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  • RUEL CAMIA avatar

    Character Change

    Contributed by Ruel Camia on Feb 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    A person’s character is very difficult to change. But it can be done, though it takes time. Today let us study the character of John and James, and see what we can learn from them.

    CHANGE IN CHARACTER VERSES: Mark 3:13-19; Luke 9:28-36, 46-56 Acts 12:1-2; 1 John 4:7-12 A person’s character is very difficult to change. But it can be done, though it takes time. Today let us study the character of John and James, and see what we can learn from them. THE CALL AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life Is Not Always Easy

    Contributed by Donald Seales on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,895 views

    This sermon was given to my youth group during a lock in on the importance and blessing of perseverance.

    I. Survivor theme and show description As you can tell, tonight’s theme is Survivor. In case you don’t know, Survivor is a reality show based on someone’s ability to survive a defined amount of time in a predetermined area (jungle, isolated island, etc..). If you have ever seen the show, its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Great Are The Works Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS!

    BIG IDEA: WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS! INTRODUCTION: Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (cf. Story told by daughter just starting at Univ. of Richmond: fellow student commented: Isn’t Rousseau French? But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Work On Your "Insides" First

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 26, 2010
     | 2,857 views

    June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

    As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Living In Growth Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 10, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    This is the 12th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at growing as Christians.

    LIVING IN GROWTH 2 Peter 1:5-7 In our last study we looked at the fact that the Christian life begins with faith. Where there is life, there must be growth. The new birth is not the end but the beginning. God has provided everything we need to grow, but spiritual growth is not automatic. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Like The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,845 views

    This message continues our series on The Sermon on the Mount by taking an overall look at the Beatitudes, and their impact on the life of a Christ follower. Extensive inspiration for this series derived from D. Martin Lloyd-Jones "Studies on the Sermon o

    (Read Matthew 5:1-10) We are on week three of our study of the Sermon on the Mount. So far, we have just been establishing some groundwork. Looking at why we would dedicate such energy to this study, and what the overall structure of the sermon is. I hope you are getting engaged at a personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Righteous God

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,489 views

    PART OF A BIBLE STUDY SERIES ON THE PSALMS

    THE RIGHTEOUS GOD PSALM 111:1-10 INTRODUCTION: THE NEXT TWO PSALMS THAT WE WILL BE STUDYING ARE PSALM 111 AND PSALM 112. THESE PSALMS ARE WHAT WE CALL COMPANION POEMS. NOW A COMPANION IS SOMEONE WITH WHOM YOU HAVE A RELATIONSHIP. IN SOME WAYS COMPANIONS MAY RELATE TO US VERY CLOSELY AS FAR AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dialogue Of Jonah.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    After the lot fell on Jonah, there is an interesting conversation between Jonah and the mariners. The lot had divided the group on the ship into two groups. Jonah was in a group with himself with the mariners in the other group.

    The book of Jonah #05 The Dialogue of Jonah. Jonah 1:8-12 This is our fifth study on the book of Jonah. We are learning something about the character of the man the Bible calls Jonah. So far in our study he hasn’t been too impressive but I feel sure that is going to change. In our last study, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Development Of A Man/Woman Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 21, 2019
     | 4,490 views

    Daniel, a normal believer, was transformed into a person of such insight and faith, that he was promoted to serve 5 kings from three different conquering nations. What steps did he take that caused such a transformation?

    THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAN/WOMAN OF GOD Dan. 1:3-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FREE HAIRCUTS 1. One day a Barber cut a minister’s hair. When the minister reached for his wallet, the barber said, “No Reverend, it’s on me.” Next morning, as if by magic, there were 10 silver coins on his doorstep. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    If / Then Series

    Contributed by Phillip Calvert on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    God uses the if/then parenting technique to encourage us to have Good character so we can possess the rewards He has for us.

    Building good character Proverbs 3:1-10 · IF/Then o 2 Thes 3:10 o Gal 6 § What you sow / what you reap § Where you sow / where you reap § How you sow / how you reap o Spit in one hand want in the other see which one fills up fastest Long Life · If verse one then verse two o More days o Not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    Study In Revelation 20 The Struggle Behind The Great Tribulation Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,564 views

    Study of Revelation, using "The Preacher¡¦s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Some of the check boxes and underlined blanks may be missing from the study notes that are included

    IN REVELATION 20 The Seventh Trumpet in detail [Part 1] The Struggle Behind the Great Tribulation Rev. 12: 1-5 This passage may be one of the most fascinating in the Bible, because it reveals to us the struggle that takes place behind the scenes of this world. The struggle will be so intense in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Rogers avatar

    Consequences Of Not Developing A Christian Character

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences of not developing a Christian Character.

    Consequences of not having a Godly character 1Thessalonians 5:1-11 Bro. David Rogers Last week we examined the true character of a Christian. This week as I prepared my sermon I thought about the many times I have not exhibit these characteristics. I look at other people who claim to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Leaving A Lasting Legacy

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 164 ratings
     | 68,205 views

    Legacies are rare and special gifts, from one person to another, from one generation to the next. As Christians we should seek to leave a lasting legacy of godliness for those who come behind us.

    LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY PROVERBS 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. INTRODUCTION: A legacy is defined as (1) money or property bequeathed to another by will or (2) something handed down from an ancestor or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Telgren avatar

    Our Creed

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 10, 2017
     | 2,724 views

    It is important to realize that the authority for our faith is from the Lord or our faith, Jesus Christ. Our focus is ultimately not on a creedal system, but upon Christ, whom we follow as our Lord.

    Studying the history of creeds is interesting. The earliest creeds arose in reaction to heretics who were teaching heresy concerning the nature of God and Christ. They served to unite the church in sound doctrine against false teaching. When the church and government became fused, resulting in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Will You Be My Spiritual Counselor? Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 15, 2021
     | 1,076 views

    The call to discipleship is a call to serve as a good neighbor. This call is more than a mere social event where pleasantries are commonly shared. In the call to discipleship, we are challenged to ascend to godliness and become a spiritual friend to people in our sphere of influence.

    The call to discipleship is a call to serve as a good neighbor. This call is more than a mere social event where pleasantries are commonly shared. In the call to discipleship, we are challenged to ascend to godliness and become a spiritual friend to people in our sphere of influence. In John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational