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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does It Mean That We Are The ‘body Of Christ’? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 3, 2014
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     | 10,137 views

    This sermon unpacks the phrase "the body of Christ" with a look at how God intends to great things through His people.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN THAT WE ARE "THE BODY OF CHRIST"? Think of all that Jesus did and consider that we are now “His body.” - 1 Corinthians 12:27. - Picture in your mind’s eye Jesus walking around Palestine. See Him reaching out with a compassionate hand. See Him walking among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Riches, Honor And Life

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 14, 2014
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    To show that riches, honor and life came from serving the LORD with reverential fear.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have riches, honor and life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that riches, honor and life came from serving the LORD with reverential fear. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 22:4 (Amplified Bible) 22:4 The reward of humility and the reverent and worshipful fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Inspection Gate Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014
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     | 15,067 views

    If you walked through the Inspection Gate, you would step right out into the court of the temple and be very close to the location of the threshing floor of Ornan that David purchased to stay the judgment against Israel when a sacrifice was offered.

    “The Inspection Gate Message 12” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Nehemiah 3:31 Monte T. Brown September 28, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe Baptist Prelude As mentioned this morning the Word of God is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Charge

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 8, 2014
     | 5,987 views

    We are continuing to discover the joy of generosity and today we are looking at a command and charge in Scripture which is a basis for this life of generous living.

    OUR CHARGE 1 TIMOTHY 6:17-19 INTRODUCTION… The word “charge” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/charge) Did you know that there are 15 different definitions for the word “charge.” I honestly had no idea. The word charge can mean so many different things in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Holy Call A Holy City A Holy Comforter

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 5,267 views

    The Lord Calls Equips and Comforts his servants

    Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10 – 22:5 John 14: 23-29 A HOLY CALL A HOLY CITY A HOLY COUNSELOR In scripture God is referred to as HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. He is God in three persons, the Holy trinity. When I looked at the scripture passages for today in preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prescription For Exhaustion Or Recipe For Rest

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
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     | 9,138 views

    We need a Sabbath Rest in order to serve and not become exhausted

    PRESCRIPTION FOR EXHAUSTION OR RECIPE FOR REST Readings: II Samuel 7:1-14a Mark 6:30-34 and 53-56 All of the Bible is not written TO you, but all of the Bible is written FOR you, so I hope you will follow along in your Bible this morning as we dig in together and see what it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is Number One

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,107 views

    Jesus does not promise us material wealth if we follow him, but he promises us a wealth beyond anything we can dream of in terms of material goods. His wealth is the wealth of the Holy Spirit and the wealth of heaven. God and Christ are willing to share.

    You might be familiar with the term day-trader. A day-trader is a high-risk investor who jumps in and out of the stock marker often many times a day to take advantage of small price changes. Day traders usually do not have any interest in the companies whose stock they are buying. These people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Need To Make A Choice

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015
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     | 26,642 views

    MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE

    YOU NEED TO MAKE A CHOICE JOSH. 24:14-15 1. INTRODUCTION. LIFE DEMANDS THAT WE MAKE CHOICES. WE CAN CHOOSE TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE LAZY OR ACTIVE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO MARRY OR REMAIN SINGLE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SWEET OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO BE SOUR. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTER, GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connecting With Ministry Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 22, 2016
     | 5,922 views

    This message will answer the question, “How do I get involved in ministry?”

    Our study on CONNECTING continues today. We are examining how to best fulfill our MISSION as we enter into this new year. In order to pursue the goals of evangelism and discipleship, we must be CONNECTED. First, we must be connected with God for the spiritual strength that only he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Will Your Portion Be?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 18, 2015
     | 7,889 views

    God serves us all kinds of portions throughout life. How are you handling yours?

    PORTIONS Job 31:2 For what portion of God is there from above? and what inheritance of the Almighty from on high? Ps 142:5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living. Ec 9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Tragedy Of Buried Treasure

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,750 views

    Jesus' parable about the servants who were given talents by the master.

    Matthew 25:14-30 – The Tragedy of Buried Treasure This morning I would like to share with you with a thought or two from a familiar passage in the Gospels. Jesus was in the midst of telling stories and parables expressing spiritual truths, and He told this one shortly before His death. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011
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     | 7,844 views

    Where is God? This was my first sermon at a new church, and it showed several priorities: worship, ministry, and outreach.

    Acts 17:16-28 – Not Far From Each One of Us Today I would like to share with you a fairly simple thought. It’s been debated and dissected over the years. A person may not know what to do with it, but one thing is for sure: you can’t escape it. That truth... is that God is near. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ordinary Time, Ordinary People" Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,421 views

    We know the newsworthy, the extraordinary and the flamboyant. But serving Christ is a day to day commitment in ordinary time, in our ordinary lives.

    Peter, Peter’s Brother Andrew, John the Gospel writer, James – John’s brother, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew the Gospel writer, the other James, Thaddeus, Simon & Judas. Ordinary men that God used in a very extraordinary way. 4 Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 28 chapters in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hearing God’s Call Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011
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     | 9,627 views

    We hear God’s call and many times we ignore it. We hear it again and put it off. But what is God calling us to do?

    You may not be familiar with his name, but you all are familiar with his accomplishment. Kemmons Wilson started working when he was just a boy of seven years old selling magazines. As a teenager he first worked for a cotton broker and then for a variety of different businesses. Kemmons was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Go The Second Mile

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 19, 2011
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     | 7,015 views

    Jesus shows us how to go the second mile in our daily walk through life.

    Text: “And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two” (Matthew 5:41). Our Scripture lesson begins with the words, “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth’” (Matthew 5:38). I don’t know what you think, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church