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  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
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    Part one six on marriage and family

    …let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Settling Disputes Promptly

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008
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    Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

    SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Focusing Your God-Given Dream Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
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    Five outlooks to help adjust the focus of your vision. Fourth and final sermon in the series, "Dreaming Big for God."

    "Dwight had one goal when he arrived as a teenager in Chicago - to accumulate a fortune of $100,000. Working night and day, he threw himself into his quest. Dwight also ran a Sunday school program at his church because he was primarily interested in the prestige that came from racking up big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Getting Along With Others Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2025
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    If we want the gospel to move along, we must get along.

    Getting Along with Others Philippians 4:2-3 Rev. Brian Bill March 22-23, 2025 Several years ago, Thom Rainer, former CEO of Lifeway Resources, conducted an online survey to assess what kinds of conflict congregations are afflicted with. After sifting through a long list, he picked his favorites ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
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    Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

    “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 89 ratings
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    The Life of Barnabas is an example of how we should live lifes of encouragement.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 10 “The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
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    The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

    GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5 Understanding Love: Love Is Not Easily Provoked

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2016
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    This is part #5 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. Love is not easily provoked, never irritated, does not fly off the handle, and it is not touchy. Real God love is deep and greatly needed.

    #5 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT ANGER IS A CHOICE. ANGER IS AN ATTITUDE OR SPIRIT! ANGER CAN BECOME HABITUAL. Do we get hysterical and then go historical? THERE WAS AN ADD IN THE PAPER: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    His Church Series

    Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,591 views

    To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

    HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letter To The Church In Pergamum

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 10, 2020
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    Pergamum was the first city of Asia to openly support the imperial cult or emperor worship, and therefore was considered the chief seat.

    Letter to the Church in Pergamum Rev. 2:12-17 As we begin our study and draw some application to present day, let’s look back historically to get an idea what was happening 19 centuries ago. We find that Pergamum was the capital of Asia, and had been the capital city of Asia for almost 400 years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul And Barnabas Disagree On John Mark Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2017
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    A difference of opinion between them lead to each going his separate way. Barnabas went to Cyprus, and we hear no more of him in Acts. Paul remains the focus of attention as he returns to Galatia and then embarks on a new enterprise.

    January 6, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.C.1: Paul and Barnabas Disagree on John Mark (15:36-41) Scripture (Acts 15:36-41; KJV) 36 And some days after Paul said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Val Black avatar

    Beauty For Ashes

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 4, 2022
     | 2,974 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

  • Dana Chau avatar

    When Conflicts Arise In Christian Community

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,938 views

    Learn the principles for dealing successfully with the inevitable conflicts that arise in church

    Last week, we looked at how integrating God’s influence results in healthy relationships. The four steps contained in Philippians 3:15-4:1 were "ask God for clear thinking, live what we know from God, pattern after godly people and make room for a biblical future." If we could do this perfectly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    How Paul Handled Conflict?

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 14, 2023
     | 833 views

    Paul tells us how to deal with conflict.

    How Paul handled Conflict? Philippians 4:1-9 1. The Church at Philippi • The apostle Paul, is writing to the church at Philippi. It’s a church Paul Loves • He tells his readers that he appreciates their congregation for its faithfulness to the gospel. He urges them “stand firm in the Lord” • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Davon Huss avatar

    If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 13, 2014
     | 5,526 views

    A sermon on unity from Philippians 2:1-11 (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 12 Graciously United, pages 308- 314)

    HoHum: Read to the congregation If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff WBTU: No, I haven’t lost my mind. This book illustrates “if... then” statements. If you give a mouse a cookie, then this and that will happen. These are called conditional statements, if this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ