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  • Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr avatar

    Laughter Is The Best Medicine

    Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 94,329 views

    Three Biblical Ways to Inject Humor into Your Lives

    “Laughter IS the best medicine!” Dr. Randy Deal THREE BIBLICAL WAYS TO INJECT HUMOR INTO YOUR LIFE: 1. LOOK FOR LAUGHTER! For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven…A time to cry and a time to LAUGH. A time to grieve and a time to dance.” Ecclesiastes 3:1,4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Earn The Respect Of Others Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 24, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 15,482 views

    Why is it that some Christians are respected by those around them, and some are not? Solomon gives us some concrete ways to earn the respect of others.

    1. Illus. of Aretha Franklin • The Queen of R & B music. • One of her best known hits? “RESPECT” • “R-e-s-p-e-c-t, find out what it means to me…” 2. We aren’t all famous singers (like Aretha and me), but we all want a little respect, don’t we? We all want to feel that people recognize and respect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Grandparenting Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,508 views

    Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation.

    The Gift of Grandparenting Proverbs 17:6 A Covenant with God and My Children and Grandchildren! a paraphrase of Psalm 78:4-7 “We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of His power and the mighty miracles ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Favored By Faithful Fathers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,877 views

    This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

    Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flash Point

    Contributed by G. D. Helton on May 17, 2012
     | 6,455 views

    A sermon to help set the believers heart on fire through the moving of the Holy Spirit.

    Flash Point Sunday Morning, 05-06-12 Pro 17:3 The refining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the LORD trieth the hearts. Luk 24:32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the Scriptures? Act ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Makes A Good Father?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,128 views

    Being a good father is more than just bringing home a paycheck and meeting the physical needs of your children. It’s not enough just be a good father by the world’s standards; fathers need to be the spiritual leaders in their homes.

    What Makes a Good Father Proverbs 17:6 When asked what is a good father? One replier said, “A good father is one who provides and is always there when the child needs him.” 1 Timothy 5:8 tells us “… if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Men Of Strife Make Contention Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,411 views

    The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some 15 times in Proverbs & describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. Let's look at 3 aspects of contentions so w

    PROVERBS 17: 14 MEN OF STRIFE MAKE CONTENTION [James 3: 1-16] The Hebrew word translated "strife" or "contention" occurs some fifteen times in the book of Proverbs and describes the kind of person who is apt to cause an argument or a conflict, one who is predisposed to quarreling or dispute. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,637 views

    These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

    PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    8 Keys To Fighting Fair

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,064 views

    This lesson is about not fighting because hey let's face it well all fight. Rather, using biblical principles let's learn how to fight fair.

    I want to talk to you today about fightin’. I don’t mean fist-fighting but verbal fighting, arguing. This is not a lesson designed to tell you to stop arguing per se. No, I want to share with you some wisdom from the Proverbs on how to fight fair. The truth of the matter is we fuss and ...read more

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    Painfully Dumb

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

    Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Monte Brown avatar

    When You Don't Know What To Say, Say Nothing

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 15, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,735 views

    A short message on when to speak.

    Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Proverbs 17:28 There is a time to speak and a time to be silent. As Christians we need to learn when to be silent and when to speak. We can do more damage to the kingdom of God by speaking out when we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With God's Family Series

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    Becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus is what it takes to walk successfully with other Christ-followers. Let’s explore that together.

    BIG IDEA: Walking with God’s family involves handling disclosure correctly, exercising discernment and becoming as devoted to each other as we are to Jesus Christ. 1. We Must Handle Disclosure Correctly. What does it mean to disclose something? To disclose something means to reveal it, to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    New Years

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 34,215 views

    If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… • Then we will succeed in this coming year. • And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have. • It may seem that our future may be in doubt at times… • But in the end it wil

    In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I discovered was intriguing: • The 1st "time-ball" was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Finding The Proverbial Friend

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on May 29, 2015
     | 7,185 views

    Using mainly the book of Proverbs this is a topical message about what to look for in choosing our closest friends

    Finding The Proverbial Friend Introduction: In a survey of more than 40,000, Americans said these were most valued in a friend. 1. The ability to keep confidences 2. Loyalty 3. Warmth & Affection. In this digital age of smart phones, iPods, and computers, it is easy to lose that much needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darrin Fish avatar

    New Years The Star Of Hope

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 3,132 views

    If we hold on to God… to His wisdom and His power… Then we will succeed in this coming year. And we will be able to grab a hold of everything God wants us to have.

    In a few short days at 11:59 pm, over one billion people • All across the world will be watching as the “ball” drops in New York City’s Times Square. • That got me wondering about the history of the New Year’s Eve “ball” • And what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church