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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Consistently Inconsistent

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,685 views

    A Character study on the life of Peter

    Consistently Inconsistent A Character Study on Peter INTRODUCTION: Looking at the life of Peter, it is easy to make comparisons. One of the most vivid would be to that of the Prophet Elijah. Peter seems to be the New Testament Elijah, at least in his emotions. Up and down in relatively short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Serious Are You In Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    Character of Thanksgiving

    Watch here our approach in thanksgiving. . . To give thanks is to Confess (Heb. Yahad) which simply mean praising Yahweh. . . This type of approach introduces the entire dimension of praise and thanksgiving envolked by His name in biblical usage. . . Yadah suggest that when we approach God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does This Sitiuation Define The Moment?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2008
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    Bad things happen to good people? Good things happen to bad people. The situation is neutral, it is what we do in negative situations that define the moment!

    DOES THE SITUATION DEFINE THE MOMENT? OR DO WE DEFINE THE SITUATION? RENEW! RESTORE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Good things happen to bad people. Bad things happen to good people. What ever happens is neither good or bad it is what we do as we face the negative? Often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ezra: The Leader

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,020 views

    Simple outline on the character of Ezra

    Ezra: The Leader Raising Your Family Ezra 7:1-10 During the course of World War II, many people gained fame in one way or another. One example was Butch O’Hare, a fighter pilot assigned to an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. One time his entire squadron was assigned to fly a particular mission. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transferring Of Spirits

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009
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    One of the themes in Scripture that we do not talk about very much is the transferring of spirits. Yet it is a theme that occurs throughout the Scripture.

    THE TRANSFERRING OF SPIRITS Numbers 11:16, 17, 25; 27:16-20; 2 Kings 2:15 One of the themes in Scripture that we do not talk about very much is the transferring of spirits. Yet it is a theme that occurs throughout the Scripture. Spirit: “a disposition; a frame of mind; a mood.” It is a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Patience

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,215 views

    Patience is something that faces us all. The matter of how we handle that patience is the dividing line between being obedeint and just fitting into the mold the the world.

    The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 Introduction A man in Los Angeles, CA was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl with a handgun. He claims that he just got upset. He couldn’t take it any longer. His daughter had flushed a hairbrush earlier in the day and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Patience, A Needed Virtue”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 23, 2021
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    The sermon begins with the patiencce of a kindergarde teacher putting on snow shoes. Patience is not a gifts. (Read Galatians 5: 22-24) Patience is a “fruit” of the Holy Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, it is produced through suffering and endurance

    In Jesus Holy Name September 26, 2021 Text: James 5:7-9 Redeemer “Patience, A Needed Virtue” The message today is not about how to know heaven is your home. It is not about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010
     | 6,649 views

    Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

    THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,414 views

    To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

    INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eyes Have It

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    What we see with our eyes affects us spiritually.

    THE EYES HAVE IT INTRODUCTION: The eyes, they’re a wonderful instrument aren’t they? They’re a complex mechanism of combined parts that all work together to allow us to be able to see the world around us. This can be both a blessing and a curse. There is much beauty to see in this world but along ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Putting Our Faith On Display

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 10, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,212 views

    The early church faced great adversity, but also enjoyed a tremendous opportunity to share the Gospel. We too must seek out opportunities to be an effective witness, putting our faith on display.

    Putting our Faith on Display 1 Peter 3: 8-11 As we continue our series in 1 Peter, we need to be reminded of the volatile environment in which the believers existed. Sever persecution had forced many of them from their homes in and around Jerusalem. They were scattered throughout various regions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing Without

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Jul 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,660 views

    How renunciation, in a consumer age, is vital for spiritual development

    Gold Within - Nuggets Of Christian Character: Doing Without Bible Reading: Matthew 6: 10,25-34; 18: 7-9 Catechism Reading: Q/A 124, 125 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO "I never ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spoiled

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 7, 2012
     | 5,215 views

    “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what they h

    SPOILED James 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: “Spoil” has two meanings-both of which are applicable in this passage. The rich had spent their riches in self-indulgence (spoiling themselves). At the same time, their selfishness caused them to be hoarders. And because the rich were hoarding what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Russ Witkowski avatar

    Igniting A Passion For God Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,034 views

    This teaching is part one on how to develop a passion for God.

    02/20/02 IGNITING A PASSION FOR GOD I 2 CO 6:14-18 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Good Are You? Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Kings of Judah, Pt. 8: "Jotham"

    WHAT GOOD ARE YOU? (2 CHRONICLES 27:1-9) Thomas J. Watson, Jr. had big shoes to fill. His father was the first president of IBM, building a worldwide industry during his 42 years at IBM. The senior Watson was named chairman of IBM in September 1949 and was presented with honorary degrees by 27 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible