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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Discovering God's Will Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 5, 2020
     | 4,626 views

    In Ephesians 5:15-17, God shows us through the Apostle Paul shows us how to use biblical wisdom to discover the will of God. He shows us how to discover this through: 1) Understanding (Ephesians 5:15), 2) Occasion (Ephesians 5:16), 3) Action (Ephesians 5:17).

    Ephesians 5:15-17 [15] Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, [16] making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. [17] Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (ESV) Most of us acknowledge that God has a plan for the life of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Is In Your House

    Contributed by Odon Bulamba on Dec 30, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,122 views

    LIFE is about learning. From childhood until the day you die, you must keep learning. God created us so we can learn and understand who He is, what He wants, etc. There is a blessing in your house. Do you know? Discover it today...

    As a child my parents helped me to learn how to speak and they taught me how to be a nice person and how to do everything in my life. For example, if I wanted to touch this piece of paper and mum/dad says no, I knew if I touched it another time I will be in trouble. 2 kings 4:1 – 7, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Looking Beyond Your Situations Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
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     | 11,522 views

    When we started reading the Gospel of John we come across and see that John wrote this as an evangelistic work. His purpose and goal in writing this account was so that people would come to faith and believe in Jesus.

    Looking beyond your situations (Ungal Sulnaliki appal parunikal) Psalm 130 1. John: 5:1-11 2. 1 John 5:4-5 Our circumstances can drive and direct our life, unless we learn to live above them. Most of us live in disappointment, depression and stress when we allow circumstances to control our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Principles Of Observation And Genre Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019
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     | 3,299 views

    In this message we will talk about the principles of observation and genre.

    The Principles Of Observation And Genre OKAY - I want us to start off our time of study by reading some powerful 3000 year old God-breathed words that express the great passion that the writer of Psalm 119 has for God’s word. We will take turn reading the verses that come up on the screen and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recieving Spiritual Wisdom

    Contributed by Js Collins on Nov 20, 2013
     | 6,079 views

    At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding Because of sin the light flickered and mans view of god became dimmed. but a candle is given by God to seek and see and understand his will.

    Receiving Spiritual Wisdom Proverbs 20:27 27 ¶ The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly. At the beginning of man there was full knowledge of God and with great understanding . it was a bright and burning light at first, but through sin is become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wise Up About Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,374 views

    Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

    This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Minimize Your Influence For God

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 27, 2012
     | 3,752 views

    Sometimes the best way to understand how to be a productive Christian is to look at the formula for spiritual worthlessness and do the opposite.

    How To Minimize Your Influence for God (2 Corinthians 6:1-11) 1. Facebook is big. And the computers they have are many. 2. “With 900 million members worldwide and growing, Facebook is building its first European data storage facility—60 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Lulea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You're Speaking My Language

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 10, 2011
     | 4,119 views

    When the gospel is preached – if there is going to be a harvest – it is vital that people understand what is being said.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 12, 2011 YOU’RE SPEAKING MY LANGUAGE Isaac Butterworth Acts 2:1-12 (NIV) 1 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Open The Eyes Of My Heart Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
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     | 9,099 views

    How to obtain and maintain wisdom.

    TITLE: OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART TEXT: PRO. 3:1-7 Prov 3:1-7(KJV) 1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discover Your Calling: Let God Define You And Your Dreams Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 16, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,150 views

    Do we really allow God to define us and our dreams? Are you really seeking to be the person God has called you to be? Are your dreams and plans aligned with God’s will and purpose for your life?

    Discover your calling: Let God define you and your dreams We continue in our series on Discovering Your Destiny and today our focus is on letting God define you and your dreams My first question for us this morning is: Do we really allow God to define us and our dreams? Let me be a little more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Warefare

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,970 views

    We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

    Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Through Trials

    Contributed by Scottie Gray on Jun 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    God uses trials to strengthen us.

    Father God we pray to you, our one and only God. We worship your Holy name. We pray a mercy seat in the middle of the sanctuary, so that you may join us with your presence, and hear our praise. We ask for your cleansing, and a desire to hide your Word in our hearts. Father God, we ask that you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could Your Tragedy Be The Result Of God’s Love? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022
     | 1,811 views

    Hosea has a message of warning about a judgment coming. The purpose of this judgment is to cause brokenness that leads God’s people to a turning back to God. The purpose is for Israel in their brokenness to turn and restore their relationship to God.

    When a young man, who was a college baseball star, got in his car he had no idea what was about to happen. His blood alcohol content was way over the legal limit. The car sped to ninety miles per hour. The next thing he knew when he finally came out of a coma he was hooked up to machines. He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Stages Of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1)

    Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,071 views

    This teaching gives the Christian understanding of his spiritual walk in Christ Jesus.

    The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk (Part 1) Reflections from the book “The Stages of Your Spiritual Walk” There are three stages to our Christian walk in Christ Jesus. There is the first stage in which we decided to turn our lives over to the Lord; I refer to this as the infant stage. Then there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Life!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,644 views

    Verse upon verse teaching from the book of Proverbs. Very helpful for every age.

    Life and Conduct Proverbs 19:1-29 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. 3 The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal