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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Deal With People Who Don't Like You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 24, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,488 views

    No where in the bible does it tell us to treat people the way we want to or to get even with those who don't like us. The bible does teach us not to stoop to their level.

    How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come To The Other Side

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 10, 2024
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    Two disciples were challenged to cross the sea of Galilee. It takes faith to cross over, and we must make the crossing if we ever hope to be in God's will. Crossing over is about moving from where we are to where Jesus is.

    “Many years ago, it was decided to put a suspension bridge across a wide gorge. How could they build a bridge across such a wide space? If fact, how could they even start? They shot an arrow from one side to the other. The arrow carried across the gulf a tiny thread, and thus the connection was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    How To Deal With People Who Don’t Like You

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 3, 2025
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    Today we are going to talk about David being pursued by his enemy Saul

    How to Deal with People Who Don’t Like You “Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets. But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Be Or Not To Be Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014
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    A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

    Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Malone avatar

    Remember The Titans!

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,958 views

    I want us – to remember how a bunch of people, with different talents, personalities and backgrounds OVERCAME great opposition – and came together to do something incredible…

    “Remember The Titans!!!” [SHOW THE VIDEO CLIP AT THE END OF THE MOVIE OF THE VICTORY…. THE FINAL PLAY THROUGH THE CELBERATION STOP RIGHT BEFORE THE GIRL TALKS] Read Ephesians 3:7-21 (NLT) Have you ever been on the edge of your seat…waiting in anticipation? You’re reading an exciting novel – ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Reg Watson avatar

    Esther: An Orphan Who Saved A Nation

    Contributed by Reg Watson on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 141 ratings
     | 70,349 views

    A sermon built on the 50 Day Spiritual Adventure series "More Than Survivors."

    Esther: The Orphan Who Saved A Nation Esther 4:12-17 The story I’m going to share with you today reads like a made for television movie. In it we’ll find, suspense, intrigue, betrayal, conspiracy, and treachery. The cast of characters includes: a king, a queen that loses her throne, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by J Spurling on May 17, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
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    The parable of the Good Shepherd in John 10:7–21 will reveal to us who the key players are in God’s plan of salvation. Knowing the characters involved in the parable of the Good Shepherd enables us to recognize where we fit into the plan of salvation a

    How many people know what Sunday June 1st is? Sunday June 1st is Ascension Sunday. It’s a day by which we can remember and celebrate the ascension of Jesus Christ. We have a time to celebrate His birth at Christmas. We recognize the coming of the Savior. We have a time to celebrate His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Grand Finale Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,172 views

    As we follow Jesus in the now, we can expect events in our life to foreshadow the grand finale, when he returns again.

    One of the things my four boys love most about summer time is watching fireworks. Whether it’s at a fourth of July show, or a show after a baseball game, my kids love watching fireworks. But when we’re watching a fireworks show, I can just about guarantee that my younger boys will keep asking me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Learning To Slay Giants

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,771 views

    adapted from Steve Higgs at MCC

    Learning to slay Giants Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 23, 2002 I have always enjoyed a classic story of good versus evil. In every story of good versus evil there is a hero. Perhaps some of the greatest heroism came from our childhood.. I may be a little different ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Da Vinci Code: Separating Fact From Fiction Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 15,706 views

    Separating fact from fiction is not easy but it is necessary when it comes to the DaVinci Code.

    Cracking the DaVinci Code: Separating Fact from Fiction 1 John 4:1-7 Rev. Brian Bill 4/23/06 My mom is an avid reader and a member of a book club. A couple years ago she read the DaVinci Code by Dan Brown and was deeply disturbed. She asked me some questions and I couldn’t answer them because I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lee Strobel avatar

    The Da Vinci Code, Part 1: Do The Winners Write History? Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on May 2, 2006
    based on 135 ratings
     | 6,860 views

    That’s what we’re going to find out in this new series on The Da Vinci Code. Garry Poole and I traveled to Europe to investigate the sites of Dan Brown’s story, but our biggest surprise occurred in Lincoln Cathedral. That’s where director Ron Howard filme

    Cracking the Da Vinci Code Part I: Do the Winners Write History? Lee Strobel Sign up for Lee Strobel’s free e-newsletter Investigating Faith at www.LeeStrobel.com [Note: This message was immediately preceded by the video segment from Session 1 of the Discussing the Da Vinci Code DVD, available at ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Returns Home One Last Time Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,440 views

    They say, “You can never go back.” “They” are right for the most part – and there really is no need to, except to allow where and who we have been to give us a proper perspective on who we have become. I cannot help but wonder how much of that Jesus felt

    Philip Yancey, in his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, gives this illustration: "George Buttrick, former chaplain at Harvard, recalls that students would come into his office, plop down on a chair and declare, ’I don’t believe in God.’ Buttrick would give this disarming reply: ’Sit down and tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Who's Your Shepherd? Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,010 views

    You will hear the voice of your shepherd. The only real question is, how do you learn to recognize it?

    Title: Who’s Your Shepherd? Text: John 10:1-6 MP: Your shepherd is whomever you follow. Choose the Good one SERMON NOTES: WHO’S YOUR SHEPHERD? Real question: How do you recognize your shepherd? 1. He has a legitimate claim a. Why is God slow? b. How does the Tempter enter? 2. He knows your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,821 views

    Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

    Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Leave The Old Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,475 views

    We must 1) Forsake our Former life, 2) Understand our Present Life and 3) Live for our Future Life

    At year end tends to be a time of extremes. Some fall into one extreme of debauchery and falling back into a lifestyle that they were redeemed from. Or the other extreme, like that of the Galatians, of falling into a type of legalism of trying to earn their favour with God. The Galatians has ...read more

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