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  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Virtuous Woman Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,381 views

    To show the importance of a wife

    Title: The Virtuous Woman Theme: To show the importance of a wife Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. This passage is designed for three people 1. The man looking for a wife. In it we see the qualities that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Poverty, Pride And Gratitude

    Contributed by Dave Ramsey on May 13, 2014
     | 9,530 views

    God help us not be prideful about what we've accomplished but rather reflect a spirit of gratitude.

    Introduction: You have a problem * God's ways work I teach how to handle money according to what the Bible says as best I can figure out. I've done that for approaching 30 years now. I've studied the Scriptures. I've had all the arguments. I've had all the criticisms. I have all the people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Are Deacons Needed Today?

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    Laying the foundation for the office of deacons and the role they play in the life of the church.

    Are Deacons Needed Today? Acts 6:1-7 The age old struggle in the realms of Christianity has been a fierce fight. On one side, seeking to advance the Kingdom of God, we find the Holy Spirit and the Church. On the other side we see Satan and all of the forces of Hell. Satan had been trying to figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accountability

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2014
     | 7,666 views

    Exploring the possibility of starting accountability groups in our church. What might they look like? How did John Wesley use them? Can they be used for spiritual growth or are they just "sin control" groups like AA?

    Video review of 2013 - (Photos from various church events set to the music of "Press On" by Selah) What a great review. Some events were missed but it looks like we’re a group of believers who love one another. What about our personal lives? What about our personal relationship with Jesus? ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Word In Your Walk

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025
     | 106 views

    God’s living Word transforms our daily walk—planting new life, lighting our path, strengthening our spirit, correcting our hearts, and igniting holy passion.

    Introduction Did you know there are more ancient copies of the Bible than of any other ancient classic? Tacitus, the Roman historian, survives in only a handful of manuscripts—yet the Word of God has been preserved through hundreds upon hundreds of ancient copies. It’s still alive, still speaking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Proper Etiquette For Using The Utensils Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT

    BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER OF GOD’S WORD PROMOTES TRUTH AND PURSUES GODLINESS AS A DILIGENT WORKMAN, A VESSEL PURIFIED FOR HONOR, AND A GENTLE BONDSERVANT (IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ERROR – AS OPPOSED TO FALSE TEACHERS) INTRODUCTION: I. (:14-19) STAND FOR THE SHARP KNIFE OF THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Needs For Today

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010
     | 3,617 views

    Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

    THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beautiful Acts For God

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Aug 27, 2014
    based on 39 ratings
     | 22,464 views

    The sermon talks about doing beautiful and selfless acts to glorify God and bless others.

    Beautiful Acts for God (Mark 14:3-9) Introduction – There is a story of a child who was slow in learning and did poorly in her first grade in school. However, when she started grade 2, her grades started to improve dramatically. The reason: her new teacher, on the first day of school, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Code Blue

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 100 ratings
     | 62,618 views

    Code Blue: Means (Emergency) This is a word from God to somebody who is experiencing an emergency in your life.

    Mk 5:25-34 Code Blue Those two words may not mean anything to you, but if you happen to be in a hospital and hear those words, the whole atmosphere changes. Nurses and Doctors go on high alert, and their pace quickens, Because somebody has an emergency, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Of Balance And "Imbalance"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,407 views

    In this message I intend to bring to the fore, amongst others two of Creator’s sublime qualities. He is a God of BALANCE and can you believe it, at times ONE OF IMBALANCE!!!

    GOD OF BALANCE AND “IMBALANCE” First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is noblest form of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Mercy – The Fifth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 57 ratings
     | 14,104 views

    This is a sermon on the fifth beattitude. Mercy: I’m merciful - 1. If I’m patient with those are DIFFERENT from me. 2. If I forgive those who have FALLEN. 3. If I help those who are HURTING. 4. If I do good to my ENEMIES.

    Becoming Merciful – The Fifth Step To Happiness We have been making a journey through a section of the scripture known as the beatitudes. The beatitudes are found in Matthew chapter five. All of them begin with the word “blessed.” Another word for blessed is happy. So as we have been making ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Debate Over The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 19, 2017
     | 8,002 views

    Jesus remained under attack from the Pharisees. Their demands for adherence to unbiblical standards clouded their vision and desire for Christ. Sadly these attitudes remain today. While we must adhere to doctrine, the Lord affords liberty through grace.

    Debate over the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 Have you dealt with a season in life when others acted as if you could do nothing right? Surely we have experienced times when people criticized our efforts or challenged our motives. It seems as if everything we tried to accomplish was met with skepticism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,544 views

    On the Narrow Road of Jesus, we need one another.

    Theme: Narrow Road Series Purpose: We need each other Strike while the iron is hot. Did you ever wonder what that means? The blacksmith heats his iron red-hot in the fiery forge. It requires time to heat the iron up and time for it to cool down once it is plunged into the cooling water. But, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Taming The Tongue

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,476 views

    As believers we should learn to use our tongue for God's glory and not for the satisfaction of the flesh.

    James 3:1-10 Intro: Words are extremely powerful and the instrument used to release them is powerful also, our tongue. Are you using your words and tongue for God's glory or are you using them for your purpose? In this message, let us see the tongue for what it is, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023
     | 2,713 views

    Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

    Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist