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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022
     | 3,059 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

    Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    The Lord’s Supper: Easter Story - Days 5-6 Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 5, 2023
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     | 1,482 views

    Two days before Passover, Jesus was anointed and betrayed. The next evening, Jesus and the disciples had the Lord’s Supper and headed to the Mount of Olives.

    Day Five - Anointed and Betrayed Two days before the Passover feast, Jesus said to his disciples, “I will be betrayed to be crucified.” Caiaphas and the religious leaders said, “We can’t kill him on the feast day, because there will be an uproar among the people.” In Bethany, a supper was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pits & Wells

    Contributed by Tj Long Jr on Oct 13, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,424 views

    Many of the things that we think will fill us up are indeed pits that drain us. We should seek after wells that have Living Water. In the midst of internal strife in the church at Philippi, Paul shows us how to seek the things that are lovely while I'll give you steps to reduce the negativity.

    “Pits & Wells” (Title Slide) [Slides are available upon request, these cues denotes where slides are shown/used.] It’s a common narrative to think that most of the news that you see on TV is bad news. Well, that’s not only a common viewpoint, it’s backed up by statistics. Studies show that ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Paralyzation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Chick-fa-la has an advertising campaign that displays cows holding up signs saying “eat more chicken”. This is cute because the cows are trying to save their own lives by convincing others to “eat more chicken”. If we as Christians expect to be all God

    Strife - 1 a: bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension b : an act of contention : FIGHT, STRUGGLE 2 : exertion or contention for superiority Midian- In the Hebrew Text means Strife. Judges 6 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 14, 2024
     | 962 views

    Every church at one time has tensions in it, but what causes them and importantly, how can we deal with them? I have chosen a number of problem areas gathered from my experience in churches and we examine them. I hope they are of some help.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – AS I UNDERSTAND IT OVER 65 YEARS – PART 1 [A]. INTRODUCTION This coverage will apply not only to the church fellowship of believers, but also to any committee, business meeting, or ministry operating in or by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Christian Maturity?

    Contributed by Tom Blasco on Apr 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,539 views

    How can we tell if someone is spiritually mature or not? How can we tell if one is really spiritual or not? The bible gives us a simple, straightforward and overlooked way we can tell.

    What is Christian Maturity? Introduction As we grow and mature, there are four stages of growth and development 1. Infancy 2. Childhood 3. Adolescence and 4. Adulthood We can look at someone and tell how physically mature they are In the Christian life, there are two stages not four They ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sucking Blessings Through A Straw

    Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,134 views

    Trying to receive the blessings of God while we harbor a Root of Bitterness is like trying to drink after eating lemons. The flow is restricted because we are all drawn up inside.

    Sucking Blessings Through a Straw #13 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James has just completed dealing with the power of the tongue to destroy and to bless. Now we will see why the tongue is often put to such terrible use when it is used to destroy a life or a reputation. Most of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is A Broken Relationship Hurting You?

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    Your need will be for the most part be met through people and if a relationship is severed then we cut off our supply.

    Recently, I heard a man say words along the following lines:- " Very often God will meet your needs in a way which you may not understand because you are commanded to walk by faith. Your need will be for the most part be met through people. For instance, God will put people together through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Meek Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,295 views

    What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

    Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

    Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Nothing

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 19, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,469 views

    Nothing is impossible with God

    One of the most effective ways to study our Bible is by word studies. Nothing. Matthew 27:19-24; 1 Corinthians 13:2; 9:16; 2 Corinthians 6:10; Acts 4:21 I. There is a “Nothing” in our Activity, in our Christian Service. 1. Christian service. Philippians 2:3 2. Matthew 5:9, “blessed are the peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Blessings Of Children

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2017
     | 5,891 views

    When can a blessing be the cause of cursing?

    The Blessing of Children Genesis 29:31-35 The Bible says that children are blessings. Psalm 127:3 says they are the “heritage of the LORD, and that the man who has many of them is blessed. Jacob would eventually have 12 sons and at least one daughter. So in one way we can see that Jacob was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Two Wisdom's

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,111 views

    Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior

    TWO WISDOM’S James 3: 13 -- 18 Our Christian faith is to be lived out in our daily behavior. Our theme for this year is John 13: 34 -- 35. We are to be a show so Christian. The Bible talks about a know so salvation. The little book of first John is written to help us know that believers do have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson # 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018
     | 4,931 views

    It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

    Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abraham Was Blessed After Lot Was Gone

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 9,763 views

    To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed because of the company of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal