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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Can A Deacon Deac? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 19, 2010
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     | 37,693 views

    The Bible tells us very little about what Deacons were and what they did. And when these men do their jobs correctly they can become the most important leaders in the Church. What should a deacon do? And how does he become so important to God?

    OPEN: Back in 1964 Leicester Hemingway (the little brother of author Ernest Hemingway) made a decision. He was tired of following the rules of human governments and so he decided create his own kingdom. He built an 8 by 30 foot floating bamboo platform 7 miles off the coast of Jamaica and anchored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chosen Yet Free 2 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 19, 2010
     | 3,459 views

    Has God predetermined all the wickedness, pain, and destruction we see all around the world every day? If God waits on the choices of men in order to have relationship; does that deny His sovereignty?

    Dakota Community Church September 19, 2010 Chosen Yet Free 2 Let’s begin by standing for the reading of God’s Word! Ephesians 1:1-14 1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Born Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,550 views

    Being born of God means many things. 1- Being born of God requires belief in Jesus Christ 2- Being born of God surrenders in obedience to God 3- Being born of God gives victory over the world

    INTRO.- ILL.- During the French Revolution, men were determined to abolish Christianity. One fine, clear night an atheist was loudly proclaiming his doctrine to a poor countryman. “Everything,” he said, “will be abolished—churches, Bibles, clergymen; yes, even the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk Worthy

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,337 views

    Living to Please God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    How to please your father Reading: 1 Thessalonians chapter 4 verses 1-12. Ill: At his father’s funeral, • American sprinter Carl Lewis placed his 100-meter gold medal; • From the 1984 Olympics in his father’s hands. • "Don’t worry," he told his surprised mother. "I’ll get another ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Faith Moses Crossed The Red Sea

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 9,566 views

    By Faith Moses crossed the Red Sea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Readings: • Hebrews chapter 11 verse 29. • Exodus chapter 14. • Question: Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? • Answer: I think for everyone in this room the answer is yes! Who hasn’t! Ill: We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    When Jesus Comes: Justice Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 29, 2010
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     | 6,172 views

    The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need.

    “WHEN JESUS COMES: JUSTICE” (Advent 2010, Week #1) Rev. 11:15-17 Sermon Objective: The reigning presence of God’s kingdom always brings justice which is not about someone (s) getting what they deserve … it’s about everyone getting what they need. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 58:1-2, Psalm 72; ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Joseph Of Bethlehem

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,175 views

    Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Joseph the forgotten figure of Christmas, Reading: Matthew chapter 1 verse 18-25. ill: • 800,000 words in the English language. • 300,000 are technical terms. • Average person knows about 10,000 words; • And on average uses about 5,000 words. Words of course play an important part in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    1 Timothy 3:16 The Son Became Flesh

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010
     | 4,685 views

    Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible doctrines are important, if the incarnation is not real then we can

    #-2~ 1 Timothy 3:16 THE SON BECAME FLESH 12-18-10 Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Be First Be Last Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
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     | 7,131 views

    Living for Christ means living opposite of what the world says.

    Series: It’s Backwards To Be First Be Last Mark 9:33-35 How much of our life do we spending waiting? The doctor’s office, the store, the stoplight – there are hundreds of places we have to wait each day. There is probably a guy out there who has studied the amount of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What's This All About?

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011
     | 6,124 views

    so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

    “What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Glorious Bride Series

    Contributed by David Swinney on Jun 2, 2010
     | 6,420 views

    The church is the body of Christ, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way, because we are his bride.

    The Glorious Bride Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Sometimes I think we don’t think often enough about that first week of creation described for us in the early chapters of Genesis. We kind of breeze by it, as if we’re in a hurry to get past the wonder of the creation itself, and even the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Do We Restore Those Who Stumble? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    God models the grace we are to give to one another in his restoration of Peter.

    Scripture Introduction The church has men in her pulpits who like to hear themselves talk and members who do good works to be applauded. People give money to purchase God’s favor and friendship. Some make a show of religion because they hope friends will notice. Some announce their beliefs quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Do You Need An Attitude Adjustment?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 14,813 views

    How often do you struggle with having a bad attitude? How often do you spend your time moping around or angry at the world? Do we go around, thinking everything around us stinks when in fact it’s not everything around us, but our attitude that stinks? Som

    DO YOU NEED AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT? INTRODUCTION: Anyone ever say that to you? “You need an attitude adjustment!” How often do you struggle with having a bad attitude? How often do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Proverbs 1 - The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 17, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 32,121 views

    A look at chapter one of the book of Proverbs.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter One The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Today we begin a new study – it is on the Book of Proverbs. If I were to outline the entire Book of Proverbs – I would divide it into three parts. 1. WISDOM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (Chapters 1 — 9) In this section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Says So? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

    “Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed