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  • John Harvey avatar

    The Wisdom Effect Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    The effects of Godly wisdom on our lives as opposed to living by worldly wisdom.

    James: Religion That Works “The Wisdom Effect” March 26, 2006 What is wisdom? Is it knowledge? Is it maturity? Is it simply old age? If you ask different people about what wisdom is, you are guaranteed to get different answers. “Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of This World Investments

    Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

    “Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Sickness Series

    Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,557 views

    Giving thanks when life is not going well...

    Luke 17:11-19 Series – Giving Thanks in the Storms… NEXT WEEK – Veterans Day – Storm of Uncertainty… Going above the ability to give thanks when it’s good… The ability to give thanks when it’s not all perfect YET… Truth – Most of us have to dig down to find thanks – our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,069 views

    It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

    Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scriptures And Our Great Salvation

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,762 views

    Introduction: Our text speaks of salvation as comprehensive and exhaustive, rather than being limited to the initial experience that occurs when a person receives Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Ours is truly a great salvation.

    The Scriptures and Our Great Salvation Text: "But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become Convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Self Control

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,466 views

    This message address some of the root causes of many personal and societal problems.

    Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness unwise spending etc, ad ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Revelation, Part 13 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 2, 2007
     | 3,371 views

    Study of the Book of Revelation

    Revelation, Part 13 Revelation 9:1-10 Introduction Last time, we went through the first four trumpets in Chapter 8, concluding with an angel flying about the skies proclaiming that the last three trumpets will be the worst ever! This sounding of the trumpets signifies that God’s wrath has begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Three F's Of Church Ministry"

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    There are many aspects to our ministry within the church, here are three as given by Paul; that are critical to ministry effectiveness

    • In Ephesians 2:19-22; Paul is explaining to the Church of Ephesus the importance of the presence of the Spirit within the church • Many churches have services but having services does not equate to experiencing God • John 4:24: “God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Washing In The Big Muddy

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 68 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. This is a message about another "Big Muddy" River.

    WASHING IN THE BIG MUDDY 2 Kings 5:1-14 INTRO: The Mississippi River is called the Big Muddy and rightly so. I first saw the river at Memphis. It looked like a mass of cocoa moving lazily toward the sea. At one time this mighty river was colored only by the tons of silt it carried downstream. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Godly Father

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 59 ratings
     | 22,030 views

    Happy Fathers Day! I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. We have many examples to look at in the Bible of Godly Fathers. This morning I want to expound on some of the character traits that a Godly Fa

    INTRODUCTION • Happy Fathers Day! (Hand out items to all Fathers) • I want to start by saying thanks to all the dads here this morning for being men of the Word. • It is an honor and pleasure to have my dad here today to celebrate Father’s Day. • We have many examples to look at in the Bible of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,361 views

    Our relationship with Jesus not only transforms our daily, physical lives, but it also provides us with hope beyond our physical lives.

    Luke 20:27-38 “The Beginning of the End” INTRODUCTION Antagonists of the Christian faith occasionally offer arguments that they believe beyond a shadow of a doubt invalidates all religious beliefs. One of my favorites is, “If God is all-powerful, then is God able to make a rock bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Keeping The Work Alive

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, “Her

    Keeping the Work Alive Haggai 2:1-9 Intro It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purity Through Accountability Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,988 views

    Only through holding one another accountable in love can the church remain pure.

    Series: Being the Body REMAINING PURE THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY Matt 5:13-16 In 2001 the natural gas giant Enron collapsed destroying the lives of thousands of families and investors and even causing calamity upon our national economy. The collapse was due to faulty and fraudulent accounting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place To Belong

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 7, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,983 views

    Why we need the church, and believers belong in the house of God! (Part of the Purpose Driven Life series.)

    A Place to Belong Text: Ephesians 2: 19-22 19 So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. 20 Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sanctuary

    Contributed by Tom Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008
     | 3,058 views

    WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY.

    SANCTUARY Heb. 8:1, 9:1, 9:2 13:2 INTRODUCTION: MY STUDY OF THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD PROVOKED MY STUDY OF THIS SUBJECT. No Reference in any commentary about them or what they might be. There is no way to interpret scripture other than to realize that it is written by a Jew to a Jew which means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist