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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Love Your Enemies, Hate Your Friends

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2018
     | 5,791 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43

    2 Samuel 19: 1 – 43 Love your enemies, hate your friends 19 And Joab was told, “Behold, the king is weeping and mourning for Absalom.” 2 So the victory that day was turned into mourning for all the people. For the people heard it said that day, “The king is grieved for his son.” 3 And the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Indecision

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    Some people can't make up their mind and by doing that, they have already made a decision.

    Former president Ronald Reagan once had an aunt who took him to a cobbler for a pair of new shoes. The cobbler asked young Reagan, "Do you want square toes or round toes?" Unable to decide, Reagan didn't answer, so the cobbler gave him a few days. Several days later the cobbler saw Reagan on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Close To The Lightning Strike

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2009
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     | 18,620 views

    God will get our attention and force us to make choices, despite our desire to avoid decisions or our wish to be secular. When the lightning strikes it may be painful but it will be about grace.

    You can most certainly expect God to attract your attention. I cannot tell you exactly how He will do it, but I do know that He will do it. He will attract your attention. Many of us face a spiritual issue called inattention. Distraction. Inattention. We are not paying attention to what God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God Through Worship

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,324 views

    The Psalmist shows us how it is that we grow in our knowledge of God through the act of worship.

    Knowing God Through Worship - Psalm 146 - June 5, 2016 Worship is an important word. It’s in a sense a universal word, because everyone worships something. For Christ followers, it is the primary activity of our life - the most important thing we do, I believe, that prepares us to be salt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Missing In Action (Mia)

    Contributed by Todd Goodwin on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 7,767 views

    We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives.

    S-ubject: Apostasy C-entral Theme: Teens who leave Jesus O-bjective: We can help those who are missing in action and help bring them home by applying three principles from scripture to our lives. R-ationale: #1: OBSERVE YOUR ENVIROMENT #2: SEARCH AND RESCUE #3: RESTORE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Restoring Your Household Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 84,728 views

    Biblical insights on family restoration.

    Notice the word "restored" in the following Bible passage: 2 Kings 8 1 - Then Elisha spoke to the woman whose son he had RESTORED to life, saying, "Arise and go, you and your household, and sojourn wherever you can sojourn; for the LORD has called for a famine, and furthermore, it will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendship 101

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 314 ratings
     | 16,708 views

    Things to do in preparation for a Friend Day service. 1- We must pray and believe 2- We must find and bring 3- We must befriend and listen

    INTRO.- Math 101, English 101, Speech 101, History 101, etc.. You name it and it’s out there. But what we are talking about? 101 is a term when referring to an introductory course of some subject or the basic knowledge of some subject. Here is an example of what I would call Atheism 101. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Congratulations On Your Graduations

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 17, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,620 views

    A graduation sermon that can also be applied to each one of our daily lives as well.

    Graduation day is finally here. I’m glad for those that are graduating, and I’m glad for their parents. It’s probably a toss-up as to which ones are the happiest. This is a graduation sermon and it will be directed primarily at Lee and Mike, who are our graduates this year. However, I want ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

    Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 16,405 views

    The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

    SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Break Your Promise

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 14,587 views

    You made a vow to the Lord don’t break that promise.

    “Don’t Break Your Promise” Matt: 26: 33 & 69-74 Ø Promise: An undertaking, declaration, and indication that something will or will not be done. It can be either written or verbal. ** When you make a promise you are giving your word on it. When you buy a car or home you sign a Promissory Note, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • David Owens avatar

    The Cure For Conflict Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2006
    based on 87 ratings
     | 43,330 views

    James teaches us not only the cause of conflict, but the cure.

    Introduction: A. Years ago, a large statue of Christ was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile – called “Christ of the Andes.” 1. The statue symbolizes a pledge between the two countries. As long as the statue stands, there will be peace between Chile and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,333 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Fog

    Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Jul 10, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,771 views

    Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities.

    The FOG Proverbs 18:24, John 15:14-15 July 14, 2002 Friend Day AM Subject: Friend Central Theme: Who is the friend of God? Objective: Every person should become the friend of God because of God’s Qualities. Introduction: I love these friend days that we have. This is our second annual Friend ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Right Relationships, Right People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,916 views

    Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

    Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matt Keller avatar

    The Story Of Zach Series

    Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,469 views

    Many times we look at the story of Zach as being just for kids. However, I believe there are some interesting observations can be made from the text.

    “The Story of Zach” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths – Week 2 Sunday, September 12, 2010 Text: Luke 19:1-10 C.S. Lewis says of true friendship, “True friendship is rare on earth. It means identifying with someone in thought, heart, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist