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  • Carlos Camarena avatar

    Domadores De Animales, ¿y La Lengua? Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 23 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    A human’s ability to tame a whale but not his/her tongue.

    Domadores de animales, ¿y la lengua? Texto: Santiago 3:7-12 Lectura Bíblica: Salmo 62:5-8 Por Carlos C. Camarena I. Introducción A. Bienvenidos a un estudio más a la intrigante epístola de Santiago. En el tema pasado Santiago nos trajo en detalle al tema introducido en el capítulo 1:26, “Si ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Heaven: The Believers Hope Series

    Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,051 views

    If heaven is not the hope of humanity, then the human race has no hope whatsoever.

    “Heaven: The Believers Hope” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text – John 14:1-3 Either heaven is real or Jesus led His followers with lies. If heaven is a hoax, then it is the biggest hoax ever perpetrated upon mankind. If there is no heaven, then the Bible is not true and Jesus was a deceiver. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Always Dependant On God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,436 views

    We must learn to trust God instead of our own efforts for all things.

    July 3, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 121:1-8 Subject: Independence Day Title: Always Dependent On God Welcome everyone to Palmyra First Assembly on this Sunday before we celebrate our Independence. We are blessed to be able to say we live in the greatest nation on the face of the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,731 views

    Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

    NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In Pursuit Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    I am firmly convinced that more than a timeless letter about the gospel of Christ, Paul wrote Romans as an effort to unify a church on its way toward division. Romans 14 is the climax of that effort.

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 In Pursuit of Peace Romans 14:1-23 The other night at worship, my son, John Austin, asked Sheryl, "Mom, why does everybody call daddy, Brother Mitchell?" As Sheryl did her best to explain to him how we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,148 views

    Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

    Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Presentation Of The Lord And The Consecrated Day: Timeless Insights Into The Universal Human Quest For Meaning And Significance

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,340 views

    The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance

    The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Reflection In Christian tradition, Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of the Lord, is extremely important. This feast honors the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    "Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,454 views

    Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

    Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Pray - Pt. 2 - Patterns Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,512 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 2 - Prayer Patterns I. Introduction Last week we began to talk about prayer and how it is essential in our lives as Christians. It is the foundation of communication with God and with others. Your prayer life reveals your intimacy levels. Who you pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Pt. 1 - Intimate Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,217 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 1 - Intimate I. Introduction Prayer is one of the foundational elements of Christianity. Folks that don't consider themselves Christian and have no intention of ever embracing Christ know that prayer is a basic tenant of Christianity. And yet, as one man said, "Of all the duties enjoined ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do Diligence, Dads

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 12, 2020
     | 2,016 views

    As the spiritual leaders of families, Dads must make a diligent effort to train their children.

    1. Words of wisdom from Dads • Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. • Never miss a good chance to shut up. • Always drink upstream from the herd. • If you find yourself in a hole, stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Kunnmann avatar

    Let Me Warn You Again

    Contributed by Don Kunnmann on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,333 views

    WHAT THE DEVIL WANTS CHRISTIANS TO DO TO UNDERMINE THEIR CHURCH, WITHOUT HIS EFFORT.

    LET ME WARN YOU AGAIN… LUKE 22:31-34 31: And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33: And he said unto him, Lord, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Stub Your Toe?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Let’s study how the lack of effort and slipshod work is hurting the church.

    STUB YOUR TOE? or THEY ALL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. 28. For which of you intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he hath sufficient to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Conditions For Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,063 views

    Prayer is work and takes much effort so getting answers to prayer is important.

    Conditions for Answered Prayer Heb 4:16 Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. GET RID OF SIN “If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear.” Psalm 66:18 “Behold, the Lord’s hand is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God