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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Use Wisdom But Know Its Limitations Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,104 views

    In today's lesson we are encouraged to use wisdom but know its limitations--particularly with respect to civil authorities.

    Scripture In his quest to find out how to live a meaningful life the writer of Ecclesiastes addresses the use of wisdom but also being aware of its limitations. Let us read Ecclesiastes 8:1-17: 1 Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Blame God For Temptation Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
     | 7,321 views

    Message 10 from James exploring James' admonition not to blame God for temptation but look within ourselves.

    Chico Alliance Church April 22, 2018 Pastor David Welch “Don’t Blame God for Temptation” James provided instruction to his reader that would serve as a test of their faith. True faith manifests in specific ways. James tells us how a person who claims to live by faith should be living. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 9 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 31, 2018
     | 3,847 views

    Message 9 in our series on the essential directives for every believer. This message continues the exploration of the second directive to pursue meaningful relationships.

    “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 9 “Restore and bear burdens” REVIEW I. Cleave to Christ and continually cultivate a dynamic relationship with Him. II. Persistently pursue, develop and maintain meaningful connection with the community of saints. A. Fervently pray for one another ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Church Matters Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 13, 2022
     | 3,606 views

    In this introductory sermon to a series on 1 Timothy, we explore the relationship between Paul and Timothy and the reason that Paul wrote him this letter. Paul wanted to remind him of the way people should conduct themselves in God's household.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like to watch home improvement shows on television, like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, or Home Town? 1. We like to watch those shows in our household. 2. It’s amazing to see the home renovation those folks are able do with $100,000! Right? 3. But you know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conquering Family Hurdles! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on May 12, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,156 views

    I believe the three top family hurdles we face today is proper training within the home, correct attitudes of the family members, and communications.

    "Conquering Family Hurdles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 3 of 4 Text: Prov. 31:26-28 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 13, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Happy Mother’s Day! We are in a series entitled "More ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Roadblocks To God's Promises Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 18, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,218 views

    There are some things that will keep us from receiving the promises God wants us to have.

    October 19, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 23:14-16 Subject: Receiving What God has Promised Title: Roadblocks to God’s Promises From 1980 to 1982, when home construction had come to a virtual standstill, I worked in a factory that I had previously worked in. For about a year and a half I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Apostles' Creed: Recognizing The Maker Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 5,279 views

    Belief in God as Creator gives life meaning, gives wisdom, and sustains human flourishing.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Recognizing the Creator The Apostles’ Creed begins simply and boldly: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.” Our God is the Creator of the universe, and more importantly, he is the Creator of us. He says in Isaiah 45:12, “It is I who made the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Beware The Deceiver: The Gibeonite Deception Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 27, 2018
     | 4,905 views

    Message 12 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the incident with the Gibeonites and their deception of Joshua.

    Joshua Series #12 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Gibeonite Deception” Beware the Deceiver Review I. Purge the Land 1-12 A. God Prepared Joshua for leadership 1 B. Joshua prepared the people to possess the land 2 C. Israel Purged the Canaanites 2-11 1. Central Campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Serving God Takes Trust

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 12, 2021
     | 4,222 views

    Sometimes what God permits us to lose or endure, points us to the truth that He is all we really need. It's a matter of learning to trust God in the good and in the bad. It's a matter of trusting God and not trusting the things that He provides.

    Do you trust God? I mean do you really trust God? Back in 1859 there was a tightrope walker by the name of Charles Blondin. He amazed the world when he walked the tightrope across Niagara Falls. The cable sagged about 60 ft in the middle and formed a sharp slope and the drop below him was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guide To Confident Living

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,423 views

    Discover three reasons and ways you and I can be confident in life.

    This being the fourth Sunday of the month, we will look at one of the nine characteristics of a successful participant in fulfilling the mission of our church. The mission of our church is to help more and more English-speaking Asians in our community to have a right and healthy relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Immeasurable Worth Of God's Word Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,047 views

    A sermon examining the importance and profit of God's Word in the life of a Christian.

    THE IMMEASURABLE WORTH OF GOD’S WORD II Timothy 3:15-17 When I was a child our family took a vacation to Nashville. While there we visited the now defunct Opryland Theme Park. Theme parks have never been very appealing to me. I am afraid of heights therefore I detest rollercoasters. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dady Duty Fathers Day 2005

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 164 ratings
     | 22,644 views

    Research shows that children take their spiritual lead from their Father. As we saw with the children on the Ramblin Road Trip. Life is full of choices so it is up to us as whether we teach our children to make right choices.

    Intro: A small boy said, “Fathers Day is just like Mother’s day, only you don’t spend as much on the gift.” Illustration: family circus Sunday funnies. The little boy of the family is running crying mommy!!! If you looked closely in the cartoon you could see his knee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    A Life Worth Living Is A Life Worth Working At. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
     | 3,409 views

    If the world, can’t see God’s demonstrated in our daily life, Through our behavior, then God hasn’t been seen.

    We are quickly coming to the end of the first of Paul’s Letters to the Thessalonians. • But there is still one message that He wants to make clear. • That message is to make sure that these new converts live a life that pleases God. • So Paul is giving them some final instructions. • Paul is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John MacArthur avatar

    Marks Of The Faithful Preacher, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by John Macarthur on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,718 views

    The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. This sermon continues with part two of four sermons on 2 Timothy 4.

    Marks of the Faithful Preacher, Part 2 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION The faithful teacher and preacher will pay attention to whatever undergirds the quality of his spiritual life. Although those qualities may never become public knowledge, they are under the watchful eye of God, who will evaluate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little Series

    Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 16,257 views

    With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to give despite the hard times now being faced.

    Today is the start of our stewardship series which is normally done this time of the year. Our stewardship series is always about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. This morning I want to start off the series by looking at the topic, “Stewardship: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational