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  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Intentional Faith Development - Five Practices 2 Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 6,289 views

    This sermon is based on the book by Robert Schnase, focusing on the second chapter - Intentional Faith Development.

    Philippians 2:1-5 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose. 3 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Famous Bible Characters: Judas, The Betrayer

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
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    Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot.

    FAMOUS BIBLE CHARACTERS: JUDAS, THE BETRAYER INTRODUCTION: Of all the characters who march across the stage of Bible history, there is none so tragic nor so despicable as that of Judas Iscariot. A poet described him as;The base Judean who flung a pearl away Richer than all his tribe. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Study Of Shem, Ham, And Japheth Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 21, 2025
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    The story of Shem, Ham, and Japheth teaches that choices determine destiny. Their lives remind us to honour God and walk in righteousness, ensuring that our future generations reap blessings instead of curses.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF SHEM, HAM, AND JAPHETH – SONS OF NOAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And the sons of Noah, that went forth of the ark, were Shem, and Ham, and Japheth: and Ham is the father of Canaan. These are the three sons of Noah: and of them was the whole earth overspread." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lydia's Hospitality - A Character Study Of Lydia

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 18, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to show hospitality during our time and age, but we need to know the requirements from the Bible before doing so. IV. TEXT: Acts 16:13 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Did God Use Evolution To Develop The Species Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 17, 2018
     | 4,017 views

    Theistic evolution

    A zoo keeper, walking by the animal cages one day, sees an orangutan with two books under his arms. One is the Bible; the other, Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Surprised, the zoo keeper asks this rather extraordinary primate, “Why are you reading those books?” “Well,” says the ape, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship Part 5 Character Traits Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011
     | 3,845 views

    This message continues with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes.

    Discipleship Part 5: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Numbers 12; Matthew 11:27-30 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three traits: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Workings Of The Holy Spirit: Character And Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2017
     | 6,576 views

    The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a believer. This is a message on the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

    The Workings of the Holy Spirit: Character and Gifts – March 5, 2017 When I was 16 years old, I had been living with serious depression for three years. I was using a lot of marijuana, which was only numbing the pain. It wasn't helping me make any progress in life. So I was pretty sad. At night ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Globalization Guided By Charity In Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2010
     | 2,968 views

    Globalization is neither inevitable nor evil,but must be guided by charity in truth

    Conversion of St. Paul January 25, 2010 Caritas in Veritate Today’s feast of the Conversion of St. Paul also concludes the week of prayer for Christian Unity. The Scriptures remind us that nothing is impossible for God. The great persecutor of Christians becomes the Apostle to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Maturity Levels Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 10,561 views

    There are four maturity levels in the Christian life. John explores each level, the strengths and weaknesses of each in this delightful passage.

    Levels of Maturity 1 John 2:12-14 Ill. The work of Japanese painter Hokusai spanned many years before his death in 1849 at age 89. But toward the end of his life, the artist dismissed as nothing all the work he had done before age 50. It was only after he reached 70 that he felt he was turning out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
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     | 4,880 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Saul's Prophetic Journey

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Feb 9, 2017
     | 7,889 views

    Sometimes God does a work in us that no one sees at the time, but everyone will see the results later

    Saul’s Prophetic Journey 1 Samuel 10:1-13 1 Samuel 10:1-13 KJV - Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the Lord hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? 2 When thou art departed from me today, then thou shalt find ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "When The Manna Ceased” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
     | 5,624 views

    Now they have crossed the threshold of the Jordan River into the promised land. They are entering into a new season a new time with God and new experiences. Covid-19 is ending, or at least transitioning and they are moving into a season of blessing. But, the manna has stoped.

    When the manna ceased Joshua 5:9-12 Forty years of wandering behind them. A generation has come and gone. They are now inside — just inside — the promised land. Encamped at Gilgal. With the liberative threshold that was the Red Sea crossing, God brought their parents out of Egypt, out of slavery. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    Having A Powerful Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 1,269 views

    The bible teaches us that having a genuine faith is more precious than gold. The faith that God has for us will be tested by fire.

    Back to the Basics – Powerful Faith Opener: Good morning everyone! It is so nice to see every here this morning. We are in a wonderful series titled “Back to the Basics”. During this series we have been covering a number of different topics. Some of the topics that we have already discussed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Peter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2015
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    Look at the 2nd apostle of Jesus called and His best friend. Study the 25 incidents in Peter's life. Watch his growth in faith, his decline, and his 2nd rise to greatness. Great for the development of character in our lives.

    THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: PETER Jn. 1:41-42, etc. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re going to look at Peter & when he walked on water. 2. I heard a story about 3 pastors who went fishing. They agreed on a lot of doctrine except one believed that miracles and gifts ceased with the apostles. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Job’s Patience & Faithfullness To God ! 3rd On Job Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 10,021 views

    James in exhorting Christiance to follow the example of the patience of Job gives reasons for developing a 3rd lesson on Job and his great character of patience and faithfulness.

    INTRODUCTION # 31 1. Open your bible to Job 1:20&ff. 2. In our two previous lessons from the book of Job we have learned about the great moral character of Job. 3. We have learned of Satan’s plan to try and get Job to curse God. Satan was responsible for Job losing all of his livestock and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ