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  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Pencil

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 57 ratings
     | 8,471 views

    Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday ob

    The Pencil Romans 12:1—2 Jesus used everyday things to teach biblical truths. He used a child to demonstrate the attitude and heart a Christian must have. He used birds and flowers to show that God will take care of his children. Today I want you to consider this everyday object and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How About Love?

    Contributed by Christopher Faulknor on Jan 13, 2009
     | 2,594 views

    How do you look back on your life?

    A while back, I had the opportunity to view a musical-turned-movie called "Rent." Set in New York City, it depicts the struggles faced by several gay couples, including victims of the HIV virus and AIDS. This play depicted scenes that involved rebellion against society, violence, drug use, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    'setting The Mind'

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 2,354 views

    The works of the flesh and Spirit described

    "Setting the Mind" (Romans 8) Works of the Flesh (Galatians 5:19-21) A. IMMORALITY 1. Adultery-Committing Sex Sins After Marriage 2. Fornication-Committing Sex Sins Before/After Marriage 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Apr 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 29,830 views

    God the creator of all things provided Jeremiah this illustration of what He would do to the nation Israel and we can extract from it great truths of how God deals with us today.

    The Potter’s House Jeremiah 18:1-6 God the creator of all things provided Jeremiah this illustration of what He would do to the nation Israel and we can extract from it great truths of how God deals with us today. As Jeremiah peers through a window into the potter’s house, he sees what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thank You, Lord

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,317 views

    We must remember to thank God all the time.

    Thank You, Lord November 23, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must remember to thank God all the time. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-19 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Emerson said that if the stars came out only once a year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    16 Things Every Leader Should Know About Concentration Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,054 views

    Everyone accomplishes things for God by concentrating. The lack of focus and divided attention also leads to divided accomplishments and incomplete projects. Like a magnifying glass concentration allows you to take all of your resources and create the max

    …but this one thing I do… Philippians 3:13 1. Every great human achievement is the result of concentration. 2. Every great military battle is won by bringing all forces to concentrate on a single objective. 3. Every great ministry accomplishes things for God by concentrating on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Getting In The Way Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,304 views

    Ever feel like you’re just ’in the way’ ?? This message is for you ... ’in the way’ is where God blesses and uses people!

    II Corinthians 12:7-10; Exodus 5:20 * In mechanic’s shop lately – he was telling about people who just stand there, asking questions, hanging around, not helping…me! * Define – “in the way” – being useless; without function; causing more harm then good; preventing someone or something; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of A Strong Connection

    Contributed by Henry Tolbert on Aug 13, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,472 views

    This sermon was preached in the midst of a 21 day fast as the church read through the book of John

    John 15 was absolutely powerful! Here is a brief outline of what God spoke to me. How many people want to see real, sustainable progression in their lives? But how do you get that? Often times we miss out on what we could have because of a bad connection. Connection is vitally important. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Lost Song In A Backslider’s Life

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016
     | 6,929 views

    How to regain your joy.

    THE LOST SONG IN A BACKSLIDER’S LIFE Text: Psalm 137:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Here is a song soaked with tears. A backslidden people have lost their ability to sing the Lord’s song. The harps that were dedicated to give praise to God are silent now by the River of Babylon (world). The harps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Curing Of The Lepers (Or Curing Of Nine And Healing Of One)

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,767 views

    When given a miracle of healing, the mind and heart must also be healed

    Luke 17:11-19 In this Gospel, we see Jesus traveling between Samaria and Galilee. This was frontier-land and could be dangerous; lots of unsavory characters roamed the roads and waylaid the travelers. Jesus deliberately went this way to seek out the lepers, as the scripture says ‘for he found ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    True Wealth Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2020
     | 3,679 views

    What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person?

    What are the true riches of life? What does it really mean to be a wealthy person? In 2 Corinthians 6:10, Paul says, “I have nothing yet possess all things.” Clearly, true wealth in life is not financial wealth. In Proverbs, we are told that having a good name is of more value than great riches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Giving Or Living Giving

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020
     | 4,324 views

    Maybe it is time to go past the tithe and the concept of grace giving to giving till it hurts.

    Luke 21:1-6 Proposition: You must give to it hurts! From time to time there arises a debate over giving a tithe or give as grace encourages you to give. I believe the tithe is the minimum so if by grace you can and want to give ninety percent like R. G. LeTourneau go right ahead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    Knowledge Without Love Is Incomplete

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 12, 2019
     | 3,791 views

    Without knowledge we perish but without love we destroy each other and don't manifest the Jesus we serve

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *KNOWLEDGE WITHOUT LOVE IS INCOMPLETE* 1 Corinthians 8:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 8 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 2 And if any man think ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Grant Adams avatar

    A Compromise Religion

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 11, 2023
     | 1,025 views

    In this portion of scripture is a brief sketch of the history of the children of Israel from Egypt to Canaan.

    I. Pharaoh Tried to Intimidate Israel Away from the very Thought of God and Religion 1. Exodus 5:1-9 2. He said that Moses’ message of salvation was only “vain words.” Useless, nothing to it. 3. The Devil is using this same method with people today. He tries to frighten away because of what others ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Beating Discouragement

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,157 views

    victory in Christ

    Intro: there is a commercial on television where a man is pouring out his heart to a counselor in English, only to have the counselor respond back to him in French. Many times people come to church with a need for practical preaching, and they get deep theological studies that no one can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God