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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,991 views

    Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

    How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Praying Like Jesus/Ten Principles Of Prayer

    Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 1,014 ratings
     | 87,558 views

    The disciples ask Him, "Lord teach us to pray". This sermon teaches us how to pray based on the principles Jesus taught His disciples.

    Have you ever thought about your prayer life? Have you ever examined it and wished that you could be better at communicating with God? Have you ever just felt like there were times when your prayers were just hitting the ceiling and bouncing right back down? I wonder if you¡¦ve ever stopped to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ’s Real Family Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,530 views

    If you want to be part of Christ’s real family, then don’t reject Him as a lunatic; don’t revile him as a devil; receive Him as Lord.

    For years an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems, and for years his family tried again and again to persuade him to get a hearing aid, but he always refused. Then finally, one day, he gave in. He went to the doctor and was fitted for a set of one of those nearly invisible hearing aids ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Extravagant Love Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,918 views

    5th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at Mary’s Extravagant gift to Jesus and asks if we give extravagantly to Him.

    There is a wonderful story by the name of Babette’s Feast, by Isak Dineson. The setting is a small village on the coast of Denmark many years ago. Two spinster sisters provide leadership for a small church, which was founded by their now dead pastor-father many years before. The group has dwindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023
     | 1,816 views

    The apostle John is asked by the resurrected and victorious Christ to write to the seven churches of Asia, a message that, although directed to specific churches, applies to the church universal.

    A. Revelation 1:8 (READ) 1. If you were about to be KILLED for your FAITH in Jesus, wouldn’t it be HEARTENING to know that the One you would DIE for had DIED for you and is ALIVE again? a. Getting a letter of encouragement from Jesus, the CRUCIFIED and RESURRECTED Christ, meant ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Another Mans Servant

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 18, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,940 views

    Many times a minister will receive a message from the Holy Spirit and when he delievers it, the roof comes down on many. Lets look at the scripture for answers.

    Another Mans Servant. Sometimes we find ourselves alone in our indesision and self pity. There are those who wonder why God is using someone else in a great way while we sit along the wayside and wonder why we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Gifts Do You Bring (Epiphany)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 30, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
     | 15,384 views

    It is in loving others – it is in sharing our gifts – that we become free to receive the most precious gift of all – the grace, love, and mercy of Christ in our own lives.

    What Gifts Do You Bring? Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction One of the most appealing Christmas stories is that of Amal and the Night Visitors. The three wise men are on the way to Bethlehem, and they come to the home of a poor woman who has a little boy named Amal. Amal is crippled; he could not walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Looking For A Good Room

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,604 views

    What kind of room in heaven do you desire? By our earthly life, we train our souls to receive and accept God and this has eternal import.

    “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "To God Be The Glory"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 204 ratings
     | 67,492 views

    Based on Max Lucado’s book, "It’s Not About Me", this message deals with God’s passion to receive glory in EVERYTHING that He does.

    “To God Be The Glory” (based on Lucado’s book – “It’s Not About Me”) INTRODUCTION: We live in a “me-centric” world. i.e., everything revolves around ME … my happiness … my wants … my pleasure … ME! Up until 450 years ago, everybody believed that the universe, and the sun, and the planets ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacred Oath

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2009
     | 4,334 views

    God swore an oath to Abraham and fulfilled it in Jesus, even taking on the covenant curse so that we, even though unfaithful, could receive the covenant blessing.

    January 19, 2009 The Sacred Oath When God made a covenant with Abraham, promises were made by both sides. In fact, God made three covenants with Abraham, one of each of the three types. In the first type of covenant, all the obligations were on the inferior party, Abraham, and he swore an oath ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Responding In Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 26, 2007
     | 3,830 views

    The obligations and responsibilities divine salvation places on all who have received can be summarized in three words: 1) hope, 2) holiness, and 3) honor.

    This week, Major William Hilton Fletcher received the Canadian Star of Military Valour medal from Governor-General Michaelle Jean at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Fletcher was one of six soldiers to receive decorations for military valour after service in Afghanistan. Whenever you hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Terry Blankenship avatar

    Smyrna: The Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,129 views

    What is the missing element of the church in America today? Suffering. Smyrna receives word from Jesus about The Preeminent Savior, The Persecuted Saints and The Promised Solace.

    Revelation 2:8-11 Smyrna: The Suffering Church Smyrna was the “Crown of Asia.” Beautiful in appearance, Smyrna was also known for her wealth, commerce and religion. But she was intolerant of intolerance. The more this church was “crushed”, the more fragrant she became. The missing element in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Hanukkah

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    Outline plus some thoughts which tell the story of Hanukkah and give some applications for Christians from this miracle which the Jews received from God.

    UNDERSTANDING HANUKKAH December 17, 2006 Pastor Eric J. Hanson Slide 2: Part of Daniel’s Prophecies • 8:15-20: Medo-Persian Empire • 21-22: Alexander the great and the four generals who divided the Greek empire at the time of his death • 23-24: Introduction to the character and abilities of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Key To The Father's House

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,350 views

    MANKIND HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL. WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE A SPIRITUAL KEY TO ALL THAT HEAVEN AFFORDS

    6/17/07 THE KEY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE JOHN 14: 1--4 (how many have a key(or had a key) to your father’s house? INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 22: 22>> THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID WILL BE LAID UPON THE LORD’S SHOULDER. REVELATION 3:7>>HE SHALL OPEN AND NONE SHALL SHUT. HE SHALL SHUT AND NONE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedience To God's Call

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 10, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,540 views

    “What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you”. (Phil. 4:9)

    Theme: Obedience to God’s call Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 God has created every individual to fulfil a specific purpose in life. God knows what that purpose is and how we can achieve it but we often make choices based on our perceived priorities that are contrary to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed