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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,990 views

    Handling money can be a spiritual and moral issue, since its use or misuse affects others.

    Living Within Our Means Without Being Mean (Romans 13:8) Last week, we talked about why many of us struggle with overspending. Whereas frugality is good, we are also commanded to be generous. Lars asked Ole, "Do ya know da difference between a Norvegian and a canoe?" "No, I don’t," said Ole. "A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Value Of Honesty Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,832 views

    An application of the ninth commandment about lying, demontrating the value of honesty in honoring God, healing relationships, and helping ourselves gain personal credibility.

    The Value of Honesty (Exodus 20:16) At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Value Of Honesty Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 1, 2017
     | 11,157 views

    Tell the truth and heal broken relationships, honor Christ, and help yourself.

    At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the first time required a Social Security number ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Let Holy Spirit Help Lead In Formal And Informal Settings

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,148 views

    General John Galvin, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe was asked what was it like to be in charge of a variety of forces. His reply: “I often feel like the director of a cemetery. I have a lot of people under me but nobody listens

    Learning to Lead in Formal and Informal Settings (I Cor 9:19-27) Some leaders are comfortable in formal settings but are awkward informally relating to people. Jonathan Edwards, the former President of Princeton Seminary was dismissed as the Pastor of his local church for that very reason. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is My Faith Real? Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001
    based on 129 ratings
     | 6,194 views

    Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

    Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Giving In The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,422 views

    Giving in the kingdom of God is an act of worship that demonstrates how much we value God and His kingdom.

    Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe faithfully to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genereous: Discovering The Generous Character Of God Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,807 views

    If you examine the Bible from Genesis to Revelation we find that again and again God is giving. He is generous in creation, salvation, and sanctification. If His character is so generous shouldn't ours be? God is lavishly generous as we identifiy with

    Intro: What is it that will cause us as Christians, followers of Christ to give in a manner that glorifies God? It will not be capital campaigns, it will not be gimmicks. Instead it will be when we understand the depths of God’s character and His goal to spread His kingdom by seeking and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Hilarious Giving? Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 7, 2022
     | 1,565 views

    What is the Biblical basis for hilarious giving?

    Now That’s a Good Question: What is Tithing? Philippians 4:14-23 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jeff Williams 03-06-2022 Let it Walk! A pastor was preaching in the deep south and told his congregation, “This church is like a crippled man, he’s got to get up and walk!” And the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building A Foundation For Kingdom Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011
     | 14,779 views

    The proper foundation for Kingdom Stewardship requires that we view God as the owner of all who has entrusted those things to us as His stewards.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve noticed that I’ve skipped over some passages as we’ve made our way through the Sermon on the Mount. As I mentioned at the time, I wanted to come back and deal with all those passages together since they all deal with our stewardship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday School - What's It All About?

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 110 ratings
     | 23,163 views

    A Sermon dealing with the four basic fundamentals of the Sunday School. - REACHING - TEACHING - CARING - EVANGELIZING

    Sunday School – What’s It All About? Deut. 6:4-9 and Matt. 28:19,20 Intro. Years ago one of the greatest programs of the Southern Baptist convention was the Training Union. It was the discipleship training ministry of the church. It declined over the years and died a slow death. WHY? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - Just Passing By And Saw Your Light On ... Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    So why did they stop off at Abraham's place first? Just passing by, saw your light on and thought we would drop in? Lord, let me have that kind of light, but what was the point of eating a meal with Abraham and then going on?

    Part 4 - Genesis 18:16-30 - JUST PASSING BY AND SAW YOUR LIGHT ON ... He slipped away into eternity peacefully the other day as we stood by his bed. The family and I held hands and prayed as an old man who loved the Lord and loved his family was in that moment absent from the body and present with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "M" Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012
     | 5,312 views

    Whether we are a good steward of God's provision or not depends on the attitude of our heart. Are we trusting God for all our needs? If so he will provide and bless us.

    Money. It’s a hot topic! Most people in the world live in order to make money. After all, its money that pays the bills, puts food on the table and clothes on our back. But it’s also money that brings us comfort because we can buy for ourselves things that bring us ease and comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Healthy Bodies Pt 5 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018
     | 2,040 views

    Fifth message exploring the nature and function of the church.

    “HEALTHY BODIES Part 5” Our physical body was designed to best function following three essential principles. The principle of diversity The principle of unity The principle of mutuality God designed the body of Christ to function on those same three principles. In fact the most informative ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Preparing With Excellence Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 6, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,675 views

    This teaching describes the importance of waiting on proper direction, and the fulfillment of God’s calling to excellence.

    5/1/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK II PREPARING WITH EXCELLENCE GAL 1:13-24 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT WHAT’S WRONG WITH GAMBLING? Sunday May 21, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:9-11 Intro. A. I just want to begin this message today by saying, “You Asked For It.” This is not going to be an easy message for me to preach but for some of you it will not be an easy message ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness