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  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Why Do We Fight, And What Can We Do About It?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007
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    Fights are unfortuantely common, even in the church. Is there something we can do about them?

    Passage: James 4:1-12 Intro: Find a story about a good church fight 1) we like to think the church is beyond this type of behavior, but it is, after all, full of people. 2) and where there are at least 2 people, there is going to be trouble. Il) seminary student went out to candidate, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Learning To See That We May Follow

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010
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    The Greek word for “roadside, road and ‘way’” are the same word. Bartimaeus ask for and received his sight. Upon seeing clearly, he got up and followed [Jesus] along the road… along the “way.”

    “What do you want me to do for you?” If Jesus were to come through the doors of this sanctuary this morning, walk up the center isle then suddenly pause, then turn to you and ask that question….how would you respond? Think about that question for just a moment. “What do ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Disaster!

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010
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     | 3,880 views

    Hurricanes are amazing things, and very scary. We may be in one even though the weather is fair, because life is full of trouble. But let's find the eye of the storm.

    Passage: Matthew 9:18-26 Intro: PP) “Hurricane Destruction” 1. look around, there are storms everywhere. 2. big ones and little ones, global and individual. 3. if there is one thing true of life here on earth, its trouble. 4. a few weeks ago, we saw Jesus involved in a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bible Research #3 - Step #1 - Observation Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 5, 2008
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     | 6,925 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This third session deals with the first step of Bible study: Observation

    SESSION #5 – 10 STRATEGIES OF OBSERVATION “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 4,684 views

    We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

    Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

    Contributed by Walter Swaim on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 62 ratings
     | 52,246 views

    Jesus used many things to illustrate His truths. For Father’s Day we discover God’s truths for fathering from the Bible through the use of every man’s tool: duct tape.

    Today is a great day for men - Father’s Day. Jesus would often use objects to get His truth into the hearts and minds of people, so they would remember it easily for long time and get the point. Fish, nets, fishing, bread, water, rivers, trees, fruit, vineyards, wooden board/pole, shepherd/sheep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Make You Fishers Of Men

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 25, 2008
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     | 7,174 views

    We can learn a lot from the qualities needed to be a good fisherman, to enable us to be good fishers for men.

    I will make you Fishers of Men – but we don’t start with the Barracudas Story: I occasionally take Bari (my Bernese Mountain Dog) down to the gravel pits for a walk. It’s a bit muddy at this time of year and there is quite a bit of flooding down there too I took Bari down a number of weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living Like The Family Of Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008
     | 2,810 views

    Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

    Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    When Our Faith And Culture Collide

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
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     | 14,534 views

    We do not need to look for a fight or desire to fight and many Christians do. At the same time, we do not need to be cowardly about our faith.

    James Emery White, a Pastor and former college President, is also the author of many books of which one is, “The Church in an Age of Crisis.” In this book, he writes about how America is a post-Christian nation. He paints a picture of our nation, its mindset and culture, in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Only Good Snake

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 3, 2012
     | 6,921 views

    A sermon for the first week of Advent... HOPE. Advent is about waiting and this sermon talks about the long wait from Gen. 3:15 to Gal. 4:4-5.

    The Only Good Snake… Genesis 3:15/ Galatians 4:4-5 Finish this statement… “The only good snake… _is_a_dead_snake_” The best snake to kill? Poisonous Today is a very important day… the first Sunday in Advent… Advent comes from the Latin word for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bridegroom Comes

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013
     | 3,430 views

    The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

    Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Sword And Trowel Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013
     | 7,632 views

    Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

    We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    King Darius Generous Giving

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013
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     | 5,174 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that y

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you kind enough to pray for me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that prayers exceeds giving. IV. TEXT: Ezra 6:8-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Moreover, I hereby decree that you are to help these elders of the Jews as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Visitor

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 5, 2013
     | 7,410 views

    Christ's knocking at the door is proof that He has come near to come in and bless us. He is willing to come in, but sometimes the heart hesitates to open its house of many rooms. The Lord knocks at the door of each

    Title: THE DIVINE VISITOR Note: Scripture references are from the New International Version of the Bible. Text: Revelation 3:20, "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me." Truth: "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 14, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,309 views

    Death is the great leveler. Not all rich men go to hell, nor do all poor men go to heaven. It was how Lazarus lived his life before God, and how the rich man squandered his opportunities, that determined their differing destinies.

    THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS. Luke 16:19-31. It was against the Pharisees who were lovers of money that Jesus spoke the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. It is a sad story, which shows two men in quite different lifestyles in this life, and the fate of each of them in the life to come. 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational