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  • Michael Stark avatar

    My Self-Esteem And What Became Of It

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2019
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     | 7,998 views

    Self-esteem is detrimental to the health of the Christian and to the health of the church. Christians must cultivate humility of spirit that permits them to serve Christ and to serve their fellow saints.

    “If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spirit Care 103 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 26, 2023
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    Spirit care is the discipline of allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us, mold us, teach us and help us to mature in our spiritual faith. So, we in turn can help others come to Jesus and grow in Jesus.

    Video Transition: Clay Spirit Care 101-103 Thesis: Spirit care is the discipline of allowing the Holy Spirit to shape us, mold us, teach us and help us to mature in our spiritual faith. So, we in turn can help others come to Jesus and grow in Jesus. Spiritual Care or Growth - is about us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson # 4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 16, 2018
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    It is hard to believe that anyone would oppose Paul, but there were believers in Rome doing just that. The churches there were divided. Some preached Christ sincerely, wanting to see people saved. Some preached Christ insincerely, wanting to make . . .

    Date: 4/26/18 Lesson # 4 Title: Even Opposition Has Provided Opportunity for Christ to be Preached Text: (Philippians 1:15-18) Scripture: (Philippians 1:15-18, NIV) 15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill. 16 The latter do so out of love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,942 views

    You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

    What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Lance Bane avatar

    Bad Boys: Judas Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Lance Bane on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 9,660 views

    This message is encouraging young people to avoid living life on the edge of destruction by using biblical characters as a reference.

    Text: Matthew 26.14-16, 26.49-50 A kiss: a symbol of love and affection. A kiss on the cheek in these bible times was a symbol of friendship and affection. I want you to hold your kiss (hersheys kiss candy)till later for me, but what is that causes a man who has seen the intimate details of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,903 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Child's Sin

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
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    How Cain committed the first sin of a child - envy

    The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 Illustration:Dwight L. Moody once told the fable of an eagle who was envious of another that could fly better than he could. One day the bird saw a sportsman with a bow and arrow and said to him, "I wish you would bring down that eagle up there." The man said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Charitable Deeds Pleasing To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 15, 2007
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     | 8,059 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 5th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 5 Charitable Deeds Pleasing to God Matthew 6: 1-4 Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. [2] Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Straining 'till The End

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,254 views

    Sometimes we give up to easily. Paul provides a great example of what every Christian should be doing - Straining ’till the End!

    Straining ‘till the End Philippians 3:12 - 14 Introduction – I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University asked then Prime Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Do Something About It Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

    Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Get Yourself A Real God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 16, 2012
     | 7,992 views

    Idolatry has been the threat to the people of God from earliest days. God calls us to destroy the idols of the heart and worship Him, the True and Living God.

    “Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good.” [1] Churches in the western world are pathetic caricatures of the once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    My Testimony (Renewing The Mind Stage) Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,167 views

    But for me I made my stand on the Gospel and I determined after reading Romans 12 that I would serve him 100% and renew my mind so that I could be a faithful witness for Jesus. I told the Lord that I was in this for the long haul.

    My Testimony (renewing the mind) Opening Scripture Text: Romans 12:1-21: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Of These

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    Love is the very center of what it means to be a Christian. Nothing we do or have can replace it. Greater than faith, greater than hope, is love.

    Notice the five things here that are empty without love: Tongues, prophecy, faith, generosity, sacrifice. Not just any kind of tongues, prophecy, faith, generosity and sacrifice, but the ultimate kind. Tongues of men and of angels. Prophecy that fathoms all mystery and knowledge. Faith that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    A Tale Of Two Brothers

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 271 ratings
     | 27,522 views

    How we relate to God affects how we relate to others: Because Cain didn't have a right relationship with God, his relationship with his brother Abel was not right either.

    For a number of years, one of my favorite TV shows was "Murder, She Wrote" with Angela Lansbury. Now, I could never figure out how so many murders could happen in that little New England village of Cabot Cove, but there was something captivating about trying to figure out "who done it" before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    Building Blocks For Kingdom Living-Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    The Beatitudes become the building blocks for successful Kingdom living for all Believers.

    NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God