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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Top Priorities For Families Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    1st in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    THE TOP PRIORITY FOR FAMILIES EXODUS 20:1-3 & MATTHEW 6:33 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: We want to begin a new series today entitled, "Foundations For A Fulfilled Family.” What do you think of when you hear the phrase: "traditional family values." I have mixed feelings when I hear it. On one hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Language Of The Family Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    2nd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    "THE LANGUAGE OF THE FAMILY" EXODUS 20:7; MATTHEW 12:33-37 INTRODUCTION: Paul Dickson has written a book entitled, What’s In A Name? In that book he shares some of the most unusual names he’s come across. How would you like to have any of these for your name? Cletus Clodfelter, Rotten Earp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Honor Parents Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,117 views

    3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,708 views

    4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

    "AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Contented Family Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,168 views

    5th in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as a Biblical basis)

    THE CONTENTED FAMILY EXODUS 20:17 & I TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-20 INTRODUCTION: A Sunday School teacher told her class of 2nd graders the story found in Luke 16 of the Rich man and Lazarus. How that when they were here upon the earth the rich man had everything that money could buy and poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    You’ve Been Grafted Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2021
     | 2,897 views

    Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.

    You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Martin Spoelstra avatar

    Jude: Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Aug 18, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 387 views

    Big idea: From the 1st century on, the church has been threatened by heresy and false teaching. We also must be on our guard.

    INTRODUCTION There was a man who walked into a gas station with a $20 bill. Just a regular Tuesday. He handed over the cash to the cashier, who paused, held it up to the light, scribbled on it with one of those little pens—and then called the police. It was a counterfeit. The man was stunned—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My Wall Of Jericho Must Fall Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 531 views

    Many believers face metaphorical “walls” — limitations, delays, opposition, bondage, or spiritual strongholds. But the God who brought down Jericho's walls can collapse every wall standing between you and your destiny.

    MY WALL OF JERICHO MUST FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:1-20 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:30, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Psalm 44:3, Isaiah 45:2 INTRODUCTION: The story of the fall of Jericho is one of the most dramatic and miraculous victories recorded in Scripture. It demonstrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jim Moynihan avatar

    The Five Conditions To Answered Prayer (2of4) Series

    Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,519 views

    There are five Biblical conditions necessary for God to answer our prayers.

    You have probably seen the Television commercial where an overweight yet eager gentleman is about to start exercising. He is in the gym and has his sweats on and his cassette player with headsets and just before he begins his exercise routine he weighs himself. He weighs in at 257 pounds. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Putting The Word Into Action Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 3, 2023
     | 2,920 views

    Being new in Christ means living in light of God’s Word.

    INTRODUCTION • Today is the last message in our Prioritizing God’s Word in Our Lives. • We have examined the issue of prioritizing God’s Word in our lives. • With all we have discusses, what does it look like to prioritize God’s Word in our lives? • How can you tell if you are prioritizing God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Roger Carmichael avatar

    What The Old Fashioned Church Had That We Need

    Contributed by Roger Carmichael on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 188 ratings
     | 9,899 views

    A Biblical look at the early Church and their success

    I- They were Filled. Acts 2:2-4 1-They were Unstopable 2-They were United (one accord) 3- They were Unique (one of a kind) II- They had Faith. James 2 2:14-20 1- Healing Faith 2- Hopeful Faith 3- Helping Faith III- They were Faithful. ACTS 2:42-47 1-Daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Stine avatar

    Thanksgivng

    Contributed by Greg Stine on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    6 Biblical aspects of thanksgivng as a lifestyle.

    Thanksgiving 11/19/2000 Psalm 100 6 Biblical Aspects of thanksgiving. I. The Propriety of thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is appropriate… A. Because of the goodness of our God. Ps. 100 B. Because of the greatness of our God. Ps. 95 C. Because of the glory of our God. Ps. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Atherton avatar

    As The Church We...

    Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,069 views

    a biblical look at what the church should be

    -----1) BELONG to one another 1 Cor. 12:13; Rom. 8:17 "the ground is level at the foot of the cross" "The only thing we may have in common with the person sitting next to us is that we don’t deserve to be here." -----2) NEED one another 1 Cor. 12:14 no part of the body is inferior ----------1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bishop Robert McKenzie avatar

    The Role Of Deacons

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005
    based on 97 ratings
     | 17,250 views

    A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

    The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave Bishop avatar

    Untangling Tongues Series

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 10,286 views

    Tongues - removiung the mystery - looking biblically

    Untangling Tongues – No. 4 in the series on Kingdom power. 1 Cor 14 Spiritual Gifts – tools for the task of mission. Not something that we might enjoy for ourselves, but necessities for the challenge, task & opportunities that God has placed before us as His church. They are not rewards. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist