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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007
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    Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

    RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seeing Sin For What It Is Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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    Those who are in Christ are aware of the dangers and consequences of sin, and yet most today are unwilling to confront it. While we must work with compassion, we also have an obligation to address sin and deal with it in our lives.

    Seeing Sin for What it Is 1 John 3: 4-10 Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman used to tell of a Methodist preacher who often spoke on the subject of sin. He minced no words, but defined sin as “that abominable thing that God hates.” A leader in his congregation came to him on one occasion and urged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
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    How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

    LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Help Me God, I'm Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2022
     | 3,778 views

    The Devil has done his work of discouragement for a long time. If you feel discouraged, you are not alone. God's children do get discouraged. But what did Jesus mean when he said that we can have “life more abundantly,” “life to the full?”

    Alba 8-18-13 (Revised 10-23-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M DISCOURAGED John 10:10 I don’t know if this story about Abraham Lincoln is true or not, but the story is told that Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough looking man drew a revolver and pushed it in his face. "Abe" figured ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Judas Missed-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2018
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    3 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-III—John 13:18--17:26(13:31-38) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Lesson Before the Lesson: A college professor had the mysterious habit of walking into the lecture hall each morning, removing a tennis ball from his jacket pocket. He would set it on the corner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 23, 2008
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    God is not only a fortress and a refuge. God is the only effective fortress and refuge for us as we face the challenges of life and take seriously the call to be disciples of Jesus Christ.

    Psalm 46:1-11 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” INTRODUCTION One of the most popular reformation hymns was based on the words of this psalm. Martin Luther combined the thoughts of this psalm with a popular beer drinking song and wrote the powerful hymn, “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” The hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Witness Among The World

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 18, 2019
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    Following a reminder of who believers are in Christ, Peter presented a challenge regarding their walk and witness among the world. We are expected to maintain purity personally, socially, and professionally.

    Our Witness among the World 1 Peter 2: 11-20 After revealing the need for believers to abide in the Word, growing thereby, and building their lives upon Christ, the Corner-stone of our faith, Peter reminded us of our standing with the Lord, being positioned in Christ. Those who abide faithfully in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Public Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 5, 2020
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    For most of HIs ministry, Jesus commanded people to be quiet about who He was. But on Palm Sunday, Jesus went public about His identity, His nature, and His purpose.

    Going Public Mark 11:1-25 Good morning! Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 11. We are jumping ahead in our study of Mark because this is Holy Week. Next week, we will talk about the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and then in the coming weeks we will go back to where we left off. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013
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    To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So today we’re going to answer the questions, who are we and what does it mean to be made in God’s image?

    Who am I? Genesis 1:26-28 Do you know what is one of the most amazing statements made in Scripture? We’re made in the image of God. That’s a pretty incredible thing to say and it’s key for our relationships. To understand relationships, you first have to understand yourself. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does Our Walk Say About Us

    Contributed by Fred Smith on May 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,936 views

    Considering Christ’s description of the cost of discipleship.

    “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”—Luke 9:62 WHAT DOES OUR WALK SAY ABOUT US? This is a word from Jesus about the importance of commitment. Hand refers to our spiritual motivation. Because of the hand’s ability to seize, control or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our Great High Priest Is In The Heavens

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 19, 2013
     | 3,860 views

    To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you holding on to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have a part to play in our relationship with the LORD, continue focusing our spiritual eyes on JESUS, and continue in our declaration based on His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:14 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2012
     | 3,981 views

    Jesus is the ultimate offering. Do we receive and accept God's offering to us? Just imagine, God who requires spotless offerings gave us the very best.

    Offerings: Laying Down Our Lives (From illustrations) On Wednesday, January 13, 1982, an Air Florida Boeing 737 jet left the National Airport in Washington, D.C., during severely cold weather. Moments later it hit the 14th Street Bridge and crashed into the icy waters of the Potomac River. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Working Together With Our Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016
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    We need to be connected to a church family so that we can fulfill our calling to serve other believers in practical ways. We need the church and the church needs us. There are no insignificant roles to play in either the church or the body of believers.

    Do you know that you have spiritual gifts from God? That’s right. Each and every one of us has spiritual gifts from God. These gifts come in many different forms. Some are greater than others, but they are equally important. Each gift is essential for the benefit of all believers. The danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Liturgical Training Ground For Our Bodies Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2011
     | 2,060 views

    Both spirit and body are trained in the liturgy for the Resurrection existence

    St. Anthony of Padua 13 June 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The feast of San Antonio de Padua, patron of our city, leads us to focus on the deep humility of this amazing member of the then-young Order of Friars Minor, the Franciscans. It was not well known at the time that he was probably the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    God Is Bigger Than Our Box

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 20, 2023
     | 2,945 views

    Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is.

    Alba 3-19-2023 GOD IS BIGGER THAN OUR BOX Ephesians 3:20-21 Here is a box. Its a small one. For some people, what they think of God could fit in this box. They have few expectations and limited knowledge of who God is. Here is another box. It is a little larger. Many people would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ