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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming Feelings Of Fear And Anger

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    INTRODUCTION Today the world is looking for people who have answers to THEIR problems.

    INTRODUCTION Today the world is looking for people who have answers to THEIR problems. Most people are willing to let one disagree as long as they are not too disagreeable in disposition. While the world is looking for better methods, God is still looking for better people that He can use. Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Staying The Course

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 6,279 views

    The church must stay on mission for Jesus in order to spread the gospel.

    Text: Acts 14:1-28 Title: Staying the Course ETS: Despite persecution, Paul continued to faithfully preach the Gospel. ESS: Despite outside interference, we must continue to spread the Gospel. OSS: I want the church to be on mission for Jesus. PQ: How can the church faithfully fulfill its mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do The Right Thing-Act Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,038 views

    In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. When, Morally, the answer is not one of right or wrong, but what is the right thing to do.

    INTRODUCTION In this example of Jesus paying the Temple tax, Jesus shows us how to deal with situations where we are conflicted and don’t know what to do. (Of course, Jesus had no doubt in his mind what to do yet he took this as an opportunity to teach.) When, Morally, the answer is not one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perseverance In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,899 views

    Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

    III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,009 views

    #2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

    Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alcohol And Christianity

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Alcohol and Christianity do not go together. If we are truly temples for Christ and we are to glorify God in all we do, we should remain clean and pure.

    Alcohol and Christianity Several scriptures encourage us to stay away from alcohol. It doesn’t actually forbid everyone from drinking alcoholic beverages. Old Testament Leviticus 10:9 Numbers 6:3 Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6 Judges 13:4.7,14 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6 Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Precious Oil Of Unity Of Brotherly Love Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,357 views

    UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING

    BIG IDEA: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PICTURED AS A PRECIOUS BLESSING I. (:1) THEME: UNITY IN THE FAMILY OF GOD IS PRECIOUS A. The Precious Goal “For brothers to dwell together in unity!” “One Lord, one faith, one baptism” B. The Precious Results - Good - Pleasant “Behold, how good and how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Staying On Course Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,657 views

    To achieve your goals you must foster the right attitudes, following right example,and focusing on the right prize.

    #25, 9-30-07 Staying on Course Introduction, Achieving your goals 1) Many set goals but never achieve them 2) Many get side-tracked on other things 3) To achieve goals you must stay on course God has an upward call for you! 1) God has created you for a higher purpose 2) God has called you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Strength In Walking Series

    Contributed by Christopher Gallagher on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,138 views

    This is part of a series on the book of Ephesians. It is designed to strengthen each person in their Christian walk. The strength in the church is found in the people.

    Sermon Outline: I Walk in love A Paul encourages them to be imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1). B Paul motivates them to walk in love by reminding them of the greatest sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2). C To become an imitator of God, the Ephesians must put away the things of the flesh (Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Setting Goals For Success Series

    Contributed by Sesan Banjo on Jan 10, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,229 views

    Goal setting - a vital step to success in life.

    SUCCESS DIGEST WITH PASTOR SESAN BANJO E-mail:pastorsesanbanjo@gmail.com Phone:+234-8035546154; +254-701519052; +254-774276133 SETTING GOALS FOR SUCCESS What is Success? Success could mean the progressive realization or actualization of a predetermined worthwhile goal. Success in life, family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is Christ's Atonement Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010
     | 3,513 views

    Because Christ is the only satisfactory Lamb, you must receive Him as your atonement for sin and access to God.

    I. Worshipping God man’s way is revealed as wickedness. v. 1-14 A. The Israelites offer corrupted worship. (1-6) 1. They broke the second commandment (1-4). 2. They offer apostate worship (5-6). B. The Israelites became corrupted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

    How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relatives Do Not Need Signs

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013
     | 3,937 views

    An adulterous generation has no reason to expect signs.

    Luke 11:27-30 27 And it came to pass, as he spake these things, a certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. 28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. 29 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamey Stewart avatar

    Stay In God’s Word

    Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Sep 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,079 views

    The reasons why we should remain in God’s Word.

    Stay In God’s Word John 8:31-47 1. You Will Learn The Truth (32a) - 31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you remain in My Word, then you are truly my disciples. 32a You shall know the truth…(John 8:31-32a) - Those who are disciples of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Called, Cleansed, And Commissioned

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022
     | 1,257 views

    The deeper the cleansing, the deeper we hear the Lord’s calling and commission to labor for the salvation of souls.

    They fished at night because they did not have nylon nets back then; they used thick linen nets which the fish can see during the day, so they fished at night; but they caught nothing. Ask: Where is the hinderance, Lord? When Jesus does for us what we can’t do for ourselves by removing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic