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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 2, 2018
     | 12,529 views

    Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018

    Wisdom – Seeking True Understanding of Life Series: Wisdom for Life (The Book of Proverbs) Brad Bailey - July 1, 2018 Intro We all know the story of Alladin and the magic lamp. There are many take offs of that story, such as the three sailors whose ship went down, and they made their way in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Diversity Of Spiritual Gifts In Contributing Toward Unity Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018
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     | 8,955 views

    We must make a distinction between “spiritual gifts” and natural abilities. When you were born into this world God gave you certain natural abilities, perhaps in mechanics, art, athletics, or music. In this regard, all men are not created equal . . .

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/13/17 Lesson 17: The Diversity of Spiritual Gifts in Contributing Toward Unity (Ephesians 4:7-16) Ephesians 4:7-16 (KJV) 7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 20: Morality And The Present Life In Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2018
     | 5,203 views

    To be a Christian means to be united to the risen and exalted Christ. We now share in the new creation of which He is the first fruits. As Christians we have put off the old man and have put on the new man. We no longer live as we once did because the

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 10/6/17 Lesson 20: Morality and the Present Life in Christ (Eph. 4:25-32) Ephesians 4:25-32 (KJV) 25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 26 Be ye angry, and sin not: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When We Forget God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,434 views

    God warns against forgetting Who He is and what He has done. The example provided is Israel during the wilderness wanderings. The message explores this concept, especially in relationship to the prayer life of Christians.

    “[Israel] soon forgot his works; they did not wait for his counsel. But they had a wanton craving in the wilderness, and put God to the test in the desert; he gave them what they asked, but sent a wasting disease among them.” “We want what we want; and we want it when we want it.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord’s Prayer Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,158 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 17: 1 – 26

    John 17: 1 – 26 The Lord’s Prayer 1 Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, 2 as You have given Him authority over all flesh, that He should give eternal life to as many as You have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 25, 2017
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     | 13,079 views

    Rest is built into creation, If Jesus Needed Rest, You Do Too.

    Intro Good morning Real Life, my name is Curtis (or Jeff to some of you) and I’m the Connections Director here. We are going to be continuing our Timeless series where we’ve been looking at some spiritual disciplines that can help us grow our faith. These aren’t new and in fact have been around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judged By My Own Actions Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 15, 2017
     | 8,660 views

    A study of the continual struggle each believer faces as the Spirit confronts the flesh.

    “If it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, ‘You shall not covet.’ But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 13, 2017
     | 6,932 views

    Qualities of a christian - Mercy. To receive mercy I must be merciful.

    Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount exposes self-righteousness and makes a clear division between it and the true righteousness needed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Righteousness cannot be earned based on what you do and what you refrain from doing, for man absolutely cannot meet God’s standards on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Act Like Men: Integrity

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2012
     | 5,358 views

    Whether in the pulpit or in the pew, mature believers act and speak with integrity.

    “My teaching is not mine, but His Who sent me. If anyone’s will is to do God’s will, he will know whether the teaching is from God or whether I am speaking on My own authority. The one who speaks on his own authority seeks his own glory; but the one who seeks the glory of him who sent him is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ascension

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2012
     | 13,426 views

    Jesus knew and suffered due to the reality of sin in the human heart. But when He physically left the earth, His message was not a pessimistic one. Summarizing who he was and what difference this should make for everyone is stated in what is known as the

    Avid readers often will credit this or that writer for luring them into a lifelong love of a genre. For those who love science fiction, it offeres grand, cosmic landscapes on which to project the boundless possibilities of life. Yet for one writer, Ray Bradbury (August 22, 1920 – June 5, 2012), who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Behave In The Household Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013
     | 10,504 views

    What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

    “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Endless Possibilities, Grabbingthe New Year

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 28, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 14,470 views

    A new years sermon about how if we G.R.A.B. (Go - Risk - Adapt - Believe) that the new year will have endless possibilities.

    Endless Possibilities #GrabbingTheNewYear Video bumper (sermon spice, endless possibilities) QUESTION… • AS YOU – look back and reflect on the year 2013, what do you see? • WAS IT – a good year? • WAS IT – all you hope it would be, when the ball dropped 363 days ago, at midnight on January ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Battle Lines - Part One

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
     | 3,208 views

    If you are living the way a true Christian should live as defined in Ephesians chapters 4, 5, and 6, then you can be sure of one thing - you are going to run right into the enemy.

    “Battle Lines” Ephesians 6:10-11 November 22, 2009 OPEN: Today as we continue in our study towards the end of the book of the Ephesians we are to going to be talking about the topic of spiritual warfare. I want to spend a couple of weeks on the topic. This morning all we will do is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Tawdry Little Secret

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,126 views

    As we fulfil the Great Commission, we will reach out to women who have had abortions. How shall we treat them? Within our congregations are women who have aborted. How will we minister to them? The message is a plea to deal boldly with sin.

    “Uriah said to David, ‘The ark and Israel and Judah dwell in booths, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are camping in the open field. Shall I then go to my house, to eat and to drink and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.’ Then David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life’s Greatest Aim Series

    Contributed by Lynn Holmes on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,248 views

    A sermon about relationships and God-honoring love.

    [Lynn would like to acknowledge and thank two individuals: Years ago Pastor Rick Warren wrote a Sermon Series based upon 1 Corinthians 13, and John Ortberg wrote a book entitled: Everybody’s Normal Until You Get To Know Them. Lynn relied heavily upon these two resources for this series because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene