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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2018
     | 5,641 views

    It is possible to sin by trying to do too much, attempting so much that we cannot do anything the way it should be done to the glory of God.

    8/15/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 13: To Work With Their Hands (1Thessalonians 4:11) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and work with your hands, just as we told you,” Lesson 13 Introduction Thessalonica was a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alignment, Anointing And Authority

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,708 views

    Many desire the anointing of God and long to operate in His authority but neglect the alignment with His will and the leadership God has placed them under.

    Alignment, Anointing and Authority: Congregational Poll: • Who wants the Anointing of God in your life? • Who wants to operate in the spiritual Authority of God? • Who wants to have your Alignment adjusted? What did you picture when I said the word alignment? • A vehicle that drifts off ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Back To Life

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 8, 2024
     | 711 views

    The resurrection tells us that life and all we have lived for isn’t without purpose and meaning and that it does not end at the grave.

    Luke 24:1-12 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,060 views

    A sermon of hope for those of us who have felt exiled during this pandemic.

    “Do You Not Know? Have You Not Heard?” Isaiah 40:21-31 For the past year and a half or so, how many times have you heard the phrase: “When will we get back to normal”? It seems that this pandemic just goes on and on and on. Lately I’ve been hearing this phrase “When will we get back to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Easter & Mary Magdalene

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 12, 2022
     | 2,577 views

    It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, mornings could be a little chilly, so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool early air as she headed towards the garden tomb.

    It was early the Sunday morning of Jesus’ resurrection (John 20:1-18). That time of year, Jerusalem could be just over 20°C (about 70°F on the old scale) during the day. Early that morning it may have been about 10°C (50°F), so Mary probably wrapped herself up against the cool ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Suggestions For Growing Ministers

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,878 views

    In chapter 4. Paul warns for the coming apostasy in the church. He talks about three classes of ministers: good ministers with persuasive preaching, godly ministers who practiced what they preached, and growing ministers who were making notable progress for the kingdom of God.

    Subject: Godly Suggestions for Growing Ministers Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 “Teach these things and insist that everyone learn them. 12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Grace To You: Sufferings And Glories

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 21, 2022
     | 1,444 views

    The magnificent, marvelous, matchless grace of the gospel intended for us

    A. Opening illustration: “A good piece of chocolate is like a good piece of music. It contains something memorable that stays on your mind for the entire day.” -food technologist Darin Sukha, Smithsonian Magazine, “the Son of Man came to save people from their suicidal love affair with possessions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But Grow In Grace And Knowledge

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 10, 2023
     | 2,655 views

    Childishness in the church? It is an imperative command to GROW IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE. What are we doing to spiritual grow and develop? Are we teachable and correctable? Are we growing?

    BUT GROW IN GRACE AND KNOWLEDGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (There is a part #1 STUPIDITY: TO GROW OR NOT TO GROW, THAT IS THE QUESTION?) Stupidity of sameness. There is a sad tendency with a low priority on spiritual growth. We must correct ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Giving Generously Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 14, 2023
     | 3,290 views

    You cannot out give God. You will never be able to match his matchless giving. But we can respond to his perfect gift of salvation in Jesus Christ by generous giving.

    How do we transform our lives in the area of prayer and spiritual awakening? Well, the answer is found from a thorough study of revival in the Bible. When you do this study, you will find a connection between spiritual awaking of God’s people and giving. I want to point to examples in the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003
    based on 654 ratings
     | 50,276 views

    A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

    Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Walking With God"

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 194 ratings
     | 90,576 views

    What does it mean to walk with God?

    TEXT QUESTION: What does it mean to walk with God? Walking with God means to go in God’s direction. 1. God’s way is clearly Marked (1 John 2:6) "whoever claims to live in Him must walk as Jesus did." 2. God’s way is always the best way. (Psalm 1) "Blessed is the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Spirit And The Dove

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 8,794 views

    The dove often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, and in studying the Biblical background about the dove, we can see why this symbol was chosen and we can be reminded of the Holy Spirit’s qualities.

    The Holy Spirit and the Dove (topical) Intro 1. In our baptismal service, we followed the command of Jesus and baptized our candidates, "in the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit." 2. Trinity: one God, three persons or three personalities… 3. Tonight I would like to focus upon the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Stocker II avatar

    Flies - The Decision Is Yours

    Contributed by David Stocker Ii on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,746 views

    One unsurrendered area of our lives can outweigh all the things we claim we have given up for God.

    Flies Ecclesiastes 10:1 A.In our society today, people will tell you that nothing is a sin if it is done with moderation. It’s not wrong to act a certain way,or do a certain thing if it only affects you. If it doesn’t hurt anyone else than you are o.k. to do whatever your concious will allow you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Free At Last

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    In the book of Galatians, Paul defines our salvation on the basis of freedom. “We were in slavery – no we have been set free.” Yet the freedom we have received can be defined from two different extremes.

    Free At Last Galatians 5:1ff Our heart yearns for freedom. Freedom is the word of the day. It is on everyone’s lips. There are the four famous freedoms first defined by President Roosevelt in 1941, when he spoke of ‘freedom of speech everywhere, freedom of worship everywhere, freedom from want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Employer—employee

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,132 views

    A message on how God provides for our needs.

    EMPLOYER—EMPLOYEE Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: What’s in it for me? That is the question you hear most often when you ask someone to do something for you. People are always interested in what they will get out of the things they do. This is the same question that the disciples asked Jesus in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist