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  • David DeWitt avatar

    Finding True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
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    Wisdom is the ability to apply the Truth of scripture to our daily lives.

    Finding True Wisdom James 3:13-18 November 5, 2006 Evening Service Introduction 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Psalm 49: An Intimation Of Immorality Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 19, 2020
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    This psalm is classed as a wisdom psalm the subject of which is the prosperity of the wicked, as contemplated by the righteous; that is to say, why do the wicked prosper, while the righteous are poor and afflicted? This was a frequent cause of wonder to these Hebrew thinkers (compare Psalm 37).

    July 3, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 49 Title: An Intimation of Immorality (A psalm for the sons of Korah) Theme: The end of those who boast of their riches. Psalm 49 (KJV) 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: 2 Both low and high, rich and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018
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    Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

    August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty & The Beast Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jun 6, 2002
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    In our homes, believers must deal with the sin nature. Being in control of the Spirit rather than the flesh is the difference between Beauty & Beast.

    ¡§Happily Ever After¡K¡¨ ¡V Part One ¡V 2002 Family Sermon Series ¡§BEAUTY AND THE BEAST¡¨ OUR SEARCH FOR THE PERFECT MATE Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Brief background of Fairytale ¡§Beauty and the Beast¡¨ followed by ¡§what they both discovered about themselves was the potential to have both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Act Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 7, 2009
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    Lesson 5 on the home

    LESSON 5 THE ACT OF MARRIAGE Genesis 2:24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh. Today’s lesson covers an extremely important aspect of marriage. “Sex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Issue- Love, Sex And Marriage

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
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    Love, sex and marriage- especially for younger people.

    The Big Issue? What is the question? When we go to a Christian meeting, we may be hoping to receive answers to our questions. Sometimes we may leave disappointed because what is said seems completely irrelevant to our needs, right here, right now. Why does this happen? It may be because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Difficult Times"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 17, 2004
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    The number of ’nay’ sayers, discouragers, destroyers in the church will increase. But true believers have the knowledge that leads to salvation.

    There may have been other letters from Paul to Timothy, and more than likely, some going the other way. It becomes very obvious in the reading of these two that we have, that Paul loved Timothy very dearly. Even calls him ‘son’. He mentions Timothy in Romans, in First and Second Corinthians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 10- "Herman- Who?" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 13, 2017
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    Part 10- we move slightly from the book of James into learning to rightly use and understand scripture in an effort to become Bona Fide

    Bona Fide Part 10 A study of James- “kind of” “ The truth , the whole truth and nothing but the truth” As I was praying and preparing for this week’s sermon I wanted to continue our sermon series on James I believe the dots we are connecting are important for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Your Face ... Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 30, 2019
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    Christians have the external world, the internal flesh, and the infernal Devil to deal with every day. If you have been a Christian for any length of time, then the Tempter is no stranger to you.

    How do seeds give birth? Seeds. Seeds are baby plants. One of Jesus’ most well-known parables is the parable about the Sower. Jesus describes God as a farmer who liberally sows seeds. He casts seeds where other farmers wouldn’t waste their time and seed … pathways, rocky places, weed patches. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Questionable Activities Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022
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    When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

    Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Message To Pharaoh Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2022
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    The honor of being admitted into communion with God and being employed by/for him does not exempt us from the duties due to our families and callings in this world.

    Exodus 4:21-23 21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go. 22 And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Feelings Of Guilt And Shame Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2021
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    God has given us the ability to feel guilt and shame when we have done what is wrong so that it might lead us to forgiveness and the freedom from guilt and shame. Satan wants to destroy us with the burden of guilt and shame, but in Christ our guilt and shame have been removed.

    A. In the Spring of 1959 an Air Force major entered a Texas mental institution for the second time. 1. He had tried to commit suicide twice and he had been arrested for forgery and robbery. 2. For years he had been drinking heavily and his marriage had disintegrated. 3. Yet, only 15 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mental Health In The Proverbs: Straight Paths Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 18, 2025
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    When you and I follow after God, we give burdens to Him that we are not meant to carry when it comes to relationships or decisions we have to make. Proverbs 3:1–8 is a section of wisdom about wellness in our lives.

    MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: STRAIGHT PATHS Proverbs 3:1-8 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION What makes a wise saying wise? I think it has a lot to do with the source of the person making the comment or who wrote the particular book you are reading from. I think it also has to do with the topic the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Dangerous Anointing Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 6, 2025
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     | 1,614 views

    Looking at Daniel in the lion's den, and how God's calling on a person comes with an anointing that causes others to react to you, often negatively.

    The Dangerous Anointing Book of Daniel Series CCCAG 4-6-25 Text: Daniel 6 Introduction We are going to start this morning with a quiz. How many people remember what these commercial taglines represent, and I will be dating myself a bit here. “The few, the proud, the….”? “It’s not just a job, it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Matrix?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
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    The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here?

    The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here? Why is the depravity so pervasive? What is causing this rise ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army