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  • Charles Lane III avatar

    Know How To Act Wisely And To Answer Graciously

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,936 views

    Particularly in our present times we need to know how to act wisely and to answer graciously. An alternate title might be Time For A Wise Walk and Salty Talk.

    KJV Walk in wisdom toward them that are without (outside - NKJV), redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man (each one - NKJV). NIV Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "Starting Over" (Beginning A New Year) Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 48,248 views

    I talk about starting the new year with 1Corinthians 10:31 as a theme verse.

    Intro: Reality television is sweeping the nation and the world. Dozens and dozens of “reality” shows are on every day of the week. Some of them are good others are down right goofy. Come on, for the most part these shows are shallow. For the next several weeks I want to preach a new series of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extravagant Love

    Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 5, 2019
     | 4,753 views

    There are some stories that are so wonderful they leave us feeling blessed just by hearing them. The story of God's extravagant love is one such story.

    There are certain stories that at the moment you read them or hear them they have the ability to really tug on the strings of the heart. They are so moving, so beautiful that you can’t help but feel blessed just by the mere fact of having heard or read them. This is exactly the way I felt when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seasoned Greetings Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    If you want talk so people will listen, then first of all talk to God about others before you talk to others about God. Then be wise, be gracious, and be tasteful in your conversation.

    The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning's chapel. The novice was struck with fear. The next morning, chapel came. He stood in the pulpit. The brothers were there. His hands were trembling. His knees were knocking. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What He Said Abouty Spiritual Trust Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 24, 2019
     | 3,125 views

    We have been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God and we are accountable to do so responsibly.

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Our Spiritual Trust Text: Luke 19:11-27 Thesis: We have all been entrusted with time and the ability to serve God! Introduction Last night I watched two episodes of Father Brown on PBS that I have previously watched. Granted I enjoyed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "New Direction For A New Year" Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 231 ratings
     | 36,270 views

    What was this past year like for you? Was it filled with joy and peace or anxiety and stress? What were my "Time Stealers"? Let’s see how we can use our time wisely in Christ for a New Direction for my life!

    "New Direction for a New Year" Text: Eph. 5:15-17 & Selected "New Direction for a New Year" Using Time Wisely Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin – December 29, 2002 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! What was the year 2002 like for you? Filled with joy and peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Unveiling Spiritual Sight SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,604 views

    If God can unveil our spiritual sight to perceive the beginning and the end of our circumstances, we will know the appropriate steps to take. This understanding will strengthen our faith in Him and reduce our worries.

    As Christians, we have been given physical eyes to see in the natural realm. However, there is another type of eye that is essential for us to possess - spiritual eyes. These spiritual eyes enable us to see beyond the physical and into the spiritual realm. In Ephesians 1:18, the Apostle Paul prays ...read more

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    God's Principles For Living

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,330 views

    God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do.(This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition)

    (This sermon is prepared by Sister Josephine Glinofria, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) MAIN IDEA: God is not mocked, everyone cannot escape the consequences of whatever we do. Introduction God is not like man that does change from time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Financial Tips From A Failing Thief

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 99 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    We can learn financial tips for dealing with problems from anyone - even someone who exercised wise financial principles selfishly.

    March 2, 2003 Luke 16:3-14 “Financial tips from a failing thief” INTRODUCTION “There once was a man who went on an ocean voyage carrying a large bag of gold coins. The bag represented his entire net worth. A terrible storm blew up, and the call came for all hands to abandon ship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Vineyard Went Wild (March 25, 2015)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023
     | 1,045 views

    Isaiah points out how God became disappointed with those to whom He gave a great privilege. God gave them all that they would ever need so that they could take it, invest it, cultivate it and make it prosperous in a way that God had intended.

    Isaiah 5 Now let me sing to my Well-beloved A song of my Beloved regarding His vineyard: My Well-beloved has a vineyard on a very fruitful hill. 2 He dug it up and cleared out its stones, and planted it with the choicest vine. He built a tower in its midst, and also made a winepress in it; so He ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Going And Doing Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 30, 2015
     | 8,475 views

    Now that you are working on or are a new creation in Christ, it is time to go and do for the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past four weeks we have been examining the subject of building a new you. • In order to be able to achieve this goal we have learned that we need eyes that are open to see what God needs us to see. Next we examined the fact that we need a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lessons From The Ants"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 33,439 views

    Christian’s can learn a lot from these creatures.

    Proverbs 6:6-11 “Lessons from the Ants” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport news, VA I’ve always kind of liked ants…except at picnics of course. It’s sort of fun to watch them work and carry those heavy loads. I liked ants until I moved down to Macon, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues And God Glorifying Lives

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Dec 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,986 views

    Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father.

    Title: Bowed Knees, Confessing Tongues and God Glorifying Lives Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: Our devotion to Christ glorifies God the Father. Introduction Flash mobs have become popular ways for large groups of people to assemble suddenly in a public place to perform or protest for a brief ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Costly Devotion

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,557 views

    Mary's act of devotion was costly but it was worth the price because costly devotion gets recognized, it gets remembered and it gets rewarded.

    COSTLY DEVOTION John 12:1-11 1) Costly devotion is sacrificial (1-3). Weird word isn’t it-‘nard’. Doesn’t sound very expensive, does it? Sounds too close to lard. “Hey, honey, look what I bought for you; this perfume called Nard! I got you a whole pint of it!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning The Tables On Conniving Evil

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    Some of Jesus greatest words and works happened at the table. Some of the greatest evil words and works happened there too.

    In today’s lesson there are two main things I’d like us to notice: A lot of exciting events of Jesus ministry happened around the dinner table, and, Evil is conniving, but God’s will wins. First, from the salvation of the sinful woman in Luke 7 to Zaccheus’ house in chapter 19, Jesus was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ