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  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Pursuing Excellence Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,440 views

    This topic looks at the idea that the church needs to do things with excellence, not perfection, but to the best of our abilities.

    Pursuing Excellence Henry Kissinger in, “The Whitehouse Years” The battle rages between excellence and mediocrity Oscar Wilde quote Excellence is important to the future of the church Its relationship to evangelism Inspiration to “come and see” Antonius Stradivarius Tom Peters, “In Search of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Believer

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,257 views

    The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

    THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Open Minds

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    Presented here is how we can be lead by Christ into new areas and to new challenges if we keep an open mind.

    Open Minds – Luke 24: 44 - 53 Intro: The following item appeared in the Lewiston, Idaho Tribune – “The crossword puzzle which should have appeared in today’s Tribune appeared instead in yesterday’s, together with the answer to the puzzle that should have been printed yesterday. Therefore, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Honor In The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,816 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS cf. Eph. 6:5-10; Col. 3:22-4:1 I. (:1) SLAVES NEED TO HONOR THEIR MASTERS A. Governing Principle: Slaves, Honor Your Master "Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    For Demas Hath Forsaken Me

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 131 ratings
     | 14,980 views

    There is never a time in a belivers life to quit.

    Introduction: This is the last words of this chapter and some of the last words spoken by Paul. There are many characters that surround Paul. He is writting to one of them and writing about another. No doubt that Paul and others had high hopes for Demas. But something happened and now Demas has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So As Much As In Me Is

    Contributed by Greg Irby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Paul after he greets these Christians at Rome, and declares his indebtedness, he then begins to convey how that he was going to handle the indebtedness that he had.

    Introduction: Paul after he greets these Christians at Rome, and declares his indebtedness, he then begins to convey how that he was going to handle the indebtedness that he had. Notice: 1. Resolution (vss 15) (Romans 1:15) "So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attack On America

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,280 views

    Our hearts may be heavy, but we still have hope.

    ATTACK ON AMERICA STRIPPED, WOUNDED, AND LEFT FOR DEAD (Luke 10:30-35) And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing In The Blemish

    Contributed by Nathan Faught on Nov 12, 2000
    based on 128 ratings
     | 6,876 views

    Only the spotless, perfect lamb was chosen to be the sacrice, therefore the blessing in the blemish is life!

    Leviticus 22:17-24 17. 17. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 18. Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whatever It Takes

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,180 views

    Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

    WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Join The Celebration

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,147 views

    This message was the kick off for our VBS that had the theme of celebrating

    Join the Celebration Selected Passages August 3, 2003 Children’s Message Prop: A party invitation Introduction Can any of you tell me the meaning of the word celebrate? What kinds of celebrations do you have? Birthday parties, family reunions, ect. Can anybody tell me what this is? (Hold up ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Evolution Of Rebellion Vi Series

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    How sin eventually evolves into rebellion

    The Evolution of Rebellion VI Review Psalm 19 has been our foundational text for the past 6 weeks Rebellion – A spirit of resistance to authority Revolt against any authority or order Resisting controls I Samuel 15:22 – 23 – Saul’s Rebellion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    A Personal Inventory

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    The end of a year means the beginning of inventory for many businesses. It is also a good time to take inventory of our lives before we adopt any New Year’s resolutions.

    A PERSONAL INVENTORY “The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20. For many businesses, the end of the year is the beginning of inventory. It is also a good time for us to take inventory of our spiritual life and the degree of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    Where Are We Looking For Jesus

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,395 views

    A message challenging us to look for Jesus as a "man of sorrows" rather than among the pomp and ceremony that many would prefer. (Hear this sermon, and others, preached online at www.coalmarshbaptist.com. Air date is 12-22-02)

    Isaiah 53:1-3 December 7, 2002 “Who hath believed our report?” They did not believe the “report” in Isaiah’s time that Messiah was to come thru the seed of Abraham They did not believe the “report” in Christ’s and the apostles time even though they had the scriptures. Rom. 10:16-17 But they have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Knight avatar

    Rise Again...and Run!

    Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,089 views

    The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

    Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Truth Liberates Charity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,606 views

    Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

    Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic