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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    A Congenial Life

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 26, 2014
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     | 2,596 views

    Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature

    Title: A Congenial Life Theme: Biblical Principles for Achieving a Pleasing Nature • Congenial Life Learns to Listen • Congenial Life Gives Without Sparing. • Congenial Life Prays Without Ceasing • Congenial Life Does Not Complain or Argues • Congenial life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The World Is Watching You

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jun 30, 2015
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    LIVING LIFE FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE

    THE WORLD IS WATCHING YOU 1 THESS. 1:3 I. INTRODUCTION. THE EYES OF THE WORLD ARE ON US, THEREFORE, WE MUST ENSURE THAT WE NOT ONLY SAY THE RIGHT THINGS, BUT DO THE RIGHT THINGS. IN TIMES LIKES THESE IT IS PIVOTAL THAT WE WALK LIKE JESUS AND TALK LIKE JESUS. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, THE EYES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 9, 2015
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    A sermon to define the Biblical nature of love.

    "Lessons for Life Pt 1" Learning to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ESV Introduction: How hard can it be to love somebody, right? It ought to be easy, right? Everybody loves love, right? Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking The Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Whitehead on Dec 9, 2012
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     | 6,518 views

    Biblical principals for a walk that pleases God

    Faith Builders Connecting with God/our Faith Faith that Pleases God 3.2 Walking the Walk 12.9.12 Victory Pastor Mark Whitehead We have been talking about faith – I hope this short video gives you a different perspective on faith! (show video – Kids on Faith, Sermon Spice) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Study Of Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 22, 2013
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    Biblical Biographical Study Of Mary Magdalene

    Luke 8:2 Mary Magdalene and other women would accompany Jesus as he traveled teaching multitudes of people. John 11:11 Mary and her sister Martha petition Jesus to come because their brother Lazarus was dead. Jesus tells them that “all sickness is not unto death” Jesus tarried two days after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013
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    Renew your relationships with this biblical advice.

    1. Don’t burn bridges Luke 6:27-29 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Join The Choir

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Jun 3, 2015
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    PRAISE AND ADORATION TO GOD IS A BIBLICAL MANDATE!

    JOIN THE CHOIR OBSERVATION: THE TWO BOOKS OF CHRONICLES SPEAKS TO ISRAEL’S KINGDOM WITH EMPHASIS ON OBEDIENCE TO GOD. ANCIENT JEWISH TRADITION BELIEVES EZRA WROTE THE TWO BOOKS. THE BOOKS ENCOURAGED RETURNING EXILES IN BABYLON AS THEY RETURNED TO JERUSALEM. DAVID’S THRONE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Package Of Christmas Clauses

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2017
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     | 6,300 views

    A potpourri of seasoned and seasonal Biblical gems.

    A PACKAGE OF CHRISTMAS CLAUSES. A. “God was in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:19). Two Ministry students were discussing the meaning of this clause in relation to an anticipated question in their New Testament class at College. They were contending that the clause is saying nothing more than what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #5 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Identifying The New Testament Church By Its Organization) Series

    Contributed by Tim West on Jan 15, 2024
     | 779 views

    This lesson examines the Biblical organization of the church

    Fundamental Foundations of Faith Identifying The New Testament Church by Its Organization INTRO. A. In this series of lessons on the fundamentals of faith, we have studied the church, and we saw that the church is the “called out.” B. We also saw that in the New Testament, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Hilarious Giving? Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 7, 2022
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    What is the Biblical basis for hilarious giving?

    Now That’s a Good Question: What is Tithing? Philippians 4:14-23 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Williams 03-06-2022 Let it Walk! A pastor was preaching in the deep south and told his congregation, “This church is like a crippled man, he’s got to get up and walk!” And the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands, Wives And The Secret Of A Successful Marriage

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 11, 2022
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    Biblical instruction for living as husband and wife.

    “Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement - 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 4, 2025
     | 151 views

    Looking at various views of biblical encouragement

    Encouragement Judges 6, Hebrews 3 October 5, 2025 There’s a story about a farmer who planted bamboo seeds. After planting them, he watered them faithfully every day. Days and weeks went by and nothing grew. Month after month — nothing. His friends mocked him, telling him he was wasting his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,774 views

    Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

    JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
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     | 6,062 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My Life As A Worshiper (1 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,127 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    MyLife As a Worshiper By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, I’m Mark. I’m pastor here and we are starting a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational