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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 13, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul told Titus that the focus of his work on Crete was to bring order to the churches & appoint qualified elders. Pastors must meet certain qualifications. But What are they? Pastoral eligibility is measured by...

    Is The Pastor Eligible?-II—Titus 1:5-9 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Steps To Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014
     | 8,204 views

    "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

    Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2018
     | 7,591 views

    Since Paul was in prison awaiting trial, he had to face the fact that it was quite uncertain whether he would live or die; and to him it made no difference.

    Date: 6/2/18 Lesson # 6 Title: Whether He Lives Or Dies, It Will Be A Blessing Scripture: (Philippians 1:21-23, NIV) 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! 23 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identity Theft

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023
     | 1,607 views

    An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

    Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beatings

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 28, 2024
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    The gain outweighs the pain!

    Proverbs 20:30"Lashes and wounds purge away evil, and beatings cleanse the innermost parts." I was led in the Spirit to write this devotion; nevertheless, it is tough to write on tough & hard subjects. Not many would want to hear about beatings, though, anybody listening? We find in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dagon Must Fall!

    Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Mar 8, 2016
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     | 27,103 views

    The hierarchicalism of lofty and honorific titles, self-exaltation in ministry office and the high crass greed of prosperity is widespread in many congregations and those are dagons that must fall by preaching truth again.

    DAGON MUST FALL 1st Samuel 5:2 –4 As I begin my sermon this evening I want you to know that real revival won’t happen - except there is a paradigm shift back to the fundamental and orthodox principles of the Bible. - And if we’re to see the Lord high and lifted up as Isaiah did, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Watchful Life Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,742 views

    The price of a successful family life is a watchful eye over the essentials.

    August 11, 2002 My daughter, Jennifer, sent me the story of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king and his friend were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Holiness Is Healthy Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,642 views

    So this morning we are going to talk about proportion in the Christian life. To guide our thoughts our primary text will be Titus 2:11-14.

    Holiness is Healthy Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 Third Sunday of Lent One of the books that in recent years has caused a ruckus inside and outside of the church is The DiVinci Code by Dan Brown. The seed for the story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Table-Waiting 101 Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,478 views

    The purpose and role of deacons.

    INTRO>John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier who was wounded and ordered to go to a military hospital for treatment. When he arrived, he saw two doors. One was marked, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other was labeled, “For the seriously wounded.” He entered through the first door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mysteries Mentioned In The New Testament – What Are They About? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 16, 2022
     | 2,763 views

    This is a study on the mysteries of the New Testament. the word is used 21 times in the NASB and these are taken and examined one by one. it is an interesting study. Large range of subject material.

    THE MYSTERIES MENTIONED IN THE NEW TESTAMENT – WHAT ARE THEY ABOUT? This study today is looking at the word “mystery” in the New Testament. It contains verses from the NASB. This will not be a full development of any of the themes but enough to introduce them. You may like to take up the study ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Recovery After The Wreck Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,271 views

    The issue is not the issue when dealing with conflicts at church.

    A House United Series Recovery After the Wreck May 22, 2011 Introduction A The issue is not the issue in conflict at a church. 1 The issue isn’t carpet color, worship styles, how long the preacher’s sermons are, who does (or does not) take communion, etc. a The issue is really if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recovery After The Wreck Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2011
     | 4,955 views

    A look at 3 spirits that can disrupt the harmony in a church.

    A House United Series Recovery After the Wreck May 22, 2011 Introduction A The issue is not the issue in conflict at a church. 1 The issue isn’t carpet color, worship styles, how long the preacher’s sermons are, who does (or does not) take communion, etc. a The issue is really if we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Be Wise - Using Words (Part 6)

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 3, 2019
     | 4,808 views

    A look through the book of Proverbs as we gain practical knowledge about everyday living by gaining wisdom.

    BE WISE - WORDS August 4, 2019 Do you remember that old nursery rhyme . . . Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt! In reality, don’t you wish that was true?! Most of us would rather have the sticks and stones thrown at us, because the wounds of vicious words can really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    That I May Know Him

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

    “THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Treasure.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,468 views

    Godliness with contentment is great gain.

    THE TRUE TREASURE. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19. 1. A Word To Poor Christians (1 Timothy 6:6-10.) Paul’s response to those who suppose that ‘gain = godliness’ (cf. 1 Timothy 6:5) is the exact opposite: “But godliness + contentment = great gain!” (1 Timothy 6:6-7). This contentment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational