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  • John Hamby avatar

    Good Advice For A New Beginning

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,204 views

    The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

    “Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way To Spend Time Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 10, 2017
     | 8,544 views

    WE have a new way to use our time, a way that will benefit not only ourselves, but others

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Time. Time is something that one cannot buy or sell, it is something that we all have and we all must decide how to use the time we have. • Not all of us have the same amount of time left, but if we make it through the day, we all have roughly 24 hours, and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer & Witness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,143 views

    Why should we pray? God knows how grateful we are! There is a big problem with this kind of attitude and then the issue becomes, Why pray at all? God knows all that we need! We may even quote our Lord when He said that God knows all that we need bef

    PRAYER Colossians 4:1-6 (NIV) Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for us too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise in the way you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Snyder avatar

    The Dynamics Of Christ’s Servants

    Contributed by James Snyder on May 22, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,677 views

    To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.

    (1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019
     | 3,387 views

    The Macedonians plead with Paul for a chance to share financially. What creates that kind of a heart?

    - Skit: Guy shows up who has traveled back in time. Offers second guy a chance to buy Apple stock the day before the company starts. Play up the time period and maybe some jokes off the company name. A MYSTERY: Why would someone plead for a chance to give? - 2 Corinthians 8:4. - Think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Results Of Decay Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,323 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay".

    Series: Living In Times Of Spiritual Decay[#2] THE RESULTS OF DECAY Judges 2:1-19 Introduction: Last week we looked at places and ways that spiritual decay begin. Spiritual decay begins with compromise. These compromises, (although very little at first) will eat away at the leadership of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 29: Preach A Ladder Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 5, 2018
     | 5,010 views

    Learn to preach a logical sequence of connected points, a German-style chain, pyramid or ladder

    Lesson Goal This lesson is designed to teach a logical sequence of connected points. Lesson Intro Central Europeans are often very detailed-minded and diligent. A style of rhetoric that is popular among Germans is connecting ideas together in a chain. This is similar to building ideas on top of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,201 views

    We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

    #1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul Rejoiced When They Were Able To Care For Him Again Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 29, 2020
     | 1,913 views

    For two years, the church in Philippi had lost touch with Paul. They did not know where he was after he had been arrested in Jerusalem and then put in prison for two years. The next time they heard about him, he had been transferred to a prison in Rome.

    The Philippian Letter Page | 183 Date: 8/11/19 Lesson #33 Title: Paul rejoiced when they were able to care for him again (Phl. 4:10) "Special Notes" and "Scripture" are shown as endnotes. NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:10, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Do You Just Survive....i Got News For Ya It

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,280 views

    Too many people today feel that their life is headed toward a crash. They life feels like two trains headed directly toward each other and there is really nothing they can do to stop it from happening. For them, a crash seems inevitable.

    A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would you do if you realized that two trains were heading toward each other on the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Matthew Eyerman avatar

    Go And Do Likewise

    Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,401 views

    15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -- Year C

    Matthew Eyerman July 11, 2004 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. the Park District has done redone Meyering Park a. named after one of our members b. a WW II veteran 2. lots of new park equipment 3. one piece missing: the seesaw II. Connection 1. what makes this ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Placing Priority Upon Personal Repentance

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,274 views

    Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Thus repentance is to take priority in the lives of all, but How is it to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance.

    PLACING PRIORITY UPON PERSONAL REPENTANCE—Luke 13:1-9 Jesus highlighted the priority of repentance. Repentance is to take priority in the lives of all. How is repentance to be prioritized? 2 responsibilities revealing the priority of personal repentance. *Previously(12:35-48 & :49-53 & :54-59) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Give Time Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,326 views

    Ephesians 5:16 shows us the 1) Gift of Time and the 2) Grappling with Time

    You may not realize it, but your appreciation of time this morning goes well beyond the challenges of adjusting to daylight-savings time. There was a time when time was a relatively simple thing. People were born, grew up, grew old and died. Days, seasons and years past. Then along came Newton and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Walk Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,349 views

    Paul exhorts us to live wisely.

    The Walk Of Wisdom Ephesians 5:15-21 Introduction: Paul exhorts us to live wisely. Note the word “careful” (NIV) in v.15. It suggests looking around and giving attention to circumstances and consequences as one might do when passing through a dangerous place. It expresses the idea of living in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Chronos: Galatians 4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022
     | 926 views

    Full Freedom come as a result of Christ’s love for us and our response or action

    This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational