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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
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    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Listen More, Speak Less And Don't Be Angry Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,997 views

    Part 7 in a series on the book of James

    A Life of Works Produced by Faith Part 7 “Listen more, Speak Less, and don’t be Angry” Date: September 29, 2002 p.m Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: James 1:19-21 Introduction I believe in this passage of Scripture, James shows us the proper attitude should be in anger. He begins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Less Like Scars - Lessons From Room 247

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Feb 26, 2008
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    In His hands, the pain and hurt of life becomes less like scars that have been inflicted on us, and more like character built in us

    Less Like Scars Lessons from Room 247 TCF Sermon February 24, 2008 Wow. What a few weeks we’ve had here at TCF. New carpet. Missions conference. All good stuff, huh? It’s a dangerous thing for us regulars in the pulpit to invite people outside the elders to speak to us. Because when a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William D. Brown avatar

    12 No More & No Less. --- There'll Be No More Apostles. Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    These 12 the Lord would use in laying the FOUNDATION of His True church, Jesus Himself being the Chief Cornerstone.

    # 2 Intro. #2 APOSTLES STUDY 2-23-14 We begin talking last time talking about the Apostles, and pointed out what the qualifications to be an apostle were, we can't go over all that was said last time again today; however we did point out that the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    We Need More Teaching About Money, Not Less Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 11, 2018
     | 3,308 views

    Jesus had more to say about money and possession than about Heaven and Hell combined.

    Video: The Truth About Debt (3:31 minutes - available at SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs To know About Stewardship. We established that God owns it all. All we are and all we have. If God owns it all, what does that make us? His Stewards. If we are stewards and managers of all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

    WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Think Before You Speak Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2012
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     | 29,538 views

    We have the glorious privilege to choose our words. This privilege is one of the main reasons we are to gain wisdom. The righteous speak wise words. Thus they are fitting or appropriate & give life to people & situations.

    PROVERBS 10: 11-14, 18-21, 31-32 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK These verses address the subject of talking. Speech is one of the most distinguishing gifts of man. The faculty of speech offers immense influence either for good or evil. It is the principle channel by which we will affect people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    What It Means To Be A Witness Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,603 views

    God wants us to experience His adventure, His miraculous provision and defense, His Word, His will, and, like Jesus, His choice of ending to the story. The story may not be like the storybooks, fairy tales, and superhero movies. It may end in martyrdom.

    Revelation Chapter 11 continued 7. and when they have completed their testimony (witness), the beast will come out of the Abusso and make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8. and their bodies will be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where ...read more

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  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 2, 2019
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     | 3,916 views

    There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.”

    Sermon Series: Less is More with God Part 2 Sermon Title: Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? introduction There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.” Let me show you what I am talking about by looking at the words of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Debt Is Slavery

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024
     | 309 views

    Less is more and debt is less.

    Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. There are more people enslaved in the land of the free than we would like to admit. They are slaves to debt. Credit debt is way out of control and many families are one payday away from bankruptcy. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word From Our Sponsor

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 7, 2007
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    Don’t Settle - don’t settle for sin over true pleasure, don’t settle for desserts when you can dig into the word on your own

    Title: A few words from our sponsor Text: 1 Cor 6:12 – 13a MP: Don’t use your liberty to settle for anything less than the fullness of God’s glory. We think that 30 second spots are unique to our generation 1. Everything is permitted, but not everything is beneficial a. Christian Liberty is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Helmet Of Salvation: Going To Church Is Enough Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2023
     | 1,699 views

    Settling for the minimum will be the death of the American Church. Satan knows that. Satan introduces a lie in our minds and hearts that “going to church is good enough.”

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Helmet of Salvation: Going to Church is Enough Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… READ EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (ESV) “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Don Jones avatar

    Dealing With Disagreements

    Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    Principles for settling disagreements.

    “Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Trae Durden avatar

    Hunger Games 1 Anything Less Is Just Playing Games Series

    Contributed by Trae Durden on May 24, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    This series are for a college retreat. They are more of study sheets for the whole group than a sermon.

    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 Title: Anything Less is Just Playing Games Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,600 views

    While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist