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  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 13 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 29, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,346 views

    A look at Proverbs chapter 13.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Thirteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter thirteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 A wise son accepts his father’s discipline, But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. Proverbs 13:1 (NASB) Children of the same parents can have different temperaments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Waste Your Valley

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 2, 2025
     | 1,494 views

    We’re looking at spiritual valleys, why we have to go through them, how they can be beneficial to us, and how to NOT waste your valley.

    DON’T WASTE YOUR VALLEY 1 Kgs. 20:28; Deut. 8:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “Having Trouble with your Wife” 1. A father came home from work just before supper and was met by his five year old daughter on the sidewalk outside his house. The little girl was not smiling. 2. “Is something wrong, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Purpose Of Life

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,090 views

    Sermon deals with the meaninglessness of life without God, then expounds the three objectives God is always pursuing in the believer's life. Knowing these three objectives helps the Christian interpret life's events in a biblical way.

    Intro In this message, I want to give you a framework for understanding the events that occur in your life. What is God always doing in your life? Why does he have you here on planet earth? What is the real meaning and purpose of life? The Bible gives answers to these profound questions, and those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Sins Of The Saints And Its Remedies Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 4, 2016
     | 4,342 views

    This passage talks about misunderstanding developed by Joseph on Mary. Misunderstanding could have spoiled the plan of God. Many Godly people give place for Satan to use them and destroy the ministry. Real understanding of the Scripture brings joy to all

    First Advent Sunday Mathew 1:18-25 Introduction: After the period of 400 dark years, the Lord sent good news to Mary that he would be born in her womb. But Satan tried his level best to destroy the plan of God by bringing dis honor to this couple by separating them. However Joseph listen to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Priority Of Life

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    Jesus did the will of the Father and finished His work. He knows His purpose in life, set the right priority, and has a passion for the lost. We want to know our purpose, set the priority and develop the passion exemplified by Christ.

    Jesus says, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent me and to finish His work.” • Of course, this couldn’t mean that Jesus do not have to eat. • Jesus uses this incident to highlight to His disciples what is important. Someone said, “The greatest danger in life is in permitting the urgent ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020
     | 3,029 views

    There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

    Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is At Work

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,699 views

    Message aimed at helping people see beyond the present circumstances to what God is doing.

    God is at Work Romans 8:28-30 Introduction How many of you have heard the phrase, “All things work for good.” Yeah – me too. How many of you believe it? Go ahead, be brave! Show me your hands. Good. Well, let me ask you something. How about when your tire goes flat in the middle of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When Wee Encounters Grace

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,962 views

    The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

    Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Joseph: Lessons In Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
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     | 16,667 views

    In this message I want you to see some lessons from the life of Joseph that all of us need to learn and these are lessons about adversity. Joseph was a good man. Joseph loved his family. He loved God and he wanted to do the right thing but even in all

    Joseph: Lessons in Adversity Genesis 37:2-14, 17b-20 This scripture gives us some background and insight into this man named Joseph who is a true hero of the Bible. We cannot read the entire story this morning in detail because it takes up about 14 chapters in the book of Genesis. That is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Expectations: Much Given – Much Required

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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     | 17,270 views

    The life of total commitment that God requires of us is only possible through a close relationship with Him. Our text gives us four main keys to help us develop a close relationship with Yahweh and to live a life that is totally devoted to Him.

    GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Much Given – Much Required Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: Have you ever wondered what God wants from you? Most of us probably have given at least some thought to that question. Micah 6:8 asks the same question, “What does the LORD require of you?” His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom Factor Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
     | 3,725 views

    Sixth in a series on the characteristics of God as our loving Father. This message has to do with the fact that God is there to provide wisdom for life.

    “The Wisdom/Counsel Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 6) Review Dads play a vital role in our development. Many of the talents or traumas we have today stem from our interaction with our fathers. Scripture employs the image of a father as one way to explain God’s relationship to His creation. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,276 views

    Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the second in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today.

    How Jesus Speaks Through My Experiences Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today August 29, 2010 I’m sure you’ve heard the story about the guy who was trapped on the roof of his house during hurricane Katrina. 1st, his neighbor came by in a row boat and asked if he needed help. He said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The New Birth Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 105 ratings
     | 20,859 views

    Jesus addressed the best of the best of men developed under the old covenant and told him he must be born again. Everyone must be born from above if they are going to enter the Kingdom of God.

    JOHN 3: 1-7 THE NEW BIRTH Not only was Benjamin Franklin a great statesman and inventor, but he was also a great correspondent and received letters from famous people from all over the world. One day he received what could well have been the most important ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Has Jerusalem To Do With Antioch Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,505 views

    We must take hold of THE GRANDNESS OF GENTILE SALVATION The Great Commission, in biblio-theological development, is the predictable Messianic restatement of multitudes of Old Testament commissions and promises and prayers for all the nations to be made

    INTRODUCTION "What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? What has the Academy to do with the Church? What have heretics to do with Christians? Our instruction comes from the porch of Solomon, who had himself taught that the Lord should be sought in simplicity of heart. Away with all attempts to produce ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Flee From Idolatry

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 31 ratings
     | 13,823 views

    This sermon was developed to show how we often take small things and make them idols in our life. How we replace God as number one in our life with something else.

    Flee From Idolatry 1 Cor. 10:14-22 Prayer Introduction We often look down on the tribesman and the worshippers of Idols with disdain. We think that we are above having Gods made with our on hands but I want you to think about something the only difference between the idolatry of a tribesman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist