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  • Rick Adams avatar

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Series

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 20, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 31,815 views

    This message is the second in a series on choices. This message offers practical steps in making Biblically sound decisions.

    Making Biblically Sound Decisions Proverbs 14:12 Last week, we began our study on the topic of choices. We discovered that we are free to do practically anything we want, but the one thing that we are never truly free from is making decisions based upon the choices we are presented with. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Life-Changing Resolution

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 45,670 views

    Message about committing to taking practical steps to love God more and serve him better.

    A Life-Changing Resolution Mark 12:28-34 January 1, 2006 Introduction How many of you here have made some resolutions for this year? It’s okay, you can be honest! Here are a few less-serious resolutions: "I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Soul Talk Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,813 views

    Jesus’ words on prayer in the sermon on the mount point to the promise, the problem, and the practice of prayer that feeds the soul

    True Spirituality Series Soul Talk: The Power of Prayer Matthew 6:5-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A little boy and his father walked along a country road laughing and talking, just having a good old time. They came across a large stone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Be Told Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,966 views

    This message is the second in the series and deals with the importance of truth, both biblically to God and practically towards us.

    THE TRUTH BE TOLD Col 2:4 Exodus 20:16 INTRODUCTION: Here is an interesting bit of information I came across -- One of the most telling examples is our view of truth. In the 1960s, 65 percent of Americans said they believed the Bible is true; today that figure has dropped to 32 percent. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness And The Unforgivable Sin: The Unforgiven Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,697 views

    All sins can be forgiven, except blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. The meaning of this is explored with practical application.

    This morning we have some absolutely wonderful Scripture in front of us that opens our eyes to spiritual things. I love the Scriptures of our Lord Jesus Christ. You know, isn’t this true: We have difficulties in our lives, we have situations we find are hard to deal with, we have relationships that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,924 views

    We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

    Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Authority Of Faith

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,641 views

    Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

    AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daring Yet Not Defiant Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 19, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,901 views

    Excellence is achieved through dedication and practice. It will not be easy. It may not always be fun. But it will always pay off.

    Sermon Notes “Daring, Yet Not Defiant” Daniel 1:8-20 (Second in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: As the years progress, conflicting cultural values increasingly surround and challenge the Christian lifestyle. While Secretary of State during the Regan presidency, George Shultz kept a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Consistency

    Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 48,548 views

    Consistency is a key factor in successfully living for the Lord. Here are some practical keys to building consistency.

    Building Consistency by Pastor Jim May If there is one thing that will help each of us to become the man or woman of God that God wants us to be, its “consistency”. I am convinced that the biggest reason that many people never grow into a place of spiritual maturity where they can be really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Symbol For Service

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,834 views

    Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

    A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Receptive To God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 9, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,419 views

    This is the fifth and final sermon in this series. Here are some practical ways to be receptive to God’s Word.

    Communicating With God: How To Be Receptive To God’s Voice Today we are finishing our series “Communicating With God.” In this series we have looked at: “How to Listen To God’s Voice”, “How To Recognize God’s Voice”, “How To Test the Voices You Hear” and “How To Talk to God”. Today we are going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should We Pray?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer.

    WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? Luke 11:1-13 INTRO: Prayer is the universal language of religion. In every age, on every continent, in every religion, people have prayed. Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer. Prayerlessness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound

    Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,407 views

    A look at the historical, biblical and practical application of John Newton’s great hymn "Amazing Grace."

    Amazing Grace, That Sweet, Sweet Sound Romans 6:14 Trey Harris Sin is no longer your master, for you no longer live under the requirements of the law. Instead, you live under the freedom of God’s grace. (Romans 6:14) Illustration: An old man lived with his hound-dog, Mace, in a run-down shack ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are The Amish Thinking?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    The Amish have demonstrated that faith and practice may be consistent in the face of horrific personal suffering and loss.

    Title: What are the Amish thinking? Text: Micah 6:8 and Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: The Amish believe that following Christ works as both faith and practice in the midst of very personal suffering. We were all stunned when we learned that Roger Morrison had taken hostages student hostages at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God's Will Through Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,019 views

    How to know God’s will through prayer. Gives some practical questions to ask yourself

    SBC Philippi 5/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: To evaluate how God speaks to us through prayer and how we can hear him. We started talking last week about how to know God’s will. One thing I emphasized to you was that often times we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist