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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Peace's Pieces

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 14, 2021
     | 3,330 views

    My hope is that we will understand that the only source of peace for us in this life is God.

    PEACE’S PIECES VARIOUS PASSAGES #PEACE This sermon is going to be a little different. I am going to talk for a few minutes, but then you all are going to participate with me in this sermon and interact… I hope. Please interact. It will be a bit like a responsive reading. As we dig into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Of Beauty Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,123 views

    There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

    Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Christ Crowned Above All Things Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,866 views

    The tension between the subjection of the world to Christ and the world in which we currently live

    One of the great concerns in our Christian state is when Scripture speaks in a way that describes a world we don’t quite live in yet. The author to the Hebrews today begins talking partly about a current circumstance, but he also talks about what he calls a world to come. And for us many times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Awake Thou Sleeper Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,970 views

    The tension between light and darkness resolved as we shake off our drowsiness!

    AWAKE THOU SLEEPER! Ephesians 5:8-14. A. Paul contrasts what believers once were (darkness) with what we now are (light in the Lord) (Ephesians 5:8). i) We are to walk IN the light (1 John 1:7), for the ‘fruit of the Spirit’ (Galatians 5:22-23) IS the fruit of light (cf. Ephesians 5:9); ii) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordre Ou Liberte? Series

    Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Dec 21, 2007
     | 2,075 views

    Tension entre la liberté et l’ordre que l’Ecriture enseigne

    ORDRE ET/OU LIBERTE ? Avant toute chose, il faut rappeler que le Saint-Esprit est créatif et qu’il est aussi à la base de la libération que nous avons expérimentée en Christ. 2 Corinthiens 3/17 : « Or, le Seigneur c’est l’Esprit ; et là où est l’Esprit du Seigneur, là est la liberté. » 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Core 52 Week 40 - My Skin, Your Skin Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 6, 2020
     | 1,200 views

    Racial tensions are running high in America. What are we supposed to do about it?

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5771518 God’s Plan for Racial Reconciliation • Jump right in. Difficult topic in the best of circumstances even more so with the racial unrest so prevalent in our society. • It’s not only a national/international ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between Two Kingdoms

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,436 views

    Christians live within the tension of being in a fallen, broken world, while trying not to be influenced by it.

    “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). As Christians, living between two kingdoms is what we do every single day, regardless of where we are. We face the challenge of living as Christ’s followers in an unholy, fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 206 views

    We need mature men in ministry, tried and tested and well established in the bible. Many times the pastor finds himself in the middle of problems and tensions, some serious, particularly when it comes to complaints about others. A cult following must not happen to any minister. Humility!

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 4 Problems and tensions in the church often begin small and escalate. They can be difficult to remedy and this series of articles looks at some areas that cause tensions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,646 views

    This morning we want to deal with some of the tensions, some of the prisons that we put ourselves in because of finances.

    Show two videos on possessions Civil Action Willy wonka and the chocolate factory In December last year the reserve bank of Australia released figures which indicate that the average Australian household has doubled their debt in the last five years. Today Australian families owe 720 billion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 259 views

    Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

    DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Warns About Further Defections Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2019
     | 1,873 views

    As soon as Judas left, Jesus began to speak with the disciples more freely and intimately. The tension was gone, which Satan and Judas had produced. Also, the long tension building up toward His death [2]( Luke 12:50) would soon be over.

    Tom Lowe Date: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Upper Room (Jerusalem) Title: Jesus Warns About Further Defections Fulfilled Prophesy: Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the LORD of hosts: smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Personal Choice; My Loaded Gun

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Our rights and responsibilities are like the tension on the trigger of a loaded gun; properly handled they are a blessing -- improperly handled they are dangerous.

    February 10, 2002 1Now let¡¦s talk about food that has been sacrificed to idols. You think that everyone should agree with your perfect knowledge. While knowledge may make us feel important, it is love that really builds up the church. 2Anyone who claims to know all the answers doesn¡¦t really ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Authority Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

    “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 164 views

    This sermon explores human nature, divine providence, and the tension between them in the context of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is a blessing to be gathered here once more in the house of the Lord, united by our shared love for Christ and our desire to draw nearer to Him. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a remarkable passage of scripture. We turn our hearts and ...read more

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    A Question About Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

    This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ