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  • David Henderson avatar

    Friendship Evangelism Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,584 views

    Paul writes to call them to a higher standard. And to call us to a higher standard as well. There should be a difference in how we live and how the world lives.

    GOING PUBLIC “Friendship Evangelism” 1st Corinthians 3:1-10 In our text, today, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. This is a church that Paul started around AD 50. This letter appears to have been written about 5 years later. So this is a very young church, full of men and women who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,652 views

    We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

    Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Matters And Character Counts

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Mar 15, 2022
     | 2,435 views

    In this season of change, the Lord is doing His job. The question is, are we doing our job as the Lord commands? "Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ and has given us the ministry of reconciliation" (2 Cor. 5:18, NKJV).

    Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, Lord let Your will be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Lord, You said, "Do nothing from rivalry and conceit" (Philippians 2:3). Help us maintain a servant attitude committed to one faith, one body, and serving one Lord. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Pray Privately Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 941 views

    Talking about praying privately today- Matthew 6:5-6 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called "Red Letter Prayer Life", chapter 2 "Pray Privately") Given for Sunday School class

    HoHum: My Uncle Galen taught me how to tie my shoes. Many before him attempted to help me but they did it backwards to the way I did it. When my Uncle Galen showed me it was the right way, left handed people do it the right way because they are in their right mind. Whether it’s losing weight, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Live By God’s Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,740 views

    We cannot live life in the best way possible if we ignore the wisdom offered by the author of all life.

    An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord would reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selected infinite wisdom. “Done!” says the angel, and disappears in a cloud ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called Out Of Darkness Into Light

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on May 18, 2013
     | 9,833 views

    A sermon on what it means for a Christian to be called out of the darkness of the world (e.g., past behaviors, relationships, attitudes, etc.) and called into the Kingdom of the Son.

    About 11 years ago, I received my formal call into ministry. It wasn’t a call from a church. It wasn’t a call from a bishop. It wasn’t even a call from the Pope but that would have been nice. I considered it a direct call from God. You see, I had been struggling with where I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Original Christmas Emotion

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

    Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,882 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Apologist Or Advocate…christian Education

    Contributed by Ernest Corty on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,540 views

    Establishing advocacy for Christian Education is not only needed in Post-Modern Christianity but required by the Word of God. To be an apologist for Christian Education falls short of God’s mandate.

    Apologist or Advocate…Christian Education Written by Ernest W. Corty Inspired by Dr. Alan Pure, President of “The Barnabas Group” We have a powerful story that we don’t tell today. The story could be rooted in the truth that our Christian Colleges and Seminaries offer courses in Systematic ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    These Things #4 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

    THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #4 1ST TIMOTHY 4:12-15 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING, WE LOOKED AT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT PAUL INSTRUCTED TIMOTHY TO COMMAND AND TEACH AS HE MINISTERED TO GOD’S PEOPLE. TONIGHT, PAUL BEGINS TO GIVE TIMOTHY SOME PERSONAL TEACHING. HE TELLS HIM THAT HE IS TO PRACTICE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fox Turned Weasel Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,381 views

    The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

    The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Comes By Hearing

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    This message looks at the imporatnce of hearing the Word of God

    FAITH COMES BY HEARING INTRODUCTION: The longer I am the pastor of CBC, the more impressed I am at the wealth of information that is stored in the minds of so many of our folks. We are truly a church diverse in its membership, diverse in its culture, and diverse in its knowledge. So, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Versus Peace

    Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on May 1, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,568 views

    The fearful disciples were assured of Jesus' peace when he visited them in a house that was securely locked because of their fear of the Jewish leaders.

    INTRODUCTION: In the Name of the Father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit- amen Last week we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We may tend to get the notion that all that happened that day was ‘up from the grave He arose’ and the visit to the tomb by ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    The most important question is life is: Who is Jesus to You?

    Intro. There are many questions in life. Some are of small importance. Things like, “What do I want to eat for breakfast” or “what will I wear.” But some are extremely important: What are you going to do in life? “Will you marry me?” “What will the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Eric Keller on Dec 6, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,251 views

    God is looking for you. Are you hiding or are you willing to respond to his invitation?

    WHERE ARE YOU? I. INTRODUCTION A. Me losing my keys 1. I lose my keys all the time 2. Share example of how my wife waits for me while I look for my keys B. Lost and Found Signs 1. Lost and found a. We know someone is looking for what is in that box. b. Someone is missing something 2. Lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed