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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Power Of Your Words

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,957 views

    Taming the tongue and keeping your temper are characters of the Spirit of God working in our lives. We cannot do these things without the Lord's help.

    The power of your words James chapter 3:1-12 Introduction- Did you know that there is power in your words? We have all been hurt by other people’s words. Words are used to lift us up and to tear us down. Making eye contact with someone- Good morning or What! How are you? Or eyes and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    All Kinds Of People Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 18, 2023
     | 1,259 views

    You can learn from observing people. It is amazing that King Solomon could see this much from his palace. Solomon was observing people who were working hard, and he observed that their inward motive was envy. We could find this type of person very commonly.

    You can learn a lot from watching people. You could be at the Atlanta airport at the busiest airport in the world or at a quiet rural restaurant and you will find a variety of people. We can become students of people. Knowing what makes people tick and learning from others is wise. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 Of 6: Idle Living Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,034 views

    A look at how we squander our lives and what to do about it.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 1 of 6: Idle Living Psalm 102:11 "My life is passing swiftly as the evening shadows." Time line of inventions 1837 - Telegraph invented 1876 - Telephone invented 1885 - 1st invented combustion automobile 1893 - 1st "movie" 1903 - ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 16,582 views

    Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 6 Of 6: Idle Working Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 6,690 views

    Work is a blessing from God to be enjoyed. Seven wrong ways and seven right ways to work and enjoy it.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 6 of 6: Idle Working II Thessalonians 3:6-8 "Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is living in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that you received ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 4 Of 6: Idle Spending Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,474 views

    The waywardness wealth can lead to and how God wants us to spend.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 4 of 6: Idle Spending Luke 12:13-21 "Walmartitits"-accumulating unnecessarily We have a tenacity to accumulate what we don’t need. We have an over-enjoyment of shopping for the sake of shopping. Leads to a mis-perception that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 5 Of 6: Idle Caring Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,592 views

    Call to compassion with action.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 5 of 6: Idle Caring James 2:15-16 "Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing, and you say, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well"—but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Part 3 Of 6: Idle Watching Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    The destructive power of envy and the course to change.

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 3 of 6: Idle Watching "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Why Are You Just Standing Around?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,001 views

    Idleness and indifference are devastating to the work of Christ. we are called to be busy for the Master.

    WHY ARE YOU JUST STANDING AROUND? Matthew 20:1-16 INTRODUCTION: In this story Christ draws attention to a familiar event in Palestine. The grapes in the vineyard ripened towards the end of September needing to be harvested before the rains came. Often a frantic race against time ensued, for if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Refuting The Entitled Series

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,665 views

    In entitlement thinking, “title equals entitlement.” Favor is demanded based on one’s status or position. It seems the descendants of Joseph felt entitled to more land because they were a large tribe; but bigger doesn't equal blessing.

    When it comes to possessing the land, we can’t just stand around waiting for someone to hand it to us. The same is true for those who are drawn to the work of God in our church and who want to partner with us. When we begin making an impact for the kingdom, and as we start leading others to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    The Value Of Hard Work

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,690 views

    Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve him every day in some way. (Great for Labor Day)

    The Value of Hard Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we will focus on the cure for idleness, and here are my favorite thoughts on the subject: “Yesterday I did nothing and today I'm finishing what I did yesterday.” “If I won the award for laziness, I would send somebody to pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    If A Man Will Not Work, He Shall Not Eat

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013
     | 7,855 views

    To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you eating and not working? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 (Amplified Bible) For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    God Can't Bless Idle Worship

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 158 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    A message on the elements of true worship.

    God Can’t Bless Idle Worship Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Richard Roney is Chief of Chaplain Services at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He reminds pastors they aren’t the only ones who hear excuses about not attending church; as a hospital chaplain, he’s heard more than his share: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015
     | 1,764 views

    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Keep Away From The Brothers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,877 views

    Our text tells us what idleness is in God’s eyes. 1- Idleness is sinning 2- Idleness is stealing 3- Idleness is snooping

    INTRO.- Keep away from the brothers. That’s strange advice. Keep away from certain people. That may not be so strange. ILL.- A farmer, seeing a lot of crows picking up seed he had sown in a field, took his shotgun and fired at them. All the birds flew away except one that lay wounded on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ