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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of Positives

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    The value of positive spiritual outlook

    The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Surrender To God Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 24,550 views

    An inductive look at frustration and what causes it leading to an exposition of the text and a call to surrender to God.

    1. I’ve learned one thing in my attempts at gardening and landscaping. “You have to get all the roots out to get rid of the weeds.” If not they just keep coming back – over and over again. Weeds can be very frustrating because they keep me from having the flowerbeds I want. 2. Speaking of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    297 – Declaration Of Dependence Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,597 views

    July 4th Sermon on Prayer.

    Illustrate Humor: PRAYER’S BEST POSITION Three ministers were talking about prayer in general and the appropriate and effective positions for prayer. As they were talking, a telephone repairman was working on the phone system in the background. One minister shared that he felt the key was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lessons From Proverbs #5

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 20, 2024
     | 781 views

    WE ARE WRAPPING UP OUR LESSONS ON SOLOMON'S PROVERBS. Proverbs is a deep study. We are just touching some of the high lights. This can be a stand alone lesson. This is more than a one part lesson. Proverbs are worth the investment for today.

    LESSONS FROM PROVERBS #5 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several parts) WILL WE ACCEPT STUBBORNNESS AS A NORM? PEOPLE TEND TO HATE CORRECTION/ DISCIPLLINE. HARDENING NECK CREATES PROBLEMS AND CAN NEVER BE CURED. Proverbs 29:1 (LB) The man often ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dwight Davis avatar

    Why Am I Here?

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jul 27, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,519 views

    Thousands of books have been written in response to that age old question; what's the meaning of life?' Nearly all of them are wrong but there is an ancient book, written by the inspiration of God that tells us the answer to that most perplexing question!

    Today we are going to talk about a question that has perplexed even the most intelligent people on earth for thousands of years. It's a question that has been widely debated by scholars and philosophers and yet simply ignored or even scoffed at by scientists and atheists. That question is "what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    You Shall Not Lie Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 21, 2021
     | 4,618 views

    It is Better, to tell the truth, that hurts and then heals than to tell a lie that comforts & then kills. It is Better to be Hated for Telling the Truth than to be Loved for Telling a Lie. It is Better to Stand Alone with the Truth than to be Wrong with the Multitude

    In December 2001 George O’Leary was at the top of the coaching profession. He had just been named the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame – the Fighting Irish. It was a dream of a lifetime. O’Leary was in charge of one of the most prestigious sports programs in the world. Then two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Allen avatar

    Charitable Deeds Pleasing To God Series

    Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,011 views

    This is a study on the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 5th sermon in the series.

    Sermon on the Mount Pt 5 Charitable Deeds Pleasing to God Matthew 6: 1-4 Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. [2] Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evils Of Envy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,902 views

    Evils of Envy

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Envy Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,500 views

    The evils of envy that lead to self-destructive habits

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cesar Delgado avatar

    Glorifying God: Our Purpose In Life

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Dec 12, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 39,346 views

    To glorify God means to live with such a passionate devotion to the Holy One, His person, His purpose, and His praise.

    GLORIFYING GOD: OUR PURPOSE IN LIFE Psalm 115:1,9-18;Phil.3: 4-11 Good News Christian Fellowship United Institute Daraga, Albay September 2003 INTRODUCTION A watch or clock is meant to tell time, a car is build to be driven, an airplane to fly, a shoes to be worn. Using these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Being Reminded To Do Good

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,899 views

    How does one reach a fallen world that glorifies sin? Is their a right and wrong way to preach the Gospel? In Paul's message to Titus we find that loving people and doing good deeds is the only way to reach them.

    BEING REMINDED TO DO GOOD TITUS 3:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 I want you to imagine what it must have been like to establish an early Christian church during a time period when beliefs were as diverse as the stars in the sky. Each time Rome conquered a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Commitment

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,537 views

    Why is it that Christians often need to be motivated to give when God has given us so much? God had provided for the Corinthians in such a wonderful way and yet they were hesitant to share what they had with others.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: W. A. Criswell tells of an ambitious young man who told his pastor he’d promised God a tithe of his income. They prayed for God to bless his career. At that time he was making $40.00 per week and tithing $4.00. In a few years his income increased and he was tithing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Do The Right Thing-Act Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

    INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Seaman avatar

    Five Conditions Of Answered Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 162 ratings
     | 41,337 views

    This sermon will give us the five conditions for answered prayer

    THE FIVE CONDITIONS OF ANSWERED PRAYER Power Through Prayer - Part 2 John 15:7 & Selected Jeff Seaman John 15. We’re in a series of messages called "Power Through Prayer". Last week we talked about the four purposes of prayer. You’ve probably had people say to you, "I tried prayer and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    When Your Sin Finds You Out Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 17, 2022
     | 2,974 views

    David could not hide his sin from the very one who he ultimately sinned against, God. God knows your every move, your every thought, and your every motive.

    Thomas Cromwell was having a portrait painted. He said, “paint me as I am leave out not a scar or a blemish.” There is a Wikipedia article on the portrait of Thomas Cromwell. The article says that Cromwell’s portrait is the least flattering portrait the artist ever painted. For centuries a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist