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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Find The Right People To Serve Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 21, 2017
     | 10,778 views

    Teamwork, Empowering Others, Growth

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Find the Right People to Serve Acts 6:1-7 (p. 762) February 26, 2017 Introduction: Jon Weece in the book “Jesus Prom” says: “When we stop moving, we start dying. Too many churches are filled with too many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    76. The Church - Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
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     | 6,871 views

    The church is to be a spiritual hospital where sinners can go for healing and believers should never forget we too are recovering patients.

    IN GOD'S IMAGE 76 - THE CHURCH - SERVICE This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How Many Of Us Have A Hit List?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 20, 2018
     | 4,386 views

    You must for give to be forgiven.

    HOW MANY OF US HAVE A HIT LIST? I had a hit list for years 2 people were on my list when I saw them it came to my mind. Get even with them. Matthew 18: 21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? 22 Jesus saith unto him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 7,012 views

    The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

    IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Reacting With No Heart?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 15, 2018
     | 4,183 views

    After years in the ministry we can tend to have a hard heart and over look problems? Or we can try to find human solutions to big problems? Jesus can help us help others!

    WILL I REACT WITH NO HEART? GO FIGURE? COMPASSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 24:25 And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gift Of Forgiveness

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 9, 2014
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     | 7,818 views

    God's forgiveness unlocks His blessings. Sin is to be forgiven. God's forgiveness needs to be claimed. Sin is to be confessed. God's forgiveness is to be shared.

    I believe all of us has taken this trip before – a guilt trip – probably more often than we like. The feeling of guilt comes when we do something we know is wrong. • It need not be a serious crime. It can be something careless, unethical, rude or immoral. • Yet this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jun 11, 2013
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     | 12,410 views

    Praying for all men is good and acceptable to God. Let us be a part of this prayer movement that Paul has started in praying for all men.

    Prayer 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Good morning all of you! It’s so good to be with you all this morning. Recently, I was surprised to hear the result of a survey done among the Christian adults about their prayer life. The result shows: • An average prayer only lasts under five ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For One Another

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013
     | 5,223 views

    To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you for one another? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are existing for one another to encourage them and build them up. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 (Amplified Bible) Therefore encourage (admonish, exhort) one another and edify (strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013
     | 6,075 views

    I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

    Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I'm Gonna Eat Worms

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 26, 2013
     | 3,317 views

    Exposition of John 15

    Text: John 15:18-25, Title: I’m Gonna Eat Worms, Date/Place: NRBC, 8.25.13, AM A. Opening illustration: The Qumran community and its teaching of loving its members and the hatred that it had from the world and for the world. B. Background to passage: Jesus makes and abrupt shift in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bitter Fights And Sweet Turn Outs…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 28, 2013
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     | 3,519 views

    Today is the final lesson from the life of Jacob. Forgiveness has become a lost art. Now everything is about revenge, getting even, making someone pay. As we meditate the life of Jacob, I think that we will find the awesome power of forgiveness in today’s

    Bitter fights and sweet turn outs…. Life of Jacob –part 4 Genesis 33: 10 “ And Jacob said, “No, please, if I have now found favour in your sight, then receive my present from my hand, inasmuch as I have seen your face as though I had seen the face of God, and you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Something We Need To See

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014
     | 5,391 views

    ENCOURAGEMENT FROM GOD'S WORD

    SOMETHING WE NEED TO SEE--John 4:35 Introduction: The Lord is sharing with His disciples the need to harvest at the right time. When wheat is ready to be harvested, the tops of the grain will turn white. If it is not harvested at that time, it will rot and be of no use. The Lord encourages us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Using Things, But Loving People Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,321 views

    Wealth, Hoarding, Tithing, Others

    LIFE APP – Using Things, But Loving People James 5:1-6 (p. 849) October 12, 2014 Introduction: [They called him “Trey” even though his real name is William. He was a bit of an underachiever. He was the class clown in school...somewhat of a rebellious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Case Of Judging Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 20, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,899 views

    This is part of the Sermon on the Mount series dealing with what Jesus said about not judging.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Case of Judging” Matthew 7:1-5 While waiting for a plane a woman entered a gift shop to buy herself a magazine. While she was there she also bought a package of cookies. She then sat down to wait for her plane. A gentleman came and sat one seat away. He soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Be A Builder Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,918 views

    God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

    How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church