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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Time Has Come Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011
    based on 49 ratings
     | 17,318 views

    In our text, Paul gives us the lowdown on death; when and what to do. 1- Death reaches all 2- Death requires preparation 3- Death reveals our future

    INTRO.- People say there are only two certainties in life. What are they? Death and taxes. ILL.- A woman named Shirley from Beverly Hills had a heart attack and was taken to Cedars Sinai hospital. While on the operating table, she had a near-death experience. She saw God and asked, "Is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 14, 2015
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    In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul addresses the factions and divisions that have arose. He tells them and us that a united church has No Divisions, No Dividers, No Distractions and One Directive.

    A Divided Church; An Oxymoron 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 (NLT) Intro: Who knows what an oxymoron is? .Webster’s defines it this way: . “a combination of contradictory or incongruous words” . Phrases that contradict each other. . Here are some of my favorites. . Boneless Ribs, Fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2015
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    In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) and 2) Access to God.

    This week saw the visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada. He is regarded as such a unique individual because he comes from a low caste. His family belonged to the Ghanchi (oil-presser) community, which is categorised as an Other Backward Class by the Indian government (Illaih, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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    This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

    Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Direct You Into The Patience Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2013
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    When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is telling us today in the text.

    2 Thessalonians 3:3” Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.” Devotion written on April 2008 - When we are troubled and shaken, we need to direct our hearts into the love of God and into His patience. That’s exactly what Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tighten Up Your Belt Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015
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    Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

    As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Stairway To Divine Fulness Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011
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    17th in the series dealing with Paul's prayer for the Ephesians to be fill with the very fulness of God. I follow the obvious sequence of events revealed in the passage by the "so thats" leading up to that fulness.

    Ephesians Series #17 “Stairway to God’s Fullness” Part 1 Ephesians 3:14-19 I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-4 A. Paul blessed God for blessing us with every spiritual blessing 1:3-14 B. Paul prayed for their enlightenment 1:15-23 C. Paul detailed our resurrected life in Christ 2:1-10 D. Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Winds And Waves Of Life

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
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    Paul says if all you ever pray about is what you need but you never stop and thank God for what you have you’ll always be anxious

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 2, 2014 The Winds and Waves of life ***All Sermons are in condensed form**** Read…Phil. 4/Paul showing us how to be brave. • Share a story/Bible/series being brave….. • Learn best thru stories/Experiential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012
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    6 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-VI—1Timothy 3:1-7 Oversight of the local church requires a certain fitness. Need: Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive/unequivocal. ?What character traits define ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Salvation Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 3, 2009
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     | 5,292 views

    Paul is summarizing his grand argument in Romans 11 regarding God’s plan of salvation for Jews and Gentiles. It is so amazing that no one could have come up with it on his own.

    Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 11. Let’s read Romans 11:23-36: 23And even they, if they do not continue in their unbelief, will be grafted in, for God has the power to graft them in again. 24For if you were cut from what is by nature a wild olive tree, and grafted, contrary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heavenly Cpr

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 28, 2010
     | 4,170 views

    1986, with an Assistant reading the part of Philemon. An imaginary set of letters between Paul and Philemon, emphasizing that a new relationship with Christ changes every human relationship, and calls for forgiveness and mutual support.

    Among all the weighty theological treatises the apostle Paul wrote to the churches he had established, among all the complex sentences and profound thoughts and ponderous pronouncements, there is one little gem from the hand of the great apostle that is quite different. The little letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    7 Reasons To Be Encouraged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 20, 2012
    based on 101 ratings
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    Our lives are filled with discouragements. Paul mentions "the encouragement of the Scriptures," Rom. 15:4. Here are seven reasons that every believer should be encouraged and positive about their lives and futures.

    SEVEN REASONS TO BE ENCOURAGED [This is a reworked version of John Shearhart’s message, “20 Reasons to Be Encouraged.”] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Light Bulb jokes, 133 yrs old. (Reader's Digest) 1. How many divorced men does it take to change a lightbulb? Who cares? They never get ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
     | 3,040 views

    3 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-III—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: Song: 'Same Love' by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis topped out as one of Billboard’s #1 song in the summer of 2013. Portions of it were Written by Mary Lambert(a known lesbian) as 'She Keeps Me Warm.' A sampling ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Limitations/Irony Of Worldly Wisdom-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2013
     | 3,188 views

    2 of 4. Paul related the limitations/irony of worldly wisdom to the Corinthians believers. The irony of worldly wisdom is in its being relegated to foolishness. But How is it limited? Worldly wisdom is limited by...

    The LIMITATIONS/Irony Of WORLDLY WISDOM-II—1Corinthians 1:18-25 Attention: My work at Skidaway Institute of Oceanography—Brilliant minds at work there. Their work was recognized around the globe. Yet it all left me empty. I needed God & for all their wisdom, there was no fulfillment ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist