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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Pain Of Growth

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 5, 2015
     | 7,894 views

    We all want our churches to grow, but do we understand the growing pains that go along with the process?

    The Pain of Growth You ever have growing pains? If you didn’t you probably know someone who did, maybe your own kids. You know when you were around 8 or 9 you’d wake up with your legs aching. Growing pains are kind of a generic diagnosis that covers a variety of aches and pains ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prayer Unlocks The Glory Series

    Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015
     | 6,057 views

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians.

    The church needs to understand that our praise and worship should not be a substitute for prayer. Prayer is vitally important in the lives of Christians. As a child I heard my Mom minister at a women's prayer meeting saying, Prayer is the main artery of a believer. Once it get cut off, you will die ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Think About It Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 22, 2015
     | 5,453 views

    Delayed gratification is the norm for God's choice servants. Ponder how He works leads to a precious gift of understanding.

    “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” [1] Anticipate opposition and hostility if you are a Christian. Don’t seek conflict; but don’t be surprised when opposition arises. We Christians seek peace with all people and we will do all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015
     | 3,652 views

    Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

    Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Faith Works Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015
     | 7,893 views

    Paul and James agree. Faith works. How? Here's where we need both of these to help us understand.

    Romans 3:21-28 Ephesians 2:1-10 James 2:14-26 What is going on here? Are Paul and James contradicting one another? Does James hold a gospel that teaches justification by faith with works while Paul’s gospel teaches justification by faith without works? Because James is so strong on works ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    All Blessings Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2013
     | 5,094 views

    Try to understand the blessings of God upon all of us. Varieties of Blessings form a single source, Christ Jesus.

    06.10.13 “Heavenly Blessings” - Ephesians 1:3-14 Illustration: In 1822 a boy was born to a Poor German Pastor. His name was Henry Seligmann. When he was 7 years old he was attracted by a drawing depicting “Troy City” was burning in fire. He also believed that the novel “Iliad and Odyssey” was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Importance Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 18, 2014
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    The resurrection... the message of the Cross... was vital to the faith of ALL believers and Paul desired to have the fellowship in Corinth understand this...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 18, 2014 Date Preached: April 20, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: The Importance of the Resurrection Sermon Text: 1 Cor 15:1-23 [NLT] Introduction: What we have learned so far is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perfect Peace!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 20, 2014
     | 5,482 views

    You must actually go through some turbulent waters, in order to understand this ‘perfect peace’!

    Perfect peace! Isaiah 26:3”You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” About the unusual blunders that Viswanathan Anand committed during the World Chess championship, Magnus Carlsen said: “It really has to do with being put under ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pain In Knowing God

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 2, 2014
     | 5,434 views

    The difficulties of life are key sources for understanding and trusting God. The request to know God better is often accompanied by trials.

    1. Unanswered Prayer A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Omni Attributes Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
     | 6,739 views

    Omniscience, Omnipresence and Omniscience...and how understanding these three key Bible doctrines can solidify your faith.

    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Cutting It Straight We are called upon to be "rightly dividing the word of truth". The Greek term is one from construction trades of the day; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Light Of God's Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 28, 2014
    based on 9 ratings
     | 25,826 views

    This text helps us understand why the real meaning of Christmas still escapes so many people today.

    2 CORINTHIANS 4:3-6 [CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT SERVICE] THE LIGHT OF GOD'S GLORY During the Christmas season of 1879, an agnostic REPORTER in Boston saw three little girls standing in front of a store window full of toys. One of them was blind. He heard the other two describing the toys to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not So The Wicked

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 21, 2013
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     | 3,148 views

    A sermonette that brings a message of hope, an understanding of what God does for us through Jesus Christ. Psalm One.

    The Psalm’s these ancient songs of praise and lament, joy, love, celebration and sometimes misery are great to reflect upon, great to read as prayers and they contain much wisdom, God given wisdom. In reality we live in the collected knowledge of those who have gone before and we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Church, A Place Of Beauty, Goodness, Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 5, 2013
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     | 5,117 views

    We need to understand both meanings of church, and how the beauty found in a church can attract unbelievers to Christ.

    Monday of 14th Week in Course Sacrosanctum Concilium Jacob, following in the steps of his grandfather Abraham, was careful as he moved through the land of Canaan to identify special places of the divine presence. One of these is Bethel, which means “house of God.” There Jacob had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Mystery Of God: Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,970 views

    To show that we need to be encouraged in heart, united in love, and with full understanding to at least grasp GOD's Mystery, that is CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's mystery in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be encouraged in heart, united in love, and with full understanding to at least grasp GOD's Mystery, that is CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Colossians 2:2 (Amplified Bible) [For my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Don Schultz avatar

    I Exist For Others

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,580 views

    Joseph understood that he existed not for himself, but for others. We would do well to understand and live that truth as well.

    Genesis 45 I EXIST FOR OTHERS Friday 3 Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph! Is my father still living?” But his brothers were not able to answer him, because they were terrified at his presence. 4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran