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  • Dave Weidlich avatar

    A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

    Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    "You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

    "You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Mothering God

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on May 10, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    Mother’s Day - Female images of God in Scripture

    I have a top 10 list of things that my mother taught me. 10. My mother taught me about the science of Osmosis. Shut your mouth and eat your supper. 9. My mother taught me forsight. Make sure that you wear clean underwear in case you are in an accident. 8. My mother taught me logic. Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Regular People"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,309 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to affirm to others that God uses regular people to do His work.

    5 April 2009 Sixth Sunday in Lent/PASSION Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: One of the common themes throughout the Bible is that God uses regular people to do His work. REFERENCES: Jeremiah 29:11 ESV ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,878 views

    God is unknowable, yet there are clues in the world around us to his existence if only we'll look. The existence of God is the simplest explanation for what we find there.

    This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. “I have seen the business that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Role Of The Parents Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,292 views

    A look at the importantance of fathers and mothers.

    A The U.S. Census Burea revealed that America just saw the single largest increase in poverty recorded in our nations history. (2009, 3.7 million more joined the ranks of the poor) 1 Recession, right? (Not entirely) The long term, root-cause of poverty: unwed childbearing. a Buried in the census ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Reasoning Of Fallen Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 55 ratings
     | 23,001 views

    The willful rejection of God from His due place in life leads persons who were created to worship their Creator into worshiping the creation.

    ROMANS 1: 21-23 THE REASONING OF FALLEN MAN [1 Corinthians 1: 18-31] Our text continues to expose the dark side of human nature as the reasoning for God's settled wrath against fallen man continues to build. Mankind's suppression of the truth is seen in their rejecting the clear imprint of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Part Two

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
     | 1,964 views

    The reality of heaven is infinitely better than anyone can describe.

    Heaven: Part Two Introduction: A Have easel, poster board, finger paints on stage. 1 Begin finger painting a landscape picture of mountain, streams, cabin. (After about 45 seconds, have picture of mountain, stream, & cabin put on screen.) a The best picture I can paint for you with my fingers is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Part Three

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,431 views

    Before Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in God go after death?

    I Introduction A Before the resurrection of Jesus, where did the souls of those who believed in the God of Israel (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, etc.) go after they died? 1 When people died under the Old Covenant of the Law, the Bible describes as “gave up the ghost” and were “gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of 1 Corinthians 13

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,835 views

    A historical look at the Temple and how believers may enter beyond the veil today.

    Introduction: A IL B In 70 AD the Jewish Temple (Herrod’s Temple) was utterly destroyed by the Roman Army but it wasn’t the first destroyed by a foreign army. (Picture from page 110 in Complete Guide) 1 Solomon’s temple built around 960 BC was one of the wonders of the ancient ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011
     | 2,436 views

    It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

    Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 6, 2011
     | 7,512 views

    The Advent wreath teaches us to bring the two advents (the one that has already happened 2,000 years ago) to the one that is coming quickly, Jesus’ second advent. This part is about Bethlehem; it's history, and how it plays an important role in Advent.

    Advent 2011 1 of 5 November 27, 2011 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A The advent wreath is a teaching tool that has been traditionally apart of Catholic as well as Christian tradition for hundreds of years. 1 Advent means “coming or arriving or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of Balance And "Imbalance"

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 7, 2011
     | 3,416 views

    In this message I intend to bring to the fore, amongst others two of Creator’s sublime qualities. He is a God of BALANCE and can you believe it, at times ONE OF IMBALANCE!!!

    GOD OF BALANCE AND “IMBALANCE” First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is noblest form of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pete Katz avatar

    So, When Will You Be Happy??

    Contributed by Pete Katz on Dec 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    Why christians should be living a joyous and victorious life and how to get it.

    So, when will you be happy? Take time to ponder this question. Is it the time when you receive that promotion you’ve been working hard for? Is it the time when you get married to your dream man/woman? Is it when you get your own house and lot? When? Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    The Lord Blesses A Shunammite Woman And Mothers Today

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,670 views

    The Shunammite woman leads us to examine our attitude toward motherhood. In Christ we are forgiven for our sins against motherhood and his strength for the crises motherhood brings. A. His wondrous gift of motherhood B. His strength in a mother's crisis

    Text: 2 Kings 4:8-37 Theme: The Lord Blesses a Shunammite Woman and Mothers Today A. His wondrous gift of motherhood B. His strength in a mother's crisis Season: Mother's Day Date: May 9, 2010 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Women Of God, Servants Of God Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,350 views

    Women, contrary to popular belief, hold a place of high regard with God. This is evidenced by the way God, Jesus, and even the "male chauvanist," Paul treats them.

    1. Part of a daily Jewish Prayer (by men): "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a Gentile." "Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made me a slave." “Blessed are you, LORD our God, King of the Universe, for not having made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ