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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Playing The Fool

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 5, 2009
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    Sarcasm betrays anger at ourselves or at others, but we cannot let it fester. We need to come to the Cross, where there is reconciliation.

    Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me." But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it? Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each other do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold The Ball Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 7, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 38,960 views

    There are many "self-help" books about how we can have a successful church, but Titus is one of the few divinely inspired books telling us how to do this. What are three of the basic principles a church needs to observe to be successful in God’s eyes?

    OPEN: Several years back, John Brodie, a former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, was used by his team to hold the ball for field goals and extra points after the touchdown. A reporter once asked why a million-dollar player like him would have to do such a menial task. "Well," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seven Of The Ten Commandments Of James 4:7-10! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 7,698 views

    James sets forth an additional seven commandments, which are mandatory for New Testatment Christians to obey, but they are not the original ten commandments.

    INTRODUCTION #21 1. Open your bibles to James 4:7-10. 2. In these four verses James gives ten commandments. He does not repeat the 10 commandments that Moses gave, but instead gives 10 of the many commandments that are given in the N. T. 3. In a previous lesson we discussed the first three of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 20,656 views

    Some call it the Lord’s Supper. Some call it Communion. Some call it the Eucharist. Just as there are different names for the event, there are many different teachings about it. That confusion isn’t a new thing. It was going on even in the first century C

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ As you can tell from the table that is set before us, we will be partaking of the Lord’s Supper this morning. So since that is the case, I think it is a good idea for us to spend some time talking about what that means. There are two reasons why that’s a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Man After God’s Own Heart

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 32,752 views

    Discover what it takes to be a man after God’s own heart.

    Subject: A Man After God’s Own Heart Acts 13:22 “After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's The Deal With All The Blood?

    Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009
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     | 8,347 views

    Looking at the importance of Blood and how it applies to Christ’s ultimate sacrifice

    “What’s the Deal with all the Blood? Lev 17:1-14” Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/4/06 The appearance of Blood is never good. The appearance of Blood is never a good thing!!!! In our society, we don’t like to see blood. When we get a cut, we clean it up and put a band aid on it. I know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abortion - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,736 views

    What does the Bible say about Life and what does that mean in regards to abortion.

    Abortion - A Matter of Life or Death God Gives Life… … that Reflects His Image Abortion ends a life that God gave There is forgiveness for those who have been involved in an abortion There is judgment for those who have closed their eyes to abortion There is hope to overcome the culture of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feeders Of The Strongman

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 8, 2005
    based on 226 ratings
     | 75,652 views

    The enemy’s activities thrive where his victims are ignorant of who he is and how destructive his agenda for man are.

    The enemy’s activities thrive where his victims are ignorant of who he is and how destructive his agenda for man are. That is why the Bible warns that we should not be ignorant of the devices of the devil. Lack of knowledge about the existence and operations of strongmen has led to untimely death ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lifestyle Of Christ Followers

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 8, 2005
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     | 5,084 views

    As Christ followers Paul instructs us how to walk and life a Christ honoring life. There are certain things we are to "put off" and certain things we are to "put on."

    The Lifestyle of Christ Followers Ephesians 4:25-32 For all Christ followers the Bible sets certain standards of living. Ephesians 5:15 says, “Be careful how you walk – not as unwise but as wise making the most of every opportunity because the days are evil.” When walking it is important to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Healthy Communication Series

    Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jul 22, 2014
     | 9,102 views

    Know what it takes to be in a community. Find ways to communicate healthy.

    Let's pray. Precious God, we thank you, thank you for the opportunity to worship, we thank you for your words, words that bring us life, words that show us what life should be like. We are grateful to worship and we commit this time to you. In Jesus' name. Amen. Well, I would imagine all of us have ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Get In On What God’s Up To!

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,215 views

    A missions message the Sunday before the start of a missions conference.

    Get In On What God’s Up To! Missions Chuck Sligh March 15, 2015 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: God's Gift Of Sex Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 4,266 views

    Most people in our culture today don’t often associate the word "God" with the word "sex". We’re going to try to answer these questions. What does the seventh commandment actually address? Why is adultery wrong? What leads people to adultery?

    Today we’re gonna talk about sex. Now that I have your attention. . . God does not have a Commandment about worshipping Him in a temple or sanctuary. He planned to live in the body of His people. He wants to be glorified in your body and carry out His ministry through you. Here’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    O Give Thanks

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,947 views

    A basic sermon of Thanksgiving, but was very effective in our church with our people.

    O Give Thanks Unto the Lord Chuck Sligh November 20, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation to compliment the message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalms 105:1 – “O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church, A Beautiful Bride

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2012
     | 6,513 views

    The Church is called the Bride of Christ, so how do we make sure that we are an attractive bride?

    The Church, a Beautiful Bride It was a quiet Saturday morning as the guests began to filter into the little church. Friends of the couple had been there for hours making sure everything was just perfect. The guests were a diverse bunch, some were friends of hers, and others were friends of his. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Shrine Of Flesh

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 46,047 views

    The most difficult thing in life is for one to know oneself. It is true that the easiest person to deceive is oneself. And the worst fraud is to deceive oneself. But it is surprising to know that many people actively deceive themselves. Some know within t

    A shrine is not a strange thing to an average person living in Africa because in many of the communities, there are shrines where people worship every time. God is in the business of disqualifying men and women when they do not meet His standard. This is because everyone has this personal shrine ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal