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  • John Beehler avatar

    Not A Trivial Pursuit

    Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,312 views

    It is wise to make good use of your time

    Not A Trivial Pursuit Some of you might remember the game Trivial Pursuit. It came out in 1981. The object of the game was to answer a correct question in each of 6 categories such as Geography, Sports and Leisure, History, and Science and Nature. Some, well okay, most, of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim George avatar

    Wising Up In A Dumbed-Down World Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 6,103 views

    In a world where being undecided is a badge of honor, how do we learn to make wise decisions?

    “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    From Crisis To Christ

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    This sermon will teach you how to tap into the wisdom of God when crisis come. The keys in this sermon will tell you how you should react when crisis comes in your life. You can overcome crisis!

    Introduction: If you are going to pursue something, you need wisdom. The bible is the Word of God. It is the wisdom of God. It is a standard to live by; there is an aura about the bible. The bible is a crisis book and tells you why people entered crisis and how they got out it and how they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Luis Marquez avatar

    Elecciones Que Hacen La Diferencia.

    Contributed by Luis Marquez on Dec 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,202 views

    Veamos algunas ideas en relación con el proceso de elegir o tomar decisiones y las consecuencias que esto trae.

    ELECCIONES QUE HACEN LA DIFERENCIA. Proverbios 3: 1-8. INTRODUCCION: Dos políticos están debatiendo, uno exasperado grita al otro: ¿“Dime cual es ese gran poder que te controla"? El otro airado responde: “A mi esposa la dejas fuera de todo esto.” En un año de elecciones cosa así pasan. Pero no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Getting What You Have Asked For

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,031 views

    Jesus went to the temple & called people to make serious, studied judgments, & not simply snap decisions based on surface appearance. He points out if anyone is really earnest he can know whether Jesus’ teaching is of divine origin or not, by commiting t

    JOHN 7: 14-18 HOW TO BECOME WISE Have you ever heard of the great con-man Frank Abagnale? His story has been told on the movie screen by Leanardo Caprio and Tom Hanks in the movie “Catch me if you can.” Catch Me if You Can was inspired by the true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., the youngest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martyn Baxter avatar

    Let Us Be United In Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,774 views

    Unity in the church, No Christianity without the cross!

    In our reading of 1 Corinthians Ch 1 we read of the Apostle Paul writing to the Church at Corinth, in difficult times and in difficult circumstances. The passage is about the divisions caused by certain individuals within the Church. So Paul again seeks to set forth the message of a Crucified and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. George Calhoun avatar

    Opportunities Right In Front Of You

    Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,976 views

    If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

    “Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Life In The Real World Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,770 views

    13th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Life in the real world requires us to choose things which are better, even though they may not be perfect.

    Although it has been around in some form for quite some time, it is only in this century that so called “reality TV” has become a staple of television programming both here in the United States and around the world. Because of the popularity of shows like “Survivor” and “American Idol” as well as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Praying For Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    This is a sermon on prayer. I. Who Should Pray II. How Should I Pray III. When Should I Pray

    Praying For Your Problems A very wise man once said: “Prayers offered by those who have God’s approval are effective.” James 5:16 (GW) Actually this is a quote for the Book of James chapter five and the second half of verse sixteen. We have been making our way through the book of James and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Of Superstars And Starlight Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 4, 2009
     | 3,731 views

    We have not yet learned the difference between superficial superstars and the starlight wisdom of Jesus. He transforms gold into Kingdom power, frankincense into respect, and myrrh into the preface for resurrection.

    In 1970 Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber brought out a rock opera with the provocative title, Jesus Christ Superstar. Predictably, not everyone was amused. Some condemned it as sacrilegious. But if you listened carefully and let your defenses down a notch or two, their work communicated the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,923 views

    First of a a series from Ecclesiastes. This is an introduction to the book.

    Several years ago, Donald Miller wrote a popular book titled Blue Like Jazz. I haven’t read the book, but I was intrigued by the Author’s Note at the beginning of the book: I never liked jazz music because jazz music doesn’t resolve. But I was outside the Bagdad Theater in Portland one night when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Nothing Better Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,250 views

    Solomon compares wordly wisdom with heavenly wisdom.

    SERIES: BE SATISFIED “NOTHING BETTER” ECCLESIASTES 7:1-9 OPEN We’re a people who like to compare one thing to another. We like to compare our favorite sports teams to other people’s favorite sports teams. We enjoy comparison shopping. We like to compare ourselves to other people. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    The Wise And Foolish Builders

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    Have you built your life on a foundation of sand or a foudnation of rock

    Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders. This morning’s parable is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. He takes very simple everyday things to illustrate deeper spiritual meanings. Being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Solomon Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,671 views

    The next hero is David’s son and successor: Solomon. We’ll examine what aspects that urges to embrace

    Heroes of the OT Solomon 1 Kings 3:1-15 February 8, 2009 This week we are continuing to look at the heroes of the Old Testament with a guy a named Solomon. Last week we began with David and this week we continue by looking at David’s successor and son, Solomon. We’ll be using 1 Kings 3:1-15. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God