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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith- Confusion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 545 views

    We live to build Christ’s kingdom by refusing to build our own.

    Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Val Black avatar

    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 3,137 views

    If your church is experiencing division or has gone through a difficult split, this message offers hope and encouragement.

    Sunday a.m. - January 20, 2008 “Beauty For Ashes” (NOTE: This message was the first one I gave to a church that had just gone through a split and the congregation was hurting and confused how such a thing could happen) I. Background: The church in Antioch has gathered together. A word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Communicating Truth In A Hostile Environment

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011
     | 3,340 views

    Let's look at how Jesus takes a hot potato topic, and manages to teach truth without being unneccessarily divisive.

    Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Intro: What an incredible privilege it was for the disciples to walk with Jesus for 3 years. 1. listening, watching, talking together with him, was a life changing experience. 2. of course, thru the words of Scripture, we can have the same experience. 3. and today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel Of Radical Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 162 views

    The church is not called to be a museum of the like-minded—it is called to be a home for the broken, a family for the lonely, a refuge for the lost. And if that makes us uncomfortable—that’s the point!

    Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel of Radical Hospitality Introduction – A Question That Opens the Door Let me start with a question: Who do you struggle to welcome? Is it the person who doesn’t fit your idea of “respectable”? The one who votes differently? Dresses differently? Worships ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Truth Divides

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,701 views

    Pentecost 13 (C) - God’s word of truth divides. We see this truth in Jesus’ life. We may also see this truth divides in our lives.

    GOD’S TRUTH DIVIDES (Outline) August 30, 2009 -- PENTECOST 13 -- Luke 12:49-53 INTRO: Good and evil, light and darkness are opposites. They have nothing in common with each other. God’s word judges and divides in much the same simple manner. One time Jesus’ enemies accused him of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Complete Unity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,445 views

    Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

    “Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Looking At Luke

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    This is an inductive Bible survey of the gospel of Luke that examines major themes and topics with a study of major divisions.

    Luke Book Survey I. Divide and Title A. Sectional Divisions 1:1-4 Preface 1:5 - 2:52 Birth Narrative 3:1 - 4:13 Preparation of Jesus 4:14 - 9:50 The Ministry in Galilee 9:51 - 19:27 The trip to Jerusalem 19:28 - 21:38 The Ministry in Jerusalem 22:1 - 23:56 The Death Narrative 24:1 - 53 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Unified In Christ Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,900 views

    In Christ there is no division of class,nationality or race. The ground is level at the foot of the cross and our identity is in Him.

    Unified in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11 (NLT) Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. Born an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Cloth Tearer Or Net Mender?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    We all know that division causes problems - but where does it really come from? Paul gives us insights and warnings that any one of us could be the cause of division in our church. Find out the qualities of a good and bad leader.

    For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com 10 I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. First off, I like how ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Destroyers Of America & The Home Of The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,433 views

    Have we really come to this? The Jews and Christians fleeing the gates of the cities as progressives and secularists take control?

    Have we really come to this? The Jews and Christians fleeing the gates of the cities as progressives and secularists take control? Have we really come to the final stage of civilization, total collapse? They've got us in a bind, they've really got us over a barrel. We stand near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Larry Turner avatar

    What's Your Label? Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 28, 2013
     | 23,382 views

    Labels are necessary at times but can also be divisive and destructive. It's important for us to know about our label.

    Today we will be talking about labels. Sometimes labels are important. Imagine going to the grocery store to get a can of green beans. But when you get there all the can goods are without labels. You do not know if you are getting green beans or corn. Labels also give you important information. ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Adaptability

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,386 views

    Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

    Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Olukoya avatar

    The Jonah In Your Boat

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 100 ratings
     | 49,905 views

    When you refuse to be at where God wants you to be, you are looking for trouble.

    THE JONAH IN YOUR BOAT By Dr D.K. Olukoya Beloved, this week we shall be looking at a very serious message entitled, “The Jonah in Your boat”. It reveals the story of Jonah showing that men do not always want to do the will of God; a great tragedy indeed Jonah 1:1-17 says “ Now the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Blinded

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,158 views

    The disciples’ refusal to understand Jesus’ Messiahship blinded them to the truth of His death and resurrection.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: On the way down from the mountain top experience, Jesus commands these three disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen "till the Son of Man be risen from the dead" (v.9). It would not really be understood until after the resurrection, which would be proof that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    "You're Fired!" Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    What are the Idols in the marketplace, what might happen to you if you refuse to bow down?

    Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 7, 2004 Daniel 3 “You’re Fired!” The Story We have followed Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, & Azariah (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego) through exile from their land, to being chosen for training in the King’s court. They honoured God by refusing ...read more

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