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  • Ken Gehrels avatar

    Simon Peter Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,937 views

    Lenten study of Peter’s struggle with guilt & shame

    He’s one of the most popular bible characters. Simon Peter. People are attracted to him, perhaps because he seems one of the most real; we can identify with him. He’s almost lovable because of his very transparent humanness. As you follow the account of Jesus’ life and watch Peter move with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Money, Relationship, And God: The Interface Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 9,363 views

    Whether we are talking about spiritual status symbols or social status symbols, Christ destroys all tokenism and says it is substance—who we are underneath it all—that matters to God. Christ shatters all attempts at achieving status through wealth with t

    Money, Relationships, and God: The Interface (Luke 16;1-31) An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Be Boastful

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 23, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 13,181 views

    This sermon underscores the need for believers to focus their lives totally on God b/c He is the only reason to boast.

    “BE BOASTFUL!” Jer. 9:23-24 INTRO – 2 young boys got into a bragging match about their fathers. “My daddy is stronger than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can run faster than your daddy.” “Well, my daddy can beat your daddy up.” “So what, my mama can beat my daddy up!” (illus. from sermon by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Good - Being An Attractive Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ.

    Looking Good - Being an Attractive Christian Titus 2:1-10 Paul told the Corinthian church that their lives were letters read by all men. The world is reading us today. What they read will either draw them to or drive them from Christ. If our lifestyle fails to reflect the character of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Living A Wise Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,941 views

    Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

    PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #1 When God Says It Is Not Good! Loneliness.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 4, 2021
     | 2,402 views

    There a times we need we need to get alone with God... But the is a spirit or attitude of loneliness that is not healthy. Building walls of isolation can be dangerous.

    #1 WHEN GOD SAYS: NOT GOOD? THE BUILDING OF ISOLATION WALLS… THE FEELING OF ISOLATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the last days we will face the giants of isolation, fear and loneliness. I was teaching school. The staff at the school were so nice and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Raised From Death Unto Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2020
     | 3,159 views

    Peter knew the church faced much persecution in the first century. As they continued to endure adversity, he pointed them to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith. Persecution might continue, but they had been raised from death unto life in Christ.

    Raised from Death unto Life 1 Peter 4: 1-6 Peter set the tone for the message he sought to convey as he introduced himself to the reader. He addressed them as strangers scattered throughout the Roman provinces. This served two basic principles – 1) Peter revealed to the believers that he was aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Commitment Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,271 views

    I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ's care and control.

    Title: The Commitment Choice Text: “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” Matthew 5:5 Thesis: I am strongest when I choose to commit all of my life and will to Christ’s care and control. Lenten Series: Life’s Healing Choices (Saddleback Resources) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ten Commandments Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 10, 2018
     | 4,079 views

    Part 5 of this series concludes the two-part message on the second commandment.

    The Ten Commandments Part 5 Scriptures: Exodus 20:4-6; Romans 1:21-25; 2 Timothy 3:1-5 This is part five of my series on the Ten Commandment. This morning we will continue our examination of the second commandment as found in Exodus 20:4-6. It says, “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
     | 7,884 views

    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Overcome The Challenges Before Us!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    The Discipleship Journal Magazine listed the top ten challenges before Christians today. We need to be overcomers of all the challenges.

    LET US OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES BEFORE US! THE WORD OF GOD DOES THE WORK OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kYFINGERS@AOL.COM I. HOW SHALL WE APPROACH WHERE WE ARE? A. THERE ARE SEVERAL APPROACHES TO LIFE: 1. FLEX --- BEND 2. FLOAT --- STAY ON SURFACE --- DRIFT WITH CURRENT 3. FREEZE OUT --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donovan Myers avatar

    On The Washing Of Feet And Hearts

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,535 views

    When Jesus washed feet, he was really washing hearts!

    The story of Jesus washing His disciples feet is only found in John. The synoptic record the story of the dispute between the disciples as to who is the greatest. John does not record that story; instead he tells the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet. The story is a counter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Stepp avatar

    Look What The Lord Has Done For Me

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on May 14, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,227 views

    What the Lord has done for Me and can and will do for you, if you just call upon His name

    LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR ME PSALM 40:1-4 INTRODUCTION: This psalm is a celebration of God's great goodness to him, and all his people. He praises God for delivering him out of deep distress, vs. 1-5. Thence takes occasion to speak of the work of our redemption by Christ, vs. 6-10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Strange Choices

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,856 views

    Describes the strange choices some of God's people have been called to make.

    STRANGE CHOICES 2 Co 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) INTRODUCTION: The Christian life will involve choices that may seem at odds with the world, and even the "believers" around you. If we walk with Christ, the Bible warns us that others will think we're strange. 1 Peter 4:3,4 "For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Beware: Danger Ahead! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,817 views

    In his attempt to keep us on the Highway of Wisdom, Solomon warns us of the dangers that lure us to exit, including alcohol abuse, provoking anger, and procrastination.

    Beware: Danger Ahead! (Proverbs 20:1-4) 1. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with your choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty.” “Give me infinite wisdom!” declares the dean, without ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible