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  • TAWANDA MUSHARIWA avatar

    The Agriculture Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012
     | 7,755 views

    Our primary calling is to agriculture (Genesis 2:15) No wonder then that understanding agricultural principles is at the heart of Kingdom precepts

    Topic: The Agriculture of Giving Text Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Introduction to Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Therapeutic Preaching In The Twenty First Century

    Contributed by Dr. David L. Lane on May 16, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,959 views

    Psalms 46:1 outlines the fundamental principles necessary to teach THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY,

    THERAPEUTIC PREACHING IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY David L. Lane Ph.D. Text: Psalms 46: 1 I N T R O D U C T I O N Biblical Preaching is proclamation done for God's glory and man’s growth. In view of our world today and its complexities, contradictions, traumas, turmoil, pain, problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cheerful Giver Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,104 views

    Being a cheerful giver involves practicing the right principle, having the right perspective, and trusting in God's promises.

    Introduction: A. Today we are continuing our sermon series “Learning to Lean on God” a study of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. 1. Last week, we worked our way through chapter 8. 2. I mentioned that chapters 8 and 9 are two of the best chapters in the NT on giving. 3. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Calculated Risk Taking

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2001
    based on 244 ratings
     | 37,748 views

    Five spiritual high risk/high reward principles that help us lead adventurous, exciting spiritual lives!

    When did you last do something bold? When did you last color outside the lines, refusing to play it safe? There’s a sign along the Alaskan Highway that reads, "Choose your rut carefully, you’ll be in it for the next 200 miles." A lot of folks live their lives like that sign. Especially the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help Me - I'm Stuck In Leviticus Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 4, 2007
     | 5,851 views

    Principles for hearing God’s voice in the Bible: Recognize it (Plainly), Dig for it (Deeply and Widely), and Obey it (Fully)

    SERMON NOTES: HELP ME, I’M STUCK IN LEVITICUS Principles for Hearing God in Scripture: 1. Recognize the Word 2. Dig for the Word 3. Obey the Word Title: Help Me, I’m Stuck in Leviticus! Text: Luke 11:27 – 32 MP: You can and should be hearing the Words of God in the Bible. Outline: 1. Intro – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day 2025: Successful Parenting

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 12, 2025
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     | 561 views

    This sermon (inspired by Pastor Charles Stanley) discusses the seven key aspects of successful parenting, They are spirituality, moral, emotion, relationship, physical, vocational, and financial.

    Introduction: Proverbs 22:6 (NKJV) – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Parenting is a divine assignment that shapes the future of our children and, ultimately, society. To raise children successfully, we must guide them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Necessity Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 20, 2024
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     | 1,358 views

    Pastor John shares why we need the Holy Spirit to help us survive and thrive in our current world

    The Necessity of the Holy Spirit Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: Today is Pentecost Sunday. It’s the day that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the original followers of Jesus, and has been poured out on his believers ever since. The baptism in or off (interchangeable terms) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,992 views

    What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

    For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Twelve, Part 2

    Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,035 views

    This is part two of a seven-part series studying Jesus’ disciples and the principles of discipleship. This message focuses on James and John.

    Turn to your neighbor and say, "Jesus is here, and anything can happen." It’s a great day to be in church. We are going to be looking at some scriptures in the gospels, which give a recording of Jesus, the life of our Savior. It gives four different looks at the same scenario. We are going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Second Mile People

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,264 views

    "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Living As A Man Of God Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 28, 2013
     | 7,963 views

    This messages deals with 6 principles that Paul gave to the young man timothy in 1 timothy 6:11-16 to help him live as a man of God. These same principles will also help us to live as men and women of God today.

    LIVING AS A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Dorn Ridge and York Manor, September 21, 2013 Audio link to listen to this sermon: http://chirb.it/P4wDmB INTRODUCTION: 1.) The Book of 1 Timothy as we have said before was kind of a ministerial manual from the Apostle Paul to the young man Timothy. 2.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    False Teachers?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 1, 2024
     | 572 views

    Jesus warns us about listening/following false messiahs. How can we determine if our pastor is following the truth of the Bible?

    False teachers? Luke 6:46 – 49 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:46 “aWhy do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 “aEveryone who comes to Me and hears My words and 1acts on them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 he is like a man building a house, who 1dug deep and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "tithing In The New Testament Church."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 26, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,050 views

    Is tithing or paying one's tithes still a requirement for the church today?" Are you curious whether this practice is still supported in the Bible? This message will help us discover the truth as we uncover the answers about tithing and its biblical relevance today.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Malachi 3:10-11) ([10] "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Heart Matters Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,052 views

    Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches that it is our heart that will often determine our direction and destination

    Your Heart Matters The Path Series CCCAG October 17th 2021 Scripture- Proverbs 3:5-6 Last week we talked about what to do if you are on the wrong path, and the need to seek God on how to get pointed in the right direction. Today, we will be talking about the source of what gets us on the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being A Soul Survivor Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,333 views

    In Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this third message of the series Pastor Terry looks at the keys of Kingdom s

    Have you ever wanted to be on Survivor? It’s a pretty brutal test of physical and mental strength. It’s emotionally challenging as you are taken from your everyday life, your family and friends and the everyday conveniences we have all become so accustomed to. Personally, I’m not rushing to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational