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  • Julia Cramer avatar

    Don't Give The Grinch An Inch

    Contributed by Julia Cramer on Dec 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,779 views

    Don't let "Grinchitis" Pandemic hit your church congregation. Make Whoville - Hisville. The Grinch of sin cannot win - don't give the Grinch a room within

    He came in the dark And slithered like a snake Stole all the presents Even the star he did take The candy canes were stolen From kids sleeping in bed He stink, stank, and stunk, Took all and fled on his sled But when he stopped to hear The cries of boo hoo The Spirit of Christmas Came through ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Give Us A King

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,063 views

    This passage shares the account of a church that is looking at what the church down the road is doing. The pastor (Samuel) tries to lead this church (Israel) according to God’s will, but the congregation won’t heed his counsel.

    As we look at this chapter of 1 Samuel today, there unfolds a scene that can be applied to discussing the goal of churches today. What is the vision of some churches? Do churches think in a Christ-centered manner, or do they think in a worldly manner? What I mean is this: Are churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is The Holy Spirit Within Each Believer So Important?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 10, 2016
     | 5,322 views

    This is a very courageous sermon for my congregation, but the most powerful member of the Godhead, the Holy Spirit is working us within, and yet we struggle to believe it. How important therefore is the Holy Spirit in our lives?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The reading for today are: Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29 Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “Please be seated, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Deacons: Origin And Qualifications Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Feb 27, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,040 views

    God led the Church in Jerusalem to select men of Godly character to meet a specific service need of the congregation, and then blessed the position by including through Paul, led by the Spirit, high qualifications and responsibility for men so selected.

    Deacons: Origin and Qualifications Acts 4:32-37, 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-13 In my opinion, the Church got into something that it should not have. I. Faulty Situation. Act 4:32-37 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023
     | 1,677 views

    Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

    20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Restoring The Passion

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Aug 13, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 8,910 views

    Ever lost your passion for the things of God in your life? Does the local church seem to be in a dry season? God wants us to have a zealousness for Him and His things,He wants to restore the passion we have for Him. Lessons from Haggai.

    RESTORING THE PASSION Ever lost your passion for the things of God in your life? Does the local church seem to be in a dry season? Are you losing hope? God wants us to have a zealousness for Him and His things, He wants to restore the passion we have for Him and allow our individual and corporate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Patriotic Christians #6 - Get Out And Vote! Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 2,993 views

    On Election Day, citizens of our country participate in the greatest honor and responsibility we have — voting for those whom we want to lead our local, state, and national governments. As Christians, we have a greater responsibility to ensure that Jesus is honored in our vote.

    Patriotic Christians #6 Get Out and Vote! Theme: On Election Day, citizens of our country participate in the greatest honor and responsibility we have as citizens — we cast our ballots for those whom we want to lead our local, state, and national governments. As Christians, we have a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Five Essentials Of Being An Effective Member In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 18, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,490 views

    Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively within the body for God to use us as He would.

    Five Essentials of Being an Effective Member in the Body of Christ Ephesians 4: 7-16 Membership in a local church isn't about having your name on the membership rolls, but about being an active participant as a part of the body of believers. Each member of the body must function effectively ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel avatar

    The Offerings That Speak Series

    Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jan 18, 2023
     | 3,405 views

    Though many beliefs concur that offering to your local church is to enrich your pastor, that is a lie. Moreover, one needs to look at the benefits of giving in the first place. Why do I give my offerings? What are the benefits? What motivates you to give?

    The offerings that speak. Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, January 18, 2023 Deuteronomy 8:17-18 "Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth.’ You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Principle Assets(2023)-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 6, 2023
     | 1,237 views

    1 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those spiritual assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

    Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-I—1Corinthians 1:1(:1-9) Attention: Back-in-the-day, when we lived in Savannah, GA, before children, we frequented Hunting Island, SC. Hunting Island had a ‘bone-yard’ beach-Tidal pools-Swimming-Light house-Snack Shop- & was Secluded... For us, Hunting Island was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptising Disciples Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,556 views

    Christ our Master has commanded us to baptise disciples rather than baptising rebels to make them disciples.

    “Jesus came and said to [the disciples], ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Our Church Government Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 4, 2015
     | 3,991 views

    Are we patterned on Rome, on America, or on the Bible in our church? Who is in charge?

    CHURCH GOVERNMENT If Paul were to visit other American congregations, he might be just as appalled at the male leadership as at the female. He would see that, in the main, congregations are built around one man. And with sorrow he would note that the size of the congregation is in direct ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Greg Smart avatar

    Christian Doctrines

    Contributed by Greg Smart on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,351 views

    There are some things in the Word of God that can’t be comprimised. This is a list of those things and scripture that backs it up.

    I. The Scriptures The Holy Bible was written by men divinely inspired and is God’s revelation of Himself to man. It is a perfect treasure of divine instruction. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter. Therefore, all Scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    The Church Boss Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,585 views

    If Christ is the head of the church, no bullying can ever be justified to bring about the result a leader desires. We must permit the Spirit of God to rule the church, and not mere mortals.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perplexed Couple (Pastor Dale) Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,678 views

    Every parent has stories to tell – from drug and alcohol dependency, teen pregnancy, the call from the local police detachment and the runaway that hasn’t called home in five years...It’s tough being a parent regardless how old the child is.

    Perplexed: adj. 1. Filled with confusion or bewilderment; puzzled. 2. Full of complications or difficulty; involved. Parenting (in using the words parenting or parents I also refer to caregivers or guardians or anyone having the responsibility of taking care of or having cared for children) is ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army