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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Concerning The Collection - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 12, 2012
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     | 4,997 views

    In 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 the apostle Paul gives us eight principles "concerning the collection." In this lesson we examine the final three principles "concerning the collection."

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. Four weeks ago I began a section Concerning the Collection. My intention is to preach four ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Perfect Church Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 4, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,462 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#5] THE PERFECT CHURCH 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Introduction: I have really prayed about how I was going to handle today’s service and sermon. I thought about just acting as nothing has happened this week that could have a huge negative impact on our Church. Then, I started studying our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 81,092 views

    Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

    When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing Pains Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016
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     | 12,505 views

    The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

    Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Worth Following Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 18, 2025
     | 210 views

    A good servant of Christ (1) guards the truth, (2) grows in godliness, and (3) lives the Gospel.

    1 Timothy 4:6-16 A Life Worth Following If you are appointed to be a member of the recruitment committee tasked to recruit a pastor for the church, what would be some of the criteria you would look for? • What qualities do you think you will be looking for in the potential candidates? • Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 161 ratings
     | 15,523 views

    This bible study looks at how some of the issues of women in ministry can be discussed in a biblical framework supporting women.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons In Leadership Pt2

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    How do we best select leaders for the church and what are their roles?

    Path of Light Ministries Principals of Leadership What does the Bible say foremost about the qualifications of leaders for the church? 1 Timothy 3 3 It is a true saying that if someone wants to be an elder, he desires an honorable responsibility. 2 For an elder must be a man whose life cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women In Ministry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,063 views

    This is a bilbe teaching that provides a look at various Scriptures which encourage and seem to limit women’s role in ministry.

    Women In Ministry Glenville New Life Community Church Life-Sharing Many Christians are divided over different roles that women should fulfill in the life of the church. That division will probably continue until Jesus returns. Our intents is to look at the passages of Scripture that support the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 27,802 views

    Used at the ordination of Warren Kellum as deacon of our church.

    The word “deacon” means servant. Nothing fancy. Nothing extra-ordinary. A deacon is a servant. Now believe it or not, that can lead to some confusion. Because when a group of people calls someone to be their servant, they begin to take the attitude that while the servant serves, they are to sit and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 17,713 views

    Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

    [Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mobilizing For Ministry Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,281 views

    The beauty of Christianity is that believers have been redeemed for a reason, converted to a cause, and saved to serve. This morning we’re going to take a look at the second key lifestyle ingredient of the early church ­ they were mobilized for ministry.

    Making an Impact: Mobilizing for Ministry These are actual excerpts from the classified sections of city newspapers. Are you illiterate? Write today for help. Alterations Shop. We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand. Auto Repair Service. Try us once; you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Godliness

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,849 views

    To establish that the “mystery of godliness” is manifested in the church through its saints, foundation, and founder, the only begotten Son of God. This lesson deals with the “truth, which is after godliness.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Christian's Behavior 2. Regarding the Church's Buttress 3. Regarding Christ the Only-Begotten Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss a portion of Paul's first letter to Timothy. This letter has been described by biblical historians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darrin Hunt avatar

    You First Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are challenged to practice humility as Christ demonstrated.

    Mark Hodges (SC.com) During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say, "I am the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Deacons

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 18, 2021
     | 5,848 views

    Deacon Ordination

    ACTS 6:1-7 ; 1 TIMOTHY 3:8-13 “THE MINISTRY OF DEACONS” A) A little boy just got saved and sat on a bench next to an old man who looked upset. * The little boy said to the man, “Sir, do you need to get saved?” * The man was startled and said abruptly, “I’ll tell you, I’ve been a Deacon in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Calls For New Birth Series

    Contributed by James Petticrew on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    A sermon on the neccessity and nature of being born again

    HE CALLS FOR A NEW BIRTH JOHN 3:1-18 Introduction In Greenock the town where I come from in Scotland there is really only one big employer and that is the computer company IBM. IBM pay the best wages and give the best conditions to their workers so people are desperate to work for them. One the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness