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  • Pastor Renji George avatar

    The Beauty Of Christian Life

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,215 views

    The reason why many Christians, who claim to be holy, look miserable and depressed and long-faced is that they try to produce a sort of holiness by themselves through some rules made by men. They live again under law.

    The happiest person ever walked on the face of this earth is Jesus Christ. This doesn’t mean that He was the wealthiest, healthiest, most handsome and most influential person ever lived! But the joy of his life was centred completely on his trust in his Father (God Almighty). Jesus was not moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From A Blind Man

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 162 ratings
     | 36,198 views

    The actions of Bartimaeus provide wonderful examples of how God would have us live.

    In our text today, we read of an individual who, by our standards, was encumbered with serious limitations. Bartimaeus, as Scripture teaches, was physically blind and financially strapped. But he did not allow his limitations to conquer his ambition. Likewise, we all suffer from various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Footprints On The Sands Of Time

    Contributed by Ray Martin on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    Paul challenges Timothy, and us,to set an example for others that will follow him,an us, just as Paul, and Christ himself,set an example for Timothy.

     DATE: 03.16.03 SPEAKER: Pastor Ray Martin TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 Footprints On The Sands Of Time INTRODUCTION: A. -There is a generation that is passing away I have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Faith That Makes Us Willing Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2022
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     | 2,393 views

    Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions. Abraham’s faith is illustrated not simply by what he believed but by what he did.

    HEBREWS 11:17-19 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT MAKES US WILLING [James 2:17-24 / Genesis 22:1-10] Here we encounter another example of faith. This example illustrates that faith manifests itself in actions (CIM). Abraham’s faith is illustrated not by what he believed but by what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prove Yourself Series

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008
    based on 147 ratings
     | 65,164 views

    It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The first message in the series explores the misconceptions that adults have on youth and how to overcome them.

    Prove Yourself Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12 I. Adults have created a perception of teens that is negative a. Teens are lazy b. Teens are not responsible c. Teens ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keep On Dancing

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 10,171 views

    Christians should follow David’s example when dealing with their critics.

    Keep on Dancing by Ian Biss 7/2/01 Intro... Harrison’s Postulate states, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism." * Rotarian, Aug. 1994, p. 56 Some folks are very involved in the lives of others, in fact: Have you heard the story of a woman who was so entwined in other ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

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    Almost At The Gate

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

    December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Keith Andrews avatar

    Portrait Of A Hero

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    Joshua gives us an example of what it means to be a hero

    Hey: On October 8,1918 Sergeant Alvin C. York single handedly capture 132 German soldiers which earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor. Definitely, he was a hero to be honored. In this battle he displayed courage and selflessness that is required of heroes. Today’s society doesn’t know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Widow Of Zarephath

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 33,444 views

    Another wonderful example that our God is the "God of no shortages!"

    THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH "So she went away, and did according to the word of Elijah; and she and he and her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry, according to the word of the Lord which He spoke by Elijah." I Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Benefits Of God

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 10,757 views

    David gives us an example of praising and worshipping the Lord

    THE BENEFITS OF GOD Place Allendale Baptist Date January 2001 Read Psalms 103:1-5 A Psalm of Praise- David is known as a man after God’s own heart. He desired the ways & things of God. Although David sinned against God (committing adultery & murder) his relationship with God stirred him & always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Three R's Of Prayer

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,870 views

    WHen all of life is in turmoil, follow the example of Nehemiah.

    Does Anybody Care (the 3 r’s of prayer) Nehemiah 1:1-14 In the musical 1776, based on the events of the first continental congress around the time of the writing of the Declaration of Independence. The messenger comes in everyday with a message from General George Washington. It appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Man Sent From God

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,485 views

    John the Baptizer is an example of the kind of man God calls.

    GJ Branham Nashville A/G Jun. 27, 2004 "A Man Sent From God" Jn. 1:6-8, 15, 19-27 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Faithful In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,824 views

    Learning about faithfulness through the examples of Paul and Barnabas

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:1-7 TITLE: “FAITHFUL IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION” INTRODUCTION: A. At a retirement home in Florida, a group of residents were discussing their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Exiles In The Corporate World Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,105 views

    Daniel is our example of how to live as exiles in the marketplace.

    Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 14, 2004 Daniel 4 Exiles in the Corporate World Read the Story What the story teaches us, from Nebuchadnezzar’s point of view is pretty simple – Pride comes before a fall. Nebuchadnezzar fails to recognize that he has been placed where ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lessons From Noah

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 480 ratings
     | 81,562 views

    Noah set an example that the church needs to follow today

    LESSON’S FROM NOAH GEN 6:1-14a I. NOAH A. Many people write the flood and Noah’s ark off as a fairy tale B. His life was one of faith, righteousness and endurance that still has a legacy today C. Noah is one of the greatest men in the Bible D. Noah’s life is a measuring stick we can look back ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God