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  • Harold Laubach Jr avatar

    Divide And Conquer? Series

    Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Jan 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,786 views

    Unity of Spirit is important. It is powerful enough to stop division, empower a church and hold believers on task. Taking our eyes off of Christ is a sure fire way to invite division, discord and eventually demise.

    Have you ever heard of the term ‘Divide et impera’ (Latin)? It turns out, you have, just in a different language. That Latin term, is translated into English and it says, ‘Divide and Conquer’. It is a military, economic and mathematical term. Its definition is ‘a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Spirit And Today's Changing Leadership Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 9, 2015
     | 5,623 views

    There is more and more talk about the Spirit in our day, and a shifting of emphasis upon what makes a spiritual leader.

    THE SPIRIT 7. Does God Speak Today? If I told you that God speaks to me, would you be offended, amused, intrigued? Well, does not the Scripture teach that His Spirit is to live in us? Then should it not be assumed that He will speak? You say, He already spoke, through the Bible. Yes, He did, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Need For Discernment Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,594 views

    After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

    Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    Jesus prayer is that believers may be one, now what that all about? As we submit our lives to God as we are lead by the Spirit of Jesus, something happens our witness counts the world sees our oneness.

    In John the disciples account of Easter just prior to Jesus arrest, something is recorded that gives an understanding of Jesus and his relationship with God the Father and also with His followers that is mind boggling and gives an illustration of what Jesus sees His church being…its like His vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Repair The Temple Of God: It's Time To Be Set Apart As Holy

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,922 views

    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers.

    Since the early beginnings of the church, in the book of Acts, the apostles had to deal with false teachers. They had to deal with persecution. They had to deal with Gnosticism and the gnostic gospel forgeries. They had to deal with the bishops of Rome and later the corruption of the papacy. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Seek The Old Paths

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2022
     | 8,275 views

    Often there is the desire in the church today to move forward to something so-called better. Some churches even now have giant screens light the auditorium with the message #Jesusisthebomb and you could win a set of ear pods after service.

    Seek the Old Paths By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein”. MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Cord #1: A Common Community – “one Body” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 12, 2015
     | 7,151 views

    The fact that every believer is part of the body of Christ should serve to bring us together in unity.

    In our main passage for this series, Ephesians 4:3-6, Paul speaks about seven “cords” that bind us together - we share a common community - “one body”; a common communion - “one Spirit”; a common confidence - “one hope”; a common commitment - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Encouraging Report Brings Joy Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 14, 2022
     | 3,057 views

    The report Timothy brought back of the Thessalonian believers put new life into Paul. The believers were standing strong in faith and love. They were longing to see Paul and Silas too. The report is so encouraging they pray day and night for the church.

    If you have seen a Popeye the Sailor Man cartoon you know how the story goes. Brutus pushes Popeye to his breaking point. Popeye say his famous line, "That's all I can stands, 'cause I can't stands no more!" Popeye is almost down and out but, somehow, he is able to open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    El Dios Que Siempre Escucha 11.º Aniversario De La Iglesia

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2024
     | 1,277 views

    Este sermón es para la celebración del 11 ° aniversario de una iglesia y trata sobre Dios que siempre escucha nuestras oraciones.

    El Dios que siempre escucha 11.º aniversario de la Iglesia Rick Gillespie-Mobley Génesis 12:1-7 Lucas 18:1-8 Feliz aniversario de New Life At Calvary por 11 años de buscar los propósitos de Dios aquí en la esquina de East 79th y Euclid Avenue. Hace 11 años tuvimos una ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Den Of Iniquity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 22,645 views

    Iniquity is sin at its worst. It is the a state where a person is so depraved that evil is normal. How do people get into that way of living and thinking? And how can they escape it?

    Open: Our sermon series over the next few weeks is called “Christianeze” – Christian words that the world around us may not understand. And today’s sermon is on Biblical word: “INIQUITY”. As I was preparing this sermon, one of the questions that came to mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Hope In The Future Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2021
     | 5,400 views

    Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future.

    Series: Hope Beyond Series Thesis: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born and then give up. Hope is essential for the mindset of mankind and for vision for the future. Scripture for series: I Peter 1:3-6: Praise to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Dangerous Liaisons

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 4, 2017
     | 5,004 views

    Sermon dealing with unsaved church members.

    Introduction: Dr. James Binney, the director of Moorehead Manor and editor of Issues of the Heart Journal, in an article titled, "Can Church Members Go to Hell?" said this: When I first became a Christian, I assumed that all church going people were automatically qualified for the fast track into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Mystery Of Godliness Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,912 views

    1 Timothy 3:14-16 shows us the nature of the church.

    Scripture In the third chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul set down the qualifications for church officers. He described the qualifications for overseers, also known as elders, in verses 1-7 and then the qualifications for deacons in verses 8-13. Paul then turned his attention to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Luke avatar

    You'll Do Anything For It Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 18, 2010
     | 6,524 views

    The church needs to be creative in accomplishing her mission.

    SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU’LL DO ANYTHING FOR IT” OPEN After taking a break last week to honor our mothers, we’re back into our series ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Suppose You Were The Devil

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 2,060 views

    On some of the talk shows, like “Hannity and Colmes” on the Fox News Channel, we hear folks debating things and now and then they come to a topic that they both agree on.

    To make the debate more exciting, one of them will say, "Let me play the devil’s advocate and ask you this question.” Then they will state the opposing view, to add some life to the debate. As believers, we all agree on many things when it comes to God, the Bible, and the church. Let me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist