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  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Walking In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020
     | 3,036 views

    A powerful "Jesus Only" lifestyle is characterized by our behavior, our prayer and our speech. Paul concludes Colossians with this emphatic reminder.

    Walk In Wisdom  To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2238320 Intro: • Holiday stress. • Good timing as we finish Colossians today. • Paul’s practical advice on a “Jesus-only” lifestyle in terms of how we deal with the world around us. Pray ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "A Voice Crying For Repentance”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2024
     | 633 views

    I begin with the illustration of tunnels to make a point "mountains leveled, and roads made smooth. Repent Your God is coming, He hates pride, they will be humbled. Is your righteous behavior in display in a secular culture if not repent?

    In Jesus Holy Name December 8, 2024 Luke 3:3-4 “A Voice Crying for Repentance” Have you ever thought about how roads are cut and planned, all the permits required, they heavy equipped needed, the engineering. Someone once said: “If you can’t go over it, and you can’t go around it, then go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Mirror Of Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,697 views

    This is the 20th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

    Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#20] A MIRROR OF OUR SOULS Luke 6:37-42 Introduction: I have told you often about my work challenges; but as I think about it, all jobs have these types of issues. Issues like- People passing off all of the work onto you; but taking the credit for the good things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Male Role Models - Good & Bad

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,821 views

    Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

    The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,362 views

    4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Knowledge Shall Increase"

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 14,859 views

    This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

    “Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Shortcuts

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,751 views

    We live in a world of shortcuts. They can be harmless or detrimental to our well-being.

    “Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy’s drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    It’s An Inside Job Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011
     | 13,141 views

    What, or who, is on the inside is one of hte most important determinates or detriments to living between the lines.

    “Between the Lines: It’s An Inside Job” Romans 2:11-29 A robbery occurred in the branch bank where we did our banking. Law enforcement officers stated that the evidence pointed towards an “inside job.” The crime had been carried out in such a way that only someone who knew the bank from the inside ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    God Questions Job About Animal Behavior - Job Chapter Thrity Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,291 views

    A study into Job chapter thrity nine.

    Job 39 could be outlined - God Questions Job About Several Animals The Wild Goats and Deer (Job 39:1-4) The Wild Donkey (Job 39:5-8) The Wild Ox (Unicorn) (Job 39:9-12) The Ostrich (Job 39:13-18) The Horse (Job 39:19-25) The Hawk (Job 39:26) The Eagle (Job 39:27-30) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,570 views

    Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

    Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stations Of Life: Attitude Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,300 views

    Behind our behaviors are the attitudes that greatly affect the quality of our behaviors.

    Stations of Life: Attitude (Colossians 3:20-25) 1. A passenger jet was suffering through a severe thunderstorm. As the passengers were being bounced around by the turbulence, a young woman turned to an evangelist sitting next to her and asked, "Sir, you are a man of God, can't you do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Engaging Worship

    Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,177 views

    Finding a place in His world.

    Engaging Worship Psalm 100 June 8, 2008 During the past 3 Sundays and concluding today, we’ve been reading texts from the prayer book of God’s people. During our times together, we have read Psalms 8, 46, 131 and this morning Psalm 100. The theme that I have been identifying in these Psalms is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Deal With Complacency Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 105 ratings
     | 26,704 views

    This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

    How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Howell avatar

    The Reputation Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,339 views

    The importance of uderstanding how our actions and attitudes reflect upon the character of God and how His reputation affects the world at large.

    THE REPUTATION OF GOD Ezekiel 36:16-23 Back in my high school days, booing at sporting events was strictly forbidden because the principal believed it would tarnish our reputation. Failure to adhere to this standard was dealt with quickly and severely. What a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Richard Cook avatar

    What Accountability Means

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,294 views

    Teaches believers what it means to be truly accountable for ones self and their actions, because one day we will all have to give and account of ourselves; and we will be judged according to thought-word and deed.

    Rom 14: 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal