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  • John Harvey avatar

    The Wisdom Effect Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

    James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of This World Investments

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,695 views

    Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

    “Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Weakening The Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2014
     | 4,804 views

    What a friend we have in Jesus, a friend who is competent and capable when the challenges of life seem more than we can bear.

    Weakening the Adversary’s Hold Through Prayer (Mark 9:14-29) 1. A Barna poll in 2009 of people who professed to be some sort of Christian — not necessarily evangelical — states the following: “Four out of ten Christians (40%) strongly agreed that Satan “is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wind Driven

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 10, 2013
     | 2,970 views

    "Winnowing the chaff" is a common expression that separates grain from chaff. It is also used to remove weevils or other pests from stored grain.

    - Headlines – Historic, Behemoth, Monster, Mammoth, Massive Wind driven blizzard dumps over 3’ snow in Northeast Ps. 1:1-3 contrast Ps. 1:4-6 What a contrast of the leafy beauty of the fruit laden tree, and the rootless, fruitless, lifeless chaff - "Winnowing the chaff" is a common ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Hopelessness To Hope Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,015 views

    Jesus heals Jairus' daughter and the woman with the flow of blood.

    Mark 5:21-43 “From Hopelessness to Hope” INTRODUCTION Mark continues to flesh out the central premise of his gospel, “The time is fulfilled. The kingdom is upon us. Repent (change your perspective) and believe (trust). Mark does this through two powerful healing stories. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chapter Four Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 4,502 views

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6)

    1 John: Chapter Four Doctrinal Test of Spirits (1-6) John addresses the recipients again as beloved, his favorite term of endearment. The context here is the uncritical acceptance of any and all supernatural phenomena. He gives them a test to determine origin of spirit, whether it is of God or of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Laodicea Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,138 views

    This is a study of the church of Laodicea in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Church of Laodicea: The City of Compromise Theme: To see why Jesus had no commendation for the church and what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 323 views

    The commands to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to our words in 4:29-30.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Murder Or Mercy: The Death Of Potential

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025
     | 232 views

    Because of the deep place murder holds in the heart, most of the time we tend to even ignoring God’s forewarnings.

    “Murder or Mercy” The death of potential I find the simplicity of this statement striking, especially in how it contrasts murder and mercy. Today we are focusing on the contrast between personal choices and God’s mercy. We will also be connecting this idea to how people often take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope Shines Through Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 1, 2022
     | 3,217 views

    Out of the most desperate situations God is able to do a work of hope. The Messiah is a shoot from the stump of Jesse. From a stump God will raise up a ruler and king. Not just any king but the greatest the world will ever know, the Messiah, King Jesus.

    In what way would you describe the almighty power of God? One way would be to picture a forest. A giant comes along something like “Paul Banyan” who walks through swinging a two sided axe and chops down trees with each swing. It would be like swinging a cycle in a field of wheat. The imagery is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moderation In Action Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 5, 2017
     | 9,648 views

    Moderation should be our starting point when making our decisions, including the minor decisions of daily life.

    Moderation in Action (Proverbs 25:15-17) 1. Moderation is not merely a Jewish or Christian value. In ancient Greece, the temple of Apollo at Delphi bore the inscription Meden Agan … 'Nothing in excess'. Doing something "in moderation" means not doing it excessively. (Wikipedia) 2. A better ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Footprints In The Heart” Series

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 30, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,910 views

    "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you Never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

    Ezekiel36:26 A new heart also will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you: and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh, and I will give you an heart of flesh. 27And I will put my spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Words Of Life Or Death

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
     | 305 views

    The commands to walk worthy (4-6) are based on what God has already done in us (1-3). So, let’s see how Paul applies this to our words in 4:29-30.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Words of Life or Death Ephesians 4:29-30 May 24, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "we Have Come To Worship Him" - The 3 Wise Men - Christmas Sermon By Pst. Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 12, 2024
     | 568 views

    Like the Wise Men, let us proclaim with our lives, “We have come to worship Him.” May this declaration shape our hearts, guide our actions, and inspire others to join us in adoration of the King.

    The story of the Wise Men, or Magi, is one of the most intriguing parts of the Christmas narrative. In Matthew 2:2, they declare, “We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” These men traveled a great distance, guided only by a star, because they recognized that the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Missing Pieces Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,087 views

    Knowledge of God’s Word and doctrine is an important part of Christian growth and maturity; it is not enough, but it is foundational. We vary, one from another, in our relationship to it.

    Missing Pieces (Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-10) 1. A not-so- bright gal calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come over here and help me. I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out how to get it started.” He asks, “What is it supposed to be when it’s finished?” The girl says, “According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible