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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Do Not Slander One Another Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,671 views

    James tells us why we must not slander one another. 1- Slandering makes you a judge of others 2- Slandering makes you above the law 3- Slandering makes you above the lawgiver

    INTRO.- ILL.- Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Buck Stops With You--Deciding About Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,947 views

    The issue of principles for spiritual decision-making can make or break a life; make or break a destiny. Pontius Pilate faced a critical decision about Jesus. His mistakes provide wisdom when the buck stops with us.

    We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among men are about to finally decide the fate of the One who will ultimately be their Judge for eternity. And we know, of course, it is going to be a fatal ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Help Me Change Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 25, 2021
     | 4,865 views

    Once you experience life-changing conversion, you can then put in the work to be a better person. Jesus died to make you compassionate. Jesus died to make you kind. Jesus died to make you honest

    If you were to make a list of the things you’d like to change about yourself, what would be at the top of the list? Are you addicted to food? Late-night snacking? Or is it a more serious issue? Do you hate you? Do you have narcissistic tendencies? Do your relationships frazzle quickly, and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    Seek The Lord In Righteousness

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Dec 31, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,017 views

    As we commence a new year we need to break up our fallow ground and take time to feel the Lord for divine direction and guidance.

    TOPIC: SEEK THE LORD IN RIGHTEOUSNESS. TEXT: HOSEA 10:12 " Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he comes and rains righteousness upon you." We rejoice with you all for making it to the New Year, 2021. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Is Risen. He Is Risen Indeed!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 15, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 14,011 views

    What makes Jesus stand out from other great religious leaders?

    Swanton Novers 31-03-02 Stiffkey 20-04-03 He is risen. He is risen indeed. (Acts 10:34-43) One of the things that has really struck me is the number of churches here in the countryside - especially in Norfolk (England), where there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Torn Between Two Loves Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,865 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we are encouraged to make Christ our life.

    Illus. 3 men discussing their funerals, what they would want people to say. •"He was a great humanitarian, an asset to his community." •"He was a great family man, loved his family." •"Look, he’s moving!" “What would you like on your tombstone”? What would you like to accomplish before you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Self-Control": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    Let us make every effort to add self-control to knowledge.

    Ever heard of the marshmallow test? Let’s watch this video.[1] [SHOW VIDEO] When Stanford University conducted this famous test in the 1960s on a group of four-year-old children, it revolutionized the emotional intelligence concept. “The researchers then followed the progress of each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Real Christianity: Clothing, Buildings, Money, & Extravagance

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,768 views

    There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values.

    There is a lot of stuff out there claiming to be Christian, when it's not really Christian. It's a difficult situation for any real Christ follower. On one side you have a culture and society growing progressively more hostile toward Christian values. On the other side you've got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Building Without Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
     | 221 views

    Bitterness can become a barrier to spiritual progress and future impact. However, when we accept God's decisions with the right heart, we play a critical role in setting others up for success and honouring God's eternal plans.

    BUILDING WITHOUT BITTERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 28:2-10 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 8:17-19, Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 37:5 INTRODUCTION: David had a strong desire to build the house of God, but God chose his son Solomon instead. Instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A New Phase Of Life-2(:17-21)(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2024
     | 623 views

    2 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Everyone reaches benchmarks in their walk with the Lord that effect their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life? ANY New Phase of life requires...

    A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-II—Joshua 24:17-21(:14-28) Attention: Last week we applied these verses to high school graduates. And so we were looking at high-school graduation as a ‘New Phase’ along a person’s timeline. Need: Everyone reaches ‘noteworthy’ benchmarks in their walk with the Lord. Throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basic Sense For A Sense-Deprived World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,444 views

    Solomon urges us to wake up and smell the coffee: we have to be serious about living with good sense.

    Basic Sense for A Sense-Deprived World (Proverbs 19:21-29) 1. The continent of Africa has been a miserable place to live perhaps since the flood. 2. While all the world was making progress, Africa seemed to go backward. 3. All the experts were surprised when Africa started to lunge forward this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Oyewole O. Sarumi avatar

    Obtaining Grace From Above

    Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Jul 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,840 views

    This life is a struggle, and remains a struggle until God comes to help a man. If God refuses to help a man, life can be full of unprofitable labours, unfinished tasks, and thorny pathways. To progress in life, you may need new methods, new efforts, new i

    Obtaining Grace from Above Text: Psalm 84:11, Heb. 4:16 Ps 84:11 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly. NKJV Heb 4:15-16 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Putting On The New Person

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,700 views

    The 1) Position (Colossians 3:9–10a), 2) Progress (Colossians 3:10b), 3) Partnership (Colossians 3:11), 4) Performance (Colossians 3:12–13), and 5) Perfection of the New Person. (Colossians 3:14).

    If you received a new pair of paints, dress or another part of clothing for Christmas, you most likely have tried it on by now. You may be wearing it today. We tend to get excited about new clothing for we wonder how it will look on us, how it will wear and just the general excitement of something ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What If God Turned Away From Us? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,117 views

    I cannot help but see a progression in our society where we are moving at an ever greater pace away from the biblical principles we were founded on and the god of our founders. Recent decision in our government and courts have only provided evidence in s

    WHAT IF GOD TURNED AWAY FROM US? HOSEA 9:1-17 INTRODUCTION: I CANNOT HELP BUT SEE A PROGRESSION IN OUR SOCIETY WHERE WE ARE MOVING AT AN EVER GREATER PACE AWAY FROM THE BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES WE WERE FOUNDED ON AND THE GOD OF OUR FOUNDERS. RECENT DECISION IN OUR GOVERNMENT AND COURTS HAVE ONLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,084 views

    1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

    Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed