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  • Gene Barron avatar

    Unwrapping The Gifts God Has Given You

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 7,140 views

    Part 3 of three part series on Spiritual Gifts

    Understanding and Unwrapping God’s Gifts To You Romans 12:9-16 (Part 3 of 3) INTRODUCTION There is an old fable about some animals that started a school. The school had classes in swimming, flying, and running. The duck was a good swimmer -- but had to drop swimming in order to practice running, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Capacity

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,841 views

    We have a spiritual capacity, but whether we are among the "strong" or the "weak" in this sense, we are called to help one another and be patient with all.

    Spiritual Capacity TCF Sermon April 20, 2008 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (NASB77) And we urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men. 1 Thess 5:14 (NLT) Brothers and sisters, we urge you to warn those who are lazy. Encourage those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God's Call Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,427 views

    Moses had to trust God's calling on his life. Every Christian has a calling as well, and we must trust God's call.

    Trusting God’s Call Exodus 3:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus, and as we study, we’re asking the question, “What can I learn about honoring God from this passage?” - Last week, we looked at trusting God’s timing. - Moses was ready to deliver his people from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second Date

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 30, 2018
     | 4,740 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 9: 1 – 28

    1 Kings 9: 1 – 28 Second Date 9 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished building the house of the LORD and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he wanted to do, 2 that the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared to him at Gibeon. 3 And the LORD said to him: ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Called By God Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 13, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 8,812 views

    God Called David to Service and Ministry

    David We know more about David than any other in the OT. He was a Shepherd. He learned how to be alone. He learned to commune with God and with the nature around him. He learned to fight with courage and skill. He was a Musician. The Bible speaks of his musical skill. He invented instruments. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is This Child? Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    The history of God’s relationship with humanity is a history of ever-deepening intimate communion.

    JESUS CHRIST CAME, LIVED, DIED AND ROSE AGAIN. IT WAS OUT OF THE FINAL ACT OF RESURRECTION THAT CHRISTIANITY AROSE. THE MEANING OF CHRISTIANITY WILL BE VAGUE AND UNCLEAR IF YOU DO NOT FIRST GRASP THE MEANING OF CHRIST’S LIFE, DEATH AND LIVING PRESENCE. IT IS FROM JESUS CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANITY ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The World's Greatest Backslider

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 9,909 views

    The sermon chronicles Ephraim’s (Israel) downward spiral and sets forth the love of God which reaches out to him.

    Many here today have heard of the Darwin Awards. They are given to individuals who self-destruct in the most remarkable way. Floyd Brown, age 42, wearing a ski-mask attempted to rob a Holiday Inn in Anchorage, Alaska. The problem was that there were 40 policemen who were in the lobby of the motel ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping The Dream Alive

    Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 230 ratings
     | 29,517 views

    Hope for continuing on in the faith, and in what God has planned for your life!

    Keeping The Dream Alive! “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9 Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Preparing For An Uncertain Future

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,273 views

    How to prepare for the threat of future events (written before Y2K)

    “Preparing for an Uncertain Future” Intro: Let’s talk for a little about preparing for an uncertain future. Let’s look in 2 Kings 18. In this chapter, we see a godly king of Judah. His name is Hezekiah. In verse 5 we see he is a godly king. Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laziness

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,442 views

    Laziness is a rebellion and wickedness and it brings destruction of the temple/body od Christ. As living stones we are called to live, be active in the building and not sit in the wall.

    Laziness Do you like to be called lazy? Of course not. Who would? But would you believe that the Holy word of God calls somebody lazy? Well, it does. So let’s start with pointing our fingers to someone who was described in the Bible as lazy - this is the safe start. Titus 1,12-13 : "Cretans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stewardship Means More Than Dollars And Cents

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,780 views

    So we come to the truth Stewardship Means more than dollars and cents. Stewardship is recognizing God’s ownership and our position. It is also realizing our responsibility as managers of what God has given us.

    Intro: 1 Peter is a wonderful letter written to no one specific person or church. It is instead written to all the churches in Asia Minor or modern day turkey. It is written to churches that are experiencing suffering at the hands of others. So some would say this does not apply to the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Armed With Vulnerability Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,529 views

    Jesus sends us out "armed with vulnerability:" Praying for someone might be the most vulnerable thing we do.

    Lighthouses of Prayer – Heal the Sick February 17, 2008 Show March of the Unqualified as people come back from coffee Read Luke 10:1-9 from “The Voice” Review of Lighthouses of Prayer From this passage we receive a way to impact our neighbours for Jesus: The Luke 10:1-9 The Model 5-6 - Bless ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Examples Of Love Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,737 views

    Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

    Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    It's About Time, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 25, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    Last of 4 part series on Money/Time Management. Link included to Formatted Text, Powerpoints and Handouts for each.

    It’s About Time, pt. 2 Psalm 31:14-15 WHY MANAGE YOURSELF? If you don’t manage yourself, something else will and YOU may not accomplish what you really want to do. A. The scripture indicates that you should manage yourself. Eccles. 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    The Economics Of War

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,277 views

    We are at war against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. To win a war it is necessary for all to sacrifice and focus effort and resources on winning the war.

    Text 2 Corinthians 8: 1-5 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran