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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Words Of Integrity" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,366 views

    Fifth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had developed a curious hierarchy of oaths, which were categorized in such a way that some oaths were considered more binding than others. This is illustrated by what Jesus had to say to the Scribes and Pharisees in Matthew 23:16-22 (read passage). These oaths ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered To Engage Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,757 views

    We are to acknowledge the significance of our gifts.

    Last time I spoke, we looked at 1 Peter 4:10-11. We saw that God has empowered each one of us to engage, He gave us spiritual gifts, so that we can express love to others and exalt God. Now, let us open our Bibles in 1 Corinthians as we continue our series on spiritual gifts. Here we will see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,567 views

    This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

    “BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's At Work Restoring Our Perspective: Everything Is Sacred

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,707 views

    Often we make a division that somethings are sacred and some things not. Thsi sermon highlights that everything has been given to us to use for God’s purposes, of loving Him and loving others.

    How we see things affects how we relate to them. Some years a go a man who works in the area of caring for the homeless was asked by a journalist, “how come you seem to have so much respect for them” “no matter what mood they are in, or how they are acting you show them more love than anyone else ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James, "When Less Is More" Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,156 views

    Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

    The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Culture Shock

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,150 views

    Was Jesus culturally relevant? Should we try to be or is it a better "witness" if we distance ourselves from "worldliness"?

    Dakota Community Church June 1, 2008 Culture Shock I don’t know if I am just too easily amused or what; but I find the study of people, relationships, and group dynamics to be simply fascinating. Those things that we all share, the cultural norms, the humor, the acceptable and unacceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014
     | 3,146 views

    If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

    It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Big Bang Of Good News

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 1, 2014
     | 3,635 views

    A perspective on Mark 1: 1-8 When you find yourself again having a wilderness experience, listen to the voice of the one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

    Mark 1: 1-8 The Big Bang Of Good News One motor enthusiast has short-listed four cars in a recent AA magazine and one of those will be voted the car of the 20th century. Short listed are: the Model T-Ford, the VW beetle, the Mini-Minor, and the Porsche 911. All have been selected for different ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Disciples And Miracles Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 18, 2014
     | 6,710 views

    Jesus calls the first disciples and they willingly follow Him, but there is MUCH more to see in the powerful chapter about how Jesus interacts with those around Him as God's true servant.

    Disciples and Miracles Mark 1:16-45 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” who acts, immediately -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Song To Remember

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 6, 2013
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     | 5,629 views

    Remembering God’s goodness puts a song in your heart. What is the purpose of Christian song writing today? Where have we failed in it and how can we retract from it and set our hearts on songs that worship and please God alone. Consider what God might wan

    Opening illustration: I was delighted when I received a free gift in the mail - a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long, I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    12 Blessings From Obeying The Word Of God

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 198 ratings
     | 137,060 views

    If the youth is the future of the nations, then we have to ask this legitimate question: How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. Psa 119:9

    12 BLESSINGS FROM OBEYING THE WORD OF GOD Psalms 119 If the youth is the future of the nations, then we have to ask this legitimate question: How can a young man keep his way pure? By living according to your word. Psa 119:9 Psalms 119 is the longest chapter in the scripture and it gives emphasis ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paris Lee Smith, Sr. MDiv avatar

    "An Interview With An Invalid” John 5:1-17 Series

    Contributed by Paris Lee Smith, Sr. Mdiv on Jan 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,422 views

    "This is a fresh approach to this remarkable encounter between a brother trying to get in a place where Jesus is telling him to quickly get away from!"

    In the Gospel of John, there is perhaps one of the most interesting miracles to have ever taken place in the holy writ. In chapter five of his Gospel is the main miracle of the man who had been sitting at the Pool of Bethesda for thirty-eight long years. Allow our creative imagination the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    Looking For A Good Room

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    What kind of room in heaven do you desire? By our earthly life, we train our souls to receive and accept God and this has eternal import.

    “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • David Wilson avatar

    How To Be Blessed- Part 1 - Your Frame Of Reference Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 14, 2013
     | 7,157 views

    We are blessed when we draw our framer of reference for life from the Word of God rather than the counsel, behavior and attitudes of those who don't know God, don't want to know God, and despise God.

    How to Be Blessed Part One As we begin this new year, I want to bring blessing upon our church. In the next few weeks we will be exploring the theme of obtaining God’s blessing from various parts of the Bible. God desires to bless us and has provided us with a blueprint for receiving His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    The Evidence Against Us (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013
     | 3,943 views

    This message examines the indictment Paul brings against the human race. This is is his first round of evidence to support the indictment.

    If we are honest, there are just some subjects that we absolutely do not like to talk about. We prefer to avoid any subject that may cast ourselves in a bad light or make us feel uncomfortable. Unfortunately, these same attitudes have been carried over into the church. The list of subjects we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ