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  • Rik Wadge avatar

    James, "When Less Is More" Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,214 views

    Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

    The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The River Of Life

    Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,621 views

    The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

    Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "A Life Well Lived” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,904 views

    Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    11. Message In 1 Peter – Number 11 – Closing The Letter With A Fond Farewell (1 Peter 5:12-14) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 8, 2025
     | 197 views

    Farewell until we meet again. Today we think about the closing remarks in Peter’s first letter as we open up the final three verses. The end of a letter usually states the last important thoughts of the writer he wishes to convey to the readers. We look at that. May God bless us all.

    11. Message in 1 Peter – Number 11 – CLOSING THE LETTER WITH A FOND FAREWELL (1 Peter 5:12-14) [A]. AND A FOND FAREWELL It is sometimes claimed that a person’s last words are their most significant. At times there have been those bizarre incidents of reading out in public, a deceased’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Live With Confidence In The Lord Of Life

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2023
     | 1,452 views

    When the Shunammite woman's son became ill and died she went to the prophet Elisha. The woman recognized that it was at the Word of the Lord that she gave birth to her son. And she believed that it would be at the Word of the Lord that her son would live again!

    Although we will be focusing our Old Testament Lesson for a sermon together this morning I want you to think back to our Gospel Lesson for this Sunday. I want to use those verses from John 11 as the introduction to my message today. Perhaps you were already familiar with the account of Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Christ Is: Lord (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 485 views

    To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as Lord. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. This dissertation proves Jesus Christ is Lord.

    INTRODUCTION 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that many religious scholars deny or reject the divinity of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Experience Conscious Contact With God Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,100 views

    As you learn to pray more and more, talking to God in the morning, praying over meals, praying at night, praying at mid day, praying at church, and praying at home, eventually you’ll find that something changes. You’ll realize over time, wow, my entire day is turning into a dialogue with God.

    There was an evangelist of yesteryear named Wilbur Chapman. One day he was talking to William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army. Chapman asked Booth, “General Booth, God has used you in a great way. What is the secret of God’s use of you?” Booth moved the hair out of his face, looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009
     | 3,337 views

    Koinonia means fellowship - what�s true fellowship, and how does this biblical word apply to our church

    What�s in a Name TCF Sermon June 14, 1009 What�s in a name? Obviously not everything. The name, Kirk, for example, can mean �owned by the church.� That might describe me, but certainly not Kirk. Often, we expect names to tell us something about what we�re looking for, what to expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Disturbing Times

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    A warning to our youth and a charge to our parents: the liar is speaking! Do not listen to him. Hear the Word of the Lord!

    Can you think of some faith disturbing experiences you have had since becoming a Christian? Some things that shake faith are sudden. But by far the most common faith destroyer is a long term acid that dissolves faith away a layer at a time until finally faith is so weak it becomes useless and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Politically Incorrect

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 12,221 views

    God’s Word is politically incorrect. Speaking it makes you politically incorrect. But God gives you strength...

    POLITICALLY INCORRECT Do you know anyone who is politically incorrect? To be politically incorrect means that you say things and do things that wouldn’t go over very well politically. The media would disagree with you. Lots of people would say that you are unkind, or narrow-minded. To be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Safe Sin

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    The word "safe sin" is an oxymoron. There really is no such thing as a "safe sin." All sin is wrong and God will judge it all.

    TEXT: Ezekiel 18:4 TITLE: SAFE SIN This phrase “SAFE SIN” is what is called an oxymoron. Oxymorons are expressions or statements, which seem to contradict themselves but nonetheless make a point. Some examples are: “Cruel kindness,” or “clean dirt,” or “tough love.” As a rule these words just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Nance avatar

    Brother, Worker, Soldier Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,541 views

    Epaphroditus is a Christian model for us to consider. Paul's words about him remind us of who we are to be as Christians.

    Philippians 2:25-30 Risking Your Life/ Brother, Worker, Soldier Paul said of Epaphroditus, he is my brother, my fellow worker, my fellow soldier for Christ. He risked his life in the service of Christ. Honor men like him. Have you ever observed one of your children doing something or saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Remember This Day!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 22, 2016
     | 5,666 views

    In conjunction with Memorial Day, we remember God's directives and remember his son; his word and his people.

    1. Memory Challenges The man looked a little worried when the doctor came in to administer his annual physical, so the first thing the doctor did was to ask whether anything was troubling him. "Well, to tell the truth, Doc, yes," answered the patient. "You see, I seem to be getting forgetful. I'm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Muzzle The Ox PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,209 views

    This sermon explores honoring, heeding, and supporting church leaders who dedicate their lives to preaching and teaching God's word.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to another gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's love, to find comfort in His words, and to strengthen our bonds as a community of believers. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we recognize our need for our ...read more

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  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    How Firm A Foundation

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,902 views

    The foundation we build our life on is absolutely critical to what kinds of followers of Christ we will be, or maybe whether we’re His followers at all. It takes two key things: 1. hearing the Word of God 2. responding in obedience to God’s Word

    How Firm A Foundation TCF Sermon March 11, 2007 I want to start this morning by showing you a few pictures. This is a plague of many homeowners in the Tulsa area. It’s especially a problem when we have the kind of prolonged drought we’ve had in the past few years here. Now, when we moved into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational