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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    The First Commandment Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 4,076 views

    The First Commandment

    A. INTRODUCTION A line is drawn through the ages; it extends from Heaven to man and reaches around the earth. The line crosses the deserts of North Africa, and is drawn on the sand at the foot of Mount Sinai. On one side is God and the blessings of Heaven. On the other side is Satan with all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Husbands, Love Your Wives

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 22, 2017
     | 14,979 views

    Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself.

    HUSBANDS, LOVE YOUR WIVES Study Text: Ephesians 5: 22 – 30 Introduction: - Husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. We ought to love our wives as part of ourselves. Every time you hurt your wife, you hurt yourself. - We need to be devoted to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divorce Proof Your Marriage

    Contributed by Richard Sams on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    There are a lot of people, even in the church, who have their own opinions about divorce. Who should get divorced and when? Isn’t it time to reclaim God’s original design for the home and divorce-proof our marriages?

    Divorce-Proof Your Marriage Hosea 3 Feb. 3, 2002 Intro.: (Turn to Gen. 5:1-3) As most of you know, my wife’s parents separated last June and the divorce is now final. (Explain circumstances of sin that led to divorce). There are a lot of people, even in the church, who have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Undeserving Heart - The Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,570 views

    There are people who refuse to come to God because they don’t believe they deserve His love. But do any of us?

    OPEN: Max Lucado tells the story of a young boy who had just rec’d a slingshot for his birthday He’d spend hours shooting rocks at various target/but he never seemed to be able to hit his target. One day he was in his Grandmother’s house and he watched as her pet duck waddled by. On impulse he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Happy The People The Lord Has Chosen To Be His Own

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,988 views

    EPIPHANY 4(A) - Happy are the people who seek Jesus’ salvation, who imitate Jesus’ life and who suffer for Jesus’ sake.

    HAPPY THE PEOPLE.... Matthew 5:1-12 - February 1, 2004 MATTHEW 5:1-12 51Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them, saying: 3"Blessed (HAPPY) are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Trusting God Fully: The Path To Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,684 views

    The timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. May this sermon inspire a life marked by unwavering trust in God's guidance and a deepening relationship with Him.

    Trusting God Fully: The Path to Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Weakened Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 20,446 views

    One of the most overlooked texts in all of Scripture... but also one of the most reassuring. What can we gain from David’s observation that he was "weak?"

    OPEN: Rodgers and Hammerstein were amongst the greatest playwrights of our age. Plays like “Oklahoma” “The Sound of Music” “The King & I” are permanent part of the American heritage. So when I was invited by a non-Christian friend of our family to attend a play written by Richard Rodgers entitled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Obedient Heart - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2005
    based on 88 ratings
     | 38,628 views

    Why did God strike Uzzah dead? Because he touched the ark... but why hadn’t they carried the ark the way God told them to? The answer may surprise you.

    OPEN: Several years ago, Reader’s Digest told of a young couple who had just bought a water bed. While assembling the bed, the couple realized they would need a hose to fill it with – and they didn’t own one. So, the husband went to the hardware store and bought one. They attached the hose to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Victoriously!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,488 views

    A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

    PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Know Your Role Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Nov 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,942 views

    Understanding the importance of knowing our role within the church body. This was conclusion to a Capital Fundraising Campaign so some won't apply but it would work especially well around the Super Bowl. I also have a complete PowerPoint presentation av

    LIVING STONES (6) GOD’S GAME PLAN MARK 2:1-5 We are in week 6 of our Capital Campaign emphasis “Living Stones” and we’re getting close to the finish line – or as Darryl Schmidt likes to call it: The starting line! Over the past 5 weeks I’ve been trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 70 ratings
     | 18,927 views

    Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

    OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,368 views

    “The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

    BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Aim Your Life On Purpose Series

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018
     | 11,962 views

    How can you hit the mark if you don’t even know the target? To Aim Your Life on Purpose; You Must Understand the Purpose for Your Aim!

    Arrows; Aim Your Life on Purpose One of the great questions in life is, “Why am I here?”. We all naturally want to know is there is any purpose to this thing we call life? This is because seeking fulfillment in life is almost a universal phenomenon. • And the primary problem stems from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Your Kingdom And Your Will

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    We need to make God's kingdom the first priority in our lives.

    New York Stockbroker had just purchased a brand new porsche. He parked it in front of his office to show it off to his colleagues. As he’s getting out of the car, an SUV comes speeding along too close to the curb and takes off the door before driving off. The man gets very upset. He grabs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spend Your Money Wisely Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 10,290 views

    Part 4 of a five part sermon series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical perspective. Part 4 - Learn how to spend your money wisely.

    SPEND YOUR MONEY WISELY LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION: Intro: Shania Twain song and power point: “Ka-Ching.” “All we ever want is more, a lot more than we ever had before so take me to the nearest store.. Can you hear it ring it makes you wanna sing. It’s such a beautiful thing.. Ka-Ching!” That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church