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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Don't Worship Your Pastor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,493 views

    You might never think of yourself as worshiping your pastor. But that's just what has happening in Corinth and it happens in churches all over the world to this day. What are the dangers, how to spot it, and how to avoid it are the subject of part two in

    It had been only 18 months since Paul left his newly formed church at Corinth. A trusted family had filled him in on what had happened to this fledgling body: fights, divisions, class envy, a return to paganism, and out and out sin. I picture Paul pulling his hair out and tearing his clothes as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 686 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is eight additional sons of Jacob are born (four were born in chapter 29) and Jacob makes an arrangement with Laban. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 30 Jacob begets Dan and Naphtali, of Bilhah: Gad and Asher, of Zilpah. Leah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 John: Church Politics 101 Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,857 views

    3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause.

    Through the New Testament 06 Church Politics 101 3 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO 3 John is a reality check for the church. It is about church politics, problem people, and the problems they cause. A lot of us would like to think that church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communion And Its Commitment

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 14,310 views

    This sermon addresses how we are united by One and also how we are one for all.

    COMMUNION AND ITS COMMITMENT Text: First Corinthians 10:16-17 "According to medieval legend, before King Arthur sent his knights on errantry to right wrongs and befriend the helpless, he would call them together at his round table, where each knight could see the face of the his king and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Patriarchs Jacob And Esau Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,793 views

    The Patriarchs Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 David Taylor July 17, 2016

    The Patriarchs Jacob and Esau Genesis 25:19-34 David Taylor July 17, 2016 Let me briefly review Genesis. God created humanity in his image to represent him in all creation as they lived lives in dependence upon him. In so doing, they would display God’s greatness and glory as they depended ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Defense Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 14, 2007
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     | 3,431 views

    Even in the midst of opposition Paul rejoiced because the Gospel was being preached.

    1) Last week we spoke of the Gospel being advanced when we go through difficulties in our lives. When the Gospel advances we advance. When Paul was able to process his problems through acceptance and surrender he was able to receive divine power and perspective. 2) This week we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    United We Stand... Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 4, 2017
     | 11,685 views

    The enemy works to create disunity today. We must guard against this by focusing on living united.

    United We Stand | Divided We Fall Lakewood Church of God | Speaker: Pastor Jonathan | Sep 3, 2017 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 - KJV 9. Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "What's It To You?"

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Apr 28, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 13,893 views

    YOU doing what YOU are supposed to do...

    “What’s it to you?” John 21:18-23 We looked recently at the scripture just before the text we are in today where Peter had jumped out of the boat and swam ahead of everyone… and it Peter found complete forgiveness. He jumped from the boat out a need to be forgiven – but I can also tell you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,066 views

    God frees us to be other-oriented by giving us the mind of Christ.

    Scripture Introduction A turtle in Cleveland wanted to winter in Florida. Since it was too far to walk, he convinced two geese to tie a rope around their necks and fly south while he hung on with his vise-like jaws clamped onto the rope. As they crossed the river into Kentucky, some other geese ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How God Brings Good Out Of Bad Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,938 views

    God is the master of bringing good things out of bad things. He loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections. How does He do it? Phil.1:12-20 shows us.

    “HOW GOD BRINGS GOOD OUT OF BAD” Philippians 1:12-20 ________________________________________ Tonight we’re going to see how God brings good out of Paul’s bad circumstances. You recall that Paul was under house arrest for having preached the gospel and for healing a demon possessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Frenemy Dysfunction

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,179 views

    God's way it to transform "frenemy" relationships into friendship relationships.

    Title: The Frenemy Dysfunction Text Genesis 37:1-4 and 12-28 Thesis: God’s way is to transform “frenemy” relationships into friendship relationships. Introduction Popular culture likes to portray a dysfunctional family as endearing. Three well worn examples might be the Connor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mind Your Own Business

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,393 views

    After pubicly re-instating Peter, Jesus wants Peter to focus on following Him, and get his eyes off what Jesus is going to do with John ... Peter has his own cross to bear.

    “Mind Your Own Business” John 21:18-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on the Post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus. Last week we saw The Disciples at the Sea of Galilee, waiting for Jesus to appear to them. Instead of waiting idle, they decided to go fishing. Jesus fixed breakfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Overview Of Genesis 15: The Conflict

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    A sermon discussing Abram and Sarai, their sin, and their obedience. It also details the root cause of the conflict in the Middle East today ... a conflict between distant relatives.

    On our trip through the book of GENESIS, we have covered the creation of the world on down to a man named Abram, who was called by God to go into an unknown area. The important thing to remember in Abram’s life is that he obeyed without hesitation. And because He obeyed, God made him the father ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    4 Epiphany C Jesus Comes Home

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    It is hard to come home, but why did Jesus come looking for a fight?

    4 Epiphany C Luke 4:21-30 28 January 2001 Rev. Roger Haugen If you grew up in a small town, you know about small town rivalries. The hockey teams that play just a little tougher when playing a certain town. The anger at the boys because the girls want to date boys from the other town. Won’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Back To School Advice For Families Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
     | 3,403 views

    I want to talk to you about the deadly sin of envy. We continue a seven-week series of sermons devoted to the Seven Deadly Sins.

    Fights between brothers and sisters are common and often can be humorous. I collected a few stories that highlight just how funny sibling rivalry can be. One young girl with two brothers who were around ten years older than her, taught her the alphabet in this order, “A,B,C,D,R,F,K.” It wasn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist