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  • Darrell Williams avatar

    This Prayer Is For You

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 8, 2019
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     | 3,226 views

    Our prayers should shift from something selfish to something special.

    In the movie, "Stomp the Yard," a young man finds that the moves he learned on the street may help him make a better life for himself in this youth-oriented musical drama. DJ Williams is a 19-year-old growing up in Los Angeles; while DJ is at heart a good kid and a gifted street dancer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Elijah Faithfully Entered Heaven Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023
     | 661 views

    It is good God doesn’t answer all your selfish prayers.

    A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO THE FINISH LINE: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Labor Day - "a Little Slumber, A Little Sleep"

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,163 views

    There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 24:30-34 There is no book in the Bible that has more to say about being ambitious & the lack of ambition than the book of Proverbs. And one passage, written by Solomon, that deals with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Who You Work-In For

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    True pleasure comes when our work is not for the pay, for ambition, to satisfy oneself or earthly overseers, but working for Christ.

    Who You Work-in For Working As Unto The Lord The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Faithfulness In Gospel Ministry" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,255 views

    Sermon 2 in a study in Philippians

    “And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; 11 having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,984 views

    1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

    Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    Warnings Of Responsibility To The Wealthy Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,179 views

    James talks about the danger of wealth used selfishly. We are called to be good stewards but God does send us warning sigs. (quotes from James Dobson)

    In Jesus Holy Name March 11, 2007 Text: James 5:1-6 Lent III , Redeemer “Warnings of Responsibility to the Wealthy” The Book of James 9th in the Series Warnings. The little red lights on the dash board of your car are meant to be heeded. You see the temperature gauge, or the oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Perry Greene avatar

    On Fire With A Noble Desire

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 10, 2016
     | 3,061 views

    Serving as an elder/overseer/shepherd/pastor/bishop of a congregation is a noble task.

    1. Why Help the Pig? Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Philippians 2:3 Two men were riding their horses down a country road, discussing the question of motivation. One believed we're capable of pure ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 8 (Prayer Partners): How To Agree

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 17, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,139 views

    Why is agreement with others necessary for prayer?

    Prayer Partner Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 8: How To Agree A. THE COMMAND TO AGREE "Again I say unto you, that if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven" (Matt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power House Marriages

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 187 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    Giving practical building blocks for creating and maintaining a powerful marriage.

    Power House Marriages "5 building blocks"  In these end times, family values have come under great attack.  Marriages have become a disposable item.  The commitment is gone.  God’s word has not changed.  We can have great marriages  We can have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Haines avatar

    How Do Hope Filled People Live? Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,661 views

    A deductive exposition of the text calling individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit to indicate their commitment to replace one habit in the next 6 months by signing a response card and placing it on the altar rail.

    Introduction: What does HOPE mean to you? I’m afraid that too often we use HOPE to mean a futile wish or an ineffective dream. When people talk of HOPE they usually do so with a feeling of resignation or despair. But real HOPE is a much stronger idea. In "The Lord of the Rings", one character is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • R Duane Gryder avatar

    Community Thanksgiving

    Contributed by R Duane Gryder on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 107 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    This message is a thanksgiving for unity plus a call to unity in purpose to reach the lost.

    Community Thanksgiving Service 2000 INTRODUCTION: I am Thankful to be the speaker I hope I will be Thankful after the sermon that I have not embarrassed my church or my self I am Thankful that we only elect presidents once every four years I am Thankful that teenagers will grow up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Travis Smalley avatar

    The Answer To Self-Esteem Series

    Contributed by Travis Smalley on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    We must have a healthy love for ourself if we are going to live a full and productive life.

    Discovering the Power of Love (The Answer to Self-Esteem) How Do I Love Myself Introduction: In the Pan American games diver Greg Lougnis was asked "How do you cope with stress?" He said "When I get up on the platform the second before I dive I say to myself ‘Even if I blow this dive my mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Friend Or Enemy Of Christ? Faith Makes All The Difference.

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,578 views

    Jesus calls us to faith that gives up everything to follow him. Nothing less will do. Ultimately, you are either with him or against him. There is no other option.

    John 11:47-48 What do you believe about Jesus determines what you do with him. Two shopkeepers were bitter rivals. Their stores were directly across the street from each other, and they would spend each day keeping track of each other’s business. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Develops Essential Traits Within Leaders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,880 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

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