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  • Whitney Morton avatar

    Move Forward, Not Back

    Contributed by Whitney Morton on May 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,278 views

    This sermon examines what we mean by "Holiness Unto the Lord," and examines why we must seek Christ and His Holiness - we must continually move forward lest we fall back.

    Usually, when I get ready to preach, I go to the Common Revised Lexicon to find a scripture passage. Then I look at what others have had to say about that passage of scripture both online and the good old fashioned way of looking things up in books and commentaries. Sometimes a word in the passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The 7 Worst Things Parents Do Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 19, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    The 7 worst things parents do revealed by the wisdom writings of Solomon.

    [The title and points to this message come from a book by John and Linda Friel, but the principles come from the Book of Proverbs written by Solomon.] Solomon’s experience fits our current series "No Perfect Families Allowed," because his was a long way from a perfect family. He started out his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,175 views

    54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

    This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hindrance That Is Spiritual Immaturity

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,507 views

    The writer to the Hebrews was frustrated by his audience’s spiritual immaturity. Spiritual truth is hindered/frustrated by spiritual immaturity. But how? 4 hindrances produced/created by spiritual immaturity. Spiritual Immaturity is a Hindrance to..

    The HINDRANCE That Is SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY—Hebrews 5:11-14 Attention: Before You Buy, Know Your Appliances A blonde went to the appliance store sale and found a bargain. "I would like to buy this TV," she told the salesman. "Sorry, we don’t sell to blondes," he replied. She hurried home and dyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen For The Most Vital Of Ministries-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 7, 2010
     | 2,555 views

    1 of 3. Zacharias & Elizabeth were chosen to fulfill His plan of salvation for mankind. God chooses people for His most vital of ministries. But what are their circumstances? You may be chosen for the most vital of ministries in the midst of...

    CHOSEN for the MOST VITAL of MINISTRIES —Luke 1:5-25 Attention: There were two evil brothers. They were rich & used their money to keep their ways from the public eye. They even attended the same church & looked to be perfect Christians but the pastor was wise to their charade. Their church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    We Are Laity

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025
     | 536 views

    God calls every believer as His laity, a royal priesthood, chosen to declare His marvelous works in daily life and mission.

    (The People of God) Opening Story – “Secret Service” Christians A man was coming out of church one day. The pastor stood at the door to shake hands and gently pulled him aside. “Brother,” he said, “you need to join the Army of the Lord.” The man smiled, “Pastor, I’m already in the Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Cross Cu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN CROSS CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Extremist's Perspectives

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally.

    It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally. Being very concerned about their ability to follow the scriptures down to the last letter of its truth, these conservatives insist on a strict ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love The Children Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Feb 20, 2023
     | 1,984 views

    For the love of family, the children in our lives need our unconditional, steadfast love. We need to learn some Biblical ways to show that love each day.

    Introduction Video Ill.: Do As We Say - The Skit Guys Well that’s certainly one way to raise children, isn’t it. I wouldn’t say it is a very effective way. Solomon also had some ideas about raising children. I love the way that the Living Bible shares this passage from Proverbs ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2 John: Walking In The Truth Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 49 ratings
     | 44,658 views

    The key word of 2nd John is truth. The message of the thirteen verses is simple: Followers of Jesus have three responsibilities to the truth. We must know the truth. We must walk in the truth. We must protect the truth. These still apply today. Let’s

    Through the New Testament 2006 Walking in the Truth 2 John Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Some of you will remember the scene from the movie “A Few Good Men.” The 1992 film stared Tom Cruise as a rookie military lawyer who has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Let The Spirit Be Your Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,631 views

    The following are thirteen greater levels of blessing that we receive from the Spirit when we trust and obey the Lord Jesus to be our leader

    Let the Spirit Be Your Leader John 16:13- "But when He the Spirit of Truth, the truth-giving Spirit, comes, He will guide you into all Truth (the whole, full truth). For He will not speak His own message (on His own authority) but He will tell whatever He hears from the Father; He will give the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    The Holy Spirit furnishes leaders with problem-solving abilities without bogging them down in daily palavers. "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. We will give our attention to prayer and the

    How the Holy Spirit Develops You Into a Leader (Acts 6:2-8) The Spirit of God led the disciples to avoid getting bogged down in micro-management when they were led to say, "It is not wise for us to devote our energies to waiting on tables, but we will devote ourselves to prayer and the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Don't Let Your Life Stagnate

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,510 views

    How to move from stagnation to stimulation. A look at the man who had stagnated at the pool of Bethesda for 38 years.

    PowerPoint available Don’t Let Your Life Stagnate Jn. 5:1-9 Charles Swindoll shares this story in an issue of Leadership magazine: In 1965 the Viet Nam War began to stagnate and bog down. Another story caught the attention of the world “On June 1, 1965, a thirteen-and-a half-foot boat (only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,166 views

    This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

    - This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christianity Is

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

    WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed