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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    A Picture Of Selfishness- The Younger Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2010
     | 7,793 views

    From the younger son we will see the issues that follow those who chose to live a selfish life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the next three weeks we are going to examine the interesting interactions of a family. This is a story of a father and his two sons. We have a father who owns what is likely a vast amount of property. His sons worked the land with him. • The younger of the two sons ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s In It For Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010
     | 4,720 views

    Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

    How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
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     | 7,739 views

    If we are going to recapture our spirit of adventure for God, we must be willing to sacrifice for the Kingdom of Christ

    Last week I shared the story of Helen Keller and her incredible spirit and inspirational life. We are to tackle life with the same kind of spirit or tenacity. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. This week I want to look at the life of one of the most influential, conservative ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Peter: The Power Of Peer Pressure

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 5, 2010
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     | 7,727 views

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, 1983: Our denials, like Peter's, reflect our confusing loudness with loyalty and our seeing ourselves as victims rather than victors. But Christ is able to look at us, evoke repentance, and turn us around.

    The fire crackled in the crisp air, casting shadows on the walls not five yards away. It looked inviting, this bonfire, for not only was the night air chilly, but also this whole episode had been so draining, so terrifying, that the body cried out for comfort, for something, anything, that would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gluttony

    Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,444 views

    Tonight I want to preach on Gluttony and give you a Scriptural picture of what it is and how we need to make sure it is not a part of our lives, as followers of Christ.

    Gluttony 1 Cor. 6:12-20 Introduction Many of you will have heard of the called ‘Dieting under Stress’ diet. It goes something like this: Breakfast: half a grapefruit, 1 slice dry whole wheat toast, 8 oz skim milk Lunch: 4 oz lean boiled chicken, 1 cup steamed spinach, 1 cup herbal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will God Do To The Blind?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 25, 2014
     | 5,572 views

    To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things GOD HAD DONE for us, we don't know it because we are blind that is led by our Shepherd, the LORD as our Shepherd will never leave nor forsake us. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 42:16 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Swamp Or A Lake

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 24, 2015
     | 5,023 views

    Our lives reflect the fact that we are one of the two, a swamp or a lake.

    A Swamp or a Lake Some notes from “That the World May Know Ministries” Ray Vander Laan July 15, 2010 John 4:14 Monte T. Brown Introduction At the Men’s Retreat God woke me up at 3:00 AM and I received this message that I believe God wants me to share with you this morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Yield To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 26, 2015
     | 6,768 views

    When a person depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person depends on their own wisdom and strength, failure will follow.

    Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 13….. Samuel was called to be a spokesperson for God, a prophet. Do you know why God called Samuel? God called a spokesperson because God’s people Israel kept forgetting about God. Take a quick look back to 1 Samuel 12:12……. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Freedom Of Speech Series

    Contributed by Greg Rice on Jan 30, 2015
     | 6,360 views

    Freedom of Speech in relation to the teaching of Jesus and the New Testament.

    Freedom of Speech 1/25/2015 (all Bible verses from NASB; used by permission) Matthew 7:24 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. A little over 3 weeks ago a weekly magazine, named Charlie Hebdo, in Paris, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Very Expensive

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Mar 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    Your value in the eyes of God is priceless...

    “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve And to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 You are very Expensive The word expensive was first used in 1630s, "given to profuse expenditure,” meaning "costly”. This word is exactly one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Versus Happiness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015
     | 6,678 views

    The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

    Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Oh Be Careful Little Tongue

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 19, 2013
     | 3,674 views

    The tongue must be controlled so that we might bless instead of curse and edify instead of destroy.

    Oh Be Careful Little Tongue February 17, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The tongue must be controlled so that we might bless instead of curse and edify instead of destroy. Focus Passage: James 3:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Let no unwholesome ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Flows Out Of Passion

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 10, 2013
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     | 5,697 views

    For there to be Power there must first be Passion, because Power flows out of Passion. We must decrease that He may increase. We must die out to self that He may have the preeminence.

    Quotes: “A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” -- John Maxwell “Without passion you don't have energy, without energy you have nothing.” -- Donald Trump “Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Obeying God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013
    based on 20 ratings
     | 20,659 views

    When I finished college I rejoiced, thinking that at last I would be free of tests - that I would never have to take another. But I discovered that I was just starting a time of testing. In every stage of life there are tests...

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2023) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015
     | 5,843 views

    With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

    In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ