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  • Mike Turner avatar

    Learning To Be Content

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,551 views

    This sermon deals with how Paul learned to be content

    Learning To Be Content Phil 4:4-19, Heb 13:5-6 This morning my subject is on "Learning To Be Content". Let me begin this morning by sharing a little rhyme with you....... As a rule, man’s a fool When it’s hot, he wants it cool. And when it’s cool, he wants it hot, Always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Ministry Instructions Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,031 views

    Paul gives Timothy the keys to a successful ministry.

    Ministry Instructions 1 Timothy 6:1-21 I. Labor in Love (v. 1-2) a. Regard bosses with respect and love (v. 1; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18) b. Especially regard Christian bosses with love (v. 2; Galatians 3:28) II. Gain from Godliness (v. 3-10) a. Avoid confusion (v. 3-5; 1 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unsolved Mysteries Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,623 views

    Paul explains the previously unsolved mystery of the church

    1. The Mystery Concealed (v. 1-5) 2. The Mystery Revealed (v. 6) A. We are powerful (v. 6a) B. We are God’s possession (v. 6b) C. We are privileged (v. 6c) 3. The Mystery Fulfilled A. The mystery is fulfilled by declaration (v. 8) B. The mystery is fulfilled by disclosure (v. 9-11) C. The mystery ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Joy Of Community

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    Paul shares three important aspects of community

    Intro: being a military brat growing up was a life on the move. For many the thought of re-location can be a scary proposition. Being in a Christian family made these transitions easier, because when you moved to a new base, there was always a church family waiting for you to arrive. Knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Credible Life

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,267 views

    Paul identified three characteristics of a credible life.

    A CREDIBLE LIFE Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRO: In a newspaper interview shortly before his death, the English agnostic philosopher, Bertrand Russell, said: “People are bewildered and don’t know how to live a credible life in an incredible world.” The evidence that Lord Russell was right is to be found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Who I Am Is Greater Than Where I Am

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,701 views

    Paul was in prison but described himself as Christ's Ambassador.

    Eph 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Eph 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Eph 6:20 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Endure Hardness

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,659 views

    Paul wanted Timothy to know the reality of the ministry.

    Endure Hardness Pastor Ken Crow 2 Timothy 2 (King James Version) 2 Timothy 2 1Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kyle Sullivan avatar

    "Thanksgiving" Series

    Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 11, 2010
     | 13,541 views

    The Apostle Paul declaration of Thanksgiving to the readers of Ephesus.

    Ephesians 1:15-16 “That is why since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks to God for you. I always remember you in my prayers,” (NCV) Paul comes to the end of this magnificent eulogy vs. 3-14 and launches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Short avatar

    Marks Of Maturity (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Kevin Short on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,909 views

    Paul provides signposts on the road to spiritual maturity.

    Marks of Maturity (Part 3) Ephesians 4:14 Ted Williams, who died in 2002 was arguably the best hitter baseball has ever known. He was the last baseball player to hit better than .400 in a season. Upon his death George Will said in his column "There is no joy in Red Sox nation, a.k.a. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 - Matthew 10:2-6 - Who Gave You The Authority? ... Oh. Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 23, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    Did Apostleship die with the 12 Apostles and Paul?

    Part 2 - Matthew 10:2-6 - WHO GAVE YOU THE AUTHORITY? ... OH. I was speaking to Alexandra Batchelor, a Regional Chaplain for Baptist Community Services in Sydney, Australia, and she was saying that Jesus prayed all night before choosing His disciples, from 6 pm to 6 am - 12 hours for 12 disciples. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Portrait Of The Church

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,096 views

    How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

    The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Hughes avatar

    Pomp And Circumstances

    Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,629 views

    Paul gives a defense before King Agrippa.

    I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. Last week, if you recall, we left the Apostle Paul there in Caesarea. He was there for some two years, being held by the Roman governor, Felix, because while finding nothing worthy of death or imprisonment, he wanted to get a bribe out of the early church. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Foolishness Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    Paul contrasts human wisdom with spiritual wisdom.

    THE FOOLISHNESS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 INTRO: Paul, in continuing his letter now talks about their unspiritual state by exalting human wisdom which is foolishness in the things of God. I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Questions Of Grace Part Deux

    Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 7, 2006
     | 2,005 views

    Paul coinues with the question "What then in the purpose of the law?"

    The questions of Grace part II What then was the purpose of the Law? I sometimes think in comic-book frames. I imagine (though this is not the case) Paul drumming out this passage before a set of judaizers and of their new converts back to the law. This question was not asked in the passage, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Bob Gillchrest avatar

    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 5,060 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist