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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Wisdom-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,653 views

    Do you seek wisdom? Do you want to make wise decisions? Do you want a wisdom-filled heart? Then, trust in the Lord with your whole being, stop trying to be in control of everything and let God take over, and finally, have a personal intimate relationship with Him. All from Proverbs 3:5-6.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Wisdom-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube: Years ago, I read two proverbs that resonated so much within me that I have lived my life and conducted my responsibilities as a teacher of God’s word based a lot upon them. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it, also wisdom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Hello, My Name Is Adonai (Series On The Name Of God) (#4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,008 views

    I want you to listen carefully to this sermon so you can learn some great things about this great God we Christians serve.

    When it comes to a congregation listening to a sermon… Illus: It reminds me of the three fellows that went hunting. • A preacher, • A lawyer, • And a doctor. They got out into the woods and got in their positions, and a deer ran out in the opening and all three of them shot at the deer at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    4. Cultivate New Relationships Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Dec 7, 2023
     | 955 views

    The subculture of the Church wins a hearing for it's message of New Life by living out radically different ways of being in all the relationships we enter into.

    MS112623 HOW TO STOP YOUR CULTURE FROM DYING 4. CULTIVATE NEW RELATIONSHIPS (SLIDE) In this series we said culture is in rapid decay and splitting apart at the seams: - Politically - Ethnically - Morally and - Socially. (SLIDE) But we said, in the letter to the Ephesians is God’s Renewal Manual. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finding The Gift Of Purpose (Joseph) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 12, 2023
     | 1,498 views

    Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023

    Finding the Gift of Purpose (Joseph) Series: Finding the True Gift of Christmas Brad Bailey – December 3, 2023 INTRO I would venture to say that most of us have come here today…with a sense about our lives…that is related to the hopes and dreams we have had. … that is… we have ideas about how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Things That Help You Smile

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
     | 311 views

    Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.”

    7 Things That Help You Smile “Those who look to him are radiant, and their faces are never covered with shame.” Psalms 34:5 Intro: Today we are going to talk about “7 Things That Help You Smile.” The most well rounded people you will ever meet have learned to have happiness, and victory, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Sower And Seed (Luke’s Edition) Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 27, 2025
     | 313 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ used this parable of the sower and seed to explain various reactions to the Gospel. The reactions of His day are much the same as in these days.

    The Parable of the Sower and Seed (Luke’s edition) Introduction: This parable of the sower and seed is recorded in each of the so-called synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke). The Lord Jesus Christ used parables or stories like these to give people something to think about. Farming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2026
     | 137 views

    3 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-III —Philippians 2:1-18[part-3--2:2b-4 of 2:1-4] Attention: Unanticipated Cure: The owner of a drug store walks in to find a guy leaning heavily against a wall. The owner asks the clerk, “What's with that guy over there by the wall?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas/New Year/ Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 21, 2026
     | 125 views

    5 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

    Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-V— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-2--7b-8 of :5-8](2:1-18) God’s people are EXPECTED to minister WITH the mind of Christ Jesus, our Savior & Lord!.... Whereas, those who are merely ‘sentimentally religious’, ‘play church’ WITHOUT the power of God! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through The Noise PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 174 views

    Trusting Jesus in life’s storms means refusing to panic, fixing our eyes on Him, and finding courage and peace in His presence above our fears.

    If you’ve ever stood in a kitchen at midnight staring at a stack of bills, or sat in a hospital parking lot and felt your heart pound, you know what it is to feel like a thin boat on a thick sea. The wind rises, the waves talk loud, and worries whip across the surface of the soul like whitecaps on ...read more

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    No Wake Zone: Wakeboarders Series

    Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,965 views

    This is the last of a five-part series on managing our core relationships with character and Christian love. This sermon focuses on the "high-wakers," or the difficult people in your life and how to handle them well.

    We are finishing up our series No Wake Zone and today is our fifth and final message in this series. We’ve entitled it Wakeboarding. We’re going to talk about that a little bit. On your way out this morning, I think these are really cool, we have a gift for you. You got up early, lost an hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Apostle John Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2022
     | 4,365 views

    During his life, John wrote the Gospel of John and the first, second, and third books of John and the book of Revelation. Near the end of his life, it is said that he constantly repeated the phrase, "Little children, love one another!"

    QUESTION: What is the history of John, the disciple of Jesus? ANSWER: To learn the history of John, the disciple of Jesus, we begin with his life before he met Jesus. John, his brother James, Peter, and Andrew were all partners in the fishing business before becoming disciples of Jesus. John was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sensing God During The Storm Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 553 ratings
     | 152,126 views

    A sermon focused on Matthew 14:22-32, emphasizng how God works through the midst of storms in our life.

    SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Towards the end of August, I thought I ought to preach a couple of messages entitled "Sensing God During The Storm." So I’ll begin this morning and walk you through a beautiful story, when the disciples were out on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Characteristic Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,941 views

    Wisdom – is the action that results from or the ability to respond to knowledge and understanding. Wisdom puts truth into action.

    Developing Christian Character: The Characteristic of Wisdom. Character: - is defined as the pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; it is wisdom, humbleness, purity, reverence, moral constitution, moral firmness, self control, integrity, truthfulness, honesty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    With God Nothing Is Impossible"

    Contributed by Randy Santiago on Jan 30, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 70,671 views

    When my INABILITY merges with God’s divine CAPABILITY, anything can happen.

    "The said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man? And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee; there shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God. And behold thy cousin ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Vision

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 116 ratings
     | 12,799 views

    God's Sovereignty gives us vision beyond our present circumstances so that we can know His hand of love is at work.

    The Power of Vision Job 42 I have been waiting to share with you the message that God has burned into my heart while I was away with my family on vacation. I have been sharing this lesson every chance I have been given since I have returned home. I shared it with our staff on Monday morning, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ