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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 32,742 views

    Phoebe offers us a first-century example of what a Christian should be. Paul uses three key words to describe her: Sister,Servant, and Saint!

    Phoebe: An Example For Our Time by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Scripture Reading: John 13:12-15 It’s amazing today how many church growth schemes people have come up with. The Willow Creek Model, the Purpose Driven Church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Forgiveness Comes From The Heart

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    PENTECOST 17(A) - Forgivness comes from the heart: from the heart of our Lord and from the hearts of believers.

    FORGIVENESS COMES FROM THE HEART MATTHEW 18:21-35 - September 26,2004 - Pentecost 17 MATTHEW 18:21-35 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Star Gazers Or Earth Shakers? Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    How do we spend our time, staring out hoping or moving forward and doing?

    I remember several years ago rearranging my schedule to watch Tiger Woods in his attempt to win the Masters. I hurried home from the office at 3 for the afternoon coverage, turned on the television, and snow. We had paid the cable bill, so I knew that wasn’t the problem. So I called the cable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Generous Grace Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,725 views

    God gives his gifts, not based on our merit, ability of achievement, but based on his generous grace.

    It’s hard to miss the hype of a TV show like American Idol. I haven’t really paid much attention to it in the past three seasons, but it caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. It has a lot of interesting elements: the fairy tale ‘rags to riches’ angle; the off-beat personalities; the actual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Legacy Of Biblical Proportion

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,678 views

    The Christian father that will enjoy a lasting legacy is the man of God that is surrendered to the Holy Spirit so he may be able to tell the truth, keep his word and live out what he believes.

    Turn your Bibles to Proverbs 13:22 Title: Legacy of Biblical Proportion Theme: Fathers Living Biblically Before Their Children Listen as I read Proverbs 13:22, “A good man leaves an inheritance for his children’s children…” Pray! Introduction: “Inheritance” (nahal) here can be used ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sloth Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

    7 Deadly Sins Series July 6, 2008 Sloth You know those days where you dont really feel like doing anything? You know those overcast days where its dreary out all day long and all you really want to do is call off work, lay around the house and watch a movie? You ever have days like that? I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • David Owens avatar

    We Have A Purpose (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,747 views

    We need to discover our specific SHAPE so that we will know what kinds of service God has ordained for us.

    A. The story is told of a little boy named Johnny who had trouble pronouncing the letter “R”. 1. To try to help him with the problem, his teacher gave him this sentence to practice at home: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the rib for roasting the rabbit so rare.” 2. A few days later the teacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 50 ratings
     | 26,345 views

    This sermon calls for four areas of committment. 1. Commitment to FELLOWSHIP. (Membership) 2. Commitment to LEARNING. (Discipleship) 3. Commitment to MINISTRY. 4. Commitment to OUTREACH.

    [Note: Our church has a discipleship program known as CLASS. Christian Life And Service Seminars. This is a four step process to help Christians grow. Here are the courses: CLASS 101 - Discovering My Membership (Fellowship) CLASS 201 - Discovering Maturity (Discipleship) CLASS 301 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Cole avatar

    I Will Be A Servant In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,086 views

    I preached this sermon at the oridnation of three deacons, but directed more as a charge to the church to be servants as well. We are all called to serve and sometimes we need to take off our bibs and put on our aprons.

    “I Will Be A Servant in the Church” Introduction: Today, we have ordained three men into the position of deacon. Many times as events like this take place we fail to catch and see the meaning of what is taking place. First of all, it is important that we understand that word “ordain” simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,090 views

    The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

    This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    The Foundation Of Forgiveness: Where Forgiveness Begins Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,690 views

    Forgiveness is a command for Christians. God will not forgive us if we cannot or do not forgive others.

    (based on a series by Darryl Dash) SERIES: “DISCOVER FORGIVENESS: Finding Freedom Through Forgiveness” TEXT: MATTHEW 18:21-35 TITLE: “THE FOUNDATION OF FORGIVENESS: Where Forgiveness Begins” OPEN: A. Old Joe was dying. For years he’d been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Healing Is A Choice

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,024 views

    Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking our healing.

    “Healing is a choice?” Opening Video Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary Bluefishtv.com Thesis: Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking my healing. Opening Scripture Text: John 5:1-15 1Some time later, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Elvery avatar

    Total Surrender & Total Commitment

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,530 views

    Considering what kind of dedication a Christian is to have for Jesus Christ

    This morning we’ve witnessed the dedication of Anslie. Brent and Natalie brought Anslie and presented her to the Lord dedicating her to His care. I want us to this morning consider what dedication is all about. What is it that you think of first when I mention the word dedication. You may think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Little Fox Of Envy Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 9, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,903 views

    The sixth message in a series on the little foxes.

    Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. James 3:14-16 KJV But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. [15] This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Way Better Way Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,614 views

    We find in God'[s grace a better way... a way better way than the works way.

    Before The Voice and blind auditions… contestants came out onto the stage to perform before contest judges. They could see the contestants’ oddness’, quirkiness, race, gender, appearance… they could see if you were skinny or fat, beautiful, cute, plain or just plain ugly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational