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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Wonderful Words Of Life

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008
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     | 7,010 views

    Knowledge of the Bible is essential for us to life fruitfully, and it is critical to pass on that knowledge to our children, for whom it can be made exciting.

    I’m glad they’ve brought "All in the Family" back on TV. I never did see what the fuss was, frankly, when it came out the first time. And now it still seems fresh and insightful and funny. To me, the best pieces of business in "All in the Family" are those scenes in which Edith starts out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Pierced Heart Of The Crucified Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 20, 2010
     | 3,063 views

    The essence of the Christian liturgy goes beyond the synagogue service and has as its essential feature universality of time, place and people.

    Feast of St. Cecilia Nov 22 2010 Spirit of the Liturgy On this Celebration of St. Cecilia’s Day, it is most fitting that the Book of Revelations opens up to us the vision of the Lamb on His throne. From heaven comes the voice of God–not thunder and lightning–but a sweet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Getting The Job Done

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009
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     | 3,357 views

    If we want to really connect with God’s plan, we need 3 essential elements: heart, interaction, and spirit.

    Getting the Job Done Intro: Last week in the state of the church address we talked about the 5 main purposes of the church and the job God has called us to do. He wants us to help people find out who He really is and help them learn to love and obey Him. In any job it helps to have the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sin Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011
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     | 6,478 views

    Sin is essentially wanting to replace God with something else and that leads to all sorts of consequences. Only God has the cure

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Sin isn’t the most popular term in our world today is it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Vision For His Church

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    A church must seek change in order that it continue to be relevant John Stott promotes this while holding on the 4 essential marks

    ***NOTE*** I have to confess that at a late hour the night before preaching this sermon the ’goat’ ate my sermon and 11 months of sermons in a folder on my computer. I had to re-write it late that night. I was desperate so I used more of John Stott’s words than was in my original script. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thankful Prayer Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,576 views

    This is the second message the Eucharist series exploring Colossians 1:9-14 as Paul reveals three essentials for a thankful prayer.

    INTRODUCTION: Authentic thanksgiving through prayer is a true REFLECTION of the gratitude in our hearts for GOD’S ACTIVITY (past, present, & future). Transition: Ex. of A.C.T.S. prayer. We must be careful not to reduce thanksgiving in our prayer to a section or checklist in preparation for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope And Help 4 The Hurting

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 3, 2019
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     | 6,450 views

    Selflessness seems to be a lost virtue. Nonetheless, it is essential that believers make the sacrifice to bring others to the feet of Jesus. At whatever cost.

    Hope for the Hurting Mark 2:1-12 Primary Text 2 Samuel 5:17-20 Complementary Text 17 ¶ But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard of it, and went down to the hold. 18 The Philistines also came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Justification By Faith: An Overview Of The Book Of Habakkuk

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 17, 2021
     | 3,122 views

    Although Habakkuk was a "minor" prophet, his teaching is essential to establishing the doctrine of "Justification by Faith"

    Living By Faith: An Overview of the Book of Habakkuk Introduction As we continue on our study a section of the Old Testament called the “Minor Prophets” we come toa prophet named Habakkuk. Scholars are not exactly sure when he prophesied, but in general, the book itself seems to indicate ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lord's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,689 views

    Jesus' teaching on the Lord's Prayer in Luke 11:1-13 teaches us that impudent prayer is essential to a godly life.

    Scripture Jesus taught his disciples many truths on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem. After teaching on the nature of mission and the importance of commitment, Jesus taught his disciples about various relationships. In three steps, Jesus worked from one fellow’s human inward to our most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Alone With The Disciples

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 28, 2014
     | 3,309 views

    The most essential part of discipleship is the empowerment. If the disciples must do greater works, they must have deep spiritual impartation.

    In Mark 3:14-19, Jesus separated twelve disciples unto Himself and the reasons for His action were expressly stated in that passage as: 1. To be with Him. 2. That He might send them to preach. 3. To have power to heal sicknesses and cast out devils. The reasons as given above can be categorised ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    1 The Good Samaritan, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 17, 2020
     | 3,445 views

    Doing is essential for our salvation. Doing means keeping God’s law. But we can’t be justified by doing!

    N.B. This talk is in two parts. This is the first. The second talk is uploaded as '3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2'. Also, I can email you the slides I used - simon@roseberypark.org INTRODUCTION [Slide 1] This is my first talk as minister of Rosebery Park Baptist Church – or as minister of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Priorities In Worship, Part 5

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 28, 2023
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     | 1,059 views

    There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise....

    Priorities In Worship, Part 5 Hebrews 10, 24–25 Hebrews 10:22-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Zeal And Jealousy And Envy--O My!

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2022
     | 1,282 views

    We learn from this story a lot about jealousy. It can be confused with righteous behavior, as in this story. It is essentially self-centered.

    Saturday 4th Week of Easter Jealousy. Envy. These are two attitudes that literally can tear a community apart–a church, a political body, a family. We can learn a great deal about these sins from the Scripture. Here we see two results of the preaching and healing done by Paul and Barnabas on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Love And Marriage

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    4 essential truths about the afterlife (Material adapted from a Bible study from Insight for Living, Chuck Swindoll)

    This is a complex question. What about this teaching that brothers must marry their brother’s widow? This is the concept of the kinsman redeemer. “If brothers are living together and one of them dies without a son, his widow must not marry outside the family. Her husband’s brother shall take her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,020 views

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist