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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,478 views

    As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    7 Ways To Keep Your Eyes Fixed On Jesus

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,486 views

    Fixing our eyes on Jesus means living with eternal focus—clothing ourselves in Christ's character, seeking His Kingdom and wisdom, walking in His victory, persevering for heavenly rewards, and joyfully longing for the day we see Him face to face.

    Fixing our Eyes on Jesus 7 Ways to Live with Eternal Focus Colossians 3:1 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “For where your treasure is, there your heart shall be.” Matthew 6:21 While we each have but one life to live, there are countless paths people take in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
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    When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

    “The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    No Worries In A Life Centered On Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,272 views

    worry and anxiety doesn't have a chance if our thoughts are centered on Christ.

    Good morning. I pray that you are all doing well during these trying times. Thank you first, to all of the wonderful responses that we had since last Sunday’s message was posted. God has really been impressing upon me to share His peace with you today. And in chaotic and trying times such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Redeemer Lives Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,202 views

    We can keep talking about the storms or we can surrender to God and talk about how we are going to rise above the storms of life.My redeemer lives is a life-style that is played out in a believers life.

    Lessons learned from Job #5 My redeemer lives Job19:25 Introduction We have been in a study of Job for several weeks and we have looked at all the suffering that Job went through. We see more than the average person could bear. We see a man who had it all together get broken and face trial ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    World Communion Sunday: Defining Our Community

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2016
     | 9,427 views

    All over the world, Christians of various flavors and traditions are focusing on the Lord’s Supper as a central distinctive of our faith. I like that! We are going to focus on Communion today as well! Let’s read from Luke 22 and discover how Jesus inst

    Defining Our Community Luke 22:13-23 #WorldCommunion INTRODUCTION… COMMUNITY DISTINCTIVES (p) Every group we are a part of has rules, traditions, meanings behind phrases, and reasons for doing what they do when they gather together. These traditions or words make the group unique and give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do I Know God's Will? Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    The last burning question that was asked: How do I know God’s will? Simply put: by learning to wait on the Lord. However, waiting is active not passive. Through Samuel we can gain some insight into how we might go about this.

    The Burning Question How Do I Know God’s Will? March 9, 2008 1 Samuel 3:1-11 Well, this is a tricky one. In fact there are really no easy answers. Basically I want to suggest an emphasis today. This is what has worked for me and for thousands of others who follow Jesus. It works like this. How do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Filled By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    The second faith tradition offers a counter balance to the holy life: the spirit-filled life. We’ll explore strengths/dangers and how to integrate this tradition into our lives.

    Streams of Living Water Filled By the Spirit Acts 19:1-7 October 17, 2004 Mark Eberly Last week we looked at our first stream of living water: the holy life. The counterbalance to the holy life is the spirit-filled life. If legalism and perfectionism are two of the great perils of the holy life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Contemporary Insanity Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,283 views

    Nebuchadnezzar was blessed by God but thought too highly of himself. His temporary insanity that woke him up to the reality of God. He went on to honor God. Our culture has a "Contemporary Insanity" that rejects God and pushes him away. We must wake up!

    1. Pride The owner of an old-fashioned corner grocery store in a small country town was fond of quoting a scripture after each sale. He had three old friends that would sit around a pot-bellied stove, playing checkers on a faded board. His ability to produce a scripture for all occasions never ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Familiarity Breeds Contempt- And Children Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 22, 2015
     | 5,253 views

    1) God’s plan in creation is for men and women to marry and have children. 2) In this fallen world, marriage is not God’s best for everyone, and having children is not God’s calling on all couples. 3) Focus on Ephesians 6:1-4 (from John Piper)

    HoHum: “Familiarity breeds contempt -- and children." Mark Twain WBTU: Must go back to the context here. At the end of Ephesians 5 Paul talks about marriage. He does give the role of the husband and the role of the wife in marriage, but there is so much more. In Ephesians 5 Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obeying The Great Commission | 6ps Of An Evangelist | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd | Lausanne 2024

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 10, 2024
     | 945 views

    Great Commission is back in focus thanks to the Lausanne congress scheduled in 2024. What does that mean to us, who are not full-time ministers? What do we need to be aware of to obey the Great Commission? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD, takes a dive into this matter with a structured 6Ps approach.

    Obedience to the Great Commission Six Personality Traits that will help us For a video version of this sermon, please visit https://youtu.be/_8ayKMzSyu4 Pastor has initiated the series on the Great Commission and we will continue to focus on that theme today. Many of you might have heard about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inside Out Christianity

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 17, 2024
     | 1,926 views

    So often, we Christians--like everyone else get caught up on the outward appearance of our physical bodies, our homes, our cars and our families. Even more dangerous than focusing on the "appearance" of these things, we quite often focus on the appearance of our Christianity.

    Have you ever met someone for the first time, and you were immediately struck by how nice-looking that person was? But after spending some time with them, all of a sudden, they didn’t look that good anymore? Not that their makeup got smeared or their toupee blew off; but once you talked to them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Nine Errors To Avoid In Our Thinking- Matt. 19:16-30

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 17,979 views

    Many people are unaware of terrible consequences of wrong thinking. One man told me, "I haven’t committed any crimes and I go to church and try to follow the golden rule therefore God can’t think I am that bad." He reminded me of the poignant encounter th

    Eight Errors to Avoid - Matt. 19:16-30 Introduction:Elisabeth Elliot, at Urbana 76, told of her brother Thomas Howard. Their mother let him play with paper bags she’d saved if he put them away afterwards. One day she walked into the kitchen to find them strewn all over the floor. Tom was out at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unity Through Diversity

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 13, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,382 views

    Can’t we all just get along? Forget the world, can’t we as believers get along? Of course we bless each other until we say the wrong thing or step on some toes and out comes the flesh. But nothing gets the attention of non-believers quicker then tho

    Unity Through Diversity Can’t we all just get along? Forget the world, can’t we as believers get along? Of course we bless each other until we say the wrong thing or step on some toes and out comes the flesh. But nothing gets the attention of non-believers quicker then those ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Direction Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    What happens when something goes wrong - does it mean you are bad? What happens when you think you’ve heard God and things don’t work out - does it mean you didn’t hear right? Paul answers both questions in this 1st chapter.

    For more Bible Studies go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Most Christians fall under two common misconceptions. The first is that when bad things happen, it means something has gone wrong or that I’ve done something wrong. The second is that when I’m hearing the voice of God to direct me, things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel