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  • Certain Widows Are The Church's Responsibility Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,910 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART I -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR WIDOWS I. (:1-2) HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO THE YOUNG AND THE OLD IN THE CHURCH (based on age and sex distinctions) A. Men 1. Older a. Negative -- "Do not sharply rebuke an older ...read more

  • Special Honor For Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,369 views

    HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS

    BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART II -- SPECIAL HONOR FOR ELDERS I. (:17-18) RECOGNITION OF EXCELLING ELDERS A. Double Honor Deserving to those Who Excel 1. Based on Ruling Well to Oversee the Church "Let the elders who rule well be ...read more

  • If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,573 views

    Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

    Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

  • The First Disciples

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,951 views

    This is a Bible study from John 1 that can be preached or used in a small group Bible study setting.

    John 1:35-51 I. The Experience of Andrew & the Other Disciple (v. 35-40) A. The Part That Andrew and the Other Disciple Played (v. 35-37) 1. They stood in the midst of where the Word was preached (v. 35) 2. They heard the proclamation of John the Baptist concerning Jesus (v. 36-37a) 3. They ...read more

  • God's Mission And Vision

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 14, 2008
     | 17,250 views

    God’s Mission is twofold: "To seek and to save the lost and make disciples of all people groups."

    God’s Mission & Vision for the WVCC 2008 Numbers 13 There are many indicators that this will be a year of growth and outreach for the Willow Vale Community Church. Many of you are involved in prayer triplets that will meet ten times between December 16th to March 23; a hundred days of ...read more

  • And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him

    Contributed by Jarvis Ellis on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,515 views

    This was a sermon that I preached in a seminary class to a group of seminary professors and colleagues during one of Chapel services.

    And The Grace Of God Was Upon Him SCRIPTURE: “And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.” Luke 2:40 Introduction When you look back over the road you have traveled, what accounts for ...read more

  • Truth About Jesus, So What?

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 16, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,042 views

    A short talk to a group of employment Plus students about Easter. Could be enough to shake some foundations.

    Employment Plus Easter talk 2009 The DVD clip that I showed first was the Gospel of John from the NIV, it shows very well a depiction of the crucifixion and resurrection. This follows on from the DVD. ":The description of the death and coming back to life of Jesus that you have just seen is ...read more

  • Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,708 views

    Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

    Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

  • Linked In Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,760 views

    Why do we need to worship in a group? What's wrong with worshiping at home - or somewhere else - alone?

    “More Words on Worship: Linked In” Hebrews 12:18-29 She was deeply moved; the time of worship had led her into a deeper level of commitment, into a deeper intimacy than she had ever before experienced. She drove home a different person than the one who had left a couple of hours ...read more

  • 4th Of July - A Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 23,836 views

    This is a brief 4th of July message suitable to present to Civic groups, and in situations when time is restricted.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Deuteronomy 8:7-14; Proverbs 14:34 Last Wednesday we celebrated the birthday of our nation & the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It was a momentous decision for each ...read more

  • The Road Less Traveled Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,150 views

    Although evangelism can be a group event, sharing the Gospel with one person at a time is as ancient as the early church.

    The Road Less Traveled (Acts 8:26-40) The History of Judaism in Ethiopia is fascinating, but uncertain. Ethiopia is different from every other country in Africa. Ethiopian Jews, Beta Israel, aka Falasha Jews, lived in Ethiopia for centuries. Where did they come from? Nearly 85% of the Ethiopian ...read more

  • Are You Generous?

    Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014
     | 3,732 views

    This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

    ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

  • Don't Circle The Wagon Yet Series

    Contributed by David Widner on Sep 4, 2016
     | 6,796 views

    God did not ask his people to withdraw into their own little group or church and not reach out to the lost

    Don't Circle the Wagons Yet Text 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 Introdution: Do you remember the TV show Wagon Train? That show and all the TV shows and movies that showed the western expansion by wagon train always showed the wagons moving into a defensive position that made forward movement impossible. ...read more

  • Elders And Youngers Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 7,189 views

    First Peter 5 speaks to elders and youngers revealing the calling, the attitude and the reward promised to both groups.

    Elders and Youngers (1 Peter 5) CHCC – November 2, 2014 INTRODUCTION: At the end of Peter’s first letter to the churches, he gives specific instructions to the elders and the "youngers." For that day and age, we could generally assume elders might be folks over 30 and youngers ...read more

  • Bible Study - 2 Corinthians 5:10

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Feb 5, 2021
     | 3,140 views

    I did this Bible study for the men's Bible study group I'm in

    Highlight - Highlight the verse that speaks to you “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each may be repaid for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil .” 2 Corinthians 5:10 (CSB) Explain - Explain what this passage means In this verse the apostle Paul ...read more