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  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008
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     | 31,690 views

    We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

    9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pray To Grow In Spiritual Life

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 31, 2008
     | 2,219 views

    You must have a spiritual existence to understand the Holy Spirit’s gifts and teaching.

    Tuesday of 22nd Week in Course Sept 2, 2008 The mystery that God includes us in after baptism is so profound, so wonderful, that the only way we can understand anything of it is through faith, and the only way we can explain it is through analogy. In this letter to the Corinthians, Paul has just ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Are Not The Master

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jan 9, 2009
     | 2,223 views

    James encourages his readers to understand their frailty while acknowledging God’s sovereignty.

    JAMES LIVING THE REAL LIFE: CULTIVATING A FAITH THAT WORKS YOU ARE NOT THE MASTER JAMES 4:11-17 INTRODUCTION James chapter 4 is where we turn to today. We will be looking at the last part of chapter 4. Now, remember the first 10 verses of chapter 4 are a call to abandon the selfish, sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 16, 2007
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     | 5,345 views

    The parable of the Good Samaritan. Our trouble is not in understanding the gospel. Our trouble is in performance of the gospel.

    A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Luke 10:25-37 July 15, 2007 It is becoming more and more important, in the visual age in whch we live, to try to paint pictures with words. The church is always in search of new ways to do that. Lately we have had ads placed on placemats in area restaurants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How The Bible Defines Sin Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
     | 2,575 views

    To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin according to the book of James

    Title: How the Bible Defines Sin Theme: To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin. Text: James 2:9; 4:17 James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be Cautious, Be Assured

    Contributed by Christopher Decker on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 5,143 views

    Helping people understand the end times. What Christ’s return really means!

    Our Gospel Lesson this morning continues to deal with a subject that can frighten many, make many try to predict its coming and can catch many off guard, the subject is the second coming of Christ. Even Christ says in Mark.13:32-33 “But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    One Nation Under __________?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010
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    This is a sobering message about the church’s responsibility and understanding of God’s blessings on America.

    One Nation Under ____________? Psalms 33:10-22 * In 1954, the United States was consumed with Cold War fears of a rising ’godless-communist’ threat. Responding to this threat, Congress gave a ’nod to God’ by placing the two words, “Under God” in the “Pledge to the Flag.” When President ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unless The Lord Builds The House

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011
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     | 14,865 views

    An understanding of what happens when the Lord builds the house: church, family structure, business.

    Title: Unless the Lord Builds the House Theme: To show the importance of the Lord being in and of the house. Text: Psalms 127:1-5 Introduction Proverbs 27:12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; The simple pass on and are punished. NIV 12 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faith

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011
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     | 13,509 views

    This sermon helps you understand what faith looks like operating in one's life.

    Faith Hebrews 11:1 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Efforts to explain faith often fall short because it is an intangible that cannot be experienced with the natural senses, or felt in your spirit. It is in essence, the heart’s work toward the promises of God, and toward the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mixed Multitude

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2011
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     | 7,909 views

    We must understand that God has to be the only God no other can be before him.

    The mixed multitude Exodus 12: 38And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. Numbers 11: 4And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diving For Pearls

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,502 views

    Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

    INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,535 views

    As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

    The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Messiah Of Decision Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,950 views

    We need to decide if we are going to follow Christ and understand the consequences of our decision.

    A Messiah of Decision Text: Matt. 7:13-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: William P. Barker tells of a machinist at Ford Motor Company in Detroit who became a Christian. He responded to the invitation and was baptized. As the Holy Spirit began renewing this man he became convicted of his need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why All The Noise? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    How do we interpret our present time? Do we understand the times?

    “The Charge of the Light Brigade: Why All the Noise?” Jer. 4:11-12, 22-28 & 8:18-9:1; Mt. 24:3-14 & 36-44 Jesus, and the New Testament authors, spoke frequently about his second coming. One scholar indicated that 1 out of every 15 verses in the New Testament speaks about it. And yet we seldom ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dull Disciples Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    Sometimes people fail to respond to God's word because they simply don't understand.

    Dull Disciples The Book of Mark Mark 8:14-21 I. Introduction. A. Last week we discussed the tragic consequence of someone who refuses to believe and heed God’s word. B. It starts by not believing and can ultimately end in judicial blindness 1. The unbelief we were confronted with last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist