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  • Dr. Keion Parrish avatar

    What About You?

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,577 views

    what have you done for christ?

    Sermon Joel 2:13 What about you? Introduction: We learn here that this is Joel son of Pethuel. He wrote to the people of Judah, the Southern Kingdom, and God’s people everywhere. He was writing for the purpose to warn Judah of God’s impending judgment because of its sins and to urge the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Keeps Us Waiting

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    God Answer’s Prayer: According to His Time and Will

    • Have you ever desired a more perfect prayer life? The Bible is emphatic in that God Does Answer Prayer! • Examples of answered prayer: a. The Israelites were desperate; Moses prayed and water turned sweet. b. Hannah sought a child and Samuel was born c. Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Of History Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 19, 2008
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     | 10,110 views

    Israel looked back on their history and sawGod’s hand. We can look back on our lives and se God moving in ways that we did not know at the time. Such hind sight inspires praise and thanksgiving.

    Psalm 136:1-26 “The God of History” INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful witnesses that we have, as Christians, is a life lived with thankfulness. I believe this is one of the reasons why the Bible is resplendent with exhortations and invitations to be thankful—Psalm 136 being one such ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Crisis Of Covetousness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 25, 2008
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     | 5,611 views

    The last in the series of messages about the Ten Commandments

    “THE TRUTH ABOUT TRUTH” The Crisis of Covetousness Exodus 20:17 * Tonight we end a long journey through the 10 commandments. The “truth about truth” sets a standard and raises the bar about right and wrong. * This last message, I believe, serves as a reminder of all the 10 commandments. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of Influence And Leadership

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 2, 2013
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     | 4,884 views

    Those who assume positions of influence and leadership must be willing to pay the price to hold such positions. In this lesson we'll explore the price Peter paid in Antioch when he played the hypocrite and was rebuked by Paul.

    There are people in this world who possess the natural ability to lead and command the respect of others. Whether you call it charm, charisma, magnetism, or whatever, such people wield a powerful influence on those who look up to them as the embodiment of all they would like to become ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 26: Criticisim Gets To The Top

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 18, 2012
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     | 1,745 views

    Be Careful Who and What You Criticize

    A. BE CAREFUL WHO AND WHAT YOU CRITICIZE: NUMBERS 12:1-16 1. Is this a family squabble? “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses” (12:1). They were Moses’ older sister and brother. 2. Were they influenced by public opinion? “When the people complained” (11:1). 3. Can people in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accusation Or Conviction Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010
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    TO DEAL WITH THE NASTY THREE LETTER WORD IN OUR LIVES WE MUST DECIDE IF WE WILL EMBRACE ACCUSATION OR CONVICTION

    Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word Accusation or Conviction INTRODUCTION Construction worker Patrick Lawler thought he had a toothache. For almost a week, he tried painkillers and ice packs to reduce the swelling. When nothing he did brought relief, he finally went to the dental office where his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dan Brown avatar

    Ask, Seek, Knock Series

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 37,518 views

    A Look at Jesus teaching on Prayer in Matthew 7:7-11.

    Sermon-10/28/07-Matthew 7:7-11 This morning we will look as Jesus continues teaching on our relationships in the Kingdom of God,specifically our relationship with our Heavenly Father-because Christ knew that it is only through God, living in total dependence on Him (being poor in spirit) that we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
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    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019
     | 1,731 views

    A Christian must not do things that will make a weaker Christian stumble into sin or fall.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019
     | 2,340 views

    Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    20th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020
     | 1,965 views

    God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

    A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Preparing For Life's Work Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,556 views

    God prospers us when we work at it.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • Internships • Choose things to buy with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 4,587 views

    Our faith does not guarantee an easy or problem free life.

    A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION ? Over 3,000 killed on 9-11 ? Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook ? Cancer takes a young mother ? Jewish Holocaust ? Over 230,000 killed in Tsunami, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 ? Who can explain Nero, Hitler and Saddam Hussein? 1. It’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Want To Know A Secret? Promise You Won't Tell? Joy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,569 views

    What state are you in? Paul says I have learned to be content... Let us study the role of joy in daily living. JOY is a choice.

    WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? PROMISE YOU WILL NOT TELL? A BUCKET WITH A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a bucket (or glass) with the bottom cut out of it. I ask for a volunteer to bring me a bucket (or glass) of water. It is impossible to fill something ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God