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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Every Member A Minister Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,788 views

    We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.

    Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 Rev. Brian Bill 3/29/09 I heard about a woman who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Steps For Bringing About Eternal Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,881 views

    Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21)

    HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP Jesus said, "Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. When they heard this, they left everything and followed Him." (Matt 4:19-21) RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,139 views

    The Bible’s Answer to difficult people.

    Dealing With Difficult People Genesis 16:1-10 Jesus reduced the ten commandments down to just two. We are love God with all of our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves. It isn’t so hard to love a God who is good, and values us so highly. However, when we begin to love others as we love ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Beware Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 7, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 31,696 views

    A sermon examining the importance of guarding against false teachers.

    BEWARE OF FALSE TEACHERS II Peter 2:1-9 In the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord Jesus issued a sobering warning that applies as much today as it did back then, He said: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” - Matthew 7:15. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Healthy Emotions Prt 1 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 14, 2025
     | 215 views

    Paul’s desire for the church was that they would teach the truth and do it in love so that the church would not be like babies but instead grow in spiritual mature.

    Last week we spoke about what it means to find deep rest in Christ in the many areas and levels of our lives. Today, we will be talking about the Path to Healthy Emotions. Our summer sermon series is: Church on Mission but if we are to be fruitful, we need to be a healthy church. For the next ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing What You Were Made To Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,890 views

    When we realize that we are the Majesty’s Masterpiece we will do what we were made to do.

    Doing What You Were Made to Do Ephesians 2:10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/3/06 Pastor Dick was out walking in town this week when he noticed a little boy on the porch of a house attempting to ring the doorbell. The boy was so short that he couldn’t reach it. Pastor Dick, being the helpful servant that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving And Reciprocating Love Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018
     | 7,980 views

    Message 40 in our journey through John's Gospel. This message explores Jesus' command to love one another in chapter 15.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Receiving and Reciprocating Divine Love” John 15:9-17 I. The public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice pertinent truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    An Overview Of Leadership

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 19,028 views

    1 Peter 5:1-5 Gives us a great overview of what church leadership is all about

    INTRODUCTION Today is a special day for us at Auburn Christian Church. Today we will dedicate and install our leadership team for the 2001-year. Today we will lift up those men that we have chosen to lead and serve this Church. It is good to know that we have men who love the Lord so much that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Being Like Christ”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    The more we are like Christ, the more we are living in Him.

    I Peter 4:1-11 September 24, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Being Like Christ” Introduction: I. (vs. 1-2) Think Like Christ A. Christ suffered in the flesh 1. Let us arm ourselves with the same mind 2. Let us allow the Lord to work out suffering in our lives B. Christ suffered in the flesh for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fighting Fundamentalist Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,435 views

    Labels are applied easily--some are undeserved, and some should be embraced. If we stand with Christ and His Word, we can anticipate vilification. Paul obviously expected elders to stand firming on some truths.

    “Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,511 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Smee avatar

    Will You Give God Your Lunch

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,507 views

    Disucsses the importance of Christian Giving.

    Sermon: My son has got to the wonderful stage where he has begun coming out with the funniest of things to say. Children can be exceptionally funny and yet with their brutal honesty can at times show us things about ourselves that we don’t like to admit. I came across a story the other day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • William Nieporte avatar

    Until God Fixes Things

    Contributed by William Nieporte on May 17, 2005
    based on 139 ratings
     | 16,302 views

    Sermon for Ascension Sunday

    Introduction: Some of my most interesting theological conversations take place in the hot-tub at the YMCA. Kind of a strange thought, isn’t it? Well, let me tell you about a conversation I had with a guy this past week. We’ll call him Hank. Hank is nearly 70 years old and works out almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Demands For An Effective Ministry

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,823 views

    What does an effective ministry look like? In Chapter 4:1-6, Paul penned down demands for an effective ministry.

    DEMANDS FOR AN EFFECTIVE MINISTRY 2Corinthians 4:1-6 February 5, 2006 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay INTRODUCTION Through Paul’s evangelistic activity, church leadership and theological insights, he had an immeasurable influence on the development of Christianity. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Valentine

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,799 views

    God has sent us a Valentine—His Word! Then He sent us His Son who is love personified---a “living” valentine. I Corinthians 13 reminds us of the importance of being filled with God’s love.

    God’s Valentine I Corinthians 13:1-3 VALENTINE’S DAY! NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE WHERE OR HOW IT ORIGINATED, but we do know who is responsible for keeping it before the public’s eyes---the greeting card, candy, and floral companies. St. Valentine is the designation for several saints. The most ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan