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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Valued Words Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,341 views

    It takes a change of heart as well as a change of mind that we might speak righteously. Yet the difficult task of refining our speaking process is worth the effort, for the righteous use valued words that bring blessings

    THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS VALUED WORDS PROVERBS 10: 31-32 Words spring from the heart and are then formed by the mind. If the heart is pure, righteous speech should flow out of it. If the heart is wicked it also flows from the mouth. Yet even if the heart is pure it is not a given that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Three Words Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,200 views

    This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

    Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Word To The Laggards

    Contributed by Kory Wilcoxson on Feb 19, 2005
    based on 130 ratings
     | 12,011 views

    One son says he’ll do the work, and doesn’t. Another says he won’t do the work, and does. Which one best describes us? And is there a third option?

    Growing up, I was a huge fan of the University of Kentucky basketball. I still follow them closely, but nothing like when I was younger. I idolized their players, I knew all their stats, I watched their games on TV like it was a life or death struggle. My favorite player when I was in third grade ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The World Of Words

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 257 ratings
     | 21,776 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday after the Epiphany Jesus casting out of an unclean spirit and teaching with authority

    4th Sunday after the Epiphany Mark 1:21-28 "’The World of Words" 21 And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. 23 ¶ And ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    An Encouraging Word Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    Exposition of Haggai 2:20-23 about the sovereignty of God over all things and His will for the lives of individuals

    Text: Haggai 2:20-23, Title: An Encouraging Word, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/25/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Watson pondered for a minute. “Astronomically, it tells me that there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    The Word Of The Cross

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2010
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    Funeral message for Mrs. Athelstein Coleman, whose hobby was working crossword puzzles: a play on "crossword" to say that the "word of the cross" means wisdom and strength.

    It's not only what people do that interests me; it's also why they do it. When I see someone doing something over and over again, I want to know what that behavior means. If there is a pattern in someone's behavior, what does that pattern mean? Often you find that people do what they do, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Words To Live By

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    God desires that we search Him for true wisdom.

    Proverbs 1:1-7 Words to Live By Wisdom is defined as the ability to use knowledge in the right way Ill - Pithy Proverbs for Today A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it’s a forgery. A successful marriage isn’t finding the right person -- it’s being the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jordan Wirkkala avatar

    A Word For The Overwhelmed

    Contributed by Jordan Wirkkala on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,785 views

    Our reaction and God’s interaction

    "Word for the overwhelmed" -I would like to begin by telling a story about Pastor Craig (who is out of town today) that will help us open today’s topic. -We were high up on boom lift working and he is terrified of heights. He will not let me drive because he is afraid that I will go too fast. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 36 ratings
     | 16,850 views

    As Christians we need all the encouragement we can get! We need encouragement because it’s easy to become discouraged.

    An Encouraging word A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Webb avatar

    There Is Power In Words!

    Contributed by Robert Webb on May 2, 2025
     | 344 views

    I suppose that every parent here today can relate to the question: What does the future hold for my children. In fact, most parents probably worry about it more than the child does.

    I suppose that every parent here today can relate to the question: What does the future hold for my children. In fact most parents probably worry about it more than the child does. It reminds me of the story of the father that came home from work every day and found his child on the couch playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    The Power Of The Word

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,456 views

    The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

    THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    The Living Word Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 13,169 views

    A quick view of the power of the Bible according to Hebrews 4:12-13

    Title: The Living Word Theme: Show the importance of the Word of God and how it works. Text: Hebrews 4:12-13 Heb 4:12-13 For the word of God is living (quick) and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Davon Huss avatar

    The Word Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    A sermon on Colossians 3:16. (Adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz.)

    The Word of Christ Colossians 3:16 Sermon for 6/9/2002 Introduction: Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a First Class Fool Out of Me 3. You’re the Reason Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    The Saddest Word

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,574 views

    TELLS US HOW TO OVERCOME THE REPROACH OF SIN

    The Saddest Word TEXT: Genesis 4:7 “Sin Croucheth at the door” What is the saddest word in the Bible and in human speech? Some thought that it was death; others, Hell; others, Depart; and many voted for Lost. But what is the saddest word? What is the word that is the fountain of woe, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    The Power Of Words

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 9, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 86,756 views

    The effect of our words can lead to a good outcome or to a disasterous one. We can learn to overcome negativity and change our self talk so that we receive a fruitful harvest.

    The Power of Words “Death and life are in the power of the tongue and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21 INTRODUCTION: "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” How many agree with that statement? How many disagree? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist