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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "One For The Many"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    ‘Words of prophecy in the mouth are not clear evidence of a principle of grace in the heart’. Matthew Henry

    “But he said to him, ‘If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be persuaded if someone rises from the dead’”. Luke 16:31 Jesus had just raised Lazarus from the dead over in Bethany, located about one mile east of Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives. Now how does one ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Thankful For The Church Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,970 views

    We take for granted the fellowship and salvation we enjoy in the church, we MUST be thankful!

    Date Written: October 1, 2006 Date Preached: October 1, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in Colossians Sermon Title: Thankful for the Church Sermon Text:: Col 1:3-8 3 We give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Made Disciples

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageab

    Christianity is all about personal relationships, seen best in the relational example of our Lord Jesus. He had relationships with the 120, the 72, the 12, the 3 and the 1. Unlike Moses, who had to be told by his father-in-law Jethro to work with manageable numbers, Jesus focused on smaller groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,929 views

    Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

    God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,391 views

    A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

    Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Contemplative Prayer Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,981 views

    Prayer is to be a dialogue with God. He’s how to listen as we pray

    Tiling the Soil of the Soul – The classic Spiritual Disciplines October 16, 2005 Contemplative Prayer: DIGGING THE WELL DEEPER Psalm 27 I’ve titled this series on the Spiritual Disciplines, “Tiling the soil of the soul.” Most of us realize that we cannot grow the fruit of the Spirit, or weed out ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Art Of Delegation Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 19,573 views

    Delegation is a wonderful thing and as we continue to grow, delegation is going to be a necessity. through the story of Moses we can see just how important it really is.

    Date Preached _________ Where Preached _________ Moses the Prince of Leadership The Art of Delegation Exodus 18:13-24 Lisa’s Brother Greg and his wife Tammie have 6 children and one on the way or is it 7 children and one on the way. I don’t remember. But I have to stop and wonder how people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Barriers And Antidotes To Healthy Relationships

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,931 views

    Our goal as a congregation is to build healthy relationships so together we can make a greater impact upon our surrounding community.

    Barriers and Antidotes to Healthy Relationships Philippians 2:5-11 Romans 12:5 “Christ makes us one body and individuals who are connected to each other.” (God’s Word Translation) For the past month we have been involved in “40 Days of Community.” The goal of our study has been to build healthy ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    What's In A Day

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,631 views

    Why does the Christian church meet on Sunday? There are compelling reasons.

    What’s In a Day? March 5, 2005 Cornwall We are in a very exciting time for our little church, here in Cornwall. We are in our final month as renters, and we are about to do something very new for our church and for most of our denomination, in fact- move into our own building. The next few months ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let The Adventure Begin

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 30, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,405 views

    We need to encourage new believers.

    LET THE ADVENTURE BEGIN Acts 9.19-31 S: Discipleship C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE NEED TO ENCOURAGE NEW BELIEVERS. TS: Our study today will focus on the new adventure that Saul begins as a new believer in Jesus. Type: Inductive I. CHANGE (19b-22) II. CONFLICT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Provision Is More Than Bread Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 17,911 views

    God’s Provision of Daily Bread

    SERMON SERIES: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LORD’S PRAYER FOR DAILY LIVING TODAY’S MESSAGE: GOD’S PROVISION IS MORE THAN BREAD TEXT: MATTHEW 6:12; JOHN 19:28-29 FEBRUARY 26, 2006 DR. KEN SQUIRES, JR. (SQUIRESKD@INTEGRITY.COM) (READY TO POST. PROOF FIRST) “The world is full of so-called prayer warriors ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope Does Not Disappoint Us

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,603 views

    Pentecost 1(C) - Hope does not disappoint as we boast about God’s glory which also leads us to boast in our sufferings.

    HOPE DOES NOT DISAPPOINT US June 11, 2006 - PENTECOST 1 - Romans 5:1-5 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: How many of you have ever been disappointed? It would not take us much thinking to think of a disappointment or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Emulation Factor Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,136 views

    Discipleship means becoming like Christ

    (adapted from Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life) SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ROMANS 8:28-29 TITLE: “THE EMULATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever noticed that the first thing people do when they see a newborn baby is try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pentecost: Experience The Rest

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    Inspiration for those who want a life changing encounter/experience with the Almighty.

    ILLUSTRATION: My grandfather Ken is sitting with us in the church today. For years, he’s been involved in one form of ministry or another at several churches. One day, he waited at the altar in a church to pray with anyone who needed prayer when a little boy came forward. The young man asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mature Faith

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Study with me the five purposes of the church – five experiences that can make us strong disciples, able to serve our Master.

    My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4 (NRSVA) Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist