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  • Tom Feola avatar

    The Proper Fear Of The Lord

    Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012
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    Many have been told to dread the Lord, but the fear of the Lord is a wonderful thing with many benifets.

    I want to take a little time and talk about the “FEAR OF THE LORD” Psalm 25:14 (NKJV) The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 (AMP) The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Morals Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
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    God gives wisdom to raise your children.

    Morals of Motherhood May 11, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God gives wisdom to raise your children. Focus Passage: I Kings 3:16-28 Introduction: I. There is no such thing as a perfect mother. (This is not to drag mothers down, but to build ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yield Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2012
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    Others, submission, consideration, unity

    YIELD Phil 2:3-4 (p831) July 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I love this story…I believe I first heard it during a Wayne Smith sermon but I’m not sure…what I am sure of is if Wayne was using it he’d “borrowed” it from someone else…but it’s a great story ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Roll With The Punches Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2012
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    Joseph was a man who had many things go against him. Some of these were his own doing, some were from the Adversary, and some were the testing of God. As a result of Joseph's faithfulness, the nation of Israel and line of Jesus were preserved.

    Years ago there was a TV show called The Honeymooners. Art Carney played one of the characters on the show, Ed Norton - a kind of happy go lucky, but fairly slow thinking worker in the sewer systems of the city. Ed Norton once summed up his philosophy of life with these words: When the tides of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Eliminate Lot In Our Lives

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you an

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you know people that are pain in the neck? Do you know someone who is called a human cactus? It pains you when you stay with them. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: Importance of who influences you and your blessings IV. TEXT: Genesis 13:14 After Lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011
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    Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

    This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He - Psalm 119:33-40 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 9, 2011
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    Do we rely on God in our service to Him? Or do we try to do things on our own? Here the psalmist gives us a template of how we must know and understand that we rely on God... that we will fail on our own, and we must go to God and ask Him to equip us and

    He November 9, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:33-40 (ESV) – 5 of 22 As we come to this passage (33-40) we find the psalmist asking God to provide several things for him… but not for his edification, but to equip Him to be the leader God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Search For Life’s Meaning Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
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    from a series about the life of Solomon. An examination of the book of Eccelesiastes, to conclude the series, and to see what Solomon concluded near the end of his recorded life.

    Ecclesiastes 12:13 Intro: Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. If you were to read those words at the end of a book, you might say, “Well, here it is. Here’s the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Deciphering Discipleship

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 17, 2011
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    We are all called to be floowers of Christ, but do you really know what it means to be a disciplke of Jesus?

    (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) DECIPHERING DISCIPLESHIP You and I are called to be Disciples of Christ, followers of Jesus. We are told throughout scripture that this is the way, the only way to get to heaven. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Apr 6, 2011
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     | 20,518 views

    how to build your spiritual life

    Building on the Rock by pastor ohm Prakash Matthew 7:24-27 Because you see life is like a voyage we are sailing between two eternities. Sometime things are good and sometime things are real bad. Some time the sea is calm, some time the wind blows softly, some time the sun is shining (thank God for ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Believe

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2011
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    Jesus has power over life and death.

    Text: “Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23). What does it mean to believe? If you believe something you accept it as true or real. Also, you might believe or expect that something is going to happen or something is going to take place. For example, you might say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 13, 2011
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    Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward the truth.

    Title: Guard Your Heart Text: Proverbs 4:20-27 Truth: Godliness is maintained by persistent attention and protection of our attitude toward familiar truth. Aim: To help them maintain consistent Christian living. Life ?: How do we maintain consistent Christian living? INTRODUCTION Despite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foolish Or Not?

    Contributed by John Bergh on Apr 22, 2011
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     | 5,739 views

    The Gospel seems foolish to non-believers but it turns out to be very wise.

    Jan. 30, 2011 1 Cor. 1:18-31 C & Z “Foolish or Not?” I think that memories are great things. I was reading this week about a pastor named Wayne Major who was remembering a stunt they pulled when they were in high school. One of the two guys would get into the back of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ajustes Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Apr 30, 2011
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    El principio de la sabiduría es el temor del Señor

    Ajustes Intro. Una de las actividades que más disfrutaba creciendo en la casa familiar era ir de pesca con mi papá. Conseguíamos que un pescador de Chuburná nos llevara y pasábamos algunas horas pescando no muy lejos de la costa. Pero una de las cosas que más me gustaba era que al regreso, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    According To Jim - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 7,862 views

    Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us. Let’s listen and learn.

    According to Jim Pt. 1 Introduction Have you ever met one of those people who just gave really sound advice? You know there are really smart folks in the world that have all kinds of brilliance, degrees, and knowledge, but there is just this ordinary person who has the ability to just cut through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal