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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    On My Honor I Will Do My Best

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,471 views

    Honoring God and Honoring Government

    On My Honor, I Will Do My Best Matthew 22: 15-22 On my honor, I will do my best. To do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. – Boy Scouts of America OATH. Sixty some odd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Think Fast!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020
     | 2,340 views

    Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

    1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Transforming Power Of Holiness Psalm 97:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,721 views

    Explore the profound truth of holiness as revealed in Psalm 97:10. In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope. Let us delve into this scripture and discover its transformative power in our lives.

    The Transforming Power of Holiness Psalm 97:10 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the profound truth of holiness as revealed in Psalm 97:10. In a world often consumed by chaos and confusion, the call to embrace holiness stands as a beacon of light and hope. Let us delve into this scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 31, 2023
     | 1,059 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Lord. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 738 views

    Responding to the call of God.

    SEEK THE LORD. Isaiah 55:1-9. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. ISAIAH 55:1 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Those who seek to be made righteous through the Lord Jesus Christ are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing Those Things That Please God, Part 2 (Matthew 6:18-34)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 18, 2024
     | 414 views

    This is a continuation of the teachings of the Lord Jesus gives in His "Sermon on the Mount" as written in Matthew 5-7.

    After the Lord Jesus presented the "model prayer" (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of time as an act of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctification

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 31, 2025
     | 515 views

    Sanctification is a key doctrine in the Christian faith that refers to the process of being made holy. It is God’s will for every believer to be set apart from sin and dedicated to His purposes.

    SANCTIFICATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication." – 1 Thessalonians 4:3 Supporting Texts: John 17:17, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Hebrews 12:14, Romans 6:19, 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living As A Pilgrim In This World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 282 views

    The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign land with a glorious destination in view.

    LIVING AS A PILGRIM IN THIS WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 2:11, Philippians 3:20, Psalm 119:19, John 17:14-16, Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: The life of a believer is often described in Scripture as a pilgrimage—a journey through a foreign ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 14, 2025
     | 199 views

    Prophecy is God’s birth announcement

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest guarantee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 180 views

    Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025
     | 265 views

    Prophecy is God's birth announcement.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Good News Delivered Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 29, 2026
     | 34 views

    I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered.

    “Good News Delivered” Acts 15:22-29 I love to give good news. I can only imagine the giddiness of the group of men as they journeyed to Antioch with the news that was to be delivered. We often relate the Gospel as “good news” and that would be accurate. This really aligns in the same manor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Let Every Man Be Fully Persuaded

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 22, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,705 views

    To establish that there are some things which are permitted in Christian Liberty, that is left entirely up to every man’s conscience. These liberties are not matters of doctrine; but, matters of indifferences, pertaining to the heart and conscience.

    INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Regarding Their Own Diet 2. Regarding Their Observance of Days 3. Regarding Their Occasional Drink Remarks: 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Let every man be fully persuaded.” My early years in the Baptist Denomination; I heard this sentence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Marriage And Sex Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 11, 2018
     | 6,063 views

    Paul in no sense advocated celibacy, except in certain situations and circumstances, and even in those cases it was merely "allowable," and not commanded.

    December 3, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.1: Marriage and Sex Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.7 1 Cor 7.1-7 (KJV) 1 Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honoring Our Spiritual Leaders Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 81,231 views

    Four ways to honor our spiritual leaders.

    When I was writing my dissertation last year and earlier this year I had to read over 100 different books and articles about leadership. One of the authors I encountered again and again was Dr. Warren Bennis, who teaches at leadership USC. One of the more interesting books by Dr. Bennis is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational