind of light, but what was the point of eating a meal with Abraham and then going on?

    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - JUST PASSING BY AND SAW YOUR LIGHT ON ... He slipped away into eternity peacefully the other day as we stood by his bed. The family and I held hands and prayed as an old man who loved the Lord and loved his family was in that moment absent from the body and present with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Matter Of Obedience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
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     | 3,832 views

    We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do.

    A Matter of Obedience January 31, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be faithful to obey what God has told us to do. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Functions Of The Prophetic

    Contributed by Arnold N. J. Gajramsingh Jr on Mar 26, 2011
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    Is the Prophetic really of God? find out what the Bible has to say about this.

    1 Thessalonians 5:20, ‘Do not spurn the gifts and utterances of the prophets [do not depreciate prophetic revelations nor despise inspired instruction or exhortation or warning].’ AMP When we think of the prophetic, there are various ideas as to what its nature, purpose and execution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Didn't Yhey Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,162 views

    WHY WAS PETER THE ONLY ONE TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT?

    WHY DIDN’T THEY GET OUT OF THE BOAT? Matt. 14:22-33 Intro: They saw it was Jesus, they heard his voice tell Peter to come, they saw Peter walk on the water. YOU WOULD THINK THEY WOULD BE JUMPING OUT CALLING ON JESUS TO CALL ME. So why did they stay in the boat? FEAR- >noun 1 an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Delays Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,225 views

    One of the hardest things for Christians to do is to wait on God. The story of the resuscitation of Lazarus tells us many important things as we wait on God in what we think is a hopeless situation.

    John 11:1-45 “When God Delays” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult situations in the Christian life is when God remains silent to our prayers. Faye and I have good friends who have two teenagers. Their son has been diagnosed with ADD, and he has been treated for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Laodicea: Apathy And Unconcern Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 9,622 views

    Seven Letters to Seven Churches (7th in series).

    LAODICEA: APATHY AND UNCONCERN Revelation 3:14-22 INTRO: There was in Laodicea, the spirit of indifference, apathy, and unconcern. Reading this letter is like looking into a mirror and seeing our own face–our own time. We are moving into the spirit of the Laodicean age. The word Laodicea means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
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     | 6,781 views

    A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

    A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All Good

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,546 views

    Jesus letting it all go

    Sermon John 20:19 It was evening of the first day of the week. The followers had gathered together with the doors locked because they were afraid of the Jews. Jesus came and said “May you have peace. New Living Translation It’s all good Max Lucado writes this from the New Living Translation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist