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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023
     | 2,341 views

    Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

    Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What's A Preacher To Do? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 20, 2022
     | 2,873 views

    After Paul's customary, brief introduction, he moved right into the challenges facing Timothy in his ministry in Ephesus. We can distill Paul's advice to Timothy down into four directives.

    Introduction: A. Ministry can be a challenge for ministers and for members – How’s that for an understatement? B. But imagine seeing this “want ad” for a preacher: 1. “Must have experience as a shepherd, CEO, office manager, educator, salesman, diplomat, referee, writer, theologian, politician, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Walk In A Manner Worthy

    Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jan 10, 2024
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     | 2,202 views

    Paul tells both the Philippians and the Colossians that we must walk worthily of Christ. But how do we do that? What does someone who is worthy of wearing Christ's name look like?

    I. In the 2022 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks took a cornerback in the fourth round who has an interesting name: Coby Bryant. I say his name is interesting because he was named after the professional basketball player, Kobe Bryant. After the draft, he was asked by a reporter whether there was any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Slipping Down The Lifeline – But Not To The End (We Hope) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 17, 2022
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     | 2,672 views

    There is the lifeline that connects our communion with the Lord but we can slip and fail, and so we slip down that lifeline of communion. Many of the great men of God failed but were wonderfully restored in the comfort of God. What can we lose as we slip? How do we return?

    SLIPPING DOWN THE LIFELINE – BUT NOT TO THE END (we hope) Tales are told of people in rescue attempts trying to hold on to a rope in the stormy sea or raging river and over time their grip lessens and through fatigue they slip further and further down the rescue rope until they disappear. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The Branch Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,382 views

    Jesus is the Branch Who washes away the filth of our sin!

    EASTER 2024 MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: JESUS THE BRANCH Zechariah 3:1-10 ILLUSTRATION… 1000 Names Lyrics, genius.com/Phil-wickham-1000-names-lyrics Phil Wickham is an American contemporary Christian singer, musician, and songwriter from San Diego and has released ten worship albums. His album ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Elisha’s Ministry - The Passing Of The Great Man Of God – Elisha Dies, Now With His Lord 2 Kings 13: 14-21 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 21, 2022
     | 3,258 views

    Elisha was a prophet mightily used by God because he was available and faithful. However like all of us, our ministry comes to an end, and we are called home. This completes the series on Elisha and is a fitting close to this great man.

    ELISHA’S MINISTRY - THE PASSING OF THE GREAT MAN OF GOD – ELISHA DIES, NOW WITH HIS LORD 2 Kings 13: 14-21 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 21 [A]. THE LAST DAYS OF THE PROPHET. 2Kings 13 v 14 When Elisha became sick with the illness of which he was to die, Joash the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Outside Of Paradise

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,325 views

    To show that our desire should not be gold, perfumes and precious stones but the LORD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you desire gold, perfumes and precious stones? Our delight must be the LORD only. Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Blessed Beyond Measure

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 17, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,752 views

    This message explains why we do not have blessings or joy in our lives and how we go about getting those blessings from God. To do so, we use the passage found in PSALM 1:1-6 as our main authority.

    My father used to tell us boys that everyone has someone who is in authority over them. He said that every soldier has a sergeant; every worker has a foreman; and then with a wink, he would add, “And every husband has a wife.” And even though he was joking when he said that, he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is Closer Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 9, 2017
     | 8,773 views

    An examination of Paul's sermon on Mars Hill that teaches us 7 important truths about the one, true God.

    God Is Closer than You Think Series: Acts Chuck Sligh July 9, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 17 starting at verse 16. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Have you ever noticed on a side mirror of your car the little writing on it that says, “Objects may be closer than they appear”? That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Despite His Wonders Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,651 views

    Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.

    Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Trinity 16 - The Deity Of Christ 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Oct 3, 2015
     | 3,542 views

    The Trinity 16 - The Deity of Christ 5

    The Trinity 16 - The Deity of Christ 5 Christ in the OT 2/24/13 I want to begin this morning by reading to you Colossians 1:9-10; “And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Men Of Honor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,932 views

    Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

    A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Insults Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 11, 2016
     | 8,564 views

    A study of the book of Job 11: 1 – 20

    Job 11: 1 – 20 Insults 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 “Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? 3 Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? 4 For you have said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 13, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,142 views

    A sermon examining what God expects from an elder.

    Biblical Expectations Of An Elder Titus 1:5-9 Thom Rainer president of LifeWay Christian stores recently asked a few hundred laypersons to write down what they desired of a pastor. He shares some of the top responses that he received: People desire a Pastor who possessed love of congregation, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-7(2016-17)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 24, 2017
     | 4,867 views

    7 of 7. Genesis records humanity's wanton wickedness & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How does wickedness invite repercussion? 7 aberrations of wickedness that invite repercussion.

    WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-VII—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Joint Robbery Surveillance--WCTV Eyewitness News--January 25, 2017 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) -- Three suspects have been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase through Tallahassee in a stolen vehicle. According to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist