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  • David Owens avatar

    A Call To Real Christian Community Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2009
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     | 7,936 views

    Christianity is meant to be lived out in community. We really need each other. This is true for Christians and non-Christians. God has created us both for relationship.

    A. Repeat after me…“We are the church of Christ…We love God…We love God’s Word…We love each other…our mission is to make…and mature disciples of Jesus…to the glory of God.” B. The story is told of a farm boy who accidentally overturned his wagonload of hay on the road. 1. His neighbor came over ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Light In The Darkness

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    God is a light in the darkness of our lives and culture. Jesus highlites three things through his ministry which is evident in all four Gospels: 1) We are ALL God’s children; 2) God loves us no matter what; and 3)Love is the most powerful weapon in the w

    I. Hearing the Word of God. A. We hear the Word of God in our hearts. B. We each hear differently. C. Telephone game D. Disciples never understand what Jesus is saying, but he loved them anyway and they heard and felt that! II. Accepting the voice we hear in our hearts as the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Leaving The Revival Behind

    Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 3, 2009
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     | 2,945 views

    Philip is led by the Holy Spirit to leave hundreds of new believers behind to minister to just one man.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David M. Wilson Pastor David’s email: abimilech@ca.rr.com November 1, 2009 Leaving the Revival Behind Text: Acts 8:26-40 Background: As the persecution of the church intensified ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Meditation

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2018
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    There is a link between mediation and attentional functions and cognitive flexibility instead of giving an automatic response. Often we best represent the presence of Christ not just in moments of scheduled ministry.

    16B In the Catholic Church, an officiating priest or deacon says, "The Lord be with you" and the congregation responds by saying, "And with thy spirit." However, an older, recently outdated, response from the congregation used to be, “And also with you". So there was a Catholic priest who always ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Worship

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
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     | 10,976 views

    God doesn’t need anything but He wants our worship.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. First used for redemption. “The lad and I will go yonder and worship” (Gen. 22:5). 2. Also used as gratitude. “The (servant) bowed down his head and worshiped the Lord” (Gen. 24:26). 3. Old Scottish word for worship, worthship. 4. In Psalms, “O come let us worship and bow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation 3:7-13 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jun 25, 2025
     | 703 views

    Revelation 3:7-13

    Revelation 3:7-13 To the Church in Philadelphia “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. As we go into these next sections of verses about the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Supplication Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Aug 31, 2011
     | 5,722 views

    Today we look at the last part of this verse, the last thing mentioned that they continued steadfastly in. Let’s read it one more time! "And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers."

    Healthy Church Part 4 Supplication Acts 2:42 So last week we celebrated Resurrection Sunday. We deviated from the mini series that we have been in to celebrate a risen Savior! Last week we put the resurrection on trial, and I hope with the evidence presented that you are in agreement with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God's Will Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,704 views

    Exposition of Acts 1:12-26 as it relates to determining the will of God for your life

    Text: Acts 1:12-26, Title: Finding God’s Will, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/20/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Chris West, and the days that I moved in to my seminary apt with him as a roommate, and finish with the plaque on his bedpost underneath the skull… B. Background to passage: The scene ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of People Are You? Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
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    What kind of people are you? A two part sermon.

    Today we are going to start a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians • We are going to start obviously with the first book • What we see early on is that This is a letter about people. • People that had heard the Word, learned the Word, and were spreading the Word. • This was something that was uncommon at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Matter Of Interpretation Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,775 views

    In this sermon, we discuss the things we have to contend with that make interpreting the Bible challenging, then we discuss a method for interpretation, including the matter of the silence of Scripture.

    Introduction: A. How many of you enjoyed Jay Leno’s “Headlines” segment on the Tonight Show? 1. Let’s begin with some actual headlines collected from local, national, and international newspapers that are rather ambiguous. a. It’s clear what the writer was trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblically Sent Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    The Word of God under the illumination of the Holy Spirit gives us guidelines for nurturing, organizing and training those who are responding to the high calling of missionary work.

    Turn your Bibles to Acts 13:1-3 Title: Biblically Sent Theme: Enjoying the Protection of Healthy Oversight Series: Laboring Together With God Listen as I read Acts 13:1-3, “In the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church. The Way Its Supposed To Be Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,314 views

    Discusses the biblical admonitions related to the Lord’s church

    Church. The Way it’s supposed to be. Colossians 2:4-7 Five characteristics of a church that pleases God. It is: 1. Perceptive enough to withstand sweet talk § We will never deny that worldly wisdom is arguable. Robertson -The art of persuasion is the height of oratory, but it easily degenerates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007
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     | 2,949 views

    Bible study series on Revelation

    REVELATION Ephesus 2:1-7 Pastor Brian Matherlee September 12, 2007 Remember the letter of Revelation would have been read in every church in its entirety. The people of Ephesus would have heard what God was saying to Philadelphia and vice-versa. Lest we feel too badly or too good about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Authentic

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,170 views

    BEING REAL IN CHRIST JESUS.

    AUTHENTIC 1 TIM 3:1-7/ TITUS 1:7-11 INTRO: QUALITIES OF A BISHOP 1: BLAMELESS A) NOT SINLESS B) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE BLAMELESS C) IT MEANS TO BE AUTHENTIC OR GENUINE POINT: 1 PETER SAYS WE ARE ALL PART OF A ROYAL PRESITHOOD IN CHRIST JESUS. PAUL GIVES THE QUALITIES OF A BISHOP OR PASTOR AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Embracing Our Gifts To Serve SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,686 views

    God has bestowed us with unique gifts, not for our own benefit, but for the purpose of serving others. It's our duty to embrace these gifts and use them in service.

    Today, we will discuss the importance of making a commitment to serve God. Many Christians have a vague understanding of what it means to serve God, often limiting their involvement to an advisory role. However, God has gifted each of us with unique abilities for the purpose of serving Him. In this ...read more

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