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  • David Dykes avatar

    Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
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    THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

    INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Addiction Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 21, 2015
     | 5,515 views

    Preaching has taken over my life!

    July 12, 2015 Church Planting My Addiction Acts 13:13-15 Opening words: I love this story. There was a pastor who never prepared his sermons in advance. His name was Ralph. Every Sunday morning he'd sit on the platform while the church was singing the hymns, desperately praying, "Lord, give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rooted In Love

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 26, 2021
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    What's the organizing principle of the Christian's life? Paul explains in Eph. 3.

    Rooted in Love 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 3:14–21   • Road trip, packing. So “dad proud” of the initial packing job in the Tahoe. • Less proud after 1st night’s stop. Not nearly so compact and efficient. • Trip home - tired, more junk we picked up while away. Nothing fit like it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unhindered Kingdom Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 795 views

    This sermon explores the book of Acts, focusing on the concept of living "unhindered" as followers of Christ, inspired by the disciples who spread the message of love, forgiveness, and salvation.

    Who here has ever felt hindered or held back in some fashion or circumstance. You may have felt that you had more to give, more to offer, more to contribute… And what about in your faith? Have you ever felt like there was something more? Some piece that you may have been missing out on as you read ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Unhindered

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    Disagreement Among Missionaries Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2024
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    In the same way Split brings destruction in the church. Unity keeps peace and prosperity. Many denominations, organisations are the out come of personality clashes and self projected leaders. How to resolve the problem?

    Text: Acts 15:36-41 Theme: Disagreement among missionaries   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   I request you to kindly turn to the Bible passage. Observe the Text: Paul and Barnabas, planning for second missionary journey. John Mark, Sharp Disagreement; Barnabas ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Romans, Part 36 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011
     | 3,916 views

    Paul conclusion to the Jews in the letter to the church in Rome is one of constant remembrance that life is about Jesus Christ - and Him alone! (Ref: Romans 11:25-36)

    Romans, Part 36 Romans 11:25-36 Introduction - It is important that we not only see the encouragement to the Jews in Rome -- But, that we see our role in being part of the existing remnant - Last time we discussed the grafting in of the Gentiles; imp for us - The concept grafting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand Firm In The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018
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    Message 12 from Philippians study focusing on Paul's exhortation to stand firm in the Lord.

    "Stand Firm in the Lord” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The true secret is Deeping relationship with and commitment to Jesus Christ. Truly knowing Jesus bring true joy and enables us to experience inner joy even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Ideal Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,025 views

    Their ENERGY, their ELECTION, their EXAMPLE, their ENTHUSIASM, and their EXPECTANCY. More than a rough draft, Paul’s first letter to any church was the final word on what a church should be. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    The Ideal Church I Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealChurch.html This is Paul’s earliest writing of at least thirteen books. But you couldn’t tell it. It may have been a first draft but that made no difference for he wasn’t the real author. That’s inspiration...perfection from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Ready For Him? Series

    Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Oct 3, 2013
     | 3,498 views

    “If Jesus is coming down now, Are we ready for Him?!”

    Last night in the midst of silence and darkness I heard a distinct whisper “If I am to Come Down now, are you Ready?” In the continuing disappearance of the shrill night that raised a thousand questions that scorched me in acute embarrassment as I bewilderingly realized confessing to my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait Here PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
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    This sermon encourages embracing patience, perseverance, and persistence as spiritual disciplines to deepen our faith and align ourselves with God's will.

    Welcome, beloved friends, to another day of divine discourse, another opportunity to gather under the banner of the Most High, to share in the nourishment of His Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a topic that, I believe, is vital for our spiritual growth and maturity. These are not ...read more

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    We Must Live Godly Lives Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,108 views

    Based 1 Timothy 4:7 - Challenges hearers to understand the components of living a godly life

    “WE MUST LIVE GODLY LIVES” 1 Timothy 4:6-10 FBCF – 6/20/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Shift from corporate emphasis to individual emphasis this morning in “How to Do Church.” EXPLANATION – 1 Timothy 4:6-10 Continuing “How to Do Church” series. Quote from Judah Smith: “The Church isn’t a building. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ten Tips For Planting And Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 11,463 views

    Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Paul’s principles and practices of planting and growing new fellowships

    Ten Tips for Planting and Growing Churches - I Thes. 2:1-16 Illustration:We can thank God for the great work He is doing through the church planting movement of the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist convention. Recently, it was reported that 1,751 churches were started in North ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To The Book Of Titus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Aug 29, 2022
     | 2,831 views

    Before the Apostle Paul wrote the epistle (letter) that bears the name of his trusted companion, many things happened that would be helpful to understand the “Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How” of the book.

    Titus 1:1-3 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Needs Theology? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017
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     | 11,629 views

    Knowledge is important, but insufficient. Man’s wisdom is folly compared to God’s. So, what good is knowledge if faith is all that we need?

    The word theology comes from two Greek words: Theos (God) and logos (study, research). Thus, theology is the study of God. I am richly blessed to be a graduate of Evangelical Theological Seminary. My course of study (Master of Divinity) included five semesters in systematic theology, among the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Summary Report Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2017
     | 5,334 views

    Barnabas and Saul had gone to Jerusalem to give the Christians there the collection taken up among the churches at Antioch, and now they have returned to Antioch. “Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers....

    July 21, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.G: A Summary Report of the Church (12:24, 25) Scripture (Acts 12:24-25; KJV) 24 But the word of God grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist