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  • David Flowers avatar

    Filling In The Blank Space Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 23, 2006
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     | 4,672 views

    In most Bibles there is blank space between the name of the book and the first chapter. That blank space should serve as a reminder that we need to understand the background behind each Bible book. This message covers some background on the book of Colo

    Filling in the Blank Space Series: Jesus, Post-Resurrection Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 22, 2006 I have some bad news for you this morning. I have sensed the truth of what I am about to tell you for many years, but research is in. In a 2003 study, researcher, pollster, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Veterans Of Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,500 views

    We celebrate Veteran’s Day remembering those who have served to keep us free. Now, you need to remember our VSW’s - Veterans of Spiritual Warfare - and make up your mind to be one.

    November 11, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 32:30-31 Subject: Spiritual warfare Title: Veterans of Spiritual Warfare Today we celebrate Veteran’s day – the day set aside to honor all who have served their country in the military. I would like all of military people to stand as we thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 8, 2010
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     | 6,754 views

    How well are we connecting, communing, growing, serving, and sharing as a Church family and as individuals? These 5 purposes (fellowship, worship, discipleship, service, and evangelism) must remain central for us to be and do who God has called us to be a

    Living with Purpose at CLC Intro: Have you ever wondered why you are here on planet Earth? Why did God make you you instead of somebody else? Granted, we may see a lot of things we would like to and perhaps need to change about ourselves, but it is helpful to remember that God made us who we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Appoints The Twelve Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010
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    Is your faith totally inward focused or does it have a gospel shaped outward focus as well? Are you one of Jesus disciples so you can serve him or just yourself? Are you not just a disciple but an apostle as well?

    Imagine Jesus appeared in Melbourne today and was looking to form a band of disciples. What sorts of people do you think he might look for? People with influence? Media savvy types? University trained professionals? People who are good with words, good at presenting the right image? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    One Thing

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 8, 2010
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    Getting to know God must become our single greatest pursuit if we truly want to honor Him with our lives. Mary chose connecting with Jesus above serving. Both are important but one flows out of the other.

    One Thing Luke 10:38 - 42 38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Firm Foundation Sets The Standard Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 10, 2010
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    There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discourage

    Introduction There are special foundation stones that set the standard for our daily living and serve as spiritual markers: It is equally important in our lives to have “spiritual markers,” which is a point of reference, so that whenever we are confused, discouraged, or disoriented we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deacons: God's Men For The Hour Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 5, 2009
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     | 5,666 views

    This message includes an ordination service for our new deacons follwed by them serving their first Lord’s supper. The message is directed to the new deacons and their responsibilities. The text makes it clear why we need deacons and the valuable work

    Deacons: God’s Men for the Hour Acts 6:1-7 We have been studying the book of Acts now for the past ten weeks and it is in this very book that we find the origin of the office of deacon. It is not surprising that deacons were put into place due to problems that had developed in the early church . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life That Matters Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,820 views

    If we want to live a life that matters, we must sacrifice, suffer, submit and serve. We don’t like those words, because they seem to be steps down to obscurity, but in Christ’s Kingdom they are steps to true greatness.

    The movie, Pearl Harbor, tells the story of two friends, Rafe and Danny, who survive the attack on Pearl Harbor and enter World War II as fighter pilots. In training before the war, Rafe McCawley is one of America’s top fighter pilots. When America initially holds back from entering the war, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Does Your Money Own You? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,904 views

    No man can serve two masters. And the allure of wealth has destroyed the faith of many. So, how can I make sure that my money doesn’t own me? That it doesn’t become my "god"?

    OPEN: In 1347, the Black Plague was raging through Europe and thousands of people died. Many people saw it as judgment of God. And so, hoping to appease God’s wrath, the citizens of Lubeck, Germany surrounded the churches and monasteries of their city and offered them enormous amounts of money and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Easter 2011, Part 2

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 14, 2011
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     | 3,677 views

    Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem not only fulfilled the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, but also served to show that obedience to His commands is what is required as a Believer today. This message also shows us the importance of our response to Him.

    Easter, Part 2 Luke 19:28-44 Introduction - This morning we continue our 5 week mini-series on the Easter season -- The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer to the promise, that death of a Savior; Christ - It is in this study ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 19, 2008
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     | 2,453 views

    In the midst of hardship, John remained faithful to Christ, having served Him for 60 over years. He was determined to worship Him in adverse circumstances and experienced God’s presence and heard His voice. Worship Him always!

    Rev 1:9-12 Worship Christ ES 20Jan08 1934 John knows Christ in more ways than one. • He saw Christ in person while on earth, spending 3 years every day with Him. • I came to notice also that when Jesus prays, He often bring 3 disciples along – John, James and Peter: At the Mount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Allen avatar

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bible Reading

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 12, 2008
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     | 3,268 views

    What do you take with you when you have finished reading the Word of God. Is it just another great novel to you that you read and then place back on the shelf. Of does it serve another purpose in your life?

    How to Get the Most out of Your Bible Reading 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Intro During Super bowl 37, FedEx ran a commercial that spoofed the movie the Castaway, in which Tom Hanks played a FedEx worker whose company plane went down, stranding him on a desert island for years. Looking like that bedraggled ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Removing The Wall-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 26, 2018
     | 3,820 views

    2 of ? God enabled the children of Israel to conquer the walled city of Jericho. God removes the barriers to ministry/serving Him & seeks to ensure the success of ministry. But When/How can barriers be removed? Ministry barriers are removed when...

    REMOVING The WALL-II—Joshua 6:1-16+:20 Removing Barriers Attention: We usually avoid the beach except morning & evenings because of the sun. However, we also may go to the beach at midday. In order to remove the barrier of midday beaching(the effects of the brutal midday sun) we may use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent 2 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016
     | 4,357 views

    The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

    Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Vision Of Purpose

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,048 views

    The church faces many difficulties and obstacles while serving the Lord. While these are unavoidable, we do not have to allow them to defeat us. We must maintain our focus on the Lord and follow the vision He has provided.

    A Vision of Purpose Ephesians 3: 20-21 The church at Ephesus was dear to Paul. His ministry among them spanned three years. The church there began with just twelve believers (Acts 19:7), but through faithful effort they experienced amazing growth. Knowing the success in Ephesus, Paul desired them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist