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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Significance Of Indiscretion-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012
     | 3,321 views

    2 of 2. Genesis records the significance of the indiscretion of Noah’s younger son, Ham. Understanding the significance of indiscretion imparts wisdom/ is instructive to God’s people. Indiscretion holds significance for...

    The SIGNIFICANCE OF INDISCRETION-II—Genesis 9:18-29 Attention: Discreet— ‘Careful & circumspect in one's speech or actions, esp. in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.’ M-W—1) Having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct & especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Discipline Of Secrecy Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2014
     | 6,703 views

    A sermon on the importance of practicing the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and service in a manner that does not draw attention to you but to God.

    If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at the sixth chapter of the book of Matthew starting at verse 1 and going down to verse 18. Matthew 6:1-18. While you are looking for that, I just have a question. I am sure I have asked you before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A New & Living Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,380 views

    1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

    In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Son, Come In The House

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,083 views

    To establish it is our decision as a result of God’s goodness to come into His house. This parable rebukes the Pharisees and scribes for their self-righteousness and despite for others.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Father’s Resilience 2. The Younger Son’s Restoration 3. The Elder Son’s Rejection Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing this theme: “Son, Come in the House.” The part of Los Angeles where I was raised, we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jeremiah... Never, Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,740 views

    Chapter 17 of The Story (The Kingdom Falls)... in this message my focus is on Jeremiah and how even when the nation falls, he never gives up. Jeremiah serves as a great source of encouragement to each of us to not give up regardless of the hardships we face.

    Jeremiah.... Never, Never Give Up (The Kingdom Falls) The Story Chapter 17 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Gal 6:9 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Way

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,051 views

    A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31

    1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31 One Way 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,595 views

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

    What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Worship And Sacrifice

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 4, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,478 views

    Is there a connection between worship and sacrifice? What is real worship?

    Worship and sacrifice Romans 12:1-2 Who defines worship? The obvious answer is God through His written Word . God Himself defines worship in Scripture. We should "serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28 NKJV). In this verse, the Greek word which is translated ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Through Family Pt 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 7, 2019
     | 2,613 views

    We need to learn the keys to having a healthy biblical family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. If we want to experience joy in the journey of life!

    Find Joy Through Your Family! (pt2) Opening video: being intentional about building biblical families! Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Calling Out Sneaky Behavior

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 18, 2018
     | 6,360 views

    A study in the book of 2 Kings 5: 1 – 27

    2 Kings 5: 1 – 27 Calling Out Sneaky Behavior 5 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given victory to Syria. He was also a mighty man of valor, but a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out on ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Thy Word - Logos & Rhema Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018
     | 11,045 views

    There are two primary Greek words I would like to investigate today that describe Scripture as the “Word” in the New Testament. The first is the Greek word logos and the second is Rhema.

    There are two more primary Greek words I would like to investigate today that describe Scripture as the “Word” in the New Testament. The first is the Greek word logos; this refers principally to the totally inspired Word of God and to Jesus, who is the outworking or manifestation of the living ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Wisdom For Managing Money Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2018
     | 5,787 views

    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018

    Wisdom for Managing Money Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 19, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Never Give Up Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,299 views

    In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

    In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Engage As Citizens Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,083 views

    Let's vote but let's also make sure we're living out the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.

    Engage as Citizens Romans 13:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill November 5-6, 2016 Early on the morning of the final presidential debate, I brought the newspaper in for our 96-year-old neighbor like I normally do. Pointing to the headline in the paper, I asked Val if she was going to watch the debate that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Setting The Stage Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2016
     | 7,916 views

    A study of the genealogy of the Christ as presented by Matthew.

    MATTHEW 1:1-17 DRAMATIC EVENTS IN AN OUT-OF-THE-WAY PLACE: SETTING THE STAGE “The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. “Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, and Judah the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist