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  • Paddick Van Zyl avatar

    The First Commandement

    Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jan 13, 2014
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    What is the first commandment all about? Is following the first commandment of the Bible at all possible and how can we make sure we follow this commandment?

    In any competition, race or contest, the goal is always to win, to obtain the first prize. The first one to break through the ribbon has won and the product that is the best gets awarded the first prize. Being first in our class feels good and is a reward for all the hard work put in through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discerning God's Will Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 20, 2021
     | 3,211 views

    Since doing God's will, obeying Him, is central to His blessing, how do we find God's will. Ruth 3 and 4 provide some concrete answers.

    How many of you are familiar with the children’s game, “Red Light, Green Light!” How many of you played it as a child? As I was considering our passage for this morning, Ruth 3, for the first time in many years my memory of having played this game as a young child came to mind. If you’re not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Enough Already Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 4, 2012
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    A study of the book of Judges 8: 1 – 35

    Judges 8: 1 – 35 Enough Already Now the men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have you done this to us by not calling us when you went to fight with the Midianites?” And they reprimanded him sharply. 2 So he said to them, “What have I done now in comparison with you? Is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Obstacles To Knowing Truth Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
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     | 9,376 views

    Three obstacles to the knowledge of God. 1. Wrong Pursuits 2. Warped Assumptions 3. Willful Opposition

    Obstacles to Knowing Truth Fortifying the Foundations # 17 10-12-03 Text: John 7:14-36[1] Come with me this morning to the temple at Jerusalem during the last year of Jesus’ life. The city is full of people who have come to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. As you recall Jesus’ brothers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Let The Will Of The Lord Be Done Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 14, 2025
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    Acts 21:1-16 illustrates some of the aspects involved in obeying God’s will.

    Introduction “What is God’s will for my life?” Have you ever asked that question? Or have you ever thought about that question? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by Christians. If you are a Christian, you want to know God’s will for your life. You want to do what pleases ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fringe Benefit Followers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
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    Though some folks profess themselves to be believers in Christ, their reasons for making that claim are faulty. This message shows that some people follow Christ for all the wrong reasons.

    FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS Text: John 6: 63-66 I ntro: We a re all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually makes reference to the benefits or privileges received by merely being associated with something or someone. For instance, some of you may enjoy the fringe benefit of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

    INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Do Right When Everybody's Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,662 views

    Just Say No to Evil.

    How To Do Right When Everybody’s Doing Wrong Daniel 1:1-21 "But everybody’s doing it!!" Anyone who has children or grandchildren has heard this many times. Because a large group, usually not everybody, is doing it kids want to justify themselves engaging in whatever the it is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Let Music Influence You To Do The Wrong Thing

    Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,450 views

    Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego refused to let music to cause them to bow down to an golden idol god because it is God who made heaven and earth to be worshipped.

    Daniel 3:1-12 Topic: Don’t let music influence to do the wrong thing Whether you want to admit it or not, all of us have been influence by some type of music. Whether it be Jazz, Blues, Rock and Roll, Rhythm and Blues, Country and Western, Hip Hop, Classical, or Gospel; all of us has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sunday – “looking For Love In All The Wrong Places” Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,400 views

    A closer look at the resurrection of Christ.

    Sunday – “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places” (Luke 24:1-12) 5th in a series on “Passion Week” Introduction: Cynthia Thomas tells a story about her “brother and his new wife who were escorted to their bridal suite in an elegant hotel in the wee hours of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ree Things Joseph Did Not Do When Everything Was Going Wrong

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 15, 2011
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     | 9,102 views

    Three things that we need not do when things seem wrong

    Three things JOSEPH DID not do When Everything was going wrong Genesis 37:18-28 When life is good we smile and enjoy the good times. We respond to others that life is great. Our true character shows up when we are going through times of testing. Why is it when we do face hard times we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Standing Up For Right, Even When Everybody Else Is Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 13, 2013
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     | 66,142 views

    With that said... and in order for us to understand how these whom our text describe as “certain men” developed such strong character, fortitude, and perseverance and how they had the ability to stand in the midst of adversity...

    STANDING UP FOR RIGHT EVEN WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING WRONG DANIEL 3:10-15 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day June 9, 2013 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At New Home Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Pastor: Elder Spotts Youth Day Program • I will bless the Lord at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021
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    Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

    Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Seeking Answers

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 17, 2013
     | 4,134 views

    The world is seeking answers, but they are looking in the wrong place and they are asking the wrong questions.

    Seeking Answers Matthew chapter 7:7-7:12 Introduction- Please turn to Matthew 7:7-12 Usually, I set up the text before we read it, but this morning I am going to let it speak for itself. Matthew chapter 7:7-7:12 That sounds good, right? But here is a perfect example of why scripture taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    One Plus One = ? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 87 ratings
     | 46,336 views

    I begin this message with a story of the man I believe was used more than any other person in the 19th century for God. He was a layman, not an ordained clergyman. His name was D.L. Moody.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING One Plus One = ? Acts 3:1-10 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: If you’ll open your sermon section to where the puzzle is, I conclude today the series of messages on: “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” We opened this month by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan