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  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Husbands

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 27, 2018
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    Husbands have to honor their wives if they want their prayers to be answered or their offerings to be acceptable unto the Lord

    I found a scripture that could be of help to every husband and I thought I should share it with you. “Husbands, likewise, dwell with them with understanding, giving honor to the wife, as to the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers may not be hindered.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Wright avatar

    Who Is Not Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches about wisdom, but first he teaches about what wisdom is not and he gives a list of negative things that Christians must avoid.

    INTRODUCTION #15 1. Open your bibles to James 3:13-16. 2. In this section of scripture James begins a discussion on the subject of wisdom by asking a question. 3. Let’s read the first part of James 3:13a, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 4. In the second part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I'm Embarrassed To Talk To God About That"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2003
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    This message deals with the decision Christians often make to avoid prayer because they don’t want to talk to God about that particular sin.

    Sometimes as Christians we let things that shouldn’t be in our life linger in our hearts because we’re embarrassed at the thought of talking to God about that problem. We’d rather just not talk to God at all than have to talk about that particular issue. Let’s be honest: one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Wise Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,635 views

    Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

    PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Letter To The Church In Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Sep 7, 2021
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    Laodicea is a lukewarm church that needs to repent, to avoid Jesus spitting her out. Any lukewarm Christian will be rejected by Christ. Repent now.

    Who is addressing the church? “… the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation.” (vs. 14) Their Deeds/works: “… you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!” (vs. 15) Their Offenses: 1. “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold— … (vs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Role Of Mentors In Fulfilling Destiny Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
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    Mentorship is a divine principle that accelerates destiny fulfilment. Without mentors, many people struggle longer than necessary, repeating avoidable mistakes.

    THE ROLE OF MENTORS IN FULFILLING DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 2:9-10 "And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Shouldn't We Stay Away From Them?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000
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    Trying to avoid contact with those who don't share our faith in Christ is a mistake that Christians have often made throughout the centuries

    (Jim and Sue are sitting in the living room after dinner. Jim is reading the paper; Sue is knitting -- or something.) JIM: (Starts to put down the paper.) Well, Sue, I'd better go to bed. I want to get to the office early tomorrow morning. SUE: Oh, Jim, I'm so glad you like your new job. Isn't it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Stand

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
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    Everything we do as Christians witnesses to others who we are and what we believe. We cannot avoid our "witness stand" as Christains.

    THE WITNESS STAND Text: I Peter 3:13 - 22 "A man went out to a river for a time of quiet meditation one morning. During his meditation he noticed that the river was rising as well as a scorpion that was trapped in the roots of a tree. He tried to release the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Discipline Of Chastity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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    This sermon explores Christian personal purity, discerning right from almost right, and honoring God by avoiding moral pitfalls, particularly sexual immorality.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this sacred space where we can share in the fellowship of God's love and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a vital discussion, a discussion that centers on the very core of ...read more

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    6 Church Killers

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 11,620 views

    It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today...

    6 Church Killers John 10:10 (KJV) 10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. It seems that Satan was neutralizing local churches 300 years ago in the same way he is today. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Sherry Proskine avatar

    Decisions Determine Our Destiny

    Contributed by Sherry Proskine on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,286 views

    We all have the same choice to travel life’s road with God or without Him.

    Decisions Determine Our Destiny Open Illustration: In the area of the Maramures you have the "Merry Cemetery". To mark the graves someone has done a picturesque detailed carving along with a poem illustrating the life of that person. By looking at these markers and reading the poems we can know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
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     | 7,657 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    How To Ruin Your Lives

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 7, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    Lot’s escape from Soddom and Gommorah offers relevant insight on how to ruin your life - or things to avoid so that this does not happen.

    Sometimes people just push the Lord too far. And this time it is the people of Sodom, a city on the plains of Jordan near the Dead Sea. Do we all remember the story of this town Sodom? Abraham leaves his home after making a covenant with God in chapter 12. He settles in the hills of Canaan, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Husband & Wife: Bad Tah Da Bone" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,262 views

    To motivate Christian Couples to avoid the SIN of clinging to their material things, and help bear the burden of caring for less fortunate believers through their financial distributions.

    ”Husband & Wife: Bad Tah Da Bone” 12 February 2006 Galatians 6:2 (KJV); Philippians 2:5-8 (MSG); Acts 4:33-36 (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: Christian Couples Should Be Warned of The Dangers of Trying To Make The Best of Both Worlds by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making Grace Beautiful

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,557 views

    When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

    Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible