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  • Patrick Nix avatar

    Is The Love Of Money Really The Root Of All Evil?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,702 views

    Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be traced back to the almighty dollar? That can't be true, can it? Yes, it is, without exception, absolutely true.

    The Authorized Version: For the love of money is the root of all evil: 1 Timothy 6:10a (KJV) A Modern Version: For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. 1 Timothy 6:10a (ESV) Is the love of money really the root of all evil or all kinds of evils? Aren't there sins which can't be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Steps Of Sin In A Believer's Life

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,836 views

    God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again. Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves an

    Intro: God’s word and experience tell us that Christians do sin. The Bible makes it clear that sin has consequences even for believers. God does not intend for His children to sin once they have been born again (1 John 2:1). Sadly, some believers bring shame to themselves and God by the ...read more

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    Set Me On Fire

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2012
     | 13,601 views

    Beleivers need to restore their passion for the Kingdom of God

    February 5, 2012 Morning Worship Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7; Revelation 2:1-7 Subject: Passion for God Title: Set Me on Fire I ask God questions. Do you do that? I mean, if you are curious or bothered do you ask God, “Why?” I want to know why people aren’t flocking to the church. I want to know why ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wealth – A Potential Enemy

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 17, 2012
     | 3,409 views

    Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them.

    WEALTH – A POTENTIAL ENEMY INTRODUCTION Scripture clearly states that people who long to be rich fall into all sorts of temptations and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that drag them down and destroy them. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Longing For More

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2012
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    A sermon on spiritual dryness, lack of enthusiasm, lack of growth, and desires (Material adapted from Ruth Barton's book, Sacred Rhythms, chapter 1 entitled Longing for More)

    Introduction: U2 sang these lyrics: You broke the bonds and you Loosed the chains Carried the cross Of my shame Oh my shame You know I believe it Sounds great, about Jesus but then they sing: But I still haven't found what I'm looking for WBTU: Don’t jump to conclusions or judgments here. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2015
     | 3,026 views

    2 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

    WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-II—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage— Need: Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Jesus is set apart as God’s Anointed. Declaring God’s Anointed can/may be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Show Us The Way

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,243 views

    In the OT times the leaders would come to the prophet desiring God to show them the way for the nation through his prayers. They were willing to obey God even if it was unpleasant for them so that they would have a good relationship with their Father.

    Opening illustration: A mother was teaching her three-year-old daughter ‘The Lord’s Prayer.’ For several evenings at bedtime, she repeated it after her mother. One night she said she was ready to solo. The mother listened with pride, as she carefully enunciated each word right up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness And You

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,681 views

    God wants to use you, but if you don't know you're special, if you don't know and act like you're different, how can He?

    In our house, we had normal, everyday, sometimes chipped dishes that we used for all of our meals. THEN we had what we called the “good china.” The “good china” (which was grannies) only came out on special occasions. We didn’t even keep them with the ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Santidad Y Usted

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 12, 2015
     | 2,936 views

    Dios quiere usarte, pero si no sabes que eres especial, si usted no sabe y actuas como si fueras diferente, ¿COMO PUEDE EL?

    En nuestra casa, tuvimos platos normales, a veces con astillas, de todos los dias que utilizamos para nuestras comidas, LUEGO tuvimos lo que llamamos la "los platos buenos de china." La "buena China" (que era de mi abuelita) sólo salió en ocasiones especiales. Ni siquiera los guardabamos con ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Unholy Passions Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,563 views

    Think about what really matters in life. It's not who you are, it's who you have become. It's not what you say, it's what you do. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. Be wary of misplaced passions.

    In 2001, Jim Collins wrote the now-famous book GOOD TO GREAT. He and his team researched hundreds of businesses and came up with a list of characteristics that distinguish great companies from mediocre ones. Interestingly, two companies Collins commended that moved from “good to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Choices?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,984 views

    Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

    Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Overseer’s Fitness-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,256 views

    1 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-I—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: Americans are fitness freaks! We watch people on TV getting fit. We buy videos(in lieu of a personal trainer) to help us get fit.(P90-X—Walk Away the Pounds—etc.) We want to be fit because we are rightly convinced that a healthy body is better ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcome And Endure

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,231 views

    Ever felt like quitting? Jeremiah did. But what does God say.

    Overcome and Endure Pray. Have you ever felt like quitting? Just giving up. Have you ever spoke to God and said, Lord, this Christian life is too difficult for me. Your commands are just too hard for me to follow. Being a Christian is simply bringing too much persecution into my life, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Hunger Sickness - Hunger Games - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,758 views

    Hunger. . . We avoid it. We refuse to endure it. Now lack of hunger has bled into our spiritual walk. It is time to become hungry again!

    The Hunger Games – Pt. 2 Hunger Sickness Intro: Last week I laid down a gauntlet so to speak. I challenged your hunger level. I declared to you that unlike the folks discussed when Jesus fed the hungry crowds that our issue isn’t a supply issue it is a demand issue. We have not because we ask not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Honouring God In The Work Place As Servants Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,455 views

    The Words of Paul to Christian slaves not only give us insight in our own workplace, but a couple of life principles for every aspect of life.

    HONOURING GOD IN THE WORK PLACE AS SERVANTS OF CHRIST 1 Timothy 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: 1.) An old Fanny Crosby hymn begins with the following words: To the work! To the work! We are servants of God; Let us follow the path that our Master has trod; With the balm of His counsel ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ