The New Tesatment Deacon Series
Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 23, 2013
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An overview of the Office fo Deacons within the church
The New Testament Deacon1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7Dorn Ridge, June 22, 2013INTRODUCTION:1.) We have been looking at the roles of men and women in the church which has also brought us to look at Elders, and today at the office of deacons.2.) The Bible refers to two offices of leadership ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
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Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 5, 2013
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Have you ever sought fulfillment in life from the things God has given rather than from God? Solomon had a great start, but then lost his first love and turned to things to find fulfillment, but found nothing but emptiness.
Solomon – Wealth, Wisdom & a Worthless Life1 Kings 9:1-9; 11:1-6SlideIntroGood Evening/Morning.We are glad you are here and I am happy to once again be back up here preaching. I hope you were as blessed as I was from hearing from our elders and staff during July. We are so blessed as ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Will It Be Milk Or Meat?
Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 12, 2014
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Paul is clear to the Corinthians that there are two levels of Christian living. Some believers are living in the flesh, the carnal and others are living in the spiritual. This is still true today. Some believers are still on milk while others eat meat.
For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four readings prior to the Message. Today's lessons are Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 and Matthew 5:21-37. Paul begins the 3rd chapter of his letter by telling the Corinthians that there are two levels of ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Facing Trials With Joy
Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2012
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Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of trials?
FACING TRIALS WITH JOYJames 1:1-12INTRODUCTION: Some people consider it pure joy when they escape trials. But James calls us to consider it pure joy when we face trials. This seems like an impossible thing to be able to do. What do we need to have if we are going to have joy in the midst of ...read more
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Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Ready Or Not He Will Come
Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 29, 2011
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As a child I really enjoyed playing hide and go seek. Little did I realize as a child how much this game of hide and seek paralleled the Return - The Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
As a child I really enjoyed playing... hide and go seek. I loved it ...no matter if ...I was the one hiding ... trying not to get caught, ... or if I was the one seeking; ......who was trying to catch those hiding... unexpectedly.Although I have not played in quite some time, ......I do ...read more
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Denomination: Anglican
Sola Fide | Faith Alone
Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Oct 23, 2017
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For October 2017, as we approach the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, we are doing a sermon series on the "solas": Sola Gratia, Sola Fide, and Sola Scriptura; and 2 others added, Soli Deo Gloria, and Solus Christus. This is the fourth of the series.
Over one billion dollars. That's what insurance companies estimate in covering the damages caused by wildfires in California—and that’s just what was insured! I’m sure you’ve seen it in the news or online. The destruction caused by these flames has been absolutely awful. Over 8,400 structures ...read more
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Denomination: Lutheran
Sticks, Stones And Words
Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 4, 2017
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As children, we're taught the rhyme "sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt me". This messages shows us that this is really a lie from the throne room of Satan.
We’re going to begin in John 8:44.“Ye are of your father the devil...” When Jesus says “ye are of your father the devil” what’s telling the people is you have the same nature as your father, which is the sin nature. He not saying this because they are arguing with him. It’s not like he’s ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
God's Joy Parties! Series
Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2017
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We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! This sermon shows us how we can do that!
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; Luke 1:47 - 55 (Call to worship - Psalm 126)Theme: Joy/RejoicingTitle: God's Joy Parties We are called to be a people of Great Joy. We are called to celebrate, to rejoice and to share the message of Joy in Jesus! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more
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Denomination: Nazarene
Outfitting For Ministry Series
Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
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The way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ.
July 16Outfitting for MinistryThe way of Jesus is the way of humble service to Him, His church, and others. God has given you gifts to build up the Body of Christ; to beautify the Bride of Christ. Four important truths from this verse:1. These gifts are from the Spirit “A ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist
Walk By Faith By Pastor John Mateos Ong
Contributed by John Ong on Dec 5, 2017
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As the Bible said in Deuteronomy 7:9, He keeps His covenant of love to thousands of generation for those who love and keep his commandments. So if we strive to keep our faith to Him, if we walk by faith with Him, we will be more like Him each day.
Take a moment to imagine if God was like some of the world’s worst leaders, those who killed someone that doesn’t obey them or their program. Can we just imagine if God was like Hitler who killed almost all of the Jews, or like Mao Tse Tung who does not only manipulated and tricked his people just ...read more
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Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Embrace The Truth Series
Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 10, 2017
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Seek the truth with sincerity, speak the truth with integrity, and stand by the truth with courage.
This passage is now the third in the series of Ahab’s encounters with the Word of God.•From chapters 20-22 the author recounted some incidents when the King was confronted by the Word of God.•The Lord has not rejected Ahab (yet) even though he has been stubborn and unbelieving.The first ...read more
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Denomination: Independent/Bible
Microwave Society: Now Or Wait
Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 13, 2017
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Today we seem to demand: free, cheap, easy and instant? Some times God uses DIVINE DELAYS as test and part of the growth process. Are we 4 days too late?
MICROWAVE SOCIETY: INSTANT, NOW --- VS --- WAITBy Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.comWe have all heard the phrase: HASTE MAKES WASTE.SELAH: the Hebrew word Selah true meaning is doubtful. Some say: silence, pause, others say: end, a louder strainLike for music to play?Selah is a ...read more
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Denomination: Assembly Of God
Your Servant Is Listening
Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017
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The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.
Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing.He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Samuel Y Elias
Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 2, 2018
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Hay una sutil teología de revelación en nuestras lecturas de este domingo, que nos hablan de escuchar al Señor
2B Jed Harris, un famoso cinematógrafo se convenció de que estaba perdiendo su oído. Fue a ver a un especialista, quien le hizo un chequeo. El doctor sacó un reloj de oro y preguntó: "¿Puede oír el tic-tac del reloj?" Harris dijo: "Por supuesto.” El especialista fue a la puerta y volvió a ...read more
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Denomination: Catholic
Hearing More Clearly From God Series
Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 14, 2018
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The story of the boy Samuel provides clues to hear more clearly from God: we need to cultivate our environment, obey with what we do know God wants, and listen with a servant's heart. In doing so, we set ourselves up to be better listeners and obeyers.
1 Samuel 3:1-20Hearing More Clearly from GodProphets with a Purpose – week 1Today we’re starting a five-week series I’m calling, “Prophets with a Purpose.” A prophet or prophetess is someone who speaks for God. In a way, I’m a prophet as I deliver this message. When you encourage or correct ...read more
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Denomination: Baptist