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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    How Much Do We Care About God?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2009
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    We can measure our care for God by our willingness to equip ourselves for witness and to share the Gospel with our neighbors and to be missions supporters.

    The plumber came this week. You remember, those of you who were here last Sunday, how I was waiting for the plumber to come and solve our drainage problems? The plumber did come this week. He did the job I wanted, and even did it better than I knew it could be done. Not only did he unstop the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 25, 2009
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    A Wednesday evening devotion which teaches us from the 1st Century church in Jerusalem, we can discern some of what it means to be a Spiritual Congregation.

    The Characteristics of a Spiritual Church Acts 5:12-16 * One of the most sobering passages in all of New Testament scripture (at least for me) is found in Acts 5:1-11. To remind you, this is the story of Ananias and Sapphira. When they lied about their gifts to the church, they were struck down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Explaining Mark 6:1-13

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jul 6, 2009
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    A look at the undercurrents in the passage, to see what was really going on

    Introduction As we look through the gospel reading today, I am going to pick on a number of words and phrases to try to give a better picture of what was going on. Marks’ Gospel is a fast moving text. It could be called "What Jesus Did Next". It is easy to get caught up in the story and miss ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Brings Growth Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 19, 2009
    based on 18 ratings
     | 24,036 views

    When the seed takes root, there will be fruit.

    God Brings Growth Mark 4:26-29 Rev. Brian Bill 7/19/09 Probably because I’m not real handy, I often have no clue how certain things work. I have some visuals up on the stage to show what I’m stumped about. I was going to bring a video of the moon walk from Apollo 11 but apparently it’s been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Be Part Of The Revolution

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009
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    A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

    READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Service To The Saints

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
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    The call to serve includes the whole body of the church. We reach out across the world following the example of St. Paul to build and encourage the church and her saints.

    Service to the Saints John 13:34 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. John 13:35 By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. This Sunday will mark the close of our church for the summer season. While ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do We Want To See What Jesus Saw?

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 19, 2011
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    Jesus looked beyond the physical appearance of people and saw THE SUFFERINGS OF HUMANITY. He also looked at the ministry and saw THE SHORTAGE OF HARVESTERS. The challenge: Do you feel the pains and desperation of people around you? Will you be a worker in

    DO WE WANT TO SEE WHAT JESUS SAW? Matt. 9:35-38 THE PROPOSITION: We can only have true compassion for people the way Jesus had compassion for them until we look at people the way Jesus look at them. Verse 35 says that our Lord went to where the people were. He went from town to town, from village ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable To Ponder

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 28, 2011
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    Three parables of Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Parable 1: The Light (vs 21-25) • Parable No 2: The Growing Seed (vs 26-29) • Parable No 3: The Mustard Seed (vs 30-34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Often on our Camps & Houseparties; • The young people often want more than the norm when it comes to food ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Lower The Nets For A Catch Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2013
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    Jesus calls us to lower the nets for a catch, even though it means persecution and rejection. We must learn the four steps of evangelization of our surroundings, friends and coworkers.

    Third Sunday of Easter 2013 Vatican II About forty years ago, acting on the directions of the Fathers of the Council, a team of expert Scripture scholars and liturgists gave the Church what is called the “expanded Lectionary” for Mass. The exact words of the Liturgy Constitution are ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Go And Tell

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 8, 2013
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    God has chosen us to be the messengers of His Good News.

    Go and Tell April 7, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has chosen us to be the messengers of His Good News. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:16-20 Supplemental Passage: but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    When The Law Of Unintended Consequences Harms Our Work Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 26, 2013
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     | 4,776 views

    The actions of Paul and Barnabas at Lystra help us to discover how to appeal to those around us.

    Monday of 5th Week in Easter 2013 St. Catherine of Siena Gaudium et Spes The Fathers of the Council taught that “God, Who has fatherly concern for everyone, has willed that all men should constitute one family and treat one another in a spirit of brotherhood. For having been created in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Let’s Go Get Them Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 11, 2013
     | 6,838 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 10: 16 – 26

    Matthew 10: 16 – 26 Let’s Go Get Them 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Request For Prayer Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2013
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     | 14,479 views

    Paul needed prayer. He asked his readers to pray for him. God delights to hear the prayers of His people on behalf of others, especially pastors and missionaries.

    ROMANS 15: 30-33 A REQUEST FOR PRAYER [Acts 20:22-25; 21:10-11] Paul's ministry plan was to go to Jerusalem to deliver an offering sent by the Gentile churches to the needy Jewish congregations. After completing the relief offering, Paul hopes at last to be free to pursue his mission to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris McCall avatar

    My Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012
     | 3,377 views

    We all have been birthed into ONE body! We are the body of Christ. The local church should be a portrait of what Jesus looked like when HE was here.

    Mission & Vision 2012 “My Church” Ephesians 4:11-16 NLT When I think about the words Jesus said in our message last week it pumps me up to dig further into what HIS church looks like. Matthew 16:18 MSG This is the rock on which I will put together my church, a church so expansive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Quality Time With The One You Love Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 12, 2012
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     | 7,704 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 35 through 39

    Mark 1: 35 – 39 Quality Time With The One You Love 35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. 36 And Simon and those who were with Him searched for Him. 37 When they found Him, they said to Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel