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  • Jason Hill avatar

    Qualities Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 46,849 views

    In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

    Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    I Would Be Happy If...? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,302 views

    To live in daily happiness and Joy, we must make the right decisions.

    I WOULD BE HAPPY IF? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I often ponder, -- I would be happy if ? -- Then I try to fill in the blank. I have asked friends, what would it take to make you happy? The answer varies greatly, but after accepting the answer, I press would you be happy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be A Great Friend

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002
    based on 223 ratings
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    A look at how to be the kind of friend we want others to be!

    How to be a Great Friend Various Scriptures May 5, 2002 Introduction It’s been said that a dog is man’s best friend. And depending on who he hangs out with, that might be true for some men. Groucho Marx once said that outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside a dog it’s too dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Broken

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 35,945 views

    If your life has been broken into many pieces come to Jesus.

    “Broken” Ps. 51 : 17, 34 : 18, 69 : 20, & Prov. 17 : 22 Many times we talk about being hurt and broken, we believe the saying that time heals all wounds, we believe that a few comforting words, a little sympathy will make everything alright, and we don’t understand when people don’t seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Battle Of Attitudes!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,667 views

    LIFE IS BUT A BATTLE OF ATTITUDES! THE BATTLE IS BETWEEN PESSIMISM AND OPTIMISM.

    LIFE IS BUT A BATTLE OF ATTITUDES! THE BATTLE IS BETWEEN PESSIMISM AND OPTIMISM. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:15 --- He that is of a merry heart hath a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    The Joyful Jesus

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 226 ratings
     | 33,783 views

    Jesus was a man of JOY and so should we be! He had a sense of humor! He was FUN! He laughed! He played! Where’s the JOY in OUR lives?

    “JESUS, MAN OF JOY!” September 1, 2002 ROCK POINT CHURCH PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS John 15:11 “These things have I spoken to you that MY JOY may remain in you, and that YOUR JOY may be full!” PSALM 100! THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s my turn to sit in the front row!2. I was so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    A True Friend

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
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    A TRUE FRIEND

    A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Uncommon Forgiveness

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 8,853 views

    Solomon gives us a choice: We can walk in wisdom and exhibit an uncommon forgiveness when we are hurt or we can live as we know how to live by harboring resentment and bitterness.

    Uncommon Forgiveness Proverbs 17:9 In Proverbs 17 there are some shady characters who exhibit shady characteristics in the way they live their life. Some of these folks, who evidently were alive and well in Solomon’s day, are still with us. We read about them in Newsweek, People, and in our local ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pressure Cooker

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,534 views

    Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life.

    Pressure Cooker Thesis: Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life. Video Illustration: From Back stage Patty- She talks about how she is under tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proverbial Wisdom

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 146 ratings
     | 6,858 views

    Proverbial wisdom: 1- Peace and quiet 2- Silver and Gold

    INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - To have a stress-free day, take a night job. - It’s better to have loved and lost than to do ten loads of laundry a week. - The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time. Abe Lincoln - Even God cannot change the past. (but I would add: He can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Friendship, Fellowship And Followship

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,742 views

    Three things that the church needs in order to grow.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A cartoon once showed a little boy sitting beside his father and mother at church. The little boy said to his father: “Mom wants to cook the dinner, you want to play golf, I want to play football. Why are we here?” Why do people come to church? Hopefully, they come because they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Make Your Children Proud! (Father/Mother's Day)

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,593 views

    Train your children, be an example for your children, and follow the biblical model of parenthood.

    Make Your Children Proud Proverbs 17:6 INTRODUCTION I. Personal Experiences A. B. C. (Before Children)–All the Answers. B. A. D. (After Diapers)–Not a Clue! II. Before Birth A. Gung Ho! 1. Painting the room 2. Buying all the necessities B. Still had all the answers. III. Baby placed in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ted Mulder avatar

    Major Mistakes We Make With Our Money - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ted Mulder on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,457 views

    12 Dumb things we do with our money - and how to change it!

    Major Mistakes We Make With Our MONEY Malcom Forbes Failure is success if we learn from it The Bible says, “If you belong to Christ Jesus, you won’t be punished.” If you have blown it with your finances – we are not here to beat you up. NO! God forgives when asked – so do we. Have you ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ezequiel Alaniz avatar

    Resoluciones Para El Año Que Comienza

    Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,163 views

    Resoluciones para el año que comienza. Prov. 17:24 En el rostro del entendido aparece la sabiduría, mas los ojos del necio vagan hasta el extremo de la tierra. Describe dos tipos de personas, la primera dice que la persona inteligente tiene como objetiv

    Ezequiel Alaniz (Seventh Day Adventist Spanish Church West Jordan, UT USA) “Obrero Laico” Resoluciones para el año que comienza (45 min) Prov. 17:24 Himno # 146 Junto a la cruz do Jesús murió (Opción 2 “Cuando estés cansado y abatido”.) En el rostro del entendido aparece ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Ezequiel Alaniz avatar

    Resoluciones Para El Año Que Comienza

    Contributed by Ezequiel Alaniz on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,896 views

    Prov. 17:24 En el rostro del entendido aparece la sabiduría, mas los ojos del necio vagan hasta el extremo de la tierra. Describe dos tipos de personas, la primera dice que la persona inteligente tiene como objetivo a elaborar acciones de juicio intelige

    Ezequiel Alaniz (Seventh Day Adventist Spanish Church West Jordan, UT USA) “Obrero Laico” Resoluciones para el año que comienza (45 min) Prov. 17:24 Himno # 146 Junto a la cruz do Jesús murió (Opción 2 “Cuando estés cansado y abatido”.) En el rostro del entendido aparece ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist