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  • Ray Scott avatar

    Words Of Distinction - "Persuade"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,919 views

    This message deals with the use of the word "persuade" in the Scriptures. No one can be "persuaded" to be saved ... but the saved can be "persuaded" in the things of God.

    WORDS OF DISTINCTION – “Persuade” INTRODUCTION : We CONTINUE in our series on “Words Of Distinction”. We have looked at the words: “daily”, “adoption”, “rather”, “sleep”, “pleasure” and “mind”. TONIGHT we are going to look at the word “persuade”. The English word “persuade” is mentioned 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,866 views

    1. Being a student of the Word takes effort. 2. Being a student of the Word turns effort into joy. 3. Being a student of the Word turns the written Word into the Living Word.

    Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
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    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

    This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Listening For God's Word

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    God’s Living Word comes to us every day.

    I’ve read in the Scpriptures in Jeremiah 31:3 "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness," at a time when I really needed to be reminded of God’s love. It became for me the Word of God-- living and active. I’ve heard Jesus’ words: "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Responding To The Word Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Craver on May 18, 2006
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,850 views

    There are certain things we must do with God’s Word!

    What to Do with God’s Word Nehemiah Chapter Eight I. Introduction There is no way to overestimate the power of the Word of God. It is a blessing just to read it. In the book of Revelation we are promised a blessing just from reading the book. Rev 1:3 3 Blessed is he who reads and those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Bad Words Uttered

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2016
     | 3,778 views

    To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you killing someone? Yes, every time I trash talk. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To avoid saying bad words or inoperative words because they are killing people, making me dry and the LORD JESUS hears it. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:7 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Renewal Through The Word

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 23, 2025
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    Renewal through the Word means allowing Scripture to cleanse our hearts, reshape our thinking, and guide our actions.

    RENEWAL THROUGH THE WORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: Psalm 119:9-11; Hebrews 4:12; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 15:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a journey of constant transformation and growth. Though salvation makes us new creations in Christ (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David Encouraged Himself In The Lord His God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,891 views

    We all need encouragement from time to time. All of us at sometime or other face a crisis when everything seems to fall apart. There are times of discouragement, when things go wrong even when we are trying to do right.

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God 1st Samuel 30:1-6 You don’t smile like you used to. You don’t love like you used to. You don’t get happy like you used to. You don’t feel the Spirit like you used to. You don’t interact with others like you used to. You don’t hug like you used to. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Experience The Spirit In The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    Our first step toward spiritual maturity and to experiencing the Spirit starts with the Bible. It is the one resource breathed to life by God and then placed into our hands by God to follow.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Of Gods' Word

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,310 views

    This sermon will help you see that there is power in truth, there is power in Gods’ standards, and there is power in His word to guide you in victorious living.

    THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Hebrews 4:12 Introduction: Read Hebrews 4:12 Today I have a word from God. If you came here today with a hope in your heart That you might hear from God, Then you’ve come to the right place Today I want to tell you that there is power in God’s Word! (pause) The Word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speaking Words Of Faith Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,679 views

    Words can change how we think, act or dress; and even determine what we do with our life. This message looks at what the Bible has to say about taking control of our thoughts and speaking words of faith and words of life.

    Spoken words program your heart either to success or defeat. Words . . . carry faith or fear, and they produce after their kind. - Charles Capps(1) To get started this morning, I want to talk about the power of words; and a good example of words can be seen in the news media. You hear a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is An Action Word

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Jan 16, 2014
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     | 8,326 views

    There is a lot of debate about Faith vs. Works, but when we look at God's word we see Faith and works are combined. We cannot have faith without works, because faith is an action word. This lesson explores this concept through the Lady Be Good.

    Opening Story; The Lady Be Good The year 1942 was a dark day of World War II. Britain under Churchill stood alone against Adolf Hitler. The United States under Roosevelt was in the process of mobilizing. Churchill’s labour deputy Prime Minister said, “Our Prime Minister wins every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Purpose Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,286 views

    The purpose of all this is so that Christians will be completely ready to meet the demands of discipleship.

    Introduction: When you buy a new tool, appliance or even certain toys for kids, what one item will you most likely find accompanying the new item. A Manual This manual is here to instruct you as to what pieces are inside, how to assemble and how to operate the item. Now most men, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words Of Wisdom For The Workplace Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,466 views

    God has a work for us.

    Words Of Wisdom For The Work Place Ephesians 6:5-9 Introduction: “I owe, I owe, so off to work I go.” The question is what do you do when you get there? Today’s workforce is consumed with what some have called “occupational frustration”. Many are just not happy with their work or job. How is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To Last Words

    Contributed by David Zachrich on May 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 383 views

    Before Jesus departed from His disciples to return to heaven, after His crucifixion and resurrection to pay for the sins of the world, He offered several final messages that were – and still are – important.

    Revelation 21:1-6,12-20 Last words … Friends in Christ, When children leave home after high school or college, words are shared between parent and child to express love. When a loved one passes, if there is an opportunity, last words are shared are also shared to express love and gratitude. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran