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  • Don Campbell avatar

    Josiah The Boy King

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023
     | 1,084 views

    Godly leaders may stand gallantly for the truth, but the bottom line is that the faithfulness of one person or generation does not pass to the next generation in the way inherited wealth may be passed down—without work on the part of the heirs.

    JOSIAH, THE BOY KING 2 Kings 22:1-23:30; 2 Chronicles 34:1-35:27 INTRODUCTION A. The prophecy (1 Kgs 13:1-3). B. Fast forward 300 years to its fulfillment (2 Kgs 23:15-16). I. GOD’S TESTIMONY TO JOSIAH (2 KGS 22:1-2) A. Josiah’s life epitomizes the truth spoken by his contemporary, Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    Examines the necessity of adopting a lifelong learning attitude toward prayer, and being willing to allow Christ to be our teacher. Part 2 in series, "Learning to Pray."

    “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Prt. 2 of series, “Learning to Pray” David Flowers Wildwind Community Church January 30, 2005 NOTES ON THIS MESSAGE: This message, and all the other messages in this series, were based on Andrew Murray’s book, "With Christ in the School of Prayer." [Begin with video from ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Can We Be Saved Without Repentance? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2021
     | 1,591 views

    The Holy Spirit is always eager to stir up repentance and change and heal the brokenhearted. But can we be saved without repenting and adopting a firm purpose of amendment?

    John 8: 10-11 Luke 6: 45-48 Psalm 50 Romans 6: 1-19 One of the greatest scandals afflicting our decadent society, one that has even bled over into the Church, is the phenomenon of public figures claiming to be Christian, or Catholic, attending worship and taking communion, and then going out on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    At One Time We Were Foolish Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 12,183 views

    1- We were once slaves to sin but now we are saved 2- We were once lacking mercy but now we are recipients 3- We were once ignorant of grace but now we are heirs

    INTRO. - At one time we were foolish. We all have a past. And sometimes our past is not the best. Haven’t we all done some foolish things? ILL.- The running of the bulls. Did you ever want to run with the bulls in PAMPLONA, Spain? Thousands of daredevils dashed through the narrow streets of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "What's Love" Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,408 views

    If you're Christian this morning… You're a child of the king... you're a child of the most high God... you're an heir to the throne... you are fearfully and wonderfully made... God loves you…

    What's love got to do with it? There have been a lot of songs written about love.. All you need is love...Beatles Love lift you where you belong...joe Cocker The greatest love of all...Whitney Houston And there's this one Oh...what's love got to do, got to do with it What's love but a second ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Israel And The End Times

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,716 views

    Modern state of Israel is not necessarily the heir of God's promises to ancient Israel (Seedthoughts from Michael Pahl at: https://michaelpahl.com/2014/08/25/christians-and-israel-part-two/)

    HoHum: A Texan is visiting Israel and feeling thirsty, he stops at a house along the road. "Can you give me a drink?" asked the Texan. "Of course," says the Israeli, and he invited the Texan to come in. "What do you do?" asks the Texan. "I raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who I Am In Christ

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 775 views

    Our true identity is not defined by the world’s shifting standards but by the unchanging grace of Jesus Christ, who makes us new, adopts us as His children, sets us apart for His purpose, and secures our citizenship in heaven

    Who I am in Christ Do you know who you are? John Newton was born in England in the early 1700s. His mother, a devoted Christian, taught him Scripture and planted seeds of faith in his young heart. But when she died tragically at the age of seven, Newton’s world was shattered. With no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectations

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    Just as we have certain goals and dreams for our children, so also does God for His adopted children. Four words describe His expectations.

    Expectations! I Jn 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Great People Need To Bathe

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,178 views

    Through his baptism, Jesus transforms believers, heals us and we are adopted into God’s covenant community and thus we are no longer estranged from God.

    EVEN GREAT PEOPLE NEED A BATH SOMETIMES II KINGS 5:1 14 MARK 1:1 11 POWER AND GREATNESS HAVE A TASTE. MAYBE YOU KNOW THAT TASTE. FOR YOU THE TASTE MIGHT BE SWEET AND STICKY, LIKE COTTON CANDY FROM THE COUNTY FAIR, EATEN ON A WARM AUTUMN NIGHT. IT MIGHT BE THE SALTY PLASTIC TASTE OF A ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Are Holy Series

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,085 views

    Through our adoption into God’s family, the Church, by the blood of Jesus Christ, we are set apart as Holy. We have been chosen for His service.

    HOLINESS YOU ARE HOLY, YOU ARE GOD’S PEOPLE I Peter 1:13-21 "Preaching is different from making a speech. It both proclaims the good news and challenges people to live it." Today , we have a wonderful opportunity to explore what God is asking of us. Most of us don’t consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Father's Lavish Love

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008
     | 8,884 views

    To help us understand the love the Father has for us so we will receive it (become adopted as a child in the family), return it, and share it (with our children).

    I remember the pastor of our church sharing one time that becoming a father was the greatest help for his theology, that is, for his understanding of God. He knew up here [pointing to head] that God loved him, but when he had a child he began to understand more in here [heart] that God has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Light Living - Being A Person Of Light!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,575 views

    1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light

    Scripture: Romans 13:8-14 (Call to worship - Psalm 149) Theme: Light Living - Being a Person of Light 1. People of Light are People of Love 2. People of Light don't Adopt Lifestyles of Darkness 3. People of Light Wear God's Armor of Light INTRO: Grace and peace from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2012
     | 8,634 views

    We may either adopt the cynicism of this dying world, dismissing truth when it stands before us, or we may embrace the Son of God who is truth.

    “Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Participate In The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2013
     | 4,000 views

    The witness of the apostles to the Resurrection challenges us to face the mystery of our own existence and life, and adopt a way of life that would inspire others at our own funerals.

    Monday of Easter Week Gaudium et Spes Fifty-one days. What a difference fifty-one days can make, if Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Jesus Christ permeates those days. Look at the followers of Jesus in the wake of His arrest, torture and execution. They were cowering in a little upper room in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Mental Health In The Psalms: 40 Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,448 views

    We look to the Word of God for guidance as to new patterns of thoughts to adopt and allow God to transform us by renewing of our minds in the midst of dealing with mental illness.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 40 PSALM 40:1-17 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION 1 … POOR BISHOP HOOPER PSALM 40 (EVERY PSALM) youtube.com/watch?v=lmFwV00q6RQ [5:07] INTRODUCTION AND NEED FOR METAL HEALTH EMPHASIS… who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-strengthening-our-response The World ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ