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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Be Careful What You Imitate

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 17, 2024
     | 870 views

    You have to be careful who and what you imitate. The results could be deadly. In life there are good examples and bad examples. People need to choose between the two. But even with warnings against bad examples, some people just don't seem to learn.

    Alba 11-17-2024 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU IMITATE III John 9-14 In the late 1990s, aspiring actor and writer Johnny Knoxville had moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California, and landed work in commercials in order to support his wife and infant daughter. Among his ideas was one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Galatians 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,381 views

    Freedom in Christ opens up the one thing that helps us to keep in step with the Spirit.

    Galatians Part 5 – “Be free and live by the Spirit!” Thesis: Freedom in Christ opens up the one thing that helps us to keep in step with the Spirit. Opening thought about chapter 5: Paul tells the Galatia church to be free, to remember the one thing which is “faith is to express itself through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God's Word

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,984 views

    In Psalms 119:113-136 The Psalmist gives 4 steps to loving God's word.

    Loving God’s Word When I found this passage during my devotional time I must say the words made me stop and examine myself. I asked myself the following questions and I hope and pray that you might ask similar questions as well. Do I really love the word of God the way that I should? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Grief

    Contributed by T Batterson on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    When the tragedies of life overwhelm us, the word of God teaches us steps to cope.

    GOOD GRIEF! By T. M. Batterson (Isaiah 60:20) “Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.” I’ve seen people who have experienced grief that left their lives permanently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ, The Preeminent One

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    God’s Word tells us that Christ is infinitely superior to all others, and therefore should be first and foremost in the life of the Christian.

    Christ, The Preeminent One Text: Col.1: 18 Intro: I have heard some very well meaning people make the statement, “The Lord is a big part of my life.” We all know what is meant by that statement, and certainly would find it somewhat commendable. But too often that statement is very literally ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is The Igniter PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 937 views

    This sermon emphasizes the power of prayer, using Nehemiah's example, as a first response, a pathway to progress, a means of purification, and an act of praise. Key

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is such a blessing to gather together in this sacred place, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in song, and to open our hearts to the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. For God has a message for us ...read more

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    Zacchaeus: Searching For Jesus

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,776 views

    As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus.

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army INTRODUCTION As we dig into this scripture, I want us to examine the two main characters. First, we’ll take a closer look at Zacchaeus, and then we’ll notice the star of the show: Jesus. I. ZACH: THE PROFILE OF A NORMAL GUY Zach represents every person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Seven Sayings - Seven Days

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,319 views

    Everytime something to do with SEVEN arises in the Bible, we immediately think of the first seven - the seven days mentioned in Genesis Chapter 1.

    SEVEN SAYING - SEVEN DAYS ------------------------- 1) Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2) Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3) Woman, behold thy son! [And to the disciple] behold thy mother! (John 19:26-27) 4) My God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Reaching Beyond Limits Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013
     | 7,673 views

    Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

    1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,159 views

    Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

    Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Part In The Healing Process

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,046 views

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God

    Whenever one speaks of healing in Christian circles, it brings to mind a well know passage of Scripture in James chapter five. This passage outlines steps of obedience the Christian is to follow in offering God the opportunity to heal if He chooses. God is The Healer and Scripture is clear on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Everybody Will Like Me Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,243 views

    First in a series on dealing with popular illusions. I can deal with not getting everybody to like me if I will live in integrity, love intentionally, let go of negative feelings, and leave it finally to God.

    More energy has been spent on this one thing than on building the Panama Canal, constructing the Great Pyramids, or creating the Interstate Highway system. More energy! More tears have been shed on this one item than on the depredations of poverty, the destruction wrought by great storms, or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Sunday Of Lent- B -- "he Was Among Wild Beasts, And The Angels Ministered To Him.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2021
     | 2,116 views

    It turns out that the devil is knocking at her door and she says, “I never dreamed he’d have blue eyes and blue jeans.”

    “He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” In the Greek, these were dangerous animals. These wild animals can remind us that dangers surrounded Jesus all through his life. And ours. e.g. At a United States Army post in the desert of Kuwait, Protestant Chaplain (Major) Barbara ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When Faith Is On Shouting Grounds Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,844 views

    This sermon describes steps that we can take to establish our faith on shouting ground.

    When Faith Is On Shouting Ground! Joshua 6 (Key verses 5,16,20) Is your faith on shouting ground? We use the phrase shouting ground to refer to those times when our faith is healthy (as we perceive it). These are the times when everything is going well and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Responsibility

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,243 views

    The message exhorts Christians to step up to the plate in their responsibility to evangelize a lost and dying world.

    OUR RESPONSIBILITY EZEKIEL 33:1-9 READ AFTER OPENING REMARKS JUST WHAT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS CHRISTIANS? ARE WE NOT GOD’S AMBASSADORS? PAUL TELLS US IN 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ,” WHAT IS AN AMBASSADOR? WEBSTER DEFINES AMBASSADOR AS “AN OFFICIAL OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist