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  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Three Simple Rules (3) Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    Life is simpler if we follow Wesley’s three simple rules than 615+ laws. Third, stay in love with God

    Three simple rules (3) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title John 21: 15-17 Last two week Do no harm Do Good Today = Stay in love with God Wesley says = “Stay in love with God by attending all of the ordinances of God...” All you legalists should ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Two Kinds Of Religion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018
     | 3,585 views

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

    In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch And Pray

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022
     | 11,952 views

    Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

    To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Their Story, Our Warning

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jul 10, 2025
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     | 333 views

    God holds up the mirror of the past to keep us from stumbling in the present.

    “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” These were the words of the philosopher George Santayana about nations, politics, and the rise and fall of empires. But much earlier than George Santayana, the Apostle Paul, 18 centuries earlier, made the same point about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Do Good Works?

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 23, 2025
     | 403 views

    It explores the journey from spiritual death to a life of purpose, empowered by prayer, God's Word, and sacrificial love.

    How to Do Good Works? (Ephesians 2:1-10 ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Conditions For Answering Prayer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,957 views

    Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done and find sweet relief.

    God’s Conditions for Answering Prayer Too many people are frustrated, discouraged and disillusioned when they do not get their prayers answered. Here are eleven ways to help bring in the reign of God and see His will done in, through and with your life. Hebrews 4:15-16 - "For we do not have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,514 views

    The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Prayer Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2023
     | 1,169 views

    This sermon deals with the phrase, "Hallowed be your name".

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE LORD’S PRAYER PART 2 INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT AND SPEIFICALLY THIS SECTION CALLED THE LORD’S PRAYER, WE COME TO THE PHRASE, “HALLOWED BE THY NAME.” SO, AS WE MOVE FORWARD IN OUR TREATMENT OF THIS VERY IMPORTANT PASSAGE, LETS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Christ Gives Meaning To All Aspects Of History

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    Jesus was used by God to accomplish precisely what He intended by sovereign foreknowledge, power and miraculous interventions. Only the Lord is able to make sense of chaos

    How Christ Gives Meaning to All Aspects of History Illustration:If God did not bless, not one hair, not a solitary wisp of straw, would grow; but there would be an end of everything. At the same time God wants me to take this stance: I would have nothing whatever if I did not plow and sow. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

    How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

    Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Youths And Dating

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 33,065 views

    Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main causes of Tension between parents and youths. Sometimes its even a problem among youths themselves.

    DATING AND YOUTHS Objectives of the message • Help youths know what dating is, • Explore the dangers of dating, • Know how parents can help, • Resolve to have a purpose before dating. Introduction: Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Compassionate Faith Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007
     | 3,116 views

    A journey of faith through Mark chapters 5 and 6. We want to look at the story of Christ living in and through men, as a result of the faith in their hearts.

    Introduction We are on a journey of faith through- Mk 5/6. 2Cor 4:6-7 (treasure- Col 1:27- Christ in you) In man we have the coming together of the natural and the eternal. The hope is that the … eternal that is within us (through our faith) would break through the veil of our flesh and touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Lie: God's Children Are Not Supposed To Feel Pain Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,018 views

    We live in a world where people, even Christians, believe they are entitled never to suffer pain. Yet, God uses suffering for His glory.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO FEEL PAIN 2Corinthians 12:1-10 Clyde Reid says in his book, "Celebrate the Temporary" "One of the most common obstacles to celebrating life fully is our avoidance of pain. We do everything to escape pain. Our culture reinforces ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pursuit Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    We can only be odedient to God if we fully carry out what He tells us to do.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:16-28 Title: “Pursuit of Obedience” I. Avoiding Distractions (16-21) Vv. 16-18 • The first thing Joshua does is to access the situation and take care of those things of first importance. o Joshua and the children of Israel have the 5 kings sealed inside the cave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist