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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Unprofitable Servants

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,378 views

    How is your servanthood?

    Unprofitable Servants We’re Number 1!!! We have the largest Sunday School! We have a dynamic ministry! Dr. Good-Words is the world’s leading authority on ________. We had the largest number of conversions and baptisms for the year! We support 500 missionaries! Our seminary has the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Basic Training For Disciples Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 334 ratings
     | 58,902 views

    There are four important things to know about basic training for disciples: A disciple never puts a stumbling block in others’ spiritual path; a disciple forgives quickly—and often; a disciple exercises faith; and a disciple demonstrates faithfulness.

    Basic Training for Disciples Luke 17:1-10 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Even if you’ve never served in the military, you’ve probably heard of basic training. According to the U.S. Army recruiting Web site, “Basic Training lasts only nine weeks, but you’ll remember those nine weeks for the rest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 14,410 views

    One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

    Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mending Broken Lives

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,971 views

    In this section of Galatians Paul encourages the Body how to restore a fallen brother or sister to fellowship.

    Mending Broken Lives Galatians 6:1-5 Brokenness is a best seller in our society. The moral failures and sins of those around us are consumed by us like Gatorade on a hot August afternoon on the practice field. The demise of the lives of people like homemaking mogul Martha Stewart, Michael Jackson, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Malone avatar

    The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,344 views

    In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

    "THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Biblical Meditation Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,399 views

    How well do you get along with yourself? How much truth do I want? These questions are relevant to our ability to meditate. Practical suggestions for how to mediatate. Biblical meditation is distinguished from Eastern meditation that has been popularized

    Biblical Meditation (Fifty Days of Consecration #5) Psalm 1:1-3[1] 4-17-05 Intro How well do you get along with yourself? It may seem strange but that is a fundamental question that has to be addressed when we talk about meditation. Before I can effectively get into meditation I have to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 41,707 views

    When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

    INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Humble Yourself In Childlikeness, Servanthood, And Brokenhearted Boldness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,917 views

    The key to Humility is 1) Childlikeness 2) Servanthood & 3) Brokenhearted Boldness

    One of the greatest joys of the Christmas season is experiencing it with Children. Children have an awe and expectation that goes above any distraction. Many of us adults get bogged down in so many plans and engagements this time of year that it is often the children who remind us of the joy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Life Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,745 views

    Trust begins in recognizing that we have been entrusted as managers of God’s resources.

    A Life of Trust Brad Bailey – November 16, 2008 (Portions of the following were not shared due to time… but the notes have been maintained as a resource.) Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding On, Not Out Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,756 views

    God wants us to keep holding on to Him while trusting that He is not holding out on us!

    Holding On, not Out James 1:12-18 12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mountain Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,881 views

    It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

    What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mountains’? If you’ve been through Vermont, or out to Lake Louise, you probably think of majestic beauty. The image I used for the slide you see on the screen right now was taken just down the road from where we stayed in Quartzsite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Elements Of Love Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010
    based on 31 ratings
     | 60,044 views

    Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

    [LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restoring The Blessing Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
     | 5,450 views

    The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim, but the blessing of God as Father.

    Today we’re beginning a new series. We’ve entitled this series “Living in the Blessing.” The Blessing we are referring to is not that of some outward sign of health and wealth that we need to claim…. but rather something more foundational to life. It is the blessing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life Of Trust Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,360 views

    Explores how to remain focused in a time of financial uncertainty.

    Continuing series… entitled Spiritual Insight for Insecure Times. I imagine each of us can sense something of the uncertainty in the air. • As I watch the now global drama of economic news, I see our sense of security being shaken loose.. • As I watch the value of homes and savings drop ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s Your Business?

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014
     | 3,773 views

    To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

    I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ