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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Are You Using Discernment To Navigate This World? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,712 views

    We need to be sure to use discernment in our daily life or we will become tainted by this world.

    Introduction We began a new series last week based upon the prayer that the Apostle Paul offered up to God for the whole church at Philippi. And the first thing that He asked God is to allow the Philippians' love to grow more and more. And so, we asked three questions to determine if our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 23, 2025
     | 277 views

    Excel than your enemies, excel than your teachers, and excel than your elders. The verses 98-100, the psalmist states that God’s Word is the source of all wisdom. Expose the wisdom through evangelism.

    Text: Ps. 119:97-104 Theme: Wisdom of God   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His Love Endures forever.   Illustration: James Bracy, a military officer served at a California military base in 1950s. He wrote many letters to his wife, one letter was misplaced. Half a century later, James ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All The Right Moves - All The Wrong Motives Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 27,459 views

    There are behaviors and qualities that many Christians believe are hallmarks of a truly spiritual Christian. But Paul tells us that those qualities mean nothing if we don’t love others. Why? Why are our best Christian behaviors empty without that single a

    OPEN: Jesse James was one of the most famous men of the West. For a period of about 15 years, Jesse James and his gang committed 26 holdups where they made off with approximately $200,000 and killed at least 17 men (many by Jesse’s own hand). Jesse James was one of the West’s most notorious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Abel Offered God A More Excellent Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 19, 2014
     | 7,415 views

    To show that that faith takes over even in our offering, as your faith is, so your offering is.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your offering prompted by faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that that faith takes over even in our offering, as your faith is, so your offering is. Habakkuk 2:4 (Amplified Bible) 2:4 Look at the proud; his soul is not straight or right within ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Striving For Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 1,696 views

    We often think that self-control comes from within, yet many of our actions depend just as much on our friends and family as ourselves. Those we surround ourselves with have the power to make us better or worse. Daniel knew how to pick godly friends. Do you, your success might depend it.

    Sermon – Striving for Excellence Means Picking Godly Friends Scripture Lessons - Daniel 1:6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: Daniel picked godly friends who were willing to stand with him. They stood with him in his decision not to eat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blessed With Abundance

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 28, 2021
     | 1,391 views

    What's our motivation to give generously to the church? Paul outlines four reasons to give in 2 Cor. 8.

    Blessed With Abundance lanny smith 2021 Summer Series / Stewardship; Giving; Generosity / 2 Corinthians 8:3–15   • [VIDEO] • Current giving statistics. • Context: Paul is talking to the Corinthian church about the practical matter of sending financial support to the Jerusalem church. • He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Counting Change Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,761 views

    Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

    Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Five Smooth Stones For Five Wrongful Motives"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,588 views

    What was the genuine motive of David as he saw the “cause” to come against Goliath? In this message we will unveil five wrongful motives before sharing the one pure motive of David’s heart.

    Title of the message: “Five Smooth Stones for Five Wrong Motives,” Key Verse: (Psa 25:2 KJV) O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. For this study, I wanted to find a text that best describes the emotions and the situation that would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having The Faith Of A Mustard Seed

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,758 views

    God responds to faith. Watch where you place your faith. The emphasis is not on the size of faith but the placement of your faith. Watch the motivation of your heart.

    Mark 9:14-29 Having the Faith of a Mustard Seed 4 Mar 2012 1743 Read also Matthew’s account: Matt 17:14-21 A young boy was tormented by a demon. He could not control himself, throwing himself into the fire or water to kill himself. • His father was at a lost what to do, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gideon's 300

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 61,654 views

    Are you willing and able?

    GIDEON’S 300 People love stories of courage. Recently there was a movie called 300. It was a retelling of the historic account by Herodotus of the Battle of Thermopylae which took place around 480 BC. King Leonides and his 300 Spartan warriors made a last stand against the 400,000 strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Why Do We First Come To A Church Meeting And Encounter God

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014
     | 2,741 views

    Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need.

    Why do we first come to a Church meeting and encounter God Often our motive is to try and get met whatever it is we see as our greatest need. Like: • To get a financial blessing possibly after some great set back. • To get deliverance from a ruinous addiction and thoughts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Our M-O In Life?

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 14, 2013
     | 3,113 views

    The Thessalonian Christians are our examples in our christian living.

    We noted from the Apostle Peter that the writings of the Apostle Paul are full of godly wisdom. Bible Scholars tell us that the Letters to the Thessalonians were the first letters written by Paul; and so after praying and consultation with our Elders, we will study these letters to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Basket Case

    Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011
    based on 128 ratings
     | 82,325 views

    There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

    2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Whatever Happened To Old Fashioned Service?" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,711 views

    This message begins with a description of what service used to look like at the local service station. We have drifted from the concept of what Biblical service actually looks like. My goal in this series is to build a real attitude of servanthood in ou

    Improving Your Serve “Whatever Happened to Old Fashioned Service? Matthew 20:20-28 It would be safe to say this morning that things have really changed at the gas pump. Prices have changed greatly. I pay about 75.00 every time I fill up my truck. When I first started driving i remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right On The Money Part 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,425 views

    Did you know that God’s Word has more to say about money than any other thing in the New Testament?

    Also, probably money and things related to money are talked about more than any other thing today. It seems that everyone is trying to figure how to get as much money as they can. Illus: A young fellow by the name of Sammy liked to hang out at the local grocery store. The owner didn't know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist