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  • Brad Beaman avatar

    All Kinds Of People Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023
     | 1,878 views

    You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

    You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Me Your Way, Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 18, 2023
     | 4,560 views

    Show me your way, O Lord. Make me walk in truth. Remember your mercy.

    SHOW ME YOUR WAY, LORD (Outline) March 12, 2023 – Lent 3 – PSALM 25:4-11 INTRO.: Learning takes concentration. We also need a certain willingness if we expect to be taught. May the Lord grant us willingness and concentration as we come before him to learn about his way. "Many nations will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Beware Of Covetousness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2021
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     | 6,229 views

    Covetousness is described by Jesus as getting rich towards self, without getting rich towards God.. Christians are warned to take heed and beware of it.

    Beware of Covetousness Study Text: Luke 12: 13 - 21 Introduction: - A man interrupted Jesus in His sermon with the matters of inheritance and his brother, rather than listening to the sermon. - Jesus said to this man, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Booth College Of Mission 2022 Graduation

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,067 views

    I was privileged to be asked to speak at the graduation of The Booth College of Mission. I share some of my thoughts with the graduates who happen to be the New Zealand session of the Reflectors of Holiness.

    The recording of the live event can be found online at: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyNZFTS/videos/8413988152005110 I start speaking around 1 hour and 27 minutes into the recording. Kia-ora Ni Sa Bula Vanaka Malo E lelei Talofa lava Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Happy Graduation!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022
     | 8,880 views

    Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

    Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living With The Right Attitude - Philippians, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,470 views

    Our attitude is affected by obedience, which begins with the individual before the community can be served. Then, once you submit, you can be used to serve the greater community to lead others to Christ!

    “Living with the Right Attitude” - Philippians, Part 3 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 3 Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "fixing Our Eyes On Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,008 views

    A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

    “Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus” Hebrews 12:1-3 When Bob Homer was a young boy he had a paper route. And back in the days of paper routes, the paper boys or girls would have to collect money from each customer by ringing their doorbell once a week. And so, you got to know the people you delivered ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    #2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020
     | 3,650 views

    Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

    #2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eat My Dirt Devil

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,133 views

    Are you tired of feeling like you are in the back of the pack and eating the dust of those in the front? Well it's time to change positions, it's time to move to the lead and let the devil eat your dirt.

    I believe I have a word from God today that will be a blessing to you I was praying and seeking the Lord about this word today; and honestly I was telling the Lord that we need an encouraging word. I was telling the Lord that we know we need to hear all the hard stuff and how to be prepared for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 3,911 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    August 01, 2020 The desire of all humanity is peace. But what kind of peace do we want, exactly? • No war? • No quarrels, conflicts, arguments with family, friends, co-workers? • No civil disturbances or riots – law and order? • No political in-fighting? • Calm and tranquility? Is that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,507 views

    The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

    Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumphal Entry A Misnomer For Palm Sunday? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,512 views

    The same crowd in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday 2000 years ago cried "Hosanna, Hosanna" to Jesus Christ cried out 5 days later "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

    We will start today with a new Message Series on the Letters to Timothy. But today is also celebrated as Palm Sunday. Let’s take a look at the actual event about 2000 years ago of what led to Palm Sunday Celebrations! Let us note that before Palm Sunday, Jesus already had been teaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,479 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Transfiguration: An Exposition Of Matthew 17:1-9

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 15, 2020
     | 8,376 views

    We all need a glimpse of Jesus' glory shining out in the mundaneness of life.

    The Transfiguration: An Exposition of Matthew 17:1-9 We have come to Transfiguration Sunday, which is observed the Sunday before the season of Lent. It serves as a transition from the season of Epiphany which precedes it. Epiphany is a season in which we celebrate the manifestation of Jesus to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do We Compete In Today's World? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 668 views

    To explore the empowering and transformative power of knowing Christ, living in that knowledge, and navigating life's challenges with Him by our side.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're diving deep into one of the most empowering and affirming scriptures in the Bible. We're going to talk about the extraordinary power that comes from knowing Christ, living in the reality of this profound knowledge, and how to ...read more

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