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  • Tim Byrd avatar

    Characteristics Of A Good Church Member Series

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 19,718 views

    Part 11 in a study of the church covenant

    A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 11 THE CHURCH COVENANT “Characteristics of a Good Church Member” Date: August 25, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 Introduction Because of other events I will wrap up our study today and next week on the Church Covenant. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Hippler avatar

    While U Wait, Seasonal Basics For Believers

    Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,500 views

    While we wait, do we get frustrated and anxious or do we realize that only through times of waiting can our Lord accomplish some great stuff.

    Don’t you just hate to wait? I do. Patience is not something that I am exceptionally good at and as a matter of fact is one of the main areas in my life that God is having to work overtime to bring into line with His will and plan for my life. Christmas is the worst when it comes to waiting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How To Have An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,565 views

    The bible gives clear instruction on how to have an attitude of gratitude.

    How To have An Attitude of Gratitude (Thanksgiving Message) November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. Doesn’t it seem like we start looking at Christmas a little sooner every year. A. We walked through the Wal-Mart at the end of last month (October) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Controlling Your Mouth

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,972 views

    COMPLAINING WILL CAUSE YOU MORE TROUBLE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.

    TITLE: CONTROLLING YOUR MOUTH TEXT: I THESS. 5:18 INTRO: Out West, a cowboy was driving down a dirt road, his dog riding in back of the pickup truck, his faithful horse in the trailer behind. He failed to negotiate a curve and had a terrible accident. Sometime later, a highway patrol officer came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saying Thanks

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 26, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,401 views

    This sermon focuses on how to say thank you as it focuses on Thanksgiving.

    SAYING THANKS Text: First Thessalonians 5:13-18 To be thankful is an attitude of gratitude. To be thankful means more than just saying "thank you". When we were growing up our parents taught us to be grateful. When someone did something nice, they taught us to say "thank you" so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 8,105 views

    Knowing we belong to Christ, makes the difference in our thanksgiving holiday.

    Canadian Thanksgiving 2001 “Always be joyful. Keep on praying. No matter what happens, always be thankful, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.” 1Thess.5:16-18 (NLT) Comedian Billy Crystal plays the part of a bored baby boomer in a movie, who sells radio advertising time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Steve Malone avatar

    A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 2,464 ratings
     | 517,631 views

    This morning I would like to share with you three things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

    "A Proper Perspective On Thanksgiving" Eph 5:19,20; 1 Thess 5:18 The following proclamation was made by Governor Bradford in 1623, 3 years after the Pilgrims settled at Plymouth; To all ye Pilgrims, Inasmuch as the great father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

    How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

    Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 9,570 views

    Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

    Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Richer, Fuller Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,640 views

    A richer, fuller life comes by committing ourselves to Christ in certain ways.

    A RICHER, FULLER LIFE I Thess. 5:16-18 INTRO.- ILL.- A man by the name of George owned an apartment complex and had just completed the exterior brick work on the 2nd floor. He had some bricks left over and was trying to decide the best way to get the load of bricks back down to the ground level ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,423 views

    Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

    1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Moon avatar

    What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

    Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 18,454 views

    Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

    What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Come, Let Us Pray

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,923 views

    A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

    Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rejoice Always

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,220 views

    Sermon highlights joy in the midst of pain, defines the Latin word Gaudete. Reflection on the difference between joy and happiness.

    Grace be to you and peace from the One who was, and is, and is to come. Amen. Today is the third Sunday in Advent, which was historically called Gaudete Sunday, from the Latin word for ‘rejoice’. Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday, if we had a pink candle in our Advent wreath, that we would light the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Drive Happy With The Spirit

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 2,789 views

    Only the Spirit’s continual work through the means of grace can dare keep us in faith and hope.

    Sermon Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 February 2, 2003 – The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany DRIVE HAPPY WITH THE SPIRIT A rental car company has as recent sales pitch: Don’t Worry, Drive Happy. The slogan implies if you rent from this company, you’ll have no worries, and your business trip or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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