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  • Jim Luthy avatar

    7 Ways To Serve One Another Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 12, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,482 views

    So how do we rightly relate to one another in our small groups? I have found there is no reason to "reinvent the wheel" in responding to this question. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his classic work, Life Together, explains 7 ways to serve your small group.

    Last week, I used an illustration to show that Jesus should be the center of our small group meetings. He is the real leader of the small group. He is alive. He comes to us in the person of the Holy Spirit. And he is Lord. But lying underneath this goal of our gathering is the reality that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Possibilities

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,677 views

    We have been given a work to do but can only see the scope of it when we look through the eyes of faith.

    August 31, 2003 Morning Worship Text: Philippians 3:10 Subject: Everything for Christ Title: Possibilities I love it when I read my Bible and things just begin to jump off the page at me. That is what happened to me this week and that is why I am preaching this sermon this morning. I have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Evil Only Has The Power Over Us That We Give It

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 21, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it”

    Year C. Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2001 Colossians 2:6-19 Title: “Evil only has the power over us that we give it” In Chapter two verse ten, Paul introduced the theme “fullness of life” as a way of capturing the whole Christian experience in a single phrase. Verses eleven to thirteen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Cesar Verdeflor avatar

    Model For The Role Model Christians Series

    Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Apr 30, 2007
     | 7,424 views

    Christians become role models because they have role models themselves.

    Model fOR the Role Model Christians (1Thessalonians 2:1-12) IN CHAPTER ONE, PAUL PRESENTS TO US how the Thessalonian believers became “Role Model Christians” to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia. They ‘blasted forth’ the message of the Gospel not only in the provinces of Macedonia and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Muslim Maze, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,495 views

    Unmask the false teaching and the fundamental deception behind Islam. A Muslim lives a life that is destroyed by the power of the Quran.

    “The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 2 5. We Must Untangle The Many Islamic Errors From Truth. We need to deal with and clarify 6 major issues… · Muhammad calls himself the last prophet so we need to know how Islam defines and qualifies this title. What is necessary to be considered a prophet? Strong’s Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Minimum Daily Requirements Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,499 views

    Some Believers parse the words of the Scripture looking for the minimum daily requirements, for a way to be sure that they are right with God, while retaining the right to live as they choose.

    Minimum Daily Requirements? We return this morning to the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. His words in the part of the text we will be considering concern three issues that stir up a great deal of emotion and controversy. They will be words that touch painful spots in many of your lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is Holistic? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,693 views

    What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No. Holism is a very powerful biblical idea.

    Following Jesus in Holistic Community What Is Holistic? 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 July 13, 2008 What is does holistic mean? Following Jesus in Holistic Community. What does it mean for community to be holistic? What does this mean for you and I? Is this some type of New Age impetus? No, not really. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Perfect Storm Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014
     | 3,343 views

    Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means.We’ve come to know . . . .The original version of God’s Song of Redemption.We can’t make words up, change the lyrics or tempo.

    Recovering Redemption Series (5 of 5) The Perfect Storm Oct. 19, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Over the last four weeks we have become reacquainted (or acquainted) with what redemption means. 1 We’ve come to know . . . . a The original version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflections Of The Heart

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,092 views

    God’s plan for us is that we should be, “. . . transformed into His likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.”

    John 10:1-10; 14:20; 4:14; 6:50,51 Matt. 6:19-21 Eph. 2:5,6 Rom. 8:29 1 Jn. 3:8 1 Pet. 5:8 A few years ago, when the new Volkswagen Beetle was introduced, one feature that received lots of attention was the claim to be burglarproof. Volkswagen bragged there was no way anybody ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Meaningful Relationships Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,191 views

    Sermon #5 of 6 sermons entitled "I’m in!" dealing with the ways people participate in the life of the local congregation. This message deals with connecting with other christians, making friends, etc. Ideas borrowed from Southeast Christian Church, Louisv

    Meaningful Relationships Acts 2:44-47 CHCC: February 1, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Today is the 5th week in our series that’s called “I’m In!” So far Ronnie has talked about worshipping together, and studying God’s word in community. Then I spoke about finding a place to serve and giving generously. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Strong With God's Mighty Power

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,640 views

    The problem is this, there are too many defeated Christians. Life is littered with Christians who have never discovered how to fight the evil one. They have depended on their own moral strength, ethical wisdom, high ideals and a personal commitment to j

    Standing Strong with God’s Mighty Power Eph 6:10-18 NIV Life is littered with defeated Christians who have never discovered how to stand strong in this evil broken world. They have depended on their own moral strength, their ethical wisdom, their high ideals and a personal commitment to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    God's Eternal Plan - All Things United Under Christ Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,461 views

    Here we have a wonderfully concise yet comprehensive summary of the Christian gospel and its implications. Here we discover the wonder and intricacy of God’s eternal plan for his world and especially for his people.

    You may have been following the reports, over the past few months, of the State Government Report prepared by Sir Rod Eddington on Melbourne’s East-West transport needs. The one thing that seems to have come out of that exercise and particularly since the Eastlink toll road opened is that the need ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    Raw Honesty

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    "I believe, help my unbelief" is a confession of sin and of faith that takes real courage to make. In the Cross we know what God’s response to us is and forever will be.

    Mark 9:14-29 Today the Word of God that engages us is from Mark chapter 9. In the middle of these verses is one God-Inspired phrase that has been a real help to me on my own journey of faith. Words spoken first by a man who had the courage to be truly honest with himself, and honest with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trading Spaces Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,570 views

    The third in a series of messages on godly marriage and family. This sermon focuses on expectations married spouses have of one another and how to increase true intimacy.

    ƒ{ I started this series talking about storms ƒ{ Today I want to continue that thought ƒ{ How many have ever seen "The Perfect Storm" ƒ{ When two or more storms come together at the same time. Read Acts 27:14-20, 44 Acts 27:14 (KJV) But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009
     | 5,868 views

    Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

    Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational