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  • John Sears avatar

    When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011
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    We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

    Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Jones avatar

    For It Is God Who Works In You Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
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    EOLS: God will use a servant who is undivided, unselfish and unafraid to make his salvation walk priority.

    For It is God Who Works In You Php 2:1-13 (1) So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, (2) complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. (3) Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Let Your Little Light Shine Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Nov 15, 2011
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    Letting your light shine in all circumstances

    There was a Christian family who had trouble getting along with their neighbours, who were also Christians. They argued back and forth and finally one of the neighbours was about to go on vacation. They hoped that this might reduce the tension between the two. After one family left on vacation the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Purity Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 22, 2011
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    1- Purity - Work at your faith 2- Purity - Don’t complain 3- Purity - Hold out the Word

    INTRO.- ILL.- As a father came home from his work he saw his little girl who had been playing in the mud. He said to her, “My, you’re pretty dirty.” She replied, “Yes, I know daddy, but I’m prettier clean.” Yes and aren’t we all prettier when we’re clean? Our text speaks of us as being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Three Relationships Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 26, 2011
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    There are three relationships that the Bible describes. Each one of these relationships has a key word that keeps them in focus.

    Shine as lights in the world. Philippians 2:15 In our study of Philippians we have looked at the amazing author, Paul, who writes this most positive letter from prison. It's a letter laced with joy. Why? Because of the relationship the writer has with Jesus Christ. His every breath is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Childlike Not Childish

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 1, 2011
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    Remember Jesus words to us: Unless you become as a child again, you will not inherit the kingdom of heaven! Our Lord does not mean there is anything wrong with maturing in growing up. There is a big difference between being child-like and childish.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 40:1-11; Psalm 85:1-2,8-13; 2 Peter 3:8-15 and Mark 1:1-8. An elderly widow decided it was too much trouble to get all of her children and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Example Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 3, 2011
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    Philippians gives us four examples of faithfulness to follow. Jesus, Timothy, Epaphroditus, and Paul. We all need leaders, fellow followers and others we lead to Christ.

    How many of you know what a bear trap is? I looked on youtube and found several videos of bear traps. One actually showed a guy intentionally punch his fist into a set, toothed bear trap and it did what a bear trap will do when the trigger is hit, it clamped shut on his arm. There were some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Martin avatar

    Holding Forth The Word Of Life

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 21, 2007
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    Staying with God in the Midst of Corrupt Days

    (Phil. 2:12-16) "Holding forth the Word of Life..." We are about to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a Church. That in itself is an amazing thing. I am about to celebrate my 20th year of being the Pastor of FBC. That also is an amazing thing. Our Church motto (which you will see on almost all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Sanctification At Work Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
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    As Christians we are all in the middle of a sanctification project. Once we have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal savior and Lord, we have all been entered into the sanctification process. We are all to strive to be pure and holy, which is

    In this one verse that we are looking at tonight, Paul gives us five key features about God that assist in the divine work of our sanctification. I. His Person (2:13a) For it is God - The first truth about God’s part in the believer’s sanctification is His personhood. - Most pagan deities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Powell avatar

    Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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    Are you totally sure of your salvation?

    Be Very Sure Your Anchor Holds – 12/11/05 pm Philippians 2:12-18 INTRO Satan presents doubts in our minds all of the time. Have I been saved? You aren’t worthy enough to work for Christ, think about your past. Things like that, have you ever been presented with such thoughts in your mind? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Tison avatar

    When People Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
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    All of us have lost our joy because of people, by what they say and what they do, and no doubt, we too have contributed to steal the joy of others by our actions as well. Yet we have to live and work with people, we cannot isolate ourselves and still live

    If you area teenager you sometimes feel as if it is your parents job to embarrass you or to make your life difficult. In honor of Father’s Day, I came across the 9 things a teenage daughter does not want to hear from her dad. 10. “Let me explain what ’deductible’ means on car insurance.” 9. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    A Very Expensive Free Gift! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2011
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     | 4,216 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt4- A Very Expensive Free Gift! Continue our study in Philippians- v2:12-30. Paul’s call to go to Philippi was supernatural- Act 16:9-12 God is calls us supernaturally, we are to led by-HS. Paul wrote this letter while a prisoner in Rome. Ten years earlier he had been imprisoned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Donato Cruz Solano avatar

    Christlike Servants

    Contributed by Donato Cruz Solano on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
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    The Christ-like attitude that believers should have.

    INTRODUCTION Where are the Timothy(s) and Epaphroditus(es) today? Do we have servants like them in our churches today? If there are servants like them today in our midst, then the church is in danger. It is now becoming a world-like organization where people desire to be served rather than to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Palatino avatar

    Timothy; A Man Who Possessed The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Mar 31, 2012
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    a man who possessed the mind of Christ, has the mind whose obedience was subject to the will of God, and his interest was puts on of Christ –likeness.

    TIMOTHY; A MAN WHO POSSESSED THE MIND OF CHRIST Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction: The apostle's reference to his present sufferings (vv. 17-18) led him to tell the Philippians about his plans. He wanted to send Timothy and Epaphroditus to Philippi. He said things about those two faithful fellow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ My Example Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
     | 3,866 views

    Christ my example

    Reading: Philippians chapter 2 verses 1-30: Ill: • Story told about a Jewish man in New York who bought a little shop; • Problem was it was squeezed in between two gigantic department stores. • He wondered what to call his little shop, • After much thought he had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren