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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Watch Your Word On The Street

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 5, 2016
     | 4,251 views

    Take Jesus and the Word to the street, but be careful of how you represent and present them.

    Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. I have done many years of door-to-door evangelism and even a session of street preaching. During that session, I was approached by mam claiming to be Jeremiah the prophet going to the churches of Winston-Salem casting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love In A Harsh World" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 18, 2025
     | 606 views

    To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

    "The Power of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love in a Harsh World" Text: Gal. 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of Words: Speaking Life In A World Of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,214 views

    Ephesians 4:29, explores how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are called to a higher communication standard.

    The Power of Words: Speaking Life in a World of Negativity Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we will delve into the profound message of Ephesians 4:29, exploring how our words can be instruments of grace, encouragement, and healing. In a world filled with negativity and harsh speech, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tearing Down To Build

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2022
     | 2,245 views

    To get that beautiful home renovation there is a great deal of tear down with debris that needs to be cleaned up before you can build.

    2 Corinthians 13:10 Therefore I write these things being absent, lest being present I should use sharpness, according to the power which the Lord hath given me to edification, and not to destruction. One of my members said he came to church to be edified. Like renovating a building sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Reality Of Rejection Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,061 views

    Joseph dealt with the harsh reality of rejection

    Dealing with the Reality of Rejection Genesis 37:1-33 Essential 100 Series January 20, 2008 Morning Service Introduction The year was 1858 and the Illinois legislature used what might be called a dirty political trick. The legislature gave newly elected U.S. Senate seat not to the man who won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Fountains Free Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,705 views

    Shepherds live(d) a harsh life in the Negev. Water was key to the survival of the flock. Living water was key.

    1. Superman Vs. Batman There was an interesting article in Time magazine some time ago. It was about Superman -- and it seems this superhero has fallen on hard times lately. Even though, as a cartoon character he is the icon of DC comics he trails behind Batman in popularity. At DC Comics, Jim Lee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Separation; Tough But Necessary

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,507 views

    Sometimes you might have to appear harsh.

    2 Cor 6:14-18 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Life For A Life Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 15, 2017
     | 12,912 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 19: 17 - 42

    John 19: 17 - 42 A Life for a life 17 And He, bearing His cross, went out to a place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha, 18 where they crucified Him, and two others with Him, one on either side, and Jesus in the center. 19 Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,565 views

    Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

    HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,588 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

    Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taking A Stand Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 13, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 14,294 views

    Peter’s response to Simon seems a bit harsh... until you realize what Simon really needed in his life.

    OPEN: In February 2001, Adam Burtle, a 20 year old student at the University of Washington put his soul up for auction on eBay. The ad read: "Hardly used. I make no warranties as to the condition of my soul. As of now it is near mint condition, with only minor scratches. Due to difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Life...that Life

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Aug 3, 2010
     | 5,209 views

    We can live the new life in Christ by continually working at three changes: in our thinking (our minds), in our doing (our bodies), and in our being (our spirit).

    THAT LIFE...THIS LIFE August 1, 2010 Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSV) 1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, 3 for you have died, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Life: An Unexamined Life Series

    Contributed by David Rumley on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,142 views

    Walking with God should be easier than we make it. Should be like breathing... a basic block of life! Breathe in the things of God, breathe out ministry. Simple... but profound. It starts by examining your life...

    Life: The Unexamined Life Galatians 6: 7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. 8 The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. 9 Let us not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    A Life Changing Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    A life that can change lives is a life that has been reconciled to God in Christ, and who has reconciled relationships with others.

    2 Corinthians 6:1-13 “A Life Changing Life” INTRODUCTION FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4' (used to be 5'6'), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion. Matching white shoes and belt a plus. BEATLES OR ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Life That Really Is Life

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    Genuine and joyful life cannot be found in the pursuit of wealth and possessions. It can only be found within the true source of life: God and the kingdom of eternal light.

    September 29, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Lk. 16:19-31; I Tim. 6:6-19 The Life that Really Is Life Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You can’t take it with you. There was a rich Texas oil man, and he wanted ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran