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  • Robert Irvine avatar

    Isaiah 53 2, Jesus Had A Beautiful Character, And This Is What We All Want. Series

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 9, 2024
     | 773 views

    We see what Jesus was like as a child, during his ministry, and at his execution, and how we should have a beautiful character

    The Gospel writer Luke details Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem, and at Christmas time we celebrate His birth. Luke then proceeds to give us additional information about his childhood, including his annual trip from Nazareth to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. At the age of 12, still young, still a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pastor's Relationships Within The Congregation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2014
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     | 12,406 views

    Broadly addressing the relationship of the pastor with several groups within the congregation, Paul instructs Timothy in the conduct of his life.

    “Do not rebuke an older man but encourage him as you would a father, younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, younger women as sisters, in all purity. “Honor widows who are truly widows. But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,365 views

    The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father's Advice

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 29, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,191 views

    A father’s counsel to His children is the most precious gift, outside of salvation, that any man can give. How you live, not just the words you say or the commands you give, will teach your children.

    A Father’s Advice Griffith Baptist Church – 6/15/08 A.M. Service Text: 1 Kings 2:1-4 Key verse: 1 Kings 2:2 - I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and show thyself a man; The Introduction The bride was very nervous. It was right before the wedding and she wasn’t sure she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor God – He Will Honor You Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2011
     | 8,849 views

    When we need to assemble a new product, we should always go to the 'instructions' and when we need to live worthy of the calling of Christ in our lives... we need to go to the instructions. Paul paints a picture here of how Christ IS the instruction for h

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 5, 2011 Date Preached: August 7, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: Honor God – He Will Honor You Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-11 [ESV] Introduction: How many people here LOVE to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Making A Meaningful Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 30, 2011
    based on 34 ratings
     | 33,210 views

    These first verses of chapter one reveal the purpose of the book. It was written to teach wisdom by applying wisdom to life. It's wise practical teaching leads the understanding man who fears the Lord to wisdom.

    PROVERBS 1: 2-7 MAKING A MEANINGFUL LIFE TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, a company hired a consultant, who called a meeting of all shop personnel. Stressing the need to listen to experts, he said, "Imagine you're on the Titanic, and it's sinking. You climb into a lifeboat. Which direction would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 119 - The Word Of God

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010
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    Psalm 119 (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Psalm chapter 119 verses 1-176. Some say that this Psalm was written in a similar time as we live today. • It was a time of religious scepticism. • Many people doubted whether there was a God. • Other people were jumping from one religious fad to another. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Messiah's Mandate Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012
     | 7,015 views

    Making disciples is not something that we do, but rather it is a lifestyle that we live.

    Messiah's Mandate Text: Matt. 28:16-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A Pentecostal church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Life-Giving Reproof Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 17, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,588 views

    Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Rebuke is not pleasant to our fallen nature but we learn to value it for the results it brings. The best and wisest of us falls short and has much to learn &

    PROVERBS 15: 31-32 LIFE-GIVING REPROOF Reproof is a very positive use of speech, provided it's motivated by love and directed by wisdom. Reproof though can be a difficult pill to swallow, but godly reproof is precious to the soul. It can be bitter to the taste but like medicine, it aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From The Prayers Of Jesus - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 13, 2018
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     | 5,700 views

    The prayers of Jesus help us understand Him better. Today we will begin by looking at Jesus instruction concerning prayer in what is commonly known as "The Lord's Prayer".

    Matthew 6:9-13 I. THE PRAYERS OF JESUS HELP US UNDERSTAND HIM BETTER. A. We can learn about His life by examining His prayers. 1. We learn about His personality (His Nature) 2. We learn about what matters most to Him (His Heart) 3. We learn why He came to the earth (His Purpose) 4. We learn ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 24, 2016
     | 7,436 views

    A study of the book of Job 22: 15 – 30

    Job 22: 15 – 30 The Wonderful Counselor 15 Will you keep to the old way which wicked men have trod, 16 who were cut down before their time, whose foundations were swept away by a flood? 17 They said to God, ‘Depart from us! What can the Almighty do to them?’ 18 Yet He filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Have Hidden Your Word In My Heart

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 19, 2014
     | 7,534 views

    A short talk to encourage the congregation to see Old Testament scripture as Jesus saw it, and specifically to receive the law referred to in Psalm 119 as instruction - like we receive instruction when learning to swim or play guitar.

    Last week I had the wonderful privilege of spending four nights with the Benedictine monks of St. Augustine’s Abbey Chilworth in the Surrey hills. This was my second visit after spending 5 days with them in July 2012 at the start of my extended study leave. Their ministry is prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Don't Sell Out

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025
     | 2,327 views

    Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

    Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Realistic New Year's Resolutions

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 1, 2024
     | 3,444 views

    Our desire alone cannot always produce change, but with God's guidance we can produce New Year's Resolutions that can be sustained through the New Year and beyond.

    “For what great nation is there that has God so near to it, as the Lord our God is to us, for whatever reason we may call upon Him? And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day? Only take heed to yourself, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With A Bad Decision Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 34,497 views

    An examination of a decision by Joshua and the elders of Israel that lingering consequences.

    A Study of Joshua Sermon # 8 “Living with A Bad Decision” Joshua 9:1-27 “A wealthy eccentric died and left a million dollars to his nephew, John. When the will was read at the lawyer’s office, the lawyer said to John, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist