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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Am I Using Faulty Tools?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 30, 2023
     | 1,262 views

    The simple things or actions during our Christian walk of faith are just as important as with the things that seem major.

    2 Kings 6:1-7 Elisha has now succeeded Elijah as a prophet to the Northern Kingdom (2 Kings 2:1-18). He has by now already prophesied and God has performed a few miracles through him. But now we will see something peculiar, he makes an axe head float. This situation shows how God cares for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    And The Angel Of The Lord Stood By

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,608 views

    Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service!

    And The Angel of the LORD Stood By Copyright 2004 Rev. John Mark Jones, all rights reserved Essence of the Lesson: It is Jesus’ great pleasure and his ongoing work to cleanse and defend His brethren against all satanic accusation to enable and prepare them for His service! Zec 3:1-5 (1) Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Word From Our Sponsor

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,184 views

    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

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    How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,786 views

    Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more.

    How Jesus’ Joy Gave Him Strength by Paul Fritz John 15:10-15:11 Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Sweet The Sound Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
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     | 3,340 views

    What is Grace? “that which brings delight & pleasure” It’s anything that makes God smile! It’s sweeter than the sound of sin, of the law, and of works...

    * What is Grace? Common definition- “unmerited, undeserved favor” o “that which brings delight & pleasure” – anything that makes God smile o Grace is in an unusual category of N/V words-(both nouns & verbs) Love, Joy, Hope, and Faith – both a ‘thing’ and something you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Women And A Basket

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 23, 2009
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     | 11,438 views

    Leaving no child behind means that we parents set aside our own pleasures, that we learn to advocate for our children, and that we cross cultures with our resources.

    It was every parent’s worst nightmare. My son, my own flesh and blood, standing in front of me, and announcing that he was taking lessons in ... skydiving! Skydiving! That’s where people walk out of airplanes and float downward to earth, supported by a thin sheet of cloth and a few little ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaves Vs. Sons Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 5, 2019
     | 11,290 views

    Paul told the Ephesian believers that God has “predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will” (Eph. 1.5).

    November 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.B.2.b Slaves Vs. Sons (4.1-7) Galatians 4:1-7 (KJV) 1 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2 But is under tutors and governors ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,560 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Progress Vs. Liberty: Challenging The Politically Correct Cultural Revolution

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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     | 1,368 views

    Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity.

    Augustine the great early church theologian witnessed the downfall of Roman civilization. He had gone from a harlot, a pleasure seeker, important in the court of Rome, to converting to Christianity. But things were falling apart, because Rome was about to fall. In America I often wonder: Are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Coming Glory Of The Temple

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020
     | 4,480 views

    The Prophet Haggai’s message from the Lord was plain and simple: It’s time to get back to the Lord’s work.

    In 520 BC, the prophet Haggai (Hag-eye) recorded four messages to the Jewish people of Jerusalem, eighteen years after their return from exile in Babylon (538 BC). Haggai 2:3 seems to indicate that the prophet had seen Jerusalem in all her glory, before the destruction of the temple, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Father's Day 2023

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2023
     | 1,492 views

    This is a very simple message for Father's on their day. it looks at some of the things we should be as Fathers using the Word FATHER.

    FATHER’S DAY 2023 BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH JOHN 8:32 THEN YOU WILL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE.” INTRODUCTION: WELL, AS I DID A WEB SEARCH FOR “GREAT MEN” QUOTES, I FOUND MANY THAT EXPRESSED A RATHER PRAGMATIC AND, IN MY OPINION, UNBIBLICAL VIEW OF MANHOOD. HERE ARE A FEW: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Rich Toward God Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 18,614 views

    #14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

    Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Solutions To Stress Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 8, 2009
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,576 views

    Contrary to some, God rally does want us to have purpose, pleasure and peace this side of heaven, but we let stress cloud our thinking and then that moment of stress robs us of a lifetime of rest!

    Last week we learned just how sufficient our Shepherd is in all areas of life. 2 Corinthians 3:5 “…Our sufficiency is from God.” We learn that in verse 1: Jehovah Raha = “God my Shepherd” Did you know that there are 7 times in the Bible that Jehovah is connected to another word that makes a name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Right Priorities = Life Fulfillment Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 9, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 31,432 views

    The secret to a fulfilling, meaningful life is not in pleasure, drink, job, fame or power. . . so where is it? The answer is in making God your priority: "Remember your Creator in the days of your youth..." *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Sermon #2 - The Foundation of Fulfillment: Start With God Last week, we found in our study that fulfillment doesn’t come with anything that the world has to offer. Even the people that have reached the level that they were reaching for, have found that it doesn’t fulfill. For instance, <ILLUS> ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,642 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist