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  • Don’t Be Confused About The Truth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,990 views

    To be confused about the church begins with confusion about the truth for vice-versa.

    Don’t be Confused – about the truth John 18:36-38 * The first time I heard the term was during the Bill Clinton presidency. Of course I knew it went on, but I had never heard the term (in political jargon) ‘spin.’ Does everyone know what ‘spin’ actually is? My personal definition is something ...read more

  • God's Purpose And Plan For Gender Series

    Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 12, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,345 views

    Biblically, men and women are given specific, differing commands to follow. The two genders are a more complete view of the image of God than would one gender by itself.

    The ancient view of marriage was that marriage is primarily functional. Established economic stability. Give you kids who could take care of you in old age. So choose a woman whose family was wealthy and had good birthing hips. The modern view of marriage is that marriage is about romantic ...read more

  • A Disagreement Between Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 914 views

    Acts 15:36-41 teaches us that disagreements in ministry, while challenging, can serve God’s greater purpose when approached with humility and a focus on the mission.

    Introduction John Adams and Thomas Jefferson's disagreement was deeply rooted in their contrasting political philosophies, visions for the United States, and even personal rivalries. Their differences played out over decades, from the American Revolution to their presidencies. John Adams, ...read more

  • The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024
     | 841 views

    The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

  • Purposeful Living For Perilous Times Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,564 views

    Because the end is near… pray, love, and serve.

    Honestly, many of us are little afraid of closely examining the Bible’s message on the future. If we focus on the end times too long, we are afraid of turning into a guy walking around the city with a sandwich board yelling about judgment and the end of time. We easily get confused when reading ...read more

  • Reading The Map / Visualizing The Goal Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 25, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 48,552 views

    The 10 characteristics of a God-honoring church, based on a look at the first century church of Acts 2.

    INTRO>We’ve all heard the little saying (show the actions with hands locked together, fingers entwined upside down) ...This is the church, here is the steeple; open it up (wiggling fingers) and see all the people.” However, that is NOT the way it really is...this way is actually upside down from ...read more

  • A Loving God Created Our World (Sermon 1 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 19, 2023
     | 2,110 views

    This is the first of a series of five sermons on "The Five Most Important Teachings In The Word Of God"

    Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings Of Scripture Message 1 of 5: “A Loving God Created Our World” Genesis 1Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 20, 2023 If you would like to see the video recording of this sermon the following link will take you to the message: ...read more

  • Jesus Is Both Almighty God, And Man Our Saviour (Message 3 Of 5) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2023
     | 1,617 views

    This was the third in a series of five messages on "The Five Most Important Teachings of the Word Of God"

    Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings of Scripture Message 3 of 5: “JESUS IS BOTH ALMIGHTY GOD, AND MAN OUR SAVIOUR” September 03, 2023—Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ Video Link to this Sermon: https://youtu.be/6-IAuPwnJFs?si=HovSck2uYzOmVJX_ INTRODUCTION: 1) We have ...read more

  • Dare To Discipline Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    Church disicpline is an integral part of the New Testament pattern. The practice has been largely ignored but should be employed in a loving and purposeful manner.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 TITLE: “DARE TO DISCIPLINE” INTRODUCTION: A. Preacher Jerry Shirley says that there are three things that have been elevated to the status of “god” in our society over ...read more

  • The Benefits Of The Second Coming (Series #1) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    In light of God’s redemptive plan, the second coming of Jesus is of utmost importance. Without it, our salvation experience will not be complete. The full benefits of the redeeming work of Jesus at the cross will be experienced in His Second coming.

    THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS Part 1: The Benefits of His Second Coming INTRODUCTION: In light of God’s redemptive plan, the Second Coming of Jesus is an event with utmost importance. The apostle Paul calls it in his letter to Titus, chapter 2, verse 13, the “blessed day and the glorious appearing ...read more

  • The Conditions Of An Effective Prayer (Series #3) Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,072 views

    This sermons searhes the Scriptural conditions of an effective prayer.

    Topic: The Conditions of an Effective Prayer Text: James 5: 16-18 Intro: 1. Biblical Examples of an Effective Prayer. a) The Prayer of the early believers for Peter’s release (Acts 12: 1-5) -King Herod seized Peter and put him in prison. He planned to kill him the next day for the pleasure of the ...read more

  • 1st Sunday In Advent - Series A

    Contributed by Ed Blonski on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 137 ratings
     | 14,310 views

    God blesses other people through you.

    What if I was to tell you that because of you someone else will get something great? Something wonderful! In someway they, because of you, will be blessed? How would that make you feel? Would you feel pretty good? Or pretty confused? Maybe you would ask yourself "What could I ever do that someone ...read more

  • Restored Relationships -- Part 3 Of Series Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,324 views

    Hosea 3 is perhaps one of the greatest chapters in all of the Bible. James Boice says this about Hosea 3, “The third chapter of Hosea is, in my judgment, the greatest chapter in the Bible, because it portrays the greatest story in the Bible—the death of

    ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION RESTORED RELATIONSHIPS HOSEA 3 Hosea 3:1-5 The LORD said to me, "Go, show your love to your wife again, though she is loved by another and is an adulteress. Love her as the LORD loves the Israelites, though they turn to other gods and love the sacred raisin cakes." 2 So I ...read more

  • “battle Ready Series” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,140 views

    There is a battle raging in the spiritual realm and Paul tells us, in our text, to prepare for the battle. Stormie Omartian “The Prayer That Changes Everything, The hidden power of praising God”

    “Battle ready Series” 2Chronicles 20: 21 There is a battle raging in the spiritual realm. It’s taking place all around you, whether you are a believer or not yet a believer in Jesus Christ. [Explain] Paul tells us, in our text, to prepare for the battle so I want us to begin a ...read more

  • A Vision For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 18, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,606 views

    Yet God given direction for a ministry is not enough. It must be accepted & followed by the people & a plan must be put together to get them toward this God given end. Until the local church commits themselves under God to heed His vision, plan how to ac

    PROVERBS 29:18 A VISION FOR LIFE [Acts 2:38-47 / James 1:21-26] "Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, but happy is he who keeps the law." Reactionary directionlessness is a plague that infects individuals and churches alike. They have no accepted, unifying, common purpose. ...read more