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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Importance Of Godly Friends

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,748 views

    We tend to become like the people with associate and identify with.

    Why Is It Important to Fellowship With Godly Associates Acts 1:12-14 1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Illustration;One day, while my son Zac and I were out in the country, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,170 views

    3 Part sermon, viewing the paralells of husband and wife to Jesus and His Bride.

    To, Love, Honor & Cherish Part 1. Eph 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself up for it; How many remember their wedding vows? Remember the preacher saying to each; To, Love, Honor & Cherish? I would like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Your Fortune Told

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,039 views

    His sin would cost him everything: power, riches, career, legacy Saul was rejected by God as king of Israel and God would appoint another king from another family That’s why Saul’s family didn’t continue on the throne but David became king Now, Saul ge

    YOUR FORTUNE TOLD 04/18/08 1 PETER 1: 18--20 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER HAD A DESIRE TO “LOOK INTO THE FUTURE?”**** (FORTUNE TELLERS, HOROSCOPE) I’M NOT SURE WE COULD REALLY BE COMFORTABLE, KNOWING WHAT LIES AHEAD OF US IF WE KNEW IT IN ADVANCE.***** WEIGHT AND FATE 25 CENTS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stop The Bleeding By Faith

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,991 views

    Faith is a gift of God to which we yield. We need not do mental gymnastics to force ourselves to believing that a healing is going to occur.

    13B The players (Gospel Drama Players in today’s first miracle account): Jesus: was not ashamed to be touched by the untouchable, or feel embarrassed to be publicly identified with outcasts. The lady was considered unclean. Just by being out in public, she is violating a social taboo. In fact, by ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Now Shall We Live? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,149 views

    When we belong to Jesus, how are we expected to live/

    INTRODUCTION  How many times have you heard people say that your faith is a personal thing. How many times have people been scolded for bringing their “religion” to the workplace, the athletic field, the schools or to the government?  Have you ever felt the pressure that tells you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    The Substance Of Substance Abuse

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,065 views

    This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    A Tribe You Won’t Get Voted Off Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,140 views

    A message on how the church should be an enabling, welcoming place for "survivors" of all this world dishes out.

    INTRO ƒ{ Many are familiar with the popular TV series Survivor o If you’re like me and have never seen it let me explain. 1. 16 people are divided into 2 tribes and placed in a remote location 2. They have to survive off the land and pass difficult physical and mental tasks 3. At the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Assimilation: Making Insiders Out Of Outsiders Presenter Copy

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
     | 4,889 views

    A lesson for your leadership on Assimilation. For more information, see student copy description.

    ASSIMILATION Making Insiders Out of Outsiders Rev. J. Kevin Putty, Presenter Matthew 28:19-20 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Our Civic Duty

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 230 views

    Christians must serve as salt and light in our world. As part of our responsibility in the world, we must be good citizens, fulfilling the will of the Lord by wise exercise of our participation in the civic process.

    “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Boyns avatar

    Prayer And Formal Requests

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 2,305 views

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Perrine avatar

    Natural Law And Christian Management Practices

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
     | 2,329 views

    With the exception of those sections dealing with “natural law” and its relationship to Christianity, I am indebted to the lectures of Beth Cabrera, The Great Courses Plus.com regarding the contributions of "positive psychology" to the field of management.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Ephesians 6:5-9, we read that servants are to be obedient to masters. Presumably today this applies to employees and other workers. They are to be obedient to whatever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Ten Commandments: Value Life Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019
     | 4,594 views

    Value human life, regardless of abilities or productiveness. In practical ways, be a) pro-life, and b) pro-dignity.

    VALUE LIFE—Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6 The sixth commandment is short: “Don’t murder” Isn’t that obvious? Unlike some commandments, most people agree with this one. Yet the commandment points us to a deeper understanding of the value of human life. WHY should we value human life, above all other ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "pushing Up The Shades"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,001 views

    A sermon about being aware of those on the margins.

    Luke 14:1, 7-14 “Pushing up the Shades” Retired author and pastor Tony Campolo tells of an experience he had at dinner in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some years ago. He was checking on mission programs that his organization carried out day in and day out in Haiti. He wanted to see how the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 14, 2019
     | 3,747 views

    This message focuses on Satan, his rebellion and the creation of hell. As you read this message you will discover that there are Christians who do not believe in hell and some are not sure if God exists. This message answers that question biblically.

    Stronghold Beliefs Part 7 Scriptures: Ezekiel 28:12-17; John 8:44; Revelations 12:3-4 This morning I want you to think about two words, persuasion and influence. Persuasion is defined as “the act or fact of persuading someone or being persuaded to do or believe something.” Influence is defined ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational