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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember The Simple Things Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 32,162 views

    Peter gives us list of 8 simple characteristics that are so basic we tend to overlook them... but we do so at our own risk. Learn the value of the "simple" qualities of your faith.

    OPEN: Cecil B. DeMille was making one of his great epic movies. He had 6 cameras at various points to pick up the overall action and 5 other cameras set up to film plot developments involving major characters. The large cast had begun rehearsing the scene at 6am and they went through it 4 times. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "First Things First"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,378 views

    What are the firstfruits that we should give to God?

    Iliff and Saltillo Churches February 29, 2004 First Sunday of Lent “First Things First” Deut. 26:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season, a 40 day period of time, in which we can reflect on our lives and make changes. Today’s scripture is applicable to us as well as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Things I Pray For Series

    Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014
     | 3,710 views

    A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

    Introduction: Prayer Goes Against The Grain Its unnatural to us From birth we have been learning self-sufficiency One way to make my son, really mad right now Is to do something for Him, that He knows He can do himself So, for a long time, we have been trying to do it on our own Prayer flies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Things First Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 2, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 106,843 views

    Understanding how quickly life goes by and how long eternity is should teaches us to have the right priorities. Getting to know God in a personal way should be our greatest priority in life.

    FIRST THINGS FIRST [NEW YEAR] MATTHEW 6:33 [25-34] Jesus presented evidence that worry is irreverent, for it fails to believe that God is in control, that the God who gave us life is sustaining it. Worry is irrelevant because it does not change things nor help us cope with problems. And worry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Needful Thing

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,432 views

    With so many pressing things distracting us, Jesus calls us to focus on what is truly important, being truly present with him.

    July 21, 2019 Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson One Needful Thing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s delightful to be the one who welcomes. And it’s warmly gracious to be the one who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    One Thing Needful

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 116 ratings
     | 51,738 views

    With the story of Mary and Martha, God teaches us spiritual priorities.

    About seventy years ago a fascinating interview took place between a Mr. Charles Schwab, then president of Bethlehem Steel Company, and Ivy Lee a motivational speaker and self-help advisor. Lee was a confident, aggressive man who through perseverance had acquired this interview with Schwab, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good Luck With That Thing

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,093 views

    This is about how Christians should be involved in compassionate ministries.

    You’ve probably heard of several Christian Charities. There’s Catholic Charities, Feed the Children, Christian Children’s Fund, Compassion International, Heart-to-Heart, International Orthodox Christian Charities, and others. Most denominations have some arm that is a charity, usually called ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Things Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 23, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,936 views

    On this Memorial Day, we remember those that died for our freedoms. They died because they felt that there were things worth fighting for. Nehemiah tells us that there are things that are worth all of us fighting for.

    Things Worth Fighting For Nehemiah 4:11-14 (NLT) Intro: A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s your privilege." We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Next Step: A New Thing

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,703 views

    You ever think about your next step? Your last step? God has given us the opportunity to step into a a new thing. The trap of the same old same old stuff will bring spiritual death.

    YOUR NEXT STEP, A NEW THING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this lesson in 3 parts… I like series.) HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR NEXT STEP? WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF A NEW THING. There was a song of yesteryear called “THE NEXT STEP” The words were powerful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Evidence Of Things Not Seen

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006
     | 6,539 views

    Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

    Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    But One Thing Is Needful

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 37,406 views

    Find out; what is the one thing that we need. Mary found out and we can to because it is in the Bible, and it's the subject of today's message.

    But One Thing is Needful Luke 10:38-42 Out text is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to a village where a woman named Martha ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    A message for the church to refocus on the most important things that we are to do and be as Christians.

    First Things First! August 1st, 1999 Do First Things First illustration (Priorities) (a Big Jar, needs to be clear, need rocks, sand, water, ... Don’t let the people see what all you have to put into the jar. First, put rocks into the jar and ask, “is it full?” They should say yes. Then add ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephen Wright avatar

    Things That Accompany Salvation Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,782 views

    What evidences of genuine salvation should we expect to see in the lives of true Christians?

    Things that accompany salvation 6:9 9 beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation The writer of this book saw evidences of genuine salvation in the lives of those to whom he wrote. I wonder what evidence we might look for? We would probably begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Martin avatar

    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,118 views

    There are things that are more important to God, than what man thinks is important.

    (Phil. 3:4-14) "If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I MORE..." Paul was a man of words. They said about him, "His letters are weighty..." We understand now, that they were the very words of God. That Paul wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Just One Thing

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 41 ratings
     | 54,656 views

    Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

    There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican