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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 1,673 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 1,660 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship Services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 1,499 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship Services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 1,969 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship Services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 18 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,084 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    "Role-model Saints" Romans pt. 18 Opening Illustration: Bluefish TV.Com - History of sacrifice Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mark #3 Uncommon Love Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,726 views

    This sermon stresses the importance of loving others the way the Bible teaches.

    Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #3: Uncommon Love 1 Corinthians 13 July 8, 2001 Intro: A. [Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Diamond In The Rough

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Apr 20, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,157 views

    We all have trials and tribulations in life. God will help us through them, we are all but pieces of coal and with enough help from God we can be diamonds in His kingdom

    Diamonds In The Rough Text: James 1:1-12 Subject: Faith Theme: Testing of our faith Proposition: It’s a joyful thing to have our faith tested. Interrogative: How is the testing of our faith joyful? Transitional sentence: It is joyful because of the results of the testing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Daniel’s Evangelism Strategy Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,723 views

    Using Daniel as an example, this message explores three essential of evangelism, regardless of style. Message is not only designed to teach, but also to inspire Christians to obey the Great Commission in reaching the lost.

    Daniel 4:27 12/4/16 This morning I want to use Daniel as a model evangelist. We usually don’t think of Daniel in those terms. We think of him as a statesman. We think of him as a prayer warrior. We certainly think of him as a prophet. He was all those things. But Daniel was also an evangelist. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Are The Teachings Of The Word Faith Movement Christian?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    This sermon documents how teachers of the Word Faith movement deny central doctrines of the historic Christian faith.

    There is a heretical movement in America today. This one is inside the Church. The Word Faith movement. What is it ? Name it and claim it. Positive confession. Question : Are the doctrines of the word faith movement consistent w/ the doctrines of the historic Church ? Importance : Doctrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    When Its Convenient - When Its Not

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

    20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Umpire

    Contributed by Malcolm Doswell on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    Wedding Ceremony

    Umpire! I recently heard a female radio announcer speaking about a football match she had been to between Hawthorn and Melbourne that by all accounts was a cliffhanger. As is often the case in these reports, the umpiring came under close scrutiny as it appeared, (to her at least), that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Contrasts Between Spiritual And Carnal Views On Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,727 views

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when t

    Carnal people only give when they see that it will result in benefits to themselves * Carnal people only give when they believe that someone will soon return the favor * Carnal people give only for special occasions * Carnal people give only if they are urged to give * Carnal people give when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Dobbs avatar

    A Life Of Praise Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 7, 2000
    based on 177 ratings
     | 15,948 views

    Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle.

    A LIFE OF PRAISE 1 Peter 4:1-11 Introduction: 1. How much commitment does it take to be a Christian? Christianity is much more than an academic exercise or an experiential happening – it is a lifestyle. There is clear teaching in the New Testament thatGod wants more than rote obedience, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Bush avatar

    Yelling To A Deaf God

    Contributed by David Bush on Apr 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,253 views

    God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him.

    Text: Psalms 22:1-11 Theme: God doesn’t always seem close, but it’s okay to tell Him. Need Analysis: So many people feel abandoned by God, yet hold it in because they fear it means distrust. Objectives: o For Christians: God is alive and real, and it’s okay to tell Him when we have pain and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Cost Of A Shipwreck

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,697 views

    You know you have to pity the lost person friends. They reject Jesus for the world and then lose the world.

    THE COST OF A SHIPWRECK Acts 27: 14 Last week we looked around the subject of how to survive a shipwreck. We covered some things that will cause your ship to sink. This morning I want to talk about the cost of a shipwreck. Remember now Paul was a prisoner and they put him on a ship to go to Rome. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist