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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The People Of God: Laymen Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 12, 2011
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    What are the implications of God calling we who make up the church “saints?” How do saints relate together?

    The People of God: Laymen (2 Corinthians 1: 1b-2) 1. A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pastoring A Rebellious People Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 17, 2011
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    God calls Ezekiel to minister to a tough crowd with a tough message!

    Chapter Two of Ezekiel, following the amazing vision of God’s glory in Chapter one, describes God’s call to Ezekiel as well as his mission. He is to go to a people who are discouraged and disgruntled. However the reason for their discouragement and bitterness is a failure to recognize ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Peculiar People Of God

    Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 7, 2010
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    We are God’s peculiar people, all His own, closest to His affections, under His powerful protecting care, the recipients of all the needed comfort and grace.

    TOPIC: THE PECULIAR PEOPLE OF GOD TEXT: TITUS 2:14 Through our text, the Apostle Paul speaks of Christians as “the Peculiar People of God.” The word “peculiar” is commonly used to refer to “something odd” or “srange.” But that is not how it is used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's People Will Judge Series

    Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009
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    This is the seventh of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 6:2. "do you not know that the sai

    Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: God’s People Will Judge Text: 1 Corinthians 6:2-8. Introduction: How do we handle grievances against one another in the church? That is the issue at hand in these verses from 1 Corinthians. In first century Corinth, as well as 21st century America, sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confronting Toxic People Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 22, 2009
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     | 6,494 views

    Jesus confronted toxic people, inviting them to "de-tox" and restoration.

    Jesus and Toxic People 2 Galatians 6:1-5 Confronting Toxic People A few weeks ago it seemed that almost everyone who I sat down and talked with were dealing with “toxic” people in their lives. Weeks like that are like “discernment for dummies” for me. I figure if I keep coming across the same ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Church - A Chosen People

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
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    Shows how the church is a chosen people of God

    THE CHURCH - A CHOSEN PEOPLE 1 Peter 2:1-11 OCTOBER 5, 2008 On October 13, 1908, under a large tent pitched on a Texas prairie, a magnificent vision began to form. After days of preaching, days of prayer, days of negotiation, and much debate, the delegates from churches scattered across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Being People Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010
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     | 9,035 views

    Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

    Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    People Of His Pasture

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 23, 2008
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     | 2,586 views

    Like some gigantic tuning fork the vibrations pulse through every part of the body and for some reason we can no longer stand. We often find ourselves on our knees overcome by a feeling of love that has washed through our entire frame. In a word we feel

    People of His Pasture Scripture Readings: Psalm 95 and John 10:1-18 Today we celebrate the sacrament of communion and we receive eight new members into our church family. There are still others who also desire to join them in this commitment and we happily look forward to their celebration as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Becoming People Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 27, 2008
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     | 5,961 views

    We need to follow the biblical model and seek God in prayer

    Becoming People of Prayer Acts 4:23-31 Spring Life Series April 27, 2008 Morning Service Introduction A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a sandwich. The father sat down on one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A People Without Purity Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 26, 2008
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     | 4,126 views

    The church today has become one without purity. We have let the world comform us and determine our ministry. As Christians we need to be holy and pure.

    A People without Purity 1 Peter 1:13-16 Intro Over the decades from the foundation of the local churches beginnings, people have become more and more un-pure. The modern church is a people without purity. The modern church has listened too much to the experts of the day; who have told us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Picture Of A Revived People

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 8, 2008
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     | 5,353 views

    This sermon describes what occurs when God’s people are revived.

    From time to time we need a fresh touch from God. We need a revival of our hearts. Our hearts can drift away from God. Our hearts can grow cold. Our hearts can become cluttered with worldly things. In Nehemiah 8 we see a picture of a people who experienced revival. The Israelites had been down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Kinds Of "People" Series

    Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,931 views

    Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

    Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Afflictions Of God's People

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 24, 2008
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     | 3,128 views

    An important thing for us to think about is how do we cope with suffering?

    The Unique Afflictions of God’s People Text: 2 Cor. 1:6-11 Intro: "When Samuel Rutherford [ 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author ] found himself in the cellar of adversity, as he often did , he began to look around for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fishing For People For The Kingdom

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 26, 2009
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     | 3,987 views

    This incident probably reminded the disciples of the time 3 years earlier when Jesus asked them to cast their nets again. That was the time when he first called them to be fishers of men.

    The disciples have seen the resurrected Jesus, alive and well. He appeared to them on the evening of Resurrection Sunday (20:19) – Easter Day. On that occasion He commissioned them – He authorised them to go – saying, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (20:21); and he then appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Avoid Disruptive People

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2011
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     | 7,666 views

    Paul writes to his Roman bretheren to warn them against people that cause division and offenses. There are two commands that he gives.

    AVOID DISRUPTIVE PEOPLE Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational