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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Words Of The Wise

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
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    Christians should always strive to not only choose their words wisely, but use them wisely.

    THE STORY IS TOLD OF A YOUNG LADY WHO WAS EAGERLY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF HER BOYFRIEND FOR THEIR FIRST DATE TOGETHER. ALTHOUGH HE WASN’T DUE TO ARRIVE FOR SOME TIME THE DOORBELL RANG WHILE SHE WAS STILL FIXING HER HAIR. WITHOUT THINKING, SHE ANSWERED THE DOOR WITH HER HAIR STANDING ON END, NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Words For Waiters

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    Some advice for those waiting for the consolation of Israel. (The coming of the Lord)

    Words for Waiters Text: Luke 2:25 "Waiting for the Consolation of Israel" Consolation was another name for the Messiah. Men swore saying, "May I not see the consolation if..." Today we want to use this text, not for those waiting for the first coming of the Messiah, but His promised second ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chip Monck avatar

    The Word On Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    This is the eight in a series of sermons walking through the book of James. This message focuses in on the two types of wisdom that James describes: wisdom from above (Godly), and wisdom from below (demonic). It also speaks to a difference between just

    A little test this morning. You have 10 blanks there on your outline to answer the following questions - 1. How long would it take darkness to cover the earth if the sun went out? O 4 1/2 minutes O 8 1/3 minutes O 25 minutes O 2 hours O 1 day 2. What percentage of all forms of life that have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Healing Words Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 28, 2024
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    Confession and prayer within the body of Christ bring spiritual and relational healing. Through prayer and openness, believers can find restoration and help others who have wandered from the truth.

    Hey guys! Today we're diving into the book of James, and it's got some real talk for us. James is all about showing our faith through what we do, not just what we say. Today's focus? The power of words, confession, and prayer. Let's read James 5:13-20 together. James is telling us that prayer isn't ...read more

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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Christmas Word Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    The real purpose of Christmas is that of sacrifice; Jesus, the Living Word, sacrificed everything so that we could have eternal life.

    The Christmas Word Text: Jn. 1:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a woman who was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    A Word On Purpose Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 19, 2017
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    God created us in his image. Part of that image involves showing compassion.

    1. A Question of the Ages – Why am I here? a. Not many happy, contented people in spite of wealth, fame, accomplishments b. Our purpose is something bigger – everything “under the sun” is vanity according to Ecclesiastes c. Alexander the Great wept b/c there were “no more worlds to conquer;” died ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Word Is Eternal Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 8, 2018
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    You can trust the Word, because it is eternal. The Bible speaks of the eternal nature of the Word of God.

    This New Sermon Series is "Why should we trust the Word?" Why Trust the Bible? This question has been asked by many over the centuries. Obviously, many ask this question today. Let me tell you of one person who had real doubts about the Word, and had asked this very question. Billy Graham had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    Introductory Comments 1.

    Introductory Comments 1. I have found our journey through the book of James to be a personal challenge. For the focus has been on Christian maturity. I have been challenged as to whether or not I am a mature Christian. My attitudes, my words, my actions and my lack of actions have been examined. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Settled Word

    Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on May 31, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,047 views

    In a day when the Truth is under attack, the Word of God can stand on its own because of 4 powerful characteristics.

    Every September we give up a few minutes of our morning worship service to a representative from Gideons International. We have monthly contribution to this wonderful lay organization built into our budget. Their sole purpose is to distribute the Bible all over the world. They put them in jails, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010
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    Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

    It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building On The Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 716 views

    This sermon explores Ezra's dedication to God's Word, emphasizing the transformative power of Scripture in our lives when studied, observed, and taught faithfully.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine dance of faith. We are here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community, a body, a family, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship of the Spirit. We are ...read more

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  • Scott Cody avatar

    Ancient Words

    Contributed by Scott Cody on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 24,647 views

    The Bible is more than ink and paper bound in leather. It is the ancient words of our Creator.

    Brigham Bryant was just a ten year old school boy, but in 2002, he discovered an ancient treasure. He had long admired the dusty painting hanging behind the librarian’s desk at his Connecticut school. It had hung there for seventy years without much notice, but Brigham’s curiosity led to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The War On The Word

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,207 views

    This is a crucial message since the attacks on the Bible are constant in our increasingly paganized world.

    THE WAR ON THE WORD TEXT: Genesis 3:1-7 Genesis 3:1-7 KJV Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? [2] And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word Applied

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,079 views

    Showing how God’s Word applied in our lives can change situations for the glory of God and the blessing of His people.

    I. THIS WAS A TIME OF CRISIS Many enemies seeking to cause the downfall of Nehemiah, and frustrate his plans 1. THERE WAS A RESTORATION The people had been released from the Persian captivity by Cyrus, (an event foretold by the Prophet Isaiah 250 years before – Isaiah 44:28). They were now in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Words And Meditation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 70 views

    A prayer for guidance.

    WORDS AND MEDITATION. Psalm 5:1-8. PSALM 5:1. David longs for a hearing from the LORD: “Give ear to my words, O LORD” (cf. Psalm 54:2; Psalm 55:1). Then he adds, “consider my meditation.” We see the same combination of words and meditation in the well-known quotation from Psalm 19:14. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational