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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Authority

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 4, 2006
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    Christians are to live with the athority of God. However, most never use it so they loose it.

    Authority This morning we are considering the word authority. For young people it is a bad word….almost a “four letter” word.. Normally, there is an almost automatic resistance to any kind of an authority. I have heard kids say “you are not the boss of me!” Usually when a friend or someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Correcting A Family Member

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 11, 2006
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    Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone in our family, at work, in our marriage, and business dealings?

    Why can’t we all just get along? Wouldn’t it be nice if we got along with everyone…family, work, marriage, business dealings? Ever since the Evil One’s fall, there has been conflict. Conflict is inevitable. At the heart of every conflict is someone’s desire to be more important than someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Need A Do-Over?

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 29, 2005
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    Since God is full of grace, life do-overs are possible. Humility is the only pre-requisite.

    INTRO: There have been a few times in my life where I’ve wanted a do-over. • The time I wrote an “anonymous” love note to a girl in junior high, only to have her figure it out and tell one of my worst enemies. • The time I locked my knees in my wedding ceremony and almost fainted. • The time I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Power Of Agreeing Prayer"

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2008
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    Power is found in praying in agreement with God and with my fellow Christians.

    Today, I want to speak to you about the power of agreeing prayer. Jesus speaks of the importance of agreement in verse 19 of our passage. It is interesting to note that the meaning of the word used by our Lord for "agree" literally means to "symphonize." It is the word from which we get our modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Ferguson avatar

    Why Does Jesus Seem So Distant? Series

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 4, 2008
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    Sometimes finding God can be so difficult, and He seems so far away, but in reality, He’s around us all the time. There are some things however that can seem confusing at times

    Opener Activity: Clap This game is a variation of the old faithful "Hot/Cold" game. One person is chosen to be "it" and asked to leave the room so they can’t hear or see what is going on in the room. Take about 1 minute and pick an action as a group for "it" to do when he/she returns. (A Jumping ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    "Is ‘church' A Dirty Word?” Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 16, 2008
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     | 3,631 views

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16

    “Jesus replied, ‘Blessed are you Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:17-18) Well … this is week four on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Drucker avatar

    A Brother Who Sins Against You

    Contributed by Ian Drucker on Dec 12, 2006
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    Following the directions provided by Jesus when another Christian sins against you.

    A Brother Who Sins Against You Matthew 18: 15-20 1. There is a big difference between knowing about God, and actually knowing God. 2. There are many people who know about God, but don’t actually know Him. a. We can read and study the Bible. b. We can have all kinds of documents highlighted. c. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Get Along Children Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    People of God make up a family, and families sometimes ’feud’. Jesus lays out some helpful rules for restoration - 1. Personal Effort 2. Plural Effort 3. Public Effort - Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

    Get Along Children Matthew 18:15-35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GetAlong.html The beginning of this chapter tells us how to enter the family of God...by humbling ourselves as little children before the Lord. The rest of the chapter tells us how to get along with all the other children in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Church Discipline

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 27, 2007
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    Short Bible study for church discipline

    Church Discipline Woodlawn MBC August 26, 2007 I. The Meaning of Church Discipline A. Define what a church is. B. Discipline means to train, especially the mind and character. Training intended to elicit a specified pattern of behavior or character. C. Although most people think of church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • FRANCIS NOVERT avatar

    L'unité Garantit La Présence De Jésus

    Contributed by Francis Novert on Apr 14, 2007
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    Jésus manifetse sa présence dans l’unité mais que signifie réellement l’unité

    L’UNITE ASSURE LA PRESENCE DE JESUS Matt 18/14-20 Rappel : c’est dans l’unité, dans la communion fraternelle que Dieu envoie la bénédiction (psa 133) CONTEXTE Il est question dans ce passage des relations entre chrétiens, Jésus emploie le terme de frères Des relations par rapport au péché 15 Si ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Jones avatar

    Make It Right

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
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    EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

    Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
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    Teaching on what conflict is, responses to conflict, and dealing with conflict.

    *Note: this is from teaching from our Church of God State Headquarters under Jerry Chitwood. I thought it would be great to share. I also have powerpoint if you will email me at: theedster13@yahoo.com also mention the teaching. I did organize it but did not put all of it together. Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Desperate Enough To Pray

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 17, 2011
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     | 5,881 views

    Jesus teaches us the key to releasing his power in the world and that is through corporate prayer. It is also the key to growth in the church - are we desperate enough to pray together for God’s power to come down?

    Korea is home to many of the largest Christian churches in the world. They have one of the largest Baptist churches, largest Methodist churches, largest Presbyterian churches, largest Pentecostal churches. In fact the largest congregation in the world, the Yoido Full Gospel Church in Seoul has over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Power Of Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,481 views

    There is great power in forgiveness both for the one who is forgiven and also for the one who forgives

    Matthew 18: 15-35 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION Everyone has someone in their lives whom they have not forgiven. It could be someone in the distant past—a boyfriend or girlfriend who jilted us in high school. Someone who offended us unintentionally might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Roth avatar

    One Is The Loveliest Number

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    Proper 18 (a) By nature we focus on ourselves, trying to be the greatest, to be Number One. But that leads to separation and loneliness. Christ has redeemed us, that we may be united with the Father and with each other. Therefore we live in love.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “One is the loveliest number” Our gospel reading today is in three parts. It opens with the disciples asking Jesus, yet again, who will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran