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  • Tony Bartolucci avatar

    Complete In Christ (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000
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    Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

    {Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

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    Complete In Christ (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000
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    Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

    {Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

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    Too Busy To Listen

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 28, 2000
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    There is a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talks about two sisters and their attitudes and methods for spending time with the Lord. One of the sisters had her spiritual priorities straight. The other was too busy to listen.

    Too Busy To Listen Luke 10:38-42 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 31, 2000 Introduction: A few weeks ago, I was talking with Pamela and Linda after church. We were talking about the fact that while it is good to study God’s Word verse-by-verse, it’s also ...read more

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    How To Avoid Playing Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

    How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

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    Jesus Practioners

    Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
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    The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

    (Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001
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    We’re going to take a close look at these two kinds of wisdom. In the process, we will see James describe wisdom that is tried (vv. 13), wisdom that is treacherous (vv. 14-16), and wisdom that is true (vv. 17-18). This morning we’re going to study verses 13-16.

    Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 1) James 3:13-16 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 13, 2001 Introduction: We find the following story in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings. King David, probably the greatest king who ever lived on the earth, had just died. His son, ...read more

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    From The Garden To The Tomb

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
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    Easter

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was much more than a one-time event in history, it was an eternal event. It transcended time and space. It happened then, but the reality of that event is still felt today. When we come together as believers on Easter Sunday to proclaim, "He’s alive!" We say it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 25, 2001
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     | 7,894 views

    This morning we’re going to look at the third reason in James’ argument against partiality. Partiality violates the Law of God.

    How To Avoid Partiality (Part 2) James 2:8-13 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 25, 2001 Introduction: “A deplorable incident occurred in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply ...read more

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    Unmoved By The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
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    Three reasons why some like the Roman soldiers on the hill at calavry are still umoved by the cross.

    “Unmoved By The Cross” The Impact of The Cross – Part One Two men had indulged in every sinful activity imaginable while away on a business trip together. In the morning as they were making their way to the airport, one man challenged the other, he said, “I dare you to go over to that Cathedral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001
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    This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

    What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

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    What About Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Apr 13, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
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    Some common questions about what heaven is like are addressed.

    (Adapted from a message by Tom Holladay at Saddleback Church) There’s a story about a wealthy Christian who somehow got obsessed with the idea of taking some of his wealth to heaven. Now he knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. But so obsessed was he with this desire that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
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    Paul faces the storm on his way to Rome.

    i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. This week, as I studied the passage, I though about just how independent of weather and conditions that we have become as a society, as opposed to how much more observant we were, and dependent on weather before the invention of cars and freeways. b. Today, even if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not The Equipped But The Called Series

    Contributed by John Graves on Mar 3, 2007
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    An Expository Sermon Dealing With Matthew 10:1-15 We are called to share the gospel, but we must do it with a trust in Christ’s Power Not Ours

    B. The Relevance of the Text. How many of you here this morning feel that you are inadequate to serve Christ? Do you feel that you are nothing and that Jesus could never use you? A lot of people feel that way I am sure. I feel that way. In fact we should all feel that we are inadequate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Gifts

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 18, 2006
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    What is the real meaning of Christmas gifts? Real gifts are costly to give, and accepting them means accepting the responsibility that comes with them. Especially the kinds of gifts God gives. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

    Christmas Gifts Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! (2 Corinthians 9:15) This lesson was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a High School student ministry. If you have questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, send me an email at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Past, Presence And Future Series

    Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007
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    An exegetical paper on John 14, encouraging a balanced view of experience and evidence in evaluating one’s walk with Christ, especially as it regards the work of the Holy Spirit.

    “Past Presence and Future: Jesus’ Assurances in the Face of His Disciples’ Anxieties in John 14” Introduction In this passage the two most familiar verses (14:6 and 14:12) have often obscured the context, the flow and the purpose of Jesus’ address to His disciples’ concerns. The theological ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational