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  • Greg Cooper avatar

    The Anointing Oil Part 2

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,872 views

    The ingredients of the oil as they apply to life.

    TITLE: THE ANOINTING OIL II TEXT: EXODUS 30:22-26 I. MYRRH –it was a pain killer; and a healing agent - The anointing will get you through some pain - Jesus received Myrrh 3 times in his life • First at his birth • Second on the cross he was given tenture of myrrh to deaden the pain but he rejected ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judgment Free Zone

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,114 views

    One of the things our world today fails to distinguish is the difference between judging and being judgmental.

    TITLE: JUDGMENT FREE ZONE SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 7:1-5 / ST. JOHN 7:24 There is a place that calls itself the Judgment Free Zone because no one is permitted to judge others - be prideful - or feel ostracized -- everyone is welcome, everyone belongs. • Sounds like a church everyone would want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proclaiming Christ Crucified Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,626 views

    In today's lesson we are urged not to present the gospel according to the world's wisdom. Instead of relying on logic and rhetoric, we should focus our attention on the central message of the Person and Work of Jesus Christ.

    Scripture Today we continue studying The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. Christians in the church at Corinth had misunderstood the nature of wisdom with regard to salvation. From Paul’s perspective human wisdom opposes God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Peter Schmidt avatar

    Have A Fair And Balanced Faith Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 4,868 views

    John the Baptist teaches us to prepare for Christ’s coming by making changes in our lives, but changes based on the unchangeable Word of our consistent God.

    Advent 3 Luke 3:7-18 When I am home, chances are the television is going to be tuned to one particular station. Unless Ali is in the mood to watch the Disney Channel, I will have another station on in the background in the morning as I am preparing to go over to the church, or it will be on during ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Building A Family Fit For Eternity

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 8,378 views

    ETERNAL PRINCIPLES TO SEE FAITH & LIFE IN YOUR HOME

    Building a Family Fit for Eternity Joshua 24:15 – But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preserved, Not Pickled

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 8, 2021
     | 4,448 views

    When canning fruits and vegetables, there have always been two primary ways to preserve them: as preserves, or pickled. The difference? Preserves are sweet but pickled things are sour. Which are you?

    PRESERVED, NOT PICKLED Ps. 121:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Week after week, a man came to his preacher with a big problem. He said, “When I go to bed, I can’t sleep because I’m afraid of monsters under my bed. I know it’s silly, but I can’t help it.” 2. His preacher recommended prayer, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Servants And Stewards Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2022
     | 3,013 views

    We can learn from the words of Paul to his accusers the perspectives we need to adopt in the face of opposition in ministry. Paul understands where his authority comes from, knows to whom he is accountable, and trusts in God's final appraisal of his works.

    1 Cor 4:1-5 Being Servants and Stewards of God We have covered the first 3 chapters of 1 Corinthians over the last 10 weeks. Today is our 11th Sunday on this book. • I believe by now we have an idea of the problems the church in Corinth is facing. • Surely this is not a happy thing for Paul, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    No Other Gods Before Me: An Exposition Of Exodus 20:1-6

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 5, 2021
     | 1,897 views

    The Ten Commandments are central to Western Civilization. There has been much commentary on them. But what does it mean for us?

    No Other gods Before Me: An Exposition of Exodus 20:1-6 We begin this morning a series on the Ten Commandments with a study of the first two commandments. There are actually more than ten commandments if one breaks apart the second commandment and separate the prohibition making of graven images ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Beam avatar

    A Call To Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 2, 2015
     | 9,613 views

    if we’re ever going to be able to stand together against the world, we have to first stand together as a church. In order to do that, we'll have to follow the example of Christ. So the message that God has given me this morning is A Call to Spiritual Unity.

    A CALL TO SPIRITUAL UNITY Philippians 2:1-5 Have you ever had one of those moments when you realized you were on the wrong track, and you knew that it wasn’t going to be easy getting things straight? Years ago, a vacuum salesman decided he would leave the big city to concentrate on gaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Give Up: Pray!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2019
     | 8,326 views

    Come let us reason about prayer. There are UN-HEALTHY prayers and HEALTHY prayers. Let us study about our attitudes while we pray. Real worship is more than a circus. Do we pray with eternities' values in view. Do I have an impressive prayer life? By whose standards? TWO PRAYERS?

    NEVER GIVE UP! PRAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Winston Churchill stated: We cannot afford to look back ---we have no right --- to look back, WE MUST LOOK FORWARD… Churchill gets credit for saying: NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP! On October 29, 1941 Churchill said: “never give ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Disciplines For True Disciples – Matthew 6 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 22, 2025
     | 462 views

    JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD.

    2025.02.23 Sermon Notes. SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES FOR TRUE DISCIPLES – MATTHEW 6. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: JESUS teaches his followers Three Spiritual Disciplines regarding Giving/Charity, Fasting and Prayer toward GOD. Scriptures: Matthew 6:1-34, Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 6:33, Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #3seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,041 views

    We search how friendship can help or hurt in the process of testing.

    #3 Seasons of TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part 3 of a 5 part series. If you need part contact Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3, Why tests? TEXT: Proverbs 18:24 A man that is going to have friends must show himself friendly... Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpens iron; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    God Is Holy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,653 views

    The Holiness of God and how it applies to our lives

    GodisHoly 12/4/05 am SBC Philippi, Jeff Simms Attributes of God: God is Holy 1 John 1:5-7 Primary Purpose: To examine what it means to us that God is holy. We come to a primary attribute of God that God is Holy. What does it mean to you personally that God is holy? What difference does it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 2: The Seasons Of Life

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION - REVIEW 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). B. PERSONAL JOURNEY THRU THE SEASONS 1. The direction is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Discover Your Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 22, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,889 views

    Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit of the Spirit’ with the ’Gifts of the Holy Spirit’ and talents with giftings. Gifts of the Spirit are special abilities provided by the Holy Spirit to Christians for God’s glory and building up the

    Opening illustration: You mail an expensive & wonderful gift to someone you love & adore but returns at your doorstep all soggy and wet ~ that’s what the contemporary church has been doing with God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: Many people within the church have always confused ’Fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational