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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Envy Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,498 views

    The evils of envy that lead to self-destructive habits

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What, Me Worry? Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    Christ’s teaching about the destructiveness of worrying

    Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Where is it written that Christians have to be downtrodden and downcast people? We should be the happiest people on earth. We all need to be reminded of that once in a while. “Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017
     | 6,092 views

    Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

    There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prophecy And Grace

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 12, 2015
     | 4,423 views

    We as Christians know that all people are responsible to God for their actions. God is the final King over this earth, and he holds all of us accountable for our actions.

    The story in 1 Kings 21:17-29 is the aftermath of King Ahab’ theft of Naboth’s vineyard by murder. It is a story of prophecy and grace. Ahab died in battle shortly after the events in this story, and dogs licked his blood at the pool in Samaria. Believers have the courage not to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kinahinatnan Ng Kapalaluan

    Contributed by James Dina on Aug 9, 2020
     | 3,524 views

    Kung sinumang nagtataas ng kanyang sarili ay magpapababa, at ang nagpapakumbaba sa kanyang sarili ay itataas. Wala kang magagawa na mabuti maliban kung ang "makapangyarihang kamay ng Diyos" ay sumasa iyo!

    KINAHINATNAN NG KAPALALUAN "Ang kapalaluan ay nauna sa pagkawasak, at isang mapagmataas na espiritu bago bumagsak" (Kawikaan 16:18). Ang pagmamataas, ang panganay na anak na lalaki ng impiyerno, marumi at bastos, ay isang ringleader at kapitan sa mga kasamaan, walang katapangan ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul's Words At Miletus With The Ephesian Elders Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 18, 2017
     | 16,897 views

    The journey from Troas to “Mitylene” is described with exceptional detail. It seems to have taken about five days’ sailing time, with each port mentioned representing a day’s journey. They evidently put into port each night. The winds usually died....

    November 28, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.6: Paul's Words at Miletus with the Ephesian Elders (20:13-38) Acts 20:13-38 (KJV) 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Tackle A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 147 ratings
     | 67,250 views

    Nehemiah had a pretty impressive resume and instead of leaving a path of destruction behind him, he was about to tackle the path of destruction in front of him

    How to Tackle a Tough Job I came across some lines from actual resumes this week: I have lurnt Word Perfect 6.0 computor and spreasheet progroms. Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year It’s best for employers that I not work with people. I’m a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Coming Soon Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 17, 2025
     | 321 views

    Jesus is coming soon, so keep His Word. Proclaim it, practice it, and preserve it just as it is. Then you will be ready when He comes.

    A man once asked the Lord what a million years was like to Him. The Lord responded, “It is just a minute in my sight.” “How about a million dollars?” the man asked. “It can’t mean more than a penny to you.” “That’s right,” the Lord said. “A million dollars is but a penny in my sight.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Words That Build Up: Transformed By Truth Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,180 views

    Ephesians 4:29,is a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Three key points: The Power of Words, The Purpose of Words, and The Practice of Edifying Speech.

    Words that Build Up: Transformed by Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to Ephesians 4:29, a verse that challenges us to consider the power of our words. Let's read it together from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use foul or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Worker Approved By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,363 views

    2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

    Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Setting The Temperature Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,300 views

    What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation?

    “Faith That Works: Setting the Temperature” James 3:1-12 What do you think is the greatest single factor in the life of a congregation? What has the most influence in the building up – or tearing down – of a body of people? The preacher? Consistory? The style of worship? ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Wholly Devoted Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,215 views

    Having learned about having a wholly devoted mind and heart, we now address what it means to have a wholly devoted tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Do Great Things For The Kingdom.

    Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 14, 2016
     | 7,096 views

    There are some of God's servants that want to do great things for God, but want to do them the wrong way. There is only one way you can do anything for God and that is God's way according to His Word.

    Midweek Manna / How to do great things for the kingdom. EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. EZRA 7:25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of The Gospel Pt. 1

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 16, 2014
     | 6,550 views

    A sermon to remind Christians of the power of the Gospel to change men's lives.

    "The Power of the Gospel!" 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Introduction: I'd like to start by making a couple of observations. First, what is this fascination with being made-over? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Words Influence Love (40 Days Of Love)

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 29, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,801 views

    This is my revision of the 3rd Message in the 40 Days Of Love Series. It deals with how we love people with our words. Tome & Michelle Holladay are my primary resource for some of the ideas.

    Words Influence Love Psalm 1:1-6 Acts 2:1-20 Pentecost 5/31/09 We are in the midst of 40 Days of Love as we celebrate Pentecost. Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit fell down on the church. There were about 120 men and women gathered together in prayer. Jesus had told them, do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed