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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    Learning Wisdom From The Star

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,601 views

    How God uses symbols, and tangible things, to remind us of Himself.

    LEARNING LIGHT FROM THE STAR… LEARNING WISDOM FROM THE WISEMEN BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT Christmas is filled with symbols. The Christmas symbols of the world is Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, presents roasted turkey, cranberries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Pleaser Or God Pleaser? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,392 views

    If we please God then we must do that which pleases Him. We just cannot hold onto anything of our choosing and say, “this is to please God” OR “such & such thing pleases God.” We’ll check out Enoch’s testimony to see how he pleased God.

    Opening illustration: While I was doing the Rapture series a number of years ago, one evening on not finding me in the house, my wife thought I was raptured. She had a panic attack … Let read Hebrews 11: 5 – 6 and see what was the second testimony of Enoch that raptured him. Introduction: Implied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Entering God's Rest Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,885 views

    True rest only comes when he place our lives entirely in the hands of Jesus Christ in faith. Then and only then will we have complete spiritual rest.

    Entering God’s Rest Hebrews 4:1-13 Intro Hebrews 4 continues the warning to the informed, but unresponsive Jews from chapter 3. These Jews not only knew the basic truths of the gospel but had even renounced Judaism. Still they did not trust in Christ. The warning, of course, applies to anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devoted In Prayer

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,387 views

    The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

    Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Mothers Influence Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 2, 2016
     | 12,553 views

    A sermon for Mothers Day in which we realize the powerful influence for good that mothers can have on their children.

    1. One man described his mother's influence in his life: * My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." * My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that's why." * My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your neck!" * My ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Christian Giving

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
     | 7,548 views

    What is the purpose for giving?

    On Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 One major themes of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthian church, at least the second of which we have record and assuming that it is one letter and not several, deals with the topic of giving. The Old Testament prescribed several tithes that the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Train Up A Child In The Way He Should Go Series

    Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 10, 2019
     | 9,250 views

    It is crucial to train our children well, so they will not depart from those things we embed within their hearts and lives.

    “Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) Definition of this word...train...in the original Hebrew and Chaldee dictionary: “to narrow, to initiate, to discipline, to dedicate. Let’s look at each of these words so that we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Thanksgiving, "State Of Mind"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 16, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,426 views

    Don’t just focus on what’s wrong in your life; try focusing on whats right with your life for a change, try focusing on what God wants to do in your life, What your wanting to take place, may not look like its happening, but that doesn’t me

    A thanksgiving state of mind? 1st Thess. 5:16-18 NIV 16. Rejoice always, 17. pray continually, 18. give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. You know thanksgiving is right around the corner and that’s when many people take survey of their life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proverbs: Random Gems Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,060 views

    Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

    PROVERBS #4: RANDOM GEMS OF WISDOM OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • We are wrapping up a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • We have looked at wisdom for daily living, family relationships, and the power of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Contending Or Surrendering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,830 views

    Every Christian should not only know and love the truth but be willing and able to be contend for the truth which has been entrusted to us and not surrender it for the sake of harmony or unity.

    Contending or Surrendering Jude 1-4 Introduction: The church has been entrusted as stewards of the manifold grace and wisdom of God. Yet today people professing to be Christians would attack the very notion of absolute truth. Not only should every Christian know and love the truth but we are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Compassion Of Christ

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 18, 2015
     | 5,454 views

    When we come to a deserted place, God welcomes us with his healing grace and peace. He renews us and sends us out to share his gifts with the world. When we get tired, we come to God for rest and refreshment, and then the cycle continues.

    How many of you have had days where you’re rushing from one appointment, event or chore to another without having time to get rest or have a decent meal? How many of you have had days that have been so busy that you didn’t have time to cook and instead went to a fast food restaurant? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
     | 2,651 views

    The Study Of The Christian Life

    The Study Of The Christian Life 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson Vc4: Let The Word Of Christ Dwell In You Richly Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,316 views

    Pliny, the Roman governor of Bithynia, who sent a report of the activities of the Christians to Trajan, the Roman Emperor, in which he said, “They meet at dawn to sing a hymn to Christ as God.” The gratitude of the Church has always gone up to God in praise and song.

    6/23/19 Tom Lowe Lesson VC4: LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU RICHLY (Colossians 3:16) Scripture: Colossians 3:16 (NIV) Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach{1] and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chinese New Year 2023

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 22, 2023
     | 2,996 views

    Chinese New Year is the most important traditional Chinese holiday, and this sermon shares how we celebrate it as Christians.

    Opening: One Chinese person walks into a bar in America late one night, and he sees Steven Spielberg. As a great fan of his movies, he rushes over to him and asks for his autograph. Instead, Spielberg slaps him and says, "You, Chinese people bombed our Pearl Harbor, get out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Studying Or Skimming

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022
     | 1,927 views

    If you need to start out with milk, do so, but study so you can handle strong meat lest you be led astray into a buffet of theological salmonella and botulism.

    Having been in ministry many years and somewhat unfortunately have had many addresses due to the military, college and jobs. I have had great concern about the great amount of biblical illiteracy in a land of millions of churches and hundreds, if not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist