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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Pleasing God Instead Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,056 views

    Apart from public sin, nothing shatters the fellowship, the spiritual growth & the witness of a congregation so much as disharmony among its members. Romans 15 continues Paul’s teaching in the vital importance of unity in the church, here meaning the loc

    ROMANS 15: 1-6 [CHRISTIAN RELATING SERIES] PLEASING GOD INSTEAD OF OURSELVES [Psalm 78:5-7] Someone once said, "The more I get to know the human race, the more I love my dog." Dogs are loyal, dependable, eager to please, and quick to forgive. Don’t you wish people were more like that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Little Fox Of Sinful Speech

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,950 views

    The little fox of sinful speech traps many believers and ruins their witness.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. Ephesians 4:29 KJV Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rizpah

    Contributed by Rickey Shive on Feb 15, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 47,682 views

    Rizpah, though insignificant in status, proved to be the focus of two defining events in the life of God’s people. It is from her story I hope we can learn some valuable lessons!

    Introduction: Rizpah (Riz-puh) was a concubine of King Saul who had bore Saul two sons. She is, in one sense, a very insignificant character. As a concubine, she had very little status nor influential power. Concubines were considered as “secondary wives,” they were inferior to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authentic New Testament Community

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 3,305 views

    New Testmanet Church dynamics and authenticity in principle and practice.

    AUTHENTIC NEW TESTAMENT COMMUNITY Acts 2:41-47 Pray - Read There are many intriguing things that catch my eye, many clever ideas that engage my mind, many well thought through presentations that grab my ear. Very few of them, if any, will change my thinking or affect my living. Much to my shame I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    For God Has Appointed Us To Salvation Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2019
     | 5,309 views

    These words by the Apostle Paul are an appeal to the whole church of Thessalonica, to comfort and edify one another.

    11/2/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 19: For God has Appointed Us to Salvation Through our Lord Jesus Christ Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,775 views

    An overview of some characteristics of the Holy Spirit and His role for the believer.

    Today, I would like to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. Now whenever that is said, people begin to get nervous. We often times have so many different ideas about the Holy Spirit that any discussion of the Holy Spirit becomes a nerve racking ordeal. Before I begin the introduction, however, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gospel According To Paul

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 2,154 views

    What was the message Paul preached and why was it so effective?

    RO 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God-- 2 the gospel he promised beforehand through his prophets in the Holy Scriptures 3 regarding his Son, who as to his human nature was a descendant of David, 4 and who through the Spirit of holiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gift Of Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    Spiritual Gifts Series - 7 of 13.

    THE GIFT OF PROPHECY Romans 12:6 INTRO: One night a man was on his way to church when he saw a stranger staring through an open window of the church. The man stopped and invited the stranger to come inside, and that night he was saved! Later he remarked to the kind Christian who had invited him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eagerly Desire Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Dennis Cummins on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    Print Graphics of this series are available free upone request. This can be viewed on Itunes podcast or Video cast under ExperienceChurch.tv or viewed online at www.experiencechurch.tv.

    Signs and Wonders – 3 Eagerly Desire Signs and Wonders are Demonstrations of the spirit that can’t be explained designed to bring Glory honor to God. 1 Corinthians 12:1-3 (New King James Version) 1Now concerning[a] spiritual gifts,[b] brothers,[c] I do not want you to be uninformed. 2You know ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Benefits Of Baptism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,284 views

    In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integr

    1. In our present busy existence it is easy to forget the significance of believer’s baptism. Baptism is the outward manifestation of an internal spiritual reality. Whereas Paul’s conversion was completely initiated by Divine intervention, his baptism integrated him with the entire life of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Missing Prophecy

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012
     | 3,028 views

    A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

    Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,663 views

    It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

    Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

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    Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011
     | 3,399 views

    Our conscience can be our guide if we exercise it.

    Jordan’s phone if someone steals it, all he has to do is log on the Verizon website and the phone will lock itself, so that they can’t make phone calls and begins to take pictures where it is at, and maybe who is holding it! What if our conscience took pictures of the things we did, or didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Battle Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 9, 2009
     | 3,880 views

    We are in a war, our family is at stake. Are we prepared to fight and win this war?

    Battle Plan Part 1 Ephesians 6:10ff Imagine going into battle and not having the proper equipment. How effective could we be in that battle? Armor is for protection, in order to help us "fight" we have to guard what we have so we can battle more effectively. In today’s society, we are in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dios Honra A Los Que Le Honran

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 186,471 views

    La Palabra de Dios es claro con respeto a lo que agrada a Dios y lo que no le agrada. Dios desea honrar a su pueblo, pero primero tenemos que honrarle a El.

    DIOS HONRA A LOS QUE LE HONRAN 1o. Samuel 2:30 "Por tanto, dice Jehovah Dios de Israel: ’En verdad, yo había dicho que tu casa y la casa de tu padre estarían delante de mí para siempre.’ Pero ahora, dice Jehovah: ¡De ninguna manera! Yo honraré a los que me honran, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal