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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Kids Will Be Kids Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 16, 2010
    based on 64 ratings
     | 37,666 views

    Some say "Kids will be kids" meaning that if you just leave them alone, they’ll turn out okay. But the writer of Proverbs disagreed. Do you know why?

    James Dobson tells of a 10 year old boy named Robert who was an absolute terror. Whenever his mother went to the doctor, he would literally attack the office, grabbing instruments and files and telephones. All the while his passive mother could do little more than shake her head in bewilderment. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “when Should We Approach Someone Who Has Offended Us?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 30, 2014
     | 4,902 views

    Though we can forgive without ever speaking to the offender about their offense, sometimes, God might lead us to do so.

    Today, we are going to move from a consideration of forgiveness to thinking together about reconciliation. We have said that without forgiveness, reconciliation is not possible. Reconciliation results with the offended person forgives and the offending person repents. Forgiveness + Repentance = ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiving And Living

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return.

    Unit 11 – Hard Times Lesson 32 – Joseph’s Dreams Come True – Genesis 42 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to show forgiveness to those who have hurt us by doing good to them without expecting anything in return. 2. Explanation of the Aim: God fulfills ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transforming Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,435 views

    God's grace is transformative. It’s intended to be life-changing. Grace is about God accepting us the way we are but loving us enough not to leave us that way.

    Series: Amazing! “TRANSFORMING GRACE” TITUS 2:11-14 Last week, we started this message series called “Amazing!” We’re looking at God’s grace and what it means to live in his grace. One of the things we mentioned last week is that God’s grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are You?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,408 views

    Where are you? Are you hiding, afraid of God, because of sin in your life? Maybe you’re trying to cover your sin with the fig leaves of your good works.

    Introduction: Does this mean that God didn't know something? Not at all. Someone can easily ask a question to which they know the answer. Usually, the reason to do that is to point something out or teach something. Obviously, Adam and Eve had sinned. God asked, "Adam, where are you?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Psalm One Blessing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,819 views

    We're supposed to be like a trees planted by streams of water/Spirit which bear fruit and whose leaves never wither. Jesus' atonement and gifting make this possible.

    THE PSALM ONE BLESSING We’re supposed to be like a tree Ps. 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD INTENTIONS 1. A boy wanted to get into his neighbor’s yard to climb their tree, but he was terrified of their bulldog. But one day the bulldog was absent so he jumped their fence, only to see the dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Balanced Unity

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010
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    We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

    AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009
     | 3,259 views

    Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

    The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Life's Too Short To...fear The Future, Prt. 2 Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 24, 2005
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     | 3,499 views

    Examines five ways in which fear demonstrates a lack of faith. (This sermon can’t be properly understood without part 1).

    Life’s Too Short To Fear The Future, prt. 2 Part 8 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 22, 2005 Nenien C. McPherson, Jr., says that the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises are the only fears that are natural to us. There are only two, he says, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014
     | 8,173 views

    Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

    I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Check Up Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 17,238 views

    In this message we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas of our spiritual life, and each one will leave us with a question to answer.

    A SPIRITUAL CHECK-UP Mark 12:35-44 INTRO: A check-up always leaves you with questions: • Am I eating the way I should? • Do I need to make lifestyle changes to improve my health? • Should I buy stock in Rogaine? Today we will conduct a spiritual health check up. We will check 3 vital areas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never Invite God To A Pity Party

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    When we’re tempted to focus on everything that’s wrong in our lives, God directs us back to him and leaves us no room for self-pity.

    July 11, 2004 — Sixth Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson 1 Kings 19:14-21 Never Invite God to a Pity Party I. He Won’t Agree with You II. He Won’t Let You Wallow III. He Won’t Leave You Alone Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Three Women And A Basket

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,406 views

    Leaving no child behind means that we parents set aside our own pleasures, that we learn to advocate for our children, and that we cross cultures with our resources.

    It was every parent’s worst nightmare. My son, my own flesh and blood, standing in front of me, and announcing that he was taking lessons in ... skydiving! Skydiving! That’s where people walk out of airplanes and float downward to earth, supported by a thin sheet of cloth and a few little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen More Than You Talk Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010
     | 2,828 views

    We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

    Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Standing Firm

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2015
     | 18,392 views

    Be willing to stand firm for the truth of what you believe in. Sermon preached before our church voted to leave the PCUSA for A Covenant Order Of Evangelical Presbyterians denomination.

    Standing Firm Daniel 3:1-15 Jude 1”1-7 May 31,2015 How many of you have ever been to a movie in which there is a scene in which an enemy is coming and everybody is getting tense, but the leader says “not yet, stand your ground”. Some people want to panic and the music is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed