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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Staying Unified Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2008
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     | 2,589 views

    In order to stay unified, we are to relate to each other the way we relate to Jesus, and in our relationships, be like Jesus.

    Philippians 2:1-11 Staying Unified Canadian & American Worms Joke My experience in church life can be like that, but often times it is more that the worms are crawling over one another to get on top! It is amazing that in the smallest churches that I’ve been involved in, there are at least a few ...read more

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    Conflict Management

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2008
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     | 5,998 views

    Major companies spend thousands of dollars a year for an outside source to come in and deal with conflict and envy within the company. Envy will destroy good employees and make them bad.

    Conflict Management Text: James 4:1-10 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,193 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Prosperity Of God

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    ...there have been some who have gone off the deep end with the teaching of prosperity. This is probably one of the most exaggerated (supposed) moves of God in this generation of believers.

    THE PROSPERITY OF GOD Sometimes in the Charismatic and/or Pentecostal movements, there have been some extremes. There have been those that have made the mistake of trying to exaggerate what God is actually doing. God doesn’t really want us to become some kind of an extremist in how we live our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Mature View Of Ministers And Ministeries

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 4,451 views

    Mature believers respect the ministers and their ministries even as they themselves fulfill their roles in the salvation effort.

    A Mature View of Ministry in the Church Rev. Sean Lester March 5, 2009 For the Seniors’ Chapel at Grass Lake, Michigan Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 Key verse: 1Co 3:8. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. Main ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 5,912 views

    Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

    1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Fear

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 8,474 views

    Fear is a normal abnormality, something we are very used to in our world. Here is the story of the execution of John, and the fear that was behind it.

    Passage: Matthew 14:1-12 Intro: Fear is the negative emotion we are most comfortable with. 1. it is a normal abnormality, something we have gotten very used to in our world. 2. fear is a hugely powerful force; a vast majority of the things we do, or don’t do, are motivated by fear. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    “you Have A Mission” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    Understanding your purpose for living as a follower of Christ.

    “You Have a Mission” Introduction: I want to introduce a new series to you today “Explosion & Multiplication”. As an introductory message for this series we will deal with the three greatest questions in life: 1) The question of existence – why am I alive? 2) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unless

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Oct 7, 2012
     | 6,486 views

    We all need some help from time-to-time. It is a “fact” of life and living. And more times than not we are doomed as-it-were Unless God stepped in.

    Quotes: “Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” Tony Robbins “You live longer once you realize that any time spent being unhappy is wasted.” Ruth E. Renkl “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.” John Wooden “Let no feeling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Every Member Is Important

    Contributed by James A. Kirkland on Jan 20, 2012
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     | 11,906 views

    This message is for all Christians to remind them of their importance in the body of Christ i.e. the local church. Every Christian is placed in the body of Christ as God desires. Each of us should use our talents, our grace gifts, our personalities, and

    How Important Each Member Is Romans 12:3-8 Introduction • Romans 12:1-2 calls for a total commitment to God. • To be living sacrifices – this is our spiritual act of worship – this is how we worship God in spirit and in truth that Jesus spoke of. • Out of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God At Work

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    God is always at work. He is never idle. The question is whether we are going to come alongside HIm and engage in what He is doing, or stand in the way or idly by.,

    Passage: Daniel 2:1-21 Intro: God is the most active being in the universe. 1. there is never a moment when He is not engaged in meaningful activity 2. He never sleeps, He is never bored, He is always at work accomplishing His purposes. 3. even when He rested on the 7th day of creation He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Turned On To The Truth

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 17, 2012
     | 3,120 views

    The tendency is to avoid being concerned with the truth when life is a big party. But when the pressures of life are applied, and one understands that he has to be responsible; then truth means everything. It is high time for you to be excited about the

    EAGERNESS FOR THE TRUTH Phil. 1:15-20 15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: 16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: 17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parks avatar

    Knowing Him

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
     | 4,413 views

    It's know enough to know about him. It's all about knowing Him.

    KNOWING HIM Text: Philippians 3:1-10 Introduction 1. We live in hard times – 2. But none of it compares to what the great men and women of God endured for God. Hebrews 11:36-38 36 Others suffered mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. 37 They were stoned, they were sawn in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Live For The Applause! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 22, 2014
     | 5,493 views

    In our everyday life we are confronted by people who let you know all of the things they accomplish in their life.

    Matthew 6:1-4-“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Is Knowing

    Contributed by John Deaton on Mar 25, 2014
     | 5,785 views

    The believer in Christ, through the instruction from God's word and the direction of the Holy Spirit can be confident in his salvation and equipped in his walk with God through this world.

    1.) The Believer Can Know He Has Eternal Life 1Jn_5:13-15 A. Security in Jesus v.13 John writes that those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ can Know that they have eternal life and have their faith increased by this knowledge. ETER'NAL, a. 1. Without beginning or end of existence. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist