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  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 1)

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 27, 2007
     | 4,985 views

    Paul was ready for his final goodbye. How can we get ready?

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 1) Acts 20:13-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2007 *The rest of Acts 20 is an extremely important portion of Scripture. In these verses Paul reflects on the past and tries to prepare the church leaders of Ephesus for life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel From Christ Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,537 views

    Paul teaches that the gospel he preached was not received by man, but from Jesus Himself.

    Galatians 1:11-24 “The Gospel from Christ” • What we proclaim • What God can use. • Vv. 11-12 “I certify you” also said let me make this perfectly clear. • Paul often refers to this revelation (unveiling  wasn’t something that did not exist, but was previously unknown), the mystery of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respecting God's Order Of Things Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 13,505 views

    As Paul addresses the problems at Corinth, he now begins to address the problems in their worship.

    Introduction: A. You know, funny things happen in church from time to time. 1. Whether it be the collection that gets dropped and the coins that roll around. 2. Or the fussy child that has to be taken out of the auditorium and shouts on the way out, “I don’t want to go out…somebody help me!” 3. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Model Church

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 25, 2008
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     | 5,832 views

    Lessons we can learn from what Paul called a ’model’ church...

    Introduction Our text this evening is taken from verse 7... “And you became a model to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia”. Tonight we consider ‘A Model Church’. What is a model church? Is there such a thing? We don’t mean a children’s piece of Lego – not that kind of model! We mean a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    When Death Invades A Congregation Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 27, 2008
     | 18,383 views

    Paul provides three insights for a congregation faced with the death of one of its members.

    Friday was a difficult day for this congregation when we learned that a person who often worshiped with us had suddenly passed away. We all recognize that life can be cut short at any time, but when it happens without warning to a person so young, whose family we have come to appreciate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    By Faith, Through The Spirit, In Love Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,798 views

    We are to live by faith. Paul tells us how, through the Holy Spirit.

    Last week we saw that God does not call us to be good people, God calls us to be faithful people. We saw that, not only do we come to know Christ by faith, but we also grow spiritually in Christ by faith By faith we come to know Jesus Christ, by faith we grow in Jesus Christ. We do not grow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Oarsman

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 23, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    Paul called himself a servant (minister); this sermon calls Christians to live as servants

    1Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries. 2Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 3But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged by you or by any human court. I do not even judge myself. 4I am not aware of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,559 views

    Paul identifies three requirements for leaders who are engaged in fighting the good fight.

    A few moments ago we commissioned this congregation’s Leadership Team. These are people who have accepted the call of God to carry out specific tasks as leaders in the life of the church. There will be new things to consider as they make the transition from serving as board members to members of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Standard Operating Procedure Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    The pattern of Paul is established on the First Journey. It involves steps that allow the Spirit to work.

    SOP - Christian Patterns Barnabas, Paul and John Mark leave the Island of Crete which was the first part of the missionary journey commissioned by the Holy Spirit. We don’t hear much about things happening on the island although it was at one time home to Barnabas. They sail from the opposite end ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Proper Conduct: Word Series

    Contributed by Joshua Moran on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,975 views

    Paul is asking us to not give a reason for someone to think against your youthfulness.

    Teenagers And Their God THE PROPER CONDUCT: WORD 1 Timothy 4:12 June 8, 2004 Joshua Moran Introduction We talked last week about a teenager being im-portant, and that God holds us all accountable the same way as he holds adults. This time I will speak on the conduct of a teenager, and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying For Power Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,779 views

    Paul prays for power, not for specific situations but for the power to know the enormity of the love of God.

    I wonder if you remember that time in the 80s when there were a string of books published with the idea of power in the title. Here are some examples: Power Evangelism, Power Preaching, How to Release God’s Healing Power Through Prayer, Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues, Confronting Powerless ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Phillips Jr avatar

    The Secret Of Success

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Mar 7, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,227 views

    The Apostle Paul indicated there was ONE thing that helped insure his success in Christ!

    The Secret of Success Phil. 3:12-14 Intro – People love hearing a secret don’t they? Many of the books on the best seller list are those that have to do with supposedly “Secret” methods on everything from weight loss to wealth beyond your wildest dreams! I am sure that many of you remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Having A New Relationship In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    This message shows the great relationship that we have in Christ as described by the Apostle Paul.

    HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS! Ephesians 2:11-22 INTRODUCTION: How thrilling to be placed into the family of God through the new birth. May we examine our wonderful relationship in Christ as we study this brief exposition of Truth. I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    Five Reasons Why Preachers Should Be Paid

    Contributed by George Barton on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    Gives the five reasons Paul gives in 1 Cor 9 for paying the preacher.

    WHY PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID REVISED 08-05-2006 FIVE REASONS WHY GOSPEL PREACHERS SHOULD BE PAID 1 Corinthians 9:1-27 (1 Cor 9:1 NIV) Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? (1 Cor 9:2 NIV) Even though I may not be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    Why Do We Celebrate The Ordinance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    Paul institutes for us the reasons behind the celebration of the ordinance of the LORD’s Supper.

    “WHY DO WE CELEBRATE THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER?” 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 1. Because we are to RECEIVE what was handed down to us by our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. (v. 23) Deuteronomy 4:5; Matthew 28:20; 1 Corinthians 15:3; Galatians 1:11-12; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-2; Exodus 4:15; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist