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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Let's Nail This Down

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 6,485 views

    Ordination sermon for Victor Oke. Do not nail down peer group approval; nail down the promises of God to strengthen, help, and uphold you in ministry.

    “Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service?” Brother Oke, I warned you a month ago, at the ordination service for Gloria Grant, that I would probably use your name as the basis for your ordination message. The name “Victor” is so full of spiritual possibility! And so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tall Trees And Tumbleweeds Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,344 views

    Honoring parents gives us and society the stability we need to flourish.

    I started reading science fiction when I was 11 or 12, I think. My father brought home a couple of Heinlein juveniles from the library, Red Planet and Space Cadet. I don’t remember which one I read first, they’re both still favorites. All the Heinlein juvies are good reading. The plots were all ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living Morally In An Immoral World

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 17,472 views

    We must be a leavening influence on our society.

    Introduction: One of George Washington’s first official acts as president was to give the Thanksgiving Proclamation, which reads, "Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly implore his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Impact Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by David Williams on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,248 views

    The Impact of the Holy Spirit on people, the church and society.

    Sermon: Spiritual Impact Script. Txt: Acts 10:34-46 Location: FBC Grove City Date: 03 Feb 2002 Main Theme: The Impact of Holy Spirit. Acts 4:31-36 Introduction Several years ago the scientific community put the world on notice that at any moment and without much warning, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Obedient Are You Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 15, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,238 views

    Obedience, a lacking need in our society today

    How Obedient Are You? Obedience, here is a word that is more commonly associated with the lifestyle training of dogs than it is of people. The dictionary defines obedience as 1. act of obeying: the action or condition of obeying authority 2. CHRISTIANITY church’s rule: the religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Wrong With Gambling Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    Shows what is wrong with gambling in our society

    Title: What’s wrong with gambling Theme: Text: Exodus 20:17, Gambling- 1) a valuable consideration, mutually risked in the hope of 2) winning a significant prize, which is awarded 3) not primarily for skill or ability but largely by the caprice of chance. In just a little over a month from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Raising The Value Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009
     | 3,832 views

    The value of marriage has decreased in our society.

    Fireproof: Raising the Value of Marriage From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL Matt. 19:1-9 June 7, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A In the 1970’s, a wave of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live For Others

    Contributed by Donato Cruz Solano on Jun 9, 2011
     | 9,055 views

    This will help to demonstrate godly living in today's society.

    INTRODUCTION “Therefore, whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." Matthew 7:12 I. DECIDE TO BE GOOD FOR OTHERS A. God called you to be holy, 1 Peter 1:16 B. God commanded you to love others, Matthew 22:39 C. God commissioned you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nuclear Family Under Attack Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
     | 3,411 views

    Deals with the Biblical approach to decaying society standards.

    The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 In part 1 we examined the Fight and the Fallout associated with a coordinated spiritual, philisophical, and moral attack on the family. This morning we're going to focus on what we can do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon On The Mount (1) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,611 views

    Is the Church really salt and light in our society

    Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    A Word Of Encouragement To Wives Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    Submission is not a popular word in our society today.

    1. As we learned in our last study, SUBMISSION is not a popular word in our society but THEN NEITHER is ‘MARRIAGE’ a. With the perversity of men joining with men, and women with women, we need to hear God’s voice in these last days. b. A article by the Associated Press found: WASHINGTON (AP) -- New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Symbols Are Important

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,559 views

    What role Christian symbols play in society.

    A. WHY SYMBOLS ARE IMPORTANT 1. Christmas is filled with symbols. The world’s symbols are Santa Claus, tinsel, Christmas trees, snow, sleigh bells, holly, mistletoe, and presents. Recently the world has added shopping, vacations, special movies and Christmas music. Why Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Love Lifestyle

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 8, 2009
     | 3,852 views

    practical application to the Christian lifestyle in society at large.

    ROMANS: 13: 8 -14. THE CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE IN SOCIETY LAST TIME WE WERE IN ROMANS WE LOOKED AT THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CHRISTIAN. WE SAW THAT GOVERNMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED BY GOD V1 AND PEOPLE IN PUBLIC OFFICE ARE ACTUALLY SERVANTS OF GOD V4 AND THE PURPOSES OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 9, 2020
     | 3,015 views

    Honoring parents promises a long-surviving society.

    1. Exodus 20:12 12 “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the LORD your God is giving you. a. One of the few commands to give a reason to obey b. Another is Deuteronomy 22:6-7 (“least commandment”) 6 “If you happen to find a bird’s nest in a tree or on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022
     | 1,923 views

    Jesus turns human society on its head.

    What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible