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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Godly Discontent - Genesis 31:1-18 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,241 views

    Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job.

    In our story today in Genesis 31 we see that Jacob is going to move on from one job to another. He’s leaving his place where he has a job now and he’s going to go to another job. I want to prepare our hearts for this study today by imagining us being in the story. I think the best way to do that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Deal With People Who Don't Like You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,747 views

    No where in the bible does it tell us to treat people the way we want to or to get even with those who don't like us. The bible does teach us not to stoop to their level.

    How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Manger Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 9, 2025
     | 163 views

    Why did God choose a manger?

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY DID GOD CHOOSE A MANGER? 1. God could have chosen for Jesus to be born at relatives, near the Temple, the home of the rich. “In the fullness of time God sent” (Gal. 4:4). “All things work together for good” (Rom. 8:28). God had a purpose. Not What God Could Do, But What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Your Lamp Burning

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,869 views

    Its hard to burn for God always but you don’t need to run, you don’t need to hide, and you don’t need to quit just because it is. Knowing who you are will keep you burning for God always.

    LAMP THAT BURN CONTINUALY Objective: 1.To give awareness to brethren that they are light, and they have a purpose. 2.To give instruction to those who want to burn continously 3.To give encouragement to those who face a shortage of light because of shortage of oil cause by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your Life Blessed Or Cursed

    Contributed by Joseph Byrd on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,827 views

    Whether we are blessed or cursed depends on our attitude

    One of the biggest tools that satan uses in today’s world is the mass media. He doesn’t have to be invited in our home. In fact WE invite him in every time we turn the knob. The little, or in some homes the big box, in our living room is a way for him to invade our home, influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Subdue Your Enemies

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 6, 2022
     | 5,696 views

    Subduing your enemies has nothing to do with your enemies -- it requires us to get victory over ourselves. The 2 keys are to listen to God and follow His ways. If we do those, our enemies will automatically be subdued before us!

    HOW TO SUBDUE YOUR ENEMIES Ps. 81:13-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Hating Your Enemies 1. The author of the famous tract, “Come To Jesus,” became embroiled in a theological dispute. He finally wrote a reply to his opponent, filled with sarcasm and invective, sharp and cutting as a razor. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "How To Pray For Your Children"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,196 views

    Specific ways to pray for children that will prove to be more effective than vague generalizations.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM October 24, 2004 "How to Pray for Your Children" Philippians 4:4-7 INTRODUCTION: A bumper sticker read, "I have teenagers! Pray for me!" If you have teenagers, you might feel this way at times. However, today we’re going to talk about how you can pray for your children. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Connected: Promoting Your Community Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,731 views

    Part 4 of 4 - Teaching series on Small Groups at NewSong.

    “Connected” Part 4 – Promoting Your Community NewSong Church – 10/05/08 To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. Small Group ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Conviction - How Strong Is Yours?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 13, 2023
     | 2,372 views

    In the Bible, through his actions and prayers, Daniel gives us a powerful example of what it looks like to live unashamed in a culture that sees no need to live righteously and obediently for God's glory.

    We live in a culture that's becoming more and more antagonistic toward anyone who follows Christ. In the Bible, through his actions and prayers, Daniel gives us a powerful example of what it looks like to live unashamed in a culture that sees no need to live righteously and obediently for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rsvp-Ing Your Future Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 20, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,383 views

    What is this wedding feast Jesus tells of, and what can I do to make sure I'm included?

    Randy Alcorn told story about his friend Ruthanna Metzgar, a professional singer. She had been asked to sing at the wedding of a very wealthy man, and they were invited to the reception. It was being held on the top two floors of the Columbia Tower in Seattle - the tallest skyscraper in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Best Year Ever

    Contributed by Brian Chandler on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,563 views

    New Year, New Goals, New Resolutions, New Beginning

    Your Best Year Ever Psalm 37:3-5 Pastor Brian Chandler New Season, New Goals, New Dreams, New Resolutions. It’s a new year with great new possibilities. Now most people when they start the new year they make new year’s resolutions and most people fail to keep their new year’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025
     | 220 views

    Jim Eliot, once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep, to gain that which he cannot lose” . And Jesus says something similar in this morning's Gospel reading

    Lk 14:25-33 Take up your cross and follow me Jim Eliot, an American missionary who was killed on 8th January 1956 taking the Gospel to the Waodani people in Ecuador - once famously wrote in his diary on 28th October 1949: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep To gain that which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Increasing Your Love For Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,793 views

    This 6th command is needed in our world today. You may think, “At least I don’t break this commandment. This is an off week for me.” But don’t be too quick to think you have this one mastered.

    Increasing your love for life Text – Exodus 20:13, p. 56 Series – God’s Top Ten: 10 Timeless Truths for Life Each week, we’re considering some overall Truths about the Ten. Over the last several weeks, we’ve learned that… 1. The Ten do not restrict our freedom; they restore our freedom. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Is Your Golden Calf?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2018
     | 12,276 views

    What gets in the way of our relationship with God?

    “What is your Golden Calf?” Exodus 32:1-14 Several years ago, a friend who had worked his way through graduate school as a paramedic told me about one of his more grisly experiences on the job. He received an anonymous call reporting a heroin addict who was on the verge of death in an abandoned ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Your Calls From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 31, 2007
     | 2,585 views

    A message of encouragement and motivation to give your all for the work of the Kingdom.

    YOUR CALLS FROM GOD Romans 12:1-2 * When Deboria and I were first married, I was a member of volunteer fire department. This was the mid-70’s and before the personal pagers were so inexpensive and available so alerting us fireman in a timely manner was a challenge. The system began with a siren, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist