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  • Chris Thron avatar

    Dr. Dolittle Series

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,063 views

    Use portion of movie "Dr Dolittle" to illustrate God’s calling us to serve Him, and to minister to the poor.

    Doctor Dolittle A. Preliminaries (Ask before showning movie) 1.He had a gift. What was it? 2. When did he first become aware that he had a gift? (As a child) 3. How did people respond to his gift? They misunderstand, they think he’s crazy Everyone – even those closest to him. 4. So what was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Saddam Dances To God's Tune

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,765 views

    Just like another Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, Saddam Hussein has to do God’s will, like it or not.

    If you’ve been paying attention to the news for the last few weeks, you’ve probably concluded, as I have, that we are marching inexorably toward an imminent war in Iraq, regardless of what the U.N. may do. President Bush and various cabinet officials have said as much in their public statements – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Does It Matter What You Do As Long As Your Intentions Are Good?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,277 views

    The latest meltdown on Wall Street illustrates that to be just, your intentions AND your actions must correspond to the good.

    Tuesday of 25th week in course 23 Sept 2008 Proverbs 21: 1-6 “Market meltdown. . .wild roller-coaster ride. . .investor lack of confidence. . .flight to safety. . .historic market swing.” Today we read Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. Did the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Sin

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,233 views

    WHAT SIN IS, WHAT IS SIN, AND WHERE SIN DWELLS.

    SIN INTRO: HOW MANY PEOPLE KNOW WHAT SIN IS? 1: WHAT IS SIN? A) PROVERBS 21:4 A PROUD HEART AND A HIGH LOOK B) PLOWING OF THE WICKED IS SIN C) PRIDE IS ONE MAIN INGREDIENT IN SIN 2: JAMES 4:17 A) KNOWING WHAT’S GOOD AND NOT DOING IT B) RIGHT AND WRONG CHOOSING WRONG OVER RIGHT C) PHYSICAL, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Testimony: Sovereignty Of God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 26, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,451 views

    When I "encountered" God in His Sovereignty, I realized how helpless and unworthy I am...

    “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will” (Prov. 21:1, all ESV unless specified). When I was in the catholic elementary school, because of the teaching that God can make something out of nothing and that He knows everything, my admiration for Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Preparing For A Tough Job Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    We see the task, we have to move on it soon. But we have to get it past some difficult people.

    Preparing for a tough job Nehemiah 2, Proverbs 21 PR 21:1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases. 2 All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart. 3 To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Are We Going?

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,804 views

    A vision and focus sermon for 2005. Focus on Passion, Prayer and People

    Where Are We Going? Proverbs 21:5 January 2, 2005 Proverbs 21:5 (NLT) Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty. An Honest Evaluation As God’s messenger, I give each of you this warning: Be honest in your estimate of yourselves, measuring your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Some Plans Fail?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 13,572 views

    The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (27 principles)

    Why Some Plans Fail "The plans of the diligent and thoughtful, of those who steadily ponder the best way, leads to an advantage that results in plenteousness, but everyone who is impatient and hasty ends in want." (Prov. 21:5) "The prudent man sees the evil and hides himself, but the simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Proverbs 21 - On Life And Conduct Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 24, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,936 views

    A verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 21.

    Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty One We will now look at Proverbs chapter twenty one: On Life and Conduct 1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes. Proverbs 21:1 (NASB) It is good for all of us to remember – it is God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Seeing Yourself As God Sees You Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,537 views

    If we are to have revival and a fresh outpouring from God it is necessary for us to see ourselves as God sees us. This includes understanding where God wants us to be, where we are at, and how to get back to where we should be.

    CONDITIONS FOR REVIVAL: SEEING YOURSELF AS GOD SEES YOU PROVERBS 21:2 Introduction: We have been looking at what it is going to take to see God’s power working in our lives and through us in the lives of the church and our community. We have observed how Isaiah was transformed by seeing God in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Advice, That Will Bring Blessings Pt.2

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,590 views

    The wisdom of God is all important, and when you go after Him you will receive it, little by little. Verse upon verse teach from the book of Proverbs.

    Advice, that Will Bring Blessings pt.2 Text: Proverbs 21:1-31 The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the hearts. 3 To do righteousness and justice Is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    How Do You Think: Long Or Short Term? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 12, 2013
     | 6,992 views

    Life is usually smoother if you make short term sacrifices for greater future benefit. Are you a short term or long term person?

    How Do You Think: Long or Short Term? (Proverbs 21:5-8) 1. Mankind has long recognized the importance of thinking ahead. 2. Take the story of the three pigs… 3. Jesus parable: man builds house on sand vs. on the rock 4. The conflict between immediate gratification and delayed gratification ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Righteous Man Deals Wisely

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 14, 2015
     | 2,857 views

    To show what wickedness can do for you if you don't heed and obey GOD's WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wise righteous man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what wickedness can do for you if you don't heed and obey GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 21:12 (Amplified Bible) 21:12 The [uncompromisingly] righteous man considers well the house of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John McCormack avatar

    Justice

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 8, 2015
     | 5,508 views

    THE LORD WEIGHTS THE HEART OF MAN.

    JUSTICE OBSERVATION: MOST OF THE PROVERBS WERE SPOKEN BY KING SOLOMON ONE OF THE GREATEST KINGS OF ISRAEL. HIS WISDOM CAME FROM SEVERAL SOURCES SUCH AS HIS FATHER, DAVID, AND HIS MOTHER BATHSHEBA. SOME JEWISH SCHOLARS CREDIT THE PROPHET NATHAN, AGUR AND LEMUEL AS THE WRITERS OF PROVERBS. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kilson avatar

    The Most Dangerous Word Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,962 views

    Part 7 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

    INTRODUCTION: What’s the most dangerous thing you’ve ever done? I know for me the most dangerous thing I’ve ever done was to go swimming in some of the most shark infested waters on earth! It was a total rush! Some people thrive on danger… the adrenaline junkies. Las Vegas ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church