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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    All Is Vanity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2010
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     | 13,670 views

    In today's lesson we are warned that apart from God, we will not gain anything from all our toil.

    Scripture People today want to live meaningful lives. They have questions such as: • What is the meaning of life? • Why am I so unhappy? • Does God really care? • Why is there so much suffering in the world? • Why is there so much injustice in the world? • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hazard Ahead: Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Mar 29, 2011
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     | 12,092 views

    A main excuse for worldly people not to come to church is that the church is full of hypocrites, well there is always room for one more.

    HAZARD AHEAD: HYPOCRISY (All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and All scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Perhaps one of the biggest reasons given by non-churchgoers is “church is full of hypocrites.” This is true to some extent, but there is always ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discipleship Part 5 Character Traits Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 29, 2011
     | 3,987 views

    This message continues with the character traits of a disciple based on the beatitudes.

    Discipleship Part 5: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; Numbers 12; Matthew 11:27-30 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple using the beatitudes from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as our reference. To date we have discussed three traits: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is All About Grace / Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 455 ratings
     | 152,374 views

    When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, someone asked him, Do you pray for the senators, Dr. Hale? He replied, No, I look at the senators and I pray for the country. We all need to receive the Grace of God. It Is All About Grace! (Updated September 2023)

    For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service; Four Scriptures are read prior to the Message. Today's readings are Exodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105: 1-6,37-45; Philippians 1:21-30 and Matthew 10:1-16 When Edward Everett Hale was Chaplain of the Senate, ...someone asked him, ... "Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fly Me To The Moon Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010
     | 4,711 views

    Introduction to the book of Genesis, the key word being Existence.

    Intro: 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Telling

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 8, 2010
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     | 5,009 views

    Paul sharing his faith before Festus - email for PowerPoint slides - gcurley@gcurley.info

    Truth Telling Reading: Acts chapter 26 verses 19-29. ill: 4 boys entered the classroom at school two hours late; • And nervously, rather sheepishly; • They told their teacher they were late due to a flat tire. • The teacher knowing what rascals these 4 boys were decided to test their ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Requirements? What About Grace?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010
     | 5,752 views

    Rearranging Micah 6 shows us that Micah had characterized the religiosity of Judah in ways that are comparable to our religiosity. But justice, compassion, and the humble walk are much more than we expected, and are our responses to grace.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC August 24, 1986 Several years ago I went back to school for work on a graduate degree. Although I had been around schools and colleges and students all of my life, this was the first time in about a dozen years or so that I had actually enrolled in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From One Quarter Pounder With Cheese To Another. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,792 views

    About the first day of creation, a Day of Existence.

    Intro: FROM ONE QUARTER POUNDER WITH CHEESE TO ANOTHER... 1. "Fly Me to the Moon" a song written by Bart Howard and made popular by Frank Sinatra. "Fly me to the moon And let me sing among the stars, Let me see what spring is like On Jupiter and Mars; In other words, hold my hand; In other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To The World ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,317 views

    This lesson purposes to lead those who are thinking on the subject of love to gain a better understanding of biblical love as the lesson answers the two basic questions: Question #1: Why would God show so much love for boys and girls and men and women? Qu

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bible to John 3:16. 2. This verse is very appropriate for today, Valentine’s Day. Most everyone is making an effort to give different ones something special today. (1) Valentine Cards with comments of love and appreciation are exchanged today! (2) Flowers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trinity 7 - The Definition Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Apr 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,916 views

    The Trinity 7 - The Definition

    THE TRINITY 7 The Definition 11/11/12 I want to begin this morning by telling you of an encounter I had with an individual a little while back. I do not believe this individual is what the Bible would define as a Christian. We were discussing John 6, specifically vss. 37-44 where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 7) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,139 views

    “What is in your hand” means whatever is in your care or control. “This question, 'What is in your hand?' is one of the most important question for growing Christians in their life. What you withhold and retain in your hand reveals what is in your heart.

    Opening illustration: There was once a wise woman who lived by herself near a small village. Rumor had it that she could always accurately predict when the rains would come, or help heal a sick child with herbs, or calm angry neighbors and help them to resolve their fights and arguments. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 35 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 20, 2015
     | 5,972 views

    Continuation of the Study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Study Lesson # 35 – Romans 13:1-7 By Rev. James May At the end of chapter 12 Paul’s teaching to the church on how we should behave toward one another, and toward our enemies in the church comes to a close. In chapter 13 Paul now begins a new subject matter, even though ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson 36 Series

    Contributed by James May on May 23, 2015
     | 7,066 views

    Continuation of the expository study of the Book of Romans

    Book of Romans Lesson #36 Romans 13:8-14 By Rev. James May In our last lesson we talked about being citizens of two kingdoms; the Kingdom of Heaven is our eternal home and the land that we all will dwell forever with the Lord; and the “kingdom in which we live on this earth”, the USA. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Pledge Allegiance

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 29, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    What does it mean top be a Christian Patriot?

    “I Pledge Allegiance” Matthew 22:15-22 It’s been said that the best way to avoid conflict in any relationship is to avoid talking about religion and politics. There are marriages, in fact, functioning on that premise. And if that is true, I’m in big trouble this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    No Murder Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
     | 6,828 views

    God's command against murder

    Series: Big 10 “NO MURDER” EXODUS 20:13 OPEN A Sunday school teacher was discussing the 10 commandments with her 5 & 6 year olds. After explaining the commandment to “honor your father and mother,” she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ