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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "The Careless Tongue And The Controlled Tongue"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    Why is the tongue such an important member that it either hurts or helps people? How can we learn to tame the tongue for good rather than for evil?

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches July 10, 2005 “The Careless Tongue and the Controlled Tongue” I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put to death ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,971 views

    This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

    Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Do We Define Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009
     | 6,949 views

    This message seeks to establish a definition of what our faith should look like.

    Most of us confidently believe that we have faith. The problem is that the faith we often display is quite different from what is defined here in Hebrews 11. We have been conditioned to believe that we must see in order to believe. We analyze and reanalyze in order to establish hard evidence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,000 views

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Characteristic Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 24,820 views

    Faithfulness is not optional in our relationship with God, but is an integral part of our relationship with Him as it is with a marriage.

    Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “FAITHFULNESS” We have been talking about developing Christian character. We have said that character is what we portray to the world. It’s not what we do in church, but what we do when no-one else is around. The fruit of the spirit are ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Grasping Your Value Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    God’s heart desire is that we not be ignorant about spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12 :1) and He longs for everyone to be an active member in the “Great Commission.”

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Title: Grasping Your Value Theme: Exercising True Church Membership Series: Essentials for Church Growth Introduction: The passages of Scripture I am about to read is one of the most meaningful descriptions of the church of Jesus Christ. Therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "is There No Balm Or Leadership In Gilead?"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,330 views

    "Israel's failure to listen to God's prophet despite repeated warnings, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, raises the question of whether the current church leadership also lacks the necessary foresight and willingness to repent. Are they repeating the same mistakes?"

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 8:20-22) "[20] The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." [21] "For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Balaam Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 20, 2022
     | 3,703 views

    In order to avoid the angel, the donkey presses close to one side, crushing Balaam’s foot.

    Balaam Balaam (Fast Facts) • Stories about Balaam occur in Numbers 22-24. • He is the son of Beor and a prophet in Pethor near the Euphrates River. • Scholars are not sure of the meaning of his name. • Some think it might mean either “glutton” or “foreigner.” • Others see a compound of “Bel” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Making Of A New Man

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,141 views

    Salvation creates a new man

    THE MAKING OF A NEW MAN 9/2/07 Romans 1:12-17 S__L__R__ 1. Bible very Specific – Christian is a New Creation a. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. b. Change so startling and real it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Friends With God - "Worship" Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,376 views

    What is considered authentic has less to do with what our tastes and likes and dislikes. It has to do with our willingness to surrender ourselves to God almighty, creator of heaven and earth. That is what worship is all about.

    Worship Developing Your Friendship with God (From Rick Warren's "40 Days of Purpose" Intro: Worship Wars Two issues that split the church Finance/Money (or hiring/firing a pastor) Worship (Style and Form) What is authentic worship? AsCo-ordinator of Contemporary service in Athens, AL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Russell avatar

    Courageous Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,146 views

    This message focuses on the need for believers to have courageous commitment as they follow God in this world

    INTRODUCTION * Those God has used to accomplish his will and extend his mission are people who had courageous commitment - commitment = completely dedicated to the task at hand - courageous = complete the task regardless of the threat they experience * Some examples of courageous commitment: - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secret Grace

    Contributed by Christopher Metze on Jun 10, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 405 views

    A sermon on God's gracious intervention on the plains of Shinar (Genesis 11:1-9)

    It’s been centuries — maybe longer — since the earth was flooded. The survivors, descendants of Noah, are restless. So they migrate, journeying eastward in search of something... more. Eventually, they settle on the plains of Shinar. And there — on those wide, open plains — they begin to envision ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Practical Keys To Serving God With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025
     | 481 views

    Serving God with excellence requires deliberate commitment, discipline, and an excellent spirit in every area of life and ministry.

    PRACTICAL KEYS TO SERVING GOD WITH EXCELLENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 6:1-4 Key Verse: “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm.” (Daniel 6:3) Supporting Texts: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Stepping Into Your Divine Destiny

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025
     | 1,387 views

    Many people walk through life aimlessly because they are unaware that there is a divine agenda attached to their existence.

    STEPPING INTO YOUR DIVINE DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 1:5 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:28–30, Esther 4:14, Ephesians 2:10, Proverbs 19:21, Genesis 37:5–11 INTRODUCTION: Destiny is not man's idea; it is God's divine blueprint for every individual. Before we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Five Complementary Perspectives On The Great Commission

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 18,190 views

    Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission - Mt. 28:18-20;Mark 16:15;Luke 24:46-49;John 20:21; Acts 1:8

    Five Complementary Perspectives on the Great Commission It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational