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  • David Flowers avatar

    Freedom From Words That Kill Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010
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     | 4,451 views

    Third in series Freedom From...this message examines angry words and empty words and how they are words that kill.

    Freedom From Words That Kill Freedom From... prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 13, 2009 I want to talk to you about words this morning. Words are powerful. It is through words that we communicate our desires for ourselves and others and we pursue what we want in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Dating

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 21,371 views

    How should we date and if we do date, what is the purpose? What are teh pitfalls of dating and how do we avoid them? What doeis teh Bbile say about dating?

    Dating I found this sermon one of the most difficult of all the ones I have prepared - Perhaps it was so difficult - For the same reason - That people, particularly our young people - Have with dating - It isn’t something God wrote directly into the Bible - If I were to preach on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greater Inheritance (Part 3)

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,329 views

    Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

    Greater Inheritance (Part 3) Forfeiting Our Reward In God’s plan, everything in life works together for our benefit. As we have looked at beforehand, it is our eternal benefit God has in mind. Sometimes what benefits today also has eternal rewards as well. However, many times what seems to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Totally!

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    Christians need to make a commitment to become totally devoted to Christ in every area of their life.

    TOTALLY! INTRODUCTION: Bill Hybels, Pastor of Willow Creek Community church, was talking with one of his members about some of the "tough topics" he had taught on over the years—hell, money, sex, relational confrontation, self-discipline. The man asked, "Of all the topics you’ve preached on, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Should Draw Close To The Lord

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,788 views

    We often hear someone saying of someone else, “HE HAS AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM.”

    What do people mean when they say that? They mean that person has an attitude that is not right about some things in his life. This was exactly what James was saying about people in our text. For example, many think the Bible condemns people for having money. The Bible does not! HOWEVER, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Hates So We Can Love Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    When the Foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? 1. God hates things that hurt the ones He loves. 2. God hates worship that destroys human potential. 3. God hates so we can love

    For the director of music. Of David. 1 In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain. 2 For look, the wicked bend their bows; they set their arrows against the strings to shoot from the shadows at the upright in heart. 3 When the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is This All There Is To Life?

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021
     | 1,784 views

    Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

    March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is True Love?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 366 views

    What is true love? How do you know if you have found it? In this message, we're going to explore Scripture to find the answers we need to know the love we have is the love meant for us.

    There’s a lot of so-called love in our world today that is not really love but is instead based on selfishness and even lust. Many couples marry to satisfy their own selfish needs, realizing later that it doesn’t work. There IS such a thing as true love, which is a selfless love. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Dixon Olu. David on Feb 11, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,282 views

    The sermon tried to show that the word "THEY" embrasses all who killed Jesus. In that same word "THEY," Y stands for You!.

    TOPIC: THEY MET AT CALVARY TEXT: LUKE 23:33 “And when THEY were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there THEY crucified Him…” (Emphasis mine). First delivered 7th April 1996. INTRODUCTION The scene at Golgotha shows three crosses. On one of them is a man called Jesus of Nazareth. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 39,978 views

    Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

    How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Growth Series Series

    Contributed by Alexander John on Jul 5, 2007
     | 5,101 views

    we are responsible for our growth

    Lesson 3: What must I Do to Grow Spiritually? Introduction Spiritual growth is a process. It does not happen automatically. We must assume responsibilities. (Phil 2.12-13) God works in us, but we must respond to that work. In Depth Study I We must pursue mature knowledge We must read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 25:27-34 - When Talent Is Never Enough Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,024 views

    John Maxwell is right - TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH.

    Genesis 25:27-34 - WHEN TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH Goanna's are common in Australia, especially up in the Northern regions. A GOANNA is a monitor lizard that can grow to a couple of metres in length, with sharp teeth and claws. And I am going to goanna, crocodile, kangaroo and red desert country, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clashing Of The Kings

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 15, 2012
     | 2,410 views

    Two kings existed a long time ago that were so opposite. Today, there are two who want to be king of your life. Which one will you place upon the throne?

    Clashing of the Kings (El Choque de los Reyes) Mt. 2:1-16 The idea of a scrooge is not new. It is as old as the Bible. On that very first Christmas, there was a man who tried to kill all that is central to this special holiday. He is not ficticious. He was a man who became king, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Praying Through Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,016 views

    How are we to pray during tough times?

    What are we hearing today when we listen to the news, prosperous or tough times?? You’ve heard of the saying “When the going gets tough, the tough gets…. going!” How many of you think that Vince Lombardi said that? It was actually legendary Knute Rochne who started that phrase as he coached the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ways To Enrich Your Marriage

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    This word was well received by all, and everyone seemed to enjoy!

    Ways to Enrich Your Marriage Text: Romans 15:1-7 1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please us. 2Each of us should please his neighbor for his good, to build him up. 3For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: "The insults of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal