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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
     | 1,799 views

    Within the necessary unity of the church, there is also beneficial diversity. Such unified diversity seems like a paradox, but in reality, it is a thing of beauty. Healthy churches must strive to promote unity and diversity at the same time.

    Marks of a Healthy Church Ephesians 4: 11-16 In the preceding verses of chapter four, Paul has spoken about the unity that is necessary within the body of Christ in order for the church to be effective in daily life and service unto the Lord. Within this necessary unity, there is also beneficial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 466 views

    God has united us and now we are called to maintain that unity.

    BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). We are in the second half of our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, based on the New Testament letter to Ephesians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are We Told To Grow Where We Are Planted?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 15, 2023
     | 1,114 views

    We are told that believers should be content where they are and abide with God. We are to Bud, Bloom, Blossom and be Blissful wherever we are. It takes time for us to get to where God wants us to be.

    If we are faithful in what God has called us to do, we will be brought up (budding). God has a plan, and He is preparing for us to bloom. God brings us through trials in order for us to blossom. We are to wait for Him while He prepares us to be in the condition that we are to be in. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,584 views

    Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

    This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Demonstrating Your Power Source-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,926 views

    2 of 4. Paul demonstrated/confirmed the Spirit’s power thru his manner of witness to the church at Corinth. How/When is a Christian’s power source confirmed/demonstrated? 5 demonstrations of one’s power source.

    DEMONSTRATING YOUR POWER SOURCE-II—1Corinthians 2:1-16 Attention: Black-belt in Karaoke While attending college, a young lady worked evenings at a retail store. On slow nights her co-worker Susan would often sing along with the radio while the two of them did paperwork or restocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Who Do You Think He Is?"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Jesus draws a line in the sand, one the Pharisees couldn’t miss, and one which forces us to commit ourselves as to who we think Jesus is.

    “Who Do You Think He Is?”, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Author Salman Rushdie authored a book critical of Islam, back in the 80’s, The Satanic Verses, and has been under a death sentence for blasphemy ever since, a judgment imposed by the Ayatola ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    What Does God Think About The Church ?

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 10,360 views

    Some people do not always possess the kind of positive view of the church that Father God does. Learning to look at the church as he does is really important for us.

    WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH ? Many opinions circulate concerning the church both outside the church and inside. some Christians have negative views of the church. Some have even ‘retired’ from church life, they no longer attend or are involved in ‘Church’ in any way, but they still regard ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Do You Think You Are?

    Contributed by George Smith on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 13,740 views

    When we don’t think we are worth anything, God thinks we are worth something.

    (INTRO) Often times we wonder just who we are, What is my place in this world? And that is a good question, but the answer is not always an easy one. There are time we step back and say to ourselves what is my purpose in this live or where am I going? These are the question that we are faced with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    What Do Christians Think About God? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 8,490 views

    Five key concepts Christians believe about God made understandable to seekers.

    Back in the mid 1960s TIME magazine’s cover stated that God was dead. Yet God stubbornly refuses to show any signs of rigor mortis. Over 30 years after TIME magazine’s obituary of God, 95% of Americans said that they still believe in the existence of God. But when it comes to defining exactly what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Do You Think You Are? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    Ephesians was written to a church who were living like paupers when they possessed everything. The reason for their poverty, was that they didn’t understand who they were.

    WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? Ephesians 1:1-3 I. The Author (1a) A. Apostle of Jesus Christ – commissioner, one sent B. History at Ephesus (Acts 19) 1. Over 2 years preaching & teaching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    What Do You Think About Prayer?

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    This is a short "devotional" sermon about prayer based on Oswald Chambers’ May 27 devotion in "My Utmost for His Highest." Good for prayer meeting.

    “WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT PRAYER?” 1 Thess. 5:17 INTRO – Oswald Chambers devotional for today, May 27 – “Thinking of Prayer as Jesus Taught.” I. Be sure that you have a correct concept about prayer. A. What is your mental concept about prayer? In other words, when you think of prayer, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Does God Think About Abortion? Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,460 views

    First in a series addressing current topics. This sermon addresses abortion.

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 1: ABORTION “Hoof-and-mouth disease is the scourge of the cattle industry, and an outbreak can decimate herds very quickly. Therefore, when the disease hit one cattle area a few years ago, authorities clamped on a strict quarantine to isolate and control the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Does God Think About Homosexuality Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,965 views

    Part 2 in series, What does God think about ... Addresses the issue of homosexuality

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 2: Homosexuality A number of years ago, I had a man from the community call and ask if he could visit me. I said “sure,” and he came by. After talking for a while the heart-broken dad came to the reason he was there. He said, “My son is a homosexual. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    What Does God Think About Gambling Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,823 views

    Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does God Think About Evolution Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,233 views

    This is last in a series of 4 sermons addressing current topics. This sermon addresses evolution/creation

    WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 4: Evolution - Read Genesis 1:1 In recent months our consciences have been shocked by what we’ve seen going on among our fellow citizens. We have seen vivid pictures of how a few of our troops have immorally treated the prisoners they were charged to guard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist