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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Appropriate Biblical Responses To Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,427 views

    Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18

    Appropriate Biblical responses To Difficult People I Pet. 3:13-18 I Pet. 3:13-18 - Peter wrote, "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear." Paul wrote, Do not be overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,505 views

    5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can You See This Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 10 ratings
     | 26,725 views

    The blind saw Jesus, but the Pharisees couldn't. What were the differences in their blindnesses and what can we learn from the man born blind?

    (Before reading the text and opening with prayer, we sang the following chorus: “I saw the light, I saw the light No more darkness, no more night Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight For praise the Lord… I saw the light.”) OPEN: When I’m preparing for a sermon, a lot of times I’ll take little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "I Am The Resurrection And The Life” - Presentation In The "I Am Series Of John’s Gospel” Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,338 views

    One of the greatest of all statements made by the Lord Jesus was the one we are going to consider today - "I am the Resurrection and the Life". Every future blessing depends on this fact. He is risen and so shall He raise all His own. Great blessings are ours.

    “I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” - PRESENTATION IN THE “I AM SERIES OF JOHN’S GOSPEL” PART 1 We continue with the seminar series of the “I AMs” in the Gospel of John. Today we look at another glorious truth with eternal applications, just like every one of the “I AM’s” in the Gospel. [A]. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does God Require? (Online) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 25, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,944 views

    The Lord revealed His righteousness and gave commandments to us. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. The lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places and provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic, making it particularly relevant to America.

    INTRODUCTION Outline 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will explore the profound theme: "What does God Require?" Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wrath Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 25, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,734 views

    Revelation 6 talks of God's vengeance upon the evil of this world. But it also speaks as if there's no hope of repentance for those who are mentioned here. Can that really be true? Can man reach a point where he can't repent?

    OPEN: O, Sinner Man, Where You Gonna Run To? (sung by Leon Bibb - https://youtu.be/uTuy101LcPs) How many of you have ever heard this song? What you just heard was an old Negro Spiritual and I heard it way back when I was a teenager. It has been so popular over the years that it’s been sung ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church's One Foundation

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,813 views

    The Church's One Foundation

    Psalm 127 The Church's One Foundation 1. A Divinely Founded Home No Working in Vain 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Mt 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Shining As Lights In A Dark World Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,821 views

    As children of God, our lives are meant to be a living testimony to the transforming power of Christ, shining brightly in a world desperately in need of His light.

    Shining as Lights in a Dark World Introduction: Begin by warmly welcoming the congregation and reading the key passage: Philippians 2:14-16 (NLT) - "Do everything without complaining and arguing so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What People Of Grace Accept. Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 20, 2016
     | 6,554 views

    People of grace are accepting of certain things found in scripture

    We started a series two weeks ago on the Book of Galatians. We are titling this series “People of Grace".Today we are going to look at chapter 2 and its connection with people of grace. If you have a bible that gives paragraph divisions and headings to those paragraphs you may notice that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Get Right With God Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,922 views

    How to get right with God. Why works does not work.

    Text: Galatians 2:1-21 Title: How to get right with God. Introduction Of all the world’s great discoveries Galatians 2 records the greatest discovery of them all – “How a person gets right with God”. For Jesus said, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Qualities Of A Champion

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 22,899 views

    What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

    The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    No Reserve, No Retreat, And No Regret

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2018
     | 7,660 views

    Let’s discuss these 3 metaphors from Philippians 2:14-18 (Title and outline adapted from Stephen Davey at: http://www.wisdomonline.org/files/2405/Humility%20Part%209.pdf)

    HoHum: In 1904 William Borden graduated from a Chicago high school. As heir to the Borden Dairy estate, he was already a millionaire. For his high school graduation present, his parents gave him a trip around the world. Now William’s mother had a profound influence on his life. In fact, she had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022
     | 5,454 views

    There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

    What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But What If?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 2,619 views

    What if Jesus is really risen?

    BUT WHAT IF??? 1 1st CORINTHIANS 15:1-19 Tonight I have one question about Life, Death and Eternity!! IS JESUS REALLY RISEN?? John 2:18 says: What sign showest thou unto us, seeing that thou doest these things?? John 2:19 Jesus said: Destroy this temple, and in three days I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018
     | 6,643 views

    These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

    Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist