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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    The Wheat And Tares Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 25, 2019
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    In ancient Mediterranean world feuding marked the social landscape of the first-century. Being born into a family, a person inherited a set of friends and enemies. The scenario of continued/mutual presence of weeds/wheat left alone until harvest-time mentions the man’s enemy without explanation.

    The Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30 What can we learn from this Parable/Story of Jesus? We must be Perceptive vv.24-28 We have an enemy: Satan His one goal is to oppose God, the people of God and the things of God with all his might. He is powerful Jude 9; James 4:7 He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We More Wicked Now Than In Times Of The Past? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 10, 2022
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    How wicked is our current world when compared with the past? We will look at the advance of evil in this world to try to answer that question. To help us, we will look at some quotes from an ancient document called "The Epistle of Barnabas". We are in wicked times.

    ARE WE MORE WICKED NOW THAN IN TIMES OF THE PAST? In this address we are going to consider our current world and contemplate the question, “Are we more wicked than in the past?” We will look at a portion from the ancient “Epistle of Barnabas”. This message relates to the last days of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Need For Worship

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021
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    Worship is a big deal: Cain killed his brother, Abel. Moses asked Pharaoh for some time to away in the wilderness to worship. Ancient Jewish families would bring animals to Jerusalem for the purpose of worship. And Jesus turned over the tables in the Temple because they were ruining worship.

    Your worship is a big deal to you personally. Worship is a big deal down throughout history. Think about the importance of worship down through the ages: Cain killed his brother, Abel, over worship in Genesis 4. Moses asked Pharaoh for some time to away in the wilderness so the children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Jones avatar

    Thirsty Hearts: Finding Fulfillment At The Well

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
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     | 2,545 views

    Today, I invite you to journey with me to the ancient wells of Scripture, where we will explore the theme of thirsty hearts and the fulfillment we can find at the well. Just as physical thirst drives us to seek water, our souls also long for something to quench their thirst.

    Sermon Points: The Thirst of the Soul Scripture Reference: Psalm 42:1-2 (KJV) "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?" Explanation: Our souls possess an ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Word To Singles Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,749 views

    Singles are a larging growing population in our country and a population that needs ministering too. Paul in our text today address this group specifically and gives them words of wisdom to take with them in life.

    Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series GOD’S WORD TO SINGLES 1 Cor. 7:6-9; 25-41 Intro Singles are a swiftly growing portion of our society. In fact, only 42% of all households in the US are headed by single adults. Nearly 20 % of the adult population of the United States have never been married. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 2 - The Power To ‘know’ - Wisdom, Knowledge, And Discerning Of Spirits And The Power To ‘accomplish’ Faith, Healings, Working Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019
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     | 3,493 views

    The English word “know” can be defined as the ability to be aware of truth or to perceive directly; to be convinced or certain; have a practical or experiential understanding.

    Week Two - The Power to ‘Know’ Wisdom, Knowledge, Discerning of Spirits The English word “know” can be defined as the ability to be aware of truth or to perceive directly; to be convinced or certain; have a practical or experiential understanding. (Merriam Webster). This definition can be applied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Introduction To James Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on May 4, 2005
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     | 10,614 views

    This is the introductory message to a series on the book of James. It explores the background of the letter, and then reviews the first 8 verses. The theme of the message involves the strive for holiness, and the wisdom available to us from God.

    Today we launch our exploration through the book of James. Let’s start off with some James trivia. Bible trivia is great to play because everyone wins. If you know the answers, you get confirmation of your Biblical knowledge. If you don’t know the answers, you learn something new. It is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pearls Before Swine Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 24, 2021
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    The “fear of God is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight” or understanding. This “fear” is a reverential regard for God who has communicated His will and purpose to us and to whom we are accountable for our actions.

    Pearls before Swine Proverbs 9:1-18 The Prologue of Solomon's book of Proverbs ends with a choice of two paths. - an invitation from Lady Wisdom and an invitation from Lady Folly. These descriptions and quotations of Wisdom and Folly are a study in similarities and contrasts. Both Wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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    God's provision

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I trust that the Lord has kept you well and that you are eager to join me in this beautiful journey through His Word. Today, we are going to take a leisurely stroll through the lush vineyards of Deuteronomy 6:10-12. We are going to pause, breathe in the ...read more

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    Hear To Do God's Word

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
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    Pentecost 15(B) - SEPTEMBER 1, 2002 - Believers are here to hear to do God’s Word NOT by adding or subtracting to it BUT by appreciating God’s wisdom.

    HEAR TO DO GOD’S WORD Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 September 1, 2002 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-8 1 Hear now, O Israel, the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    True Success

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 9,952 views

    Gives the characteristics of true success from Scripture: spiritual riches not material wealth; righteousness and humility not prominence or position; and spiritual insight not human wisdom or education.

    True Success When you look ahead to your future, if you’re normal, you want to have a successful future. In fact, the desire for success drives many of our most important decisions. Something that will make us successful, we do, and something that will make us unsuccessful, we try not to do. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Try To Manipulate God – Fear Him Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,592 views

    14th in a series from Ecclesiastes. We cannot manipulate God into giving us what we want through our own righteousness and wisdom.

    If you go to any store or website that sells books, you will find a number of books by one of the best-selling “Christian” authors of our time. Among some of the things that you will read in these books are the following quotations. Although some of you may be familiar with these books and/or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Are You Burning Or Building The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    James in chapter 3, makes the point that the tongue is a great destroyer in the church, if not controlled. And at the same time can be a great builder as well, if used with Godly wisdom.

    Are You Burning or Building the Kingdom? James 3:1-12 Intro One of the greatest things about our society is that we are a people that like to build, especially here in America. If someone builds a bigger building than we do, we simply build one bigger. You only have to look into the “Geniuses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanks To God At Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,182 views

    The Lord in His great wisdom and love has prepared this Sunday, the Sunday before Thanksgiving to be an opportunity for us to offer Biblical expressions of thanksgiving unto Him!

    Turn your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Thanks to God at Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Psalm 100:1-5, “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Byron Martin on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,500 views

    "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength." 1 Corinthians 1:25

    Foolishness of God by Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps February 17, 2008 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Judges 6: 36-40 READ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Basic Thought: There are two types of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational