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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Excellent Role Models (Youth Or Father’s Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022
     | 3,853 views

    One thing we see lacking around the world today, is role models.

    For example, we call football, baseball, basketball, and hockey players, sportsmen, but the only problem is that many of these fellows do not know the first thing about sportsmanship. We are constantly hearing about the terrible role models they are to the youth of the world. The decent people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holiness Defined: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2024
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     | 4,376 views

    Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16. In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of aligning our lives with the truth of God's Word.

    Holiness Defined: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NLT). In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Join A Small Group? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016
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     | 10,812 views

    Is it REALLY necessary? Why should I? The best answer? Jesus modeled it for us!

    The military has an organizational chain of command. For instance, an Army has more than 50,000 soldiers that is made up of 2 or more corps. A corp has 20-45,000 soldiers that is made up of 2-5 divisions. A division is 10-15,000 soldiers that is made up of 3 brigades. A brigade has 3-5,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
     | 3,170 views

    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    People Of God

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,703 views

    The beatitudes describe the model of character to which followers of Jesus Christ may aspire.

    People of God: The character and behavior that makes a person just like Jesus Christ. Rev. Sean Lester January 31, 2010 Text: Matthew 5:1-12 What makes a person a hero? A year ago, Chesley Sullenberger ditched his airplane into the Hudson River and saved the lives of all 150 of his passengers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rooted In Love

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
     | 8,017 views

    As the church, we can model the love of Jesus as we love and accept people. Or we can be exclusive in our love and forfeit our calling to be an authentic church.

    A television commercial depicts three business people sitting in the back seat of a taxi. The taxi is stalled in heavy downtown traffic. One man goes berserk. He screams that they will miss the crucial business luncheon they were supposed to go to. The important documents they brought with them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 3,252 views

    In this series, we’re talking about being a countercultural community. What does that look like? Last week, we saw that the early church was committed to one another, they had crazy courage and a deep rooted spirit of compassion. Today we find four more

    Countercultural Community, Part 2 Acts 2:42-47 After the apostles received the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it was all about the power of the resurrection and this mindset to go against the grain and do whatever it took to honor God and bless other people. They hadn’t been tainted ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Is The Church Dead? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,950 views

    Some today proclaim that the church is an archaic thing of the past and that the church Jesus envisioned isn’t anything like church as we know it today. So let’s go back and examine what church is really supposed to be. And it’s all summed up on one word.

    Is the church a thing of the past? So much has been written lately about the demise of the church. Our post modern age seems finished with something so antiquated and old fashioned as the church. In fact, Robert H. Schuller, successor to the Crystal Cathedral said” I think we are entering an era in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Wardrobe Witness

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    This is a paper on the role of clothes in the Christian witness from two of the early church fathers.

    WARDROBE WITNESS One topic being raised in almost every area of society is what constitutes proper attire. There is an apparent relevance of attire in schools, workplaces, nightclubs, private beaches, and even churches. Some people have suggested that if students dressed in uniforms there would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Church And Our Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,805 views

    First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

    I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Corrupted Church (Church Of Pergamos)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 16, 2025
     | 424 views

    Many when they start a study on the book of Revelation they like to skip the SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION.

    Why? They get in a hurry wanting to read about the Anti-Christ, the Two witness and the 144 Jewish missionaries and etc. But in skipping the SEVEN CHURCHES of REVELATION they are missing out on some of the good teachings of Christ we learn from His live. Such as: We can see from the SEVEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Finding Your Talents (Ministry) Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,475 views

    This early church was so powerful. . .one reason was that they had discovered that each person had gifts, and they used them to MEET NEEDS! The question is, "How can I find MY gifts for ministry?" *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them. 42 ¶ And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Growth Problems

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,073 views

    In our text about the early church let’s consider some of the growth problems they faced and how they overcame them. Or some of the things that hindered their growth. 1- Complaining 2- Lack of workers 3- Poor organization

    INTRO.- Growth problems. Ever had any? I have. I was born with a heart murmur. Guess I got over it. I’m still here after running many marathons in my forties. I remember standing in the street in Huntsville, AL, (Rocket City) with about 1200 other runners waiting for them to shoot the gun to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013
     | 6,334 views

    The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

    THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tom Feola avatar

    We’re All On The Same Team

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Feb 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,138 views

    God has called us to work as a team like the early church

    We’re all on the same team Team Spirit Day    Today is team spirit day and as a Church or should I say as the Body of Christ we are a Team, Team Jesus.  “ Give me a J” We can look around and see many different teams represented here with the different Jerseys we have on, but in the Body of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational