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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Wicked Troubles Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
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     | 5,375 views

    Sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on others). That is the case of the wicked as these proverbs note.

    Introduction Troubles; we’ve all got them. Sometimes we keep quiet about them; sometimes we moan loudly. We write songs about them. Indeed, much of the world’s great literature, music and art have sprung from troubles. But sometimes we bring our troubles on ourselves (and on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bad Breath Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012
     | 5,283 views

    These proverbs warn of and against those who plan and speak trouble.

    Introduction We have had proverbs about sweet talking. Now they turn to bad breath. Text 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. With apologies to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, let me read (not sing!) a famous song that this proverb sets ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Walking With Wisdom Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012
     | 6,286 views

    Do you wish to be wise? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you.

    Introduction Do you wish to be wise? Do you wish to make wise decisions? Would you like to give wise counsel? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you. Let’s see what wisdom we can gain from it. Text We are about to close out this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wisdom And Power Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
     | 6,744 views

    Presents the wisdom and power of Christ's atoning work.

    Introduction Some wonder how I can come up with so much to say each Sunday. That may be a nice way of saying I preach a long time. In most cases, my problem is not coming up with enough to say, but having to limit myself. More often than not, I end up cutting material out. I did that last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Said What? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,335 views

    Let us learn to examine ourselves in light of Jesus and not examine Jesus in the dim light of ourselves. It will cause discomfort, but how wondrous it is to serve a true King and to experience the mercy of a Lord that we truly fear.

    Introduction In the movie “The Kid,” Bruce Willis plays an image consultant. We see him racing in to save clients who have said or done something that makes them appear insensitive to people, which in their cases they actually are. “What did I say?” “What did I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Wisdom Brings True Success Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 21,473 views

    Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

    PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Past, Present And Future

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 16, 2011
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     | 12,168 views

    Like in Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol, to truly understand Christmas we need to see it from the past, present and future.

    CHRISTMAS PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE Christmas is finally here! One of my favorite movies to watch at Christmas time is A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens in 1843. In the story, Mr. Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits – Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. I think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Up Close God Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,782 views

    God is close to each one of us, but not as close as He wants to be. The up close God wants you to get close to Him if you are willing.

    The Up Close God Text: Acts 17:16-34 Intro: After being chased out of Thessalonica & Berea for preaching the good news about Jesus, the apostle Paul spent a few days in the city of Athens. I’m not sure what Athens is like today, but in that time it was a favorite place for philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Armor Of God

    Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Aug 5, 2008
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     | 9,594 views

    We must be prepared at all times and not allow evil to get into our lives. We need God’s truth, righteousness, gospel of peace, sword of the Spirit and salvation to fight off any evil that we encounter.

    Ephesians 6:10 – 18 reads, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Day's Journey Without Jesus

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009
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     | 11,869 views

    “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.”

    A DAY’S JOURNEY WITHOUT JESUS Luke 2:40-52 Proposition: “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to walk with Jesus and have a joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION: On Feb. 24, 2001, a one-year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taxes, Tithing, And Tribute Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 11, 2009
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     | 9,044 views

    How does accepting Jesus as our Lord affect our checkbook? Perhaps there is something more to a relationship with God than tossing out 10% of a paycheck.

    Money: How you use it August 3rd, 2008 Tribute, Taxes, Tithing Tithing. There are few subjects more exciting, few topics more interesting, few concepts so captivating that draw people from all over simply to learn more about than tithing. If we had promoted the fact that we were going to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lord Looks At The Heart

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008
     | 17,262 views

    David, Pt. 1

    THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART (1 SAMUEL 16) During the wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to me and the part where I’m to promise to ‘love, honor and obey’ and ‘forsaking all others, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Christ-Centered Faith

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009
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     | 9,813 views

    A Christ-centered faith means that God gives His children a full life in union with Christ, when His children let Him be supreme over all.

    A CHRIST-CENTERED FAITH-Colossians 2:1-10 Proposition: A Christ-centered faith means that God gives His children a full life in union with Christ, when His children let Him be supreme over all. Objective: My purpose is to challenge all to make a full commitment to Christ as one experiences a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barriers Roadblocks And Bottlenecks Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,977 views

    Ultimately, the Gospel will not be hindered.

    I had this job one summer where I delivered eggs to omelet shops, small groceries, bakeries and such on the East side of the San Francisco Bay. It was a crazy job fraught with difficulties and adventure. You would think the most difficult place to make deliveries would be Berkley because of all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
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     | 7,030 views

    2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

    I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God