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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Let Us Boldly Ask For Wisdom!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    This is a study of wisdom, do we honestly and earnestly seek for wisdom? Let us apply our heart to wisdom and understanding to be better stewards for God.

    LET US BOLDLY ASK FOR WISDOM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ROBBING IN THE COAL MINES: Let me establish a truth by telling you a real life story. As men mine for coal in the coal mines in eastern Kentucky, the miners leave pillars of coal. These pillars support the roof top in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The 7ups Of Life

    Contributed by Deborah Naves on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 23,674 views

    God wants you to be your very best. Take the 7Up challenge and find out what you need to do to be a better Christian.

    Be Uplifted - The 7Up Talk. _ _ _ _ _ If you’ve ever read the book of Acts, you’ll know it chronicles the story of Jesus’ ascension into heaven [Acts 1:1-14]. It is the Bible’s detailed account of how Jesus departed from his disciples and returned to Heavenly Father. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He First Loved Us Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,388 views

    This is the second in a six-part series on Fireproofing Your Relationships. It introduces practical tools and suggestions for building a better marriage, as well as inviting people to Christ.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Finding The Way

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 6, 2009
     | 3,188 views

    In accepting Jesus and keeping His commands we find the way to a better life; forgiveness for our sins; reconciliation with God; and the assurance of eternal life.

    Finding The Way 06/26/05 AM Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” Even when we think we have all the information we need to find our way it is still possible to be on the wrong path. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage Busters Series

    Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,273 views

    Why is it that the divorce rate in the church is not any better than those outside the church? This message looks at the worldly mindsets that destroy a marriage in or out of the church.

    An Associated Press story printed 10 days ago on Valentine’s Day reported a woman who had just celebrated her 50th anniversary. While that is commendable in itself, what made the story unusual was the fact that all 6 of her older siblings had also been married 50 years or more. Collectively, these ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Spend Less, Give More Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    Talks about how we can better give gifts like the first Christmas ans spend less money but give more meaningfully

    Spend Less – Give More Advent Conspiracy – Week 2 12/13/2009 Liberia Video Slide after video As we continue on in our series during Christmas, we are taking a special offering that will be going to 2 places. Families in church and Community in need First it is already helping a number of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So What Is Your Goal?

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 30, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,498 views

    Commit to "Make A Change For the Better" by 1- Working Out Your Salvation, 2- Move Forward at All Times, and 3- Run Well For Christ!

    INTRODUCTION ILL.: An elderly gentleman moved into a retirement community to spend the rest of his life there. It wasn’t long until he had made a number of friends among the other residents including one lady he was especially attracted to, & she was attracted to him, also. So they spent a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's The Boss? Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011
     | 4,169 views

    This describes a conversation had by Jesus' fishermen disciples, talking about the miraculous event later, spoken with the local accent. Better heard than read.

    John 21:1-14 – Who’s the Boss? Today, we look at one of my favourite stories in the whole Bible. I can’t exactly tell you why I like it so much. Maybe it’s Jesus’ playful and whimsical nature shining through. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a fishing village, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharpen Your Faith-Vision

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    Sharpen Your Faith-Vision 1) To see better your permanent home 2) To see clearly God’s judgment throne

    How is your night vision? If you were to hike on a moonlit night, would you head out without a flashlight? You might be willing to try if you knew the terrain and weren’t going very far – like to the campsite washroom. Even then I doubt you would walk very quickly, as your eyes would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Lifting The Veil -- Introduction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 18, 2011
     | 6,029 views

    Idioms within the Bible give us insight into the mind of God. This lesson introduces a series on Idioms to help us better understand the word of God.

    There are many pictures of Mt Taranaki in NZ it looked beautiful. It may be difficult for one to see it for oneself as it is generally covered in clouds. When the clouds are removed the sight of the mountain takes one’s breath away. Many know a lot about the Lord and they enjoy His beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,786 views

    “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

    A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Together

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
     | 6,911 views

    As the family of God our church is called to come together in relationship with one another. We support and encourage one another. We are better together

    COME TOGETHER Sept 16, 2012 Jay Davis Robison ISA 64:4-8 GAL 3:1-8, 26-29 There are so many things that divide us our nation unsettling division Even at VBC if we were to choose many things can divide us Raise hand if right handed, left? Male, female, understand other sex How many of you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedicated To The Master

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,060 views

    The path Dedicated To The Master is not an easy path, nor a comfortable path; it is not promised to be prestigious or even pretty. But it is a better path, a path traveled with the Lord God.

    Dedicated To The Master 04/27/08 AM Text: Luke 1:46-49 Introduction Last Lord’s Day I closed the evening lesson quoting the words of Mary found in Luke 1:46-49, expressing the hope that we like Mary could rejoice in the Blessings given by God, the great things done by the Mighty One as Mary said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Facing Reality Or Fighting God's Truth? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,451 views

    We are better off taking our position as lost and helpless sinners before God than we are fighting Him with our objections and rationalizations.

    Facing Reality or Fighting God’s Truth? (Romans 3:1-20) 1. LONDON (Reuters) - A leading British brain surgeon has been suspended from work following a dispute over a bowl of soup. Dr Terence Hope was sent home from the Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham, where newspapers say there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    19 Pentecost A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    Doing the will of God, even though not exactly as quickly as God had hoped, is still better than saying we will and never getting around to it.

    19 Pentecost A Matthew 21:23-32 29 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Do you remember what happened 30 years ago this week? 1972. Does the name Paul Henderson help out? Yes, 30 years ago this week Paul Henderson scored arguably the most famous goal ever scored in the history of hockey. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran