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  • Betty Johnson avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 31, 2008
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     | 8,194 views

    How Jesus uses the fruit of gentlenss and self-control in the stories of Jesus blessing the children and Jesus cleansing the temple.

    Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness, Self-Control Scripture: Mark 10:13-16, John 2:13-17 Text: Matthew 11:29 There are plenty of sermons written on gentleness and self-control. If I were to speak to you this morning just on self-control, it might be natural to talk about Joseph as he ran from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "The Praying Knight"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 2, 2008
     | 2,479 views

    Shows the need for prayer warriors and teaches how to become one

    A Praying Knight” September 7, 2008 "When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Kickin' Up Our Identity

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,884 views

    An enthusiastic re-clarifying of our vision as a Biblical Church honoring Christ. Based on biblical principles for all assemblies of Christ-followers and thus applicable for all churches.

    KICKIN’ UP OUR IDENTITY Perth Bible Church, September 7, 2008 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Many years ago there was an ad in the Available and Wanted section (of a Tucumcari, New Mexico paper): “Marriage minded man with one hundred fifty irrigated acres of farmland seeks marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Is Amazing!

    Contributed by David De Kock on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    A different Christmas sermon which focuses on the incredible fact that God should come to us

    Christmas is absolutely the best time in all the world. And it’s been the top of the pops for over 2000 years. Forget about the commercial frenzy – that’s not really Christmas, even though we get ourselves very much involved in the whole scene anyway. CHRISTMAS IS AMAZING!! In fact its utterly ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Focus For The New Year

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,693 views

    What will you focus on for the new Year? Prioritize what is important, stay positive in your attitude and improve the relationships all around us.

    Introduction It’s common during this time of year for folks to plan for the future and start anew. According to the Chicago Tribune, (Mark Silva, “New Years’ Resolutions: Uh, Never Mind”, December 29, 2008) The top three New Years’ resolutions were losing weight, quitting some form of nasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Years Evaluation

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,246 views

    Evaluating our lives and our stance in 2009

    A New Year’s Evaluation Text: Genesis 47:7 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The Word of God is first and foremost given to us in order to direct us to God Himself and to the redemption and salvation He offers through His Son Jesus Christ. It is also the means God has chosen to use to teach us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The True Story Of Squanto Series

    Contributed by Larry Langston on Jan 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,905 views

    Squanto was a gift from God to the Pilgrims. Allow God to make you a source of true thanksgiving.

    The Celebration of Thanksgiving God Has a Plan to Use You for His Glory Introduction: Ilustration, Thanksgiving weather: A weight watch and indigestion warning have been issued for the entire area, with increased stuffiness around the beltway. During the evening, the turkey will diminish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,178 views

    The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

    The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Finding The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,674 views

    Discover the secrets of a rich and satisfying life.

    Do you ever feel like the fellow I saw in a cartoon? He was carrying a burden on his back. A number of things contributed to his burden: car note, house, boat, job, family, golf game, time, etc. The caption beside the cartoon reads “Have you been thinking, ‘There’s got to be more to life than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Dream No Small Dreams"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,276 views

    Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

    “Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Lamb And The Cross

    Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,190 views

    What difference does it make whether it’s Good Friday or Easter Sunday? The difference is that Good Friday represents everything AWEFUL in life and Easter Sunday represents everything AWESOME in life.

    Tony Campolo tells a story of preaching on Easter at his church in Philadelphia. He got up to preach to his predominantly black congregation – and he was “ON”! The folks were encouraging and hepping him along, and he got excited. He could hear some saying, “Help him Jesus!” And then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Christian Freedom?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    The word freedom normall does not mean free...What about Christian freedom?

    What is Christian freedom? Romans 6:15-18 As Americans we claim to live in a “free country. We hear about freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. We claim to believe that we are free to do whatever we want as long as we don’t break any laws, pay our taxes and don’t hurt ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Sue Your Own Mother! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,787 views

    Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

    I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Jesus For The If In Life

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 24,166 views

    If you need a friend,If you heart is broken,If the doctor said I’m sorry. Jesus for the IF in life.

    “IF” “Jesus for the IF in LIFe” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Joy, The Recipe Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,585 views

    Sermon #4 in the Philippians series taken from the 4th chapter of Philippians, and giving a 3 step recipe for Joy involving emptying, filling, and doing.

    JOY … the Recipe CHCC: November 23, 2008 Philippians 4 INTRODUCTION: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Some of you probably have favorite recipes you’re going to be making this week --- for dressing or sweet potatoes or pies that you make every Thanksgiving. How many of you are planning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ