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  • O. K. Neal avatar

    Valentine’s Day

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,929 views

    Does 1 Cor 13 speak of more than romance?

    Valentine’s Day 1 Cor 13:4-8 Next week we celebrate a day of love and romance St. Valentine’s Day We really do not know exactly from where the name and idea came There are three Catholic saints named Valentine or Valentinus One legend tells that Valentine was a priest in third century ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss And Fight

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,352 views

    Principles to handle conflict between believers.

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 18: When Believers Fuss and Fight January 6, 2013 A. THE OCCASION OF CONFLICT “Joshua blessed the 2 ½ tribes and sent them home with the instruction. ‘Share with others the spoils of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pathways To The Next Level

    Contributed by Festus Adeyeye on Apr 8, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 57,646 views

    Seven biblical principles that will enable a believer to embrace his/her next level and to be sustained in such level.

    PATHWAYS TO THE NEXT LEVEL. By Pastor Festus Adeyeye Deuteronomy 28:13 There is nothing God has in plan that does not have a procedure to experiencing it. There is always a due procedure to follow any of God’s blessings for your life. Many know that they are meant for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dealing With Conflict

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,680 views

    Teaching on what conflict is, responses to conflict, and dealing with conflict.

    *Note: this is from teaching from our Church of God State Headquarters under Jerry Chitwood. I thought it would be great to share. I also have powerpoint if you will email me at: theedster13@yahoo.com also mention the teaching. I did organize it but did not put all of it together. Dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Two Big Mistakes Churches Make With Their Youth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,593 views

    A look at two of the biggest mistakes tha the church makes with their youth.

    HOW ARE CHURCHES DOING WITH OUR YOUTH? Not great. - Cite stats. TWO BIG MISTAKES CHURCHES MAKE WITH THEIR YOUTH: 1. WE DISMISS THEM. - 1 Timothy 4:12a – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. . .” - Paul here alludes to the idea that people might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Displacement Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,298 views

    Because we want others to approve of us, we feel a pressure to displace some of God’s commands with peer group rules or trends.

    The Danger of Displacement (Mark 7:1-13) 1. One of my favorite Jewish jokes (I have told before) is the following: 2. A Jewish congregation was arguing over whether one should stand or sit during the Shema Yisrael. Half of the congregation said one should sit, the other half insisted one should ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are You Working Like A Dog Or A Saint?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 14, 2014
     | 5,224 views

    Is work a dirty word because of the Curse or a mninstry?

    The Sexton and the Wagon Driver The children of Rabbi Shmuel of Lubavitch, the fourth Chabad-Lubavitch Rebbe, once debated Judaism's contribution to "living life." Their father, weighing in on their discussion, summoned his simpleminded sexton, Bentzion. The Rebbe inquired: "Bentzion, did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stations Of Life: Husband And Wife Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 4, 2014
     | 4,739 views

    One frequent station of life is that of marriage. Paul discusses the duty of husband and wife in very simple terms.

    Stations of Life: Husband and Wife (Colossians 3:18-19) 1. Favorite comic: husband and wife reading… 2. When it comes to roles in marriage, I have long learned that what people say they believe and what they actually practice can be two different things. 3. I know some women who say they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Do, For Now

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,878 views

    The permanency of marriage

    "I Do, For Now" Matthew 19:1-12 11/9/97 Intro: Those of you who are married, think back to the songs you used on your wedding day. As you look back now, years later, what song would best typify your feelings: We Are One in the Spirit, Satisfied, More Love to Thee, or would it be Make us One, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spreading The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,441 views

    The parable of the sower.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 8:4-16 Title: “Spreading the Word of God” Introduction • What is a parable? o It is an earthly story that uses common life situations to illustrate biblical truths about the Kingdom of God. • Jesus was not interested in just telling entertaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know The 17 Works Of The Flesh?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 88 ratings
     | 85,446 views

    Do we know what causes spiritual internal conflict? There are 17 works of the flesh. 4 sins of lust, 2 sins of superstition and not knowing God, 9 sins of the temper, 2 sins of the appetite.

    DO WE KNOW WHAT THE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH? OR SPIRITUAL INTERNAL CONFLICT THERE ARE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. PLEASE COME AND STUDY WITH ME WHAT IS SIN? WHAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE FLESH? A. FEW ARE EVER TAUGHT HOW DANGEROUS THE WORKS OF THE FLESH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    American Idols Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,605 views

    A god is a person/thing occupying the place of preeminence. It is anything/one that dominates your thoughts and emotions (accepting worship) or anything/one that controls your actions (demanding service).

    God’s People, a People of gods God has been calling Jacob to something greater than he can imagine – but change must first happen. Genesis 32 records his point of surrender as he wrestled with the Angel. He was given a new name – yet it didn’t stick, yet. In ch. 33, Jacob is finally able to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose In Charge?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,470 views

    Jesus' trial before Pilate was a hodge-podge of differing desires. But they are all just background noise to what was really going on, and what God was using to bring about His purpose.

    Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Intro: It’s very interesting to watch the wrangling in Washington these days. 1. debt-ceiling debate, a lot at stake. 2. we know that much going on “behind the scenes”, as people seek to gain the upper hand of power. 3. trade-offs, promises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Strengthening Leadership In The Church

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jun 27, 2020
     | 4,154 views

    Thus, believers limit leadership to the secular world and the places where citizens socialize, political establishments, corporate business, sporting activities, and professional gatherings in society. The price is the low and unworkable leadership structure in the body of Chris

    Therefore, there is a need for the restructuring of the present church model if she desires to project Christ's government and leadership to the world. There must be an all-inclusive, team spirit, true unity, and a three-but a single-level model built upon the membership, stewardship, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Realistic Reminders Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2020
     | 2,444 views

    We need reminders to keep us realistic about human social behavior, about our tendency to accommodate our own sin, and about the nature of government leaders.

    Realistic Reminders (Proverbs 28:11-16) 1. Everyone is forgetful at times. The difference is often this: some people remember they are absent-minded, others forget they are absent-minded. 2. One of my favorite original jokes is also true: I read a book about how to remember, but forgot what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible