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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Talk Right, Live Better Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,132 views

    How God’s communication skills help us live better, happier lives.

    [Part 1 of 5 in the series, "THE SEARCH, Solomon’s Secrets to a Happy & Successful Life"] 2 Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 3 Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. 4 Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Proverbs 2:2-4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Christ In Our Lives

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,952 views

    Taken from the Song of Solomon, this message speaks of the intimacy and value of Christ to the believer.

    “The Value of Christ in Our Lives” Song of Solomon 3:1-4 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Song of Solomon 3:1-4 B. The Shulamite in our text “sought for him whom her soul loveth”, and this love manifested itself in her seeking. C. Let us examine four important words in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Living By Your Computer?

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2018
     | 7,329 views

    God never intended for us to live by our souls, by our minds. He designed our new nature to lead us. But too many Christians are still yielding to their minds and not the life of God on the inside of them.

    The title of the message this morning is “Are you living by your computer?” I’m not talking about your laptop. I’m not talking about your Dell. I’m not talking about your Mac. Turn to Genesis 1. Today we’re going to look at the first Adam and the last Adam. Jesus is the last Adam. He came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here Are Words To Live By…

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    God changes lives through His Word

    Colonel Floyd J. Thompson, the longest-serving American prisoner of war in any conflict died July 16, 2002, at age 69. His obituary reported that for nine years he "endured cold cells, jungle cages, and torture in Vietnam.” The citation that accompanied his Distinguished Service Medal said "Jimmy" ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chad Wright avatar

    Live In Our Unchanging Inheritance

    Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 6,932 views

    This sermon focuses on the comfort the resurrection gives believers and the motive it gives us to remain in and rejoice in our eternal inheritance in Christ.

    Dear heirs of eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord, Introduction: If you died tonight, are you sure that your family would be financially secure without you? Would your wife or husband have trouble paying the bills and debts which you have incurred? If you still have children at home, would ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living And Dying In The Light Of Eternity

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 22, 2017
     | 4,690 views

    Eternal Life

    "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, work for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024
     | 547 views

    We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

    A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Living By Faith In The New Year

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,854 views

    At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning w

    Intro: At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning we begin to decline and fade. We then ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Living In Expectation Of Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,987 views

    Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God.

    James 5:12-16 Oct. 3, 1999 Living in Expectation of the Return of Jesus Reacting to Life’s ups and downs Main Thought: Whatever situation you are in – good, bad, or somewhere in between – you will only find what you’re looking for when you bring that situation to God. INTRODUCTION The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Turning The Agony Of Defeat Into The Thrill Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,125 views

    When I follow Jesus He transforms my suffering in the flesh into triumph in the spirit

    ENGAGE/TENSION How many of you know who Vinko Bogataj is? That’s what I figured. That name isn’t real familiar for any of us. But for those of my generation who grew up watching “Wild World of Sports”, you may not know his name but you’re familiar with his infamous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,206 views

    In Part 4 of this series we look at what Jesus said about being persecuted and our response to persecution once we begin living in His kingdom.

    Living In The Kingdom Part 4 Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12; Second Timothy 3:10-14 This morning we are going to be looking at what Jesus said about those who are persecuted and what our response should be when that happens. In Matthew 5:10-12 Jesus says, “Blessed are they who are persecuted for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Together With The Right Desire Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Paul shows us from his own life two kinds of desire that we need to have.

    LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT DESIRE Philippians 1:19-26 INTRODUCTION A. How desire helped us in a basketball game against Manitowoc my junior year in high school. We were having a perfect season; we had not won a game when the eventual state champions came to town to play us. (They would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Fenter avatar

    Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Series

    Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002
    based on 303 ratings
     | 48,170 views

    The impact of one person’s sin has an effect on the whole nation.

    Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives Joshua 7 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on God. They force us to turn to Him for help. When my finances are low, I pray for help. When my body is broken by illness or injury I ask the Lord for healing, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hidden Sins, Damaged Lives

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Sin destroys people-their loved ones and bring heartache and death

    HIDDEN SINS--DAMAGED LIVES Scripture: Joshua 7:1-7:26 Nobody likes problems. The fact is, though, that problems and struggles make us more dependent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Do Nots Of Christian Living

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018
     | 3,222 views

    We dear ones are called to Holiness not just good enough to get by. That’s a pretty high standard for any of us and God knows that so He gave us some help and identified behaviours and actions that we need to purge from our character.

    The Do Nots of Christian living Leviticus 19:1-2 Leviticus Chapters 15 through 18 Matthew 22:34-40 Many people see religion as a waste of time. I would be one to agree with them. However FAITH is another matter. Religion is made by man but FAITH is what God is calling us to. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed