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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    What The Church Could Learn From Chick-Fil-A

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 21, 2011
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    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doin

    I stopped in to get a chicken sandwich the other day and was overwhelmed with the Biblical principles in action that have made this restaurant very successful in a relatively short amount of time. It’s funny (and tragic too) that a fast food chain is doing a better job of applying the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Workaholic's Guide To The Grace And Provision Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 2, 2010
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    Psalm 127 shows us the true answer to the daily worries of the workaholic -- the LORD's grace and provision.

    A Workaholic's Guide to the Grace and Provision of the LORD 08.26.08 Sterling C. Franklin Text: Psalm 127:1-5 Psa 127:1 A Song of Ascents, of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the LORD guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. Psa 127:2 It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
     | 6,423 views

    Every believer is to guard their heart because the truth is that even believers will live one of two ways and the breastplate is the deciding factor

    STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD 1 Kings 19:1-19 A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8) It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joy ... A Short Christmas Vignette

    Contributed by Justin Owens on Dec 24, 2016
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    A brief vignette about joy as part of a jointly held Christmas service in which four different pastors each spoke of either the Joy, Hope, Peace, or Love of Christmas

    Joy – a Christmas Vignette I. Introduction A couple of weeks ago Pastor Gary asked me if I would be willing to speak on one of the “four themes of Christmas.” I was lucky enough to be the first to be asked that, so I was able to pick my topic. I chose “Joy.” To illustrate this, I want to jump ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You A Disciple Or A Disappointment

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
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    What it Means To Be A Real Disciple

    ARE YOU A DISCIPLE OR A DISAPPOINTMENT? LUKE 14:25-27 1. INTRO. IT GOES WITHOUT SAYING THAT NOT EVERYONE WHO WALKS THROUGH THE DOORS OF THE CHURCH, AND PERMEATE THE PEWS ARE DISCIPLES OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS THE CHRIST. IN FACT, THE CHURCH HAS MORE CHRISTIANS THAN DISCIPLES. THEY HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Miss A Genuine Opportunity

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 7, 2019
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    Don't Miss the Opportunity to Follow Jesus

    Based on a true story, the movie Coach Carter shows Samuel L. Jackson taking over as coach of the Richmond High basketball team. His players are unruly, disrespectful, failing their classes, and destined for lives of crime and disappointment. By following his tough style of coaching, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Will You Die? Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020
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    I don’t mean by what means will you die, like an accident, heart attack, or cancer. But by what spiritual state will your life be in when you die. In the bible, many have died in many different conditions.

    I don’t mean by what means will you die, like an accident, heart attack, or cancer. But by what spiritual state will your life be in when you die. In the bible, many have died in many different conditions. 1. Rich man died unprepared. Luke 16 2. Ananias died unclean. Acts 5 3. Stephen died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of The Parables

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020
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    Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

    THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And The Law.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2023
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    Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

    JESUS AND THE LAW. Matthew 5:17-26. MATTHEW 5:17. Jesus’ statement is emphatic: - “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Philippian Church Of Relationships Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,058 views

    Your character will attract and make friends. Character is habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH AT PHILIPPI 1. Philippi was the first city in Europe to be evangelize. How can this large continent be evangelized? One person at a time. 2. God’s call. “Come over to Macedonia and help us” (Acts 16:9). Who was the man? a. Jailer. b. Symbolic man. c. Luke. 3. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always More To Do Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2023
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     | 1,400 views

    Take a fresh look at familiar Scriptures: we are all sinners in need of repentance and grace. If we want to be saints, there’s always more to do.

    Fourth Sunday of Lent 2023 Laetare Sunday; Rejoice Sunday. We are about halfway through the season of Lent. So how do you know that there’s more work to do to become more like Christ before the Paschal celebration of Easter? Look at it with a sense of humor. You are on Greta Thunberg’s speed dial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ananias, Sapphira, & Church Discipline Today

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 21, 2023
     | 2,212 views

    Today we will look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira and see what we can learn. We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today.

    INTRODUCTION • We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today. • What about the attitude, "Well, I'm anointed too…?" In the scriptural context, this was talking about "top-tier leadership." I. THEIR INITIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus And Youth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 20, 2023
     | 5,945 views

    Young people slowly turn away from the Church. They loose interest in Christ. They feel boredom in the preaching of pastors, even a young man had that problem in Mark. A little further walk with Christ could have given him a great light. Where are you today, O young man?

    Lesson 15 Mark 10:17-23 Jesus and Youth in Mark “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1). Someone needs to remind them to remember. “How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.” (Psalm 119:9). “It is good for a man that he bears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Be Strong In Grace.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,586 views

    Three metaphors of the Christian life.

    BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Generous Life Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2022
     | 2,070 views

    Is the amount we contribute the measure of a generous life? Jesus says, "no."

    A Generous Life lanny smith 2022 Lent / Generosity; Gift / Luke 21:1–4   • Spring cleaning here in my office & at home. • Maybe you would find as many pennies as we did! • Bag o’ pennies from my desk. • Common theme during the season of Lent is generosity. • Generosity is based on an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ