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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Don’t Worry – Be Happy Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 12, 2016
     | 5,188 views

    A study of the book of Job 17: 1 – 16

    Job 17: 1 – 16 Don’t Worry – Be Happy 1 “My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. 2 Are not mockers with me? And does not my eye dwell on their provocation? 3 “Now put down a pledge for me with Yourself. Who is he who will shake hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Foundational Family Integrity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 21, 2016
     | 4,524 views

    1 of 1. Paul unveiled the role of submission inherent to a Christ-honoring family. Christ-honoring families operating in mutual submission, discover their foundational family integrity. Foundational family integrity is found in...

    FOUNDATIONAL FAMILY INTEGRITY—Ephesians 6:1-4... points 3-4 of MUTUAL SUBMISSION-IV—Ephesians 5:21—6:4 Attention: READ excerpts from—Focus on The Family’s—‘Celebrate Dad’s Unique Contributions This Father’s Day’ AND ‘How to Reignite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Antidotes Para Sa Galit

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 25, 2020
     | 3,320 views

    Ang paghawak nang mahigpit sa galit ay parang paghawak ng mainit na karbon na may layuning ihagis ito sa ibang tao; ikaw ang isa na makakakuha ng burn. Tumigil mula sa galit dahil nagpapahinga ito sa dibdib ng mga mangmang.

    ANTIDOTES PARA SA GALIT Huwag pabilisin sa inyong espiritu na magalit, sapagkat ang galit ay nagpapahinga sa sinapupunan ng mga mangmang (Eclesiastes 7:9) Ang paghawak nang mahigpit sa galit ay parang paghawak ng mainit na karbon na may layuning ihagis ito sa ibang tao; ikaw ang isa na ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Over-Exposed Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,549 views

    The temptation to look where we shouldn’t look is hard for most men. What had Bathsheba done wrong? What had David done wrong? And how do we deal with ourselves and others who do those wrong things?

    OPEN: The true story is told of a banquet where a famous religious leader found himself seated next to an extremely beautiful woman who was wearing a gown with a perilously low neckline. Instead of becoming angry or embarrassed or pretending to be unaware of her exposure he offered her an apple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Loving People Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    2nd in a 3 part series on Love

    ILL - A man bought a new hearing aid and said it is wonderful. So I said what kind is it? To which he replied, “It is about quarter ‘till 3.” What I about to say this morning is so important I want you to turn your hearing aid up!!! Listen carefully! I hear so many churches say - “we are such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come Before His Presence With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 19, 2012
     | 14,515 views

    In Psalm 95 David mentions 3 things we should be thankful for and 3 ways we should express our thanks.

    Come Before His Presence with Thanksgiving Theme: Thanksgiving sermon before Thanksgiving Day Chuck Sligh November 22, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cuando Nuestro CorazÓn Camina Tras Nuestros Ojos

    Contributed by James Dina on Jun 25, 2021
     | 5,951 views

    Vigila tus ojos y tu corazón con gran diligencia. Vigilad vuestros ojos, no sea que atrapen vuestro corazón. Vigilad vuestros corazones, no sea que sean atrapados por vuestros ojos. Donde el ojo está lleno de adulterio, el corazón también lo está.

    CUANDO NUESTRO CORAZÓN CAMINA TRAS NUESTROS OJOS " Si mi paso se desvió del camino, y mi corazón anduvo tras mis ojos, y si alguna mancha se pegó a mis manos;" (JOB 31:7) ¿Puede el corazón caminar tras los ojos? ¿O puede el ojo engañar al ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Semper Fidelis: Always Faithful Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,475 views

    God's plan for sexuality

    Series: Big 10 “SEMPER FIDELIS: ALWAYS FAITHFUL” EXODUS 20:14 OPEN We’re still in our series through the 10 Commandments called Big 10. Today we’re going to look at the seventh commandment and see what it means to always be faithful in our marriages. How much ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Impossible Love Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018
     | 1,934 views

    Message 35 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message is the second of 6 messages exploring the nature and practice of God's love.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Two Introduction Our current stop in our exploration of Paul’s letter to the believers meeting in Corinth written a couple thousand years ago deals with love. 1 Corinthians 13 has been dubbed the “love” chapter. Here ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Is Your Mulberry Tree? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,592 views

    All forgiveness is possible with faith in Jesus.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE What is your Mulberry Tree? LUKE 17:1-6 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Kelly’s Favorite Joke (adapted from jokes.scoutlife.org/jokes/a-guy-throws-a-snail/) One day, a guy is sitting at home watching TV when he hears a knock at the door. He opens the door and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    As Sheep Among Wolves

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,331 views

    Jesus gives His followers advice on how to respond, and even reply, in the face of persecution. He also assures them that they will be guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accomplish their mission.

    I have entitled our message today, “As Sheep Among Wolves.” The title is based on the very first verse of our passage, where Jesus told His followers, “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves” (v. 16). Now, I am going to go ahead and start with an exposition. The word sheep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herodias

    Contributed by Thomas Hensley on May 4, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 16,033 views

    Do you influence for positive or infect with negatives?

    HERODIAS Mark 6:14-28 Her name is the feminine form of Herod, the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and the apostles. Herod means heroic…but they were far more hellish than heroic. She is the embodiment of the most despicable traits of this despotic ruling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Table Of Life

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 311 ratings
     | 42,702 views

    The remembrance of eternal life at the Lord’s Supper table.

    Sunday Morning May 4, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE TABLE OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 Introduction: 1. Three old men, tired of being old, sneaked off from their retirement village on afternoon for a stolen dip in a nearby pool. It was an indoor pool, in one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Brief Meditation

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,591 views

    A devotion for growing believers

    As I begin to type this it is 8:09 am. The temperature outside is 30 degrees. Just ten minutes ago, I was taking care of my dogs so I could come back inside and set to work without distractions or other obligations on my mind. Their water dish was still about half full, but it was half full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God Encounters #1: Jesus The Saviour Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,376 views

    Over the next four weeks, we are going to study the person of Jesus, and discover what the Foursquare Gospel is all about... The goal is not just to learn facts, but to get to know Him more:

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #1 – JESUS THE SAVIOUR OPENING: Great Truths from Small Children · No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. · When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair. · You can’t trust dogs to watch your food. · You can’t hide a piece of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other