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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Unmarried And Widows Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 21, 2018
     | 4,539 views

    In this passage the apostle develops guidelines for the unmarried and widows, the married believers, and mixed marriages. Some of the topics covered are; celibacy, chastity, marriage, stoicism, and virgins.

    December 7, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.2: The Unmarried and Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.8-16 1 Cor 7.8-16 (KJV) 8 I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,012 views

    Here is a sermon that I used at the end of a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a Strong ROOT System 2. Eliminate The PROBLEMS 3. Prepare For PRUNING 4. Wait For The HARVEST

    How To Have A Spiritually Productive Life We come now to the last sermon in this series. We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit. We have looked at: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Now I want us to look at the last phrase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Stanley Daniel avatar

    Your Leadership, Your Effectiveness: A Call To Growth

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 751 views

    Every Christian's spiritual effectiveness and impact for God are limited by their leadership ability, which acts as a ceiling. We must intentionally develop conviction, responsibility, and continuous growth through mentorship.

    Introduction Good morning, brothers and sisters. Have you ever sensed a limit on your potential? Perhaps you've worked hard, developed skills, and striven towards a goal, yet felt as though an invisible barrier preventing you from achieving your full effectiveness or having the impact you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow Him To The Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,663 views

    A study of Caleb as he displayed the character traits of integrity, obedience, faith, perseverance, and courage that caused the Bible to describe him as "wholly followed the Lord".

    FOLLOW HIM TO THE LIFE Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunnneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. Joshua 14:14 NKJV Introduction Turn in your Bibles to Joshua chapter 14. We are now over half way through our study Fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rejected Stone Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 53,808 views

    Uncovering four foundational truths about the character of God in Jesus' Parable of the Tenants and a corresponding personal lesson we can apply to our lives.

    INTRODUCTION The title of this message carries a double meaning. We’re going to learn that Jesus was not only the rejected SON; He was also the rejected STONE. A guy who was crossing the street to visit his neighbor. As he started to cross the street, a car was bearing down on him, so he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To A Renewed Mind And Transformed Life! Part 2.

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Getting to the HEART of our personality and character, and how God REALLY transforms and sanctifies us. Most sermons just ’pick at the fruit’ - this one goes to the heart and foundations!

    Slide # 1 Keys for a transformed life and a renewed mind! Part 2 of 2 ‘You’d better get a coffee – you might need it!’ Going to the heart of it! Credit given to David Riddell – Living Wisdom – Friend, Mentor and Supervisor To listen, read or download this and over 200 other messages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Things We Take To Heaven Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,059 views

    A message on how we take the character we have fashioned; the contributions we have made and the converts we have led to Jesus to heaven with us.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 7 Annual Sermons: Vol. 11 Sermon 9 Bob Marcaurelle: 1998 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Learning To Trust God

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,112 views

    There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God: when things are going badly, and when things are going well. Here’s how to develop a strong trust in God.

    (Note: The title of this message comes from Rick Warren; however, the content is original) There are two times when it’s difficult to trust God. One is when things are going badly. And the other is when things are going well. The author of Proverbs understood this fact of human nature, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    French Horns Or Paper Dolls?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    Which would you rather be - a Christian who puts on Christ’s character like a costume, or an instrument playing beautiful music in God’s hands?

    I admit it – I played with paper dolls as a young boy. I guess I got them from my sisters – we may have even played them together. But I remember thinking it was pretty cool that you could take this people, cut out different clothes and hair and stuff for them and make them into anything you wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Less Like Scars - Lessons From Room 247

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,035 views

    In His hands, the pain and hurt of life becomes less like scars that have been inflicted on us, and more like character built in us

    Less Like Scars Lessons from Room 247 TCF Sermon February 24, 2008 Wow. What a few weeks we’ve had here at TCF. New carpet. Missions conference. All good stuff, huh? It’s a dangerous thing for us regulars in the pulpit to invite people outside the elders to speak to us. Because when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Making Your Vessel Fit For Higher Things 2 Tim 2:20-21 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,501 views

    Our character is not set by genetics or the failures or mistakes of the past. We have a CHOICE. We can CHANGE. We can become someone capable of containing God and accomplishing His purposes.

    2 Timothy 2:20 In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. 21 If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed By God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,261 views

    Romans 5:3-4 reveals a powerful truth, teaching us that our trials are not in vain. Instead, they serve a greater purpose, moulding us and shaping us into people of character and hope.

    Endurance Through Trials: Transformed by God's Purpose - Romans 5:3-4 Introduction: The Purpose in Our Pain Today, we’re going to talk about something that each of us encounters in life: trials and hardships. But we’ll go beyond discussing the pain itself; we’ll explore the purpose that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Head Start The Right Start

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    A challenge to the faith community to early childhood education by having a fidelity to the cultural values of every child, by developing a fellowship that creates community for each child, and by furthering the advancement of a program that has proven it

    Sermon Preached on Sunday, September 24, 2006 “Head Start the Right Start” Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God.4 Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy,5 for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    God Always Provides Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 30, 2024
     | 847 views

    God knows what His test will accomplish or reveal about Abraham’s character and, more importantly, what this test will reveal about Himself.

    We are continuing with our Genesis “From Dust to Life” series. Throughout this book so far, we have seen God bring life to people who were in impossible situations, some brought on by their own bad decisions or because of the bad decisions of others. Time and time again because of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Making The Pagans Happy (For A While)

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,105 views

    Godliness exalts a nation. Ungodliness condemns a nation. A study of the migration of godly people from a nation turning from righteousness and the impact their leaving had on that nation and the nation to which the immigrated.

    “The priests and the Levites who were in all Israel presented themselves to him from all places where they lived. For the Levites left their common lands and their holdings and came to Judah and Jerusalem, because Jeroboam and his sons cast them out from serving as priests of the LORD, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist