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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    Happiness Is In Your Hands

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 3, 2014
     | 5,653 views

    Gives seven helps that will lead you to happiness

    “Happiness is in Your Hands” August 3, 2014 I believe that God is a happy God. He is a joyful God. I believe heaven is filled with love and laughter. Angels are singing; saints are shouting in joy; there is a euphoria that we can only dream about. This is the destiny of the Child ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Legacy Of Unrepentance-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011
     | 2,602 views

    3 of 4. Cain’s legacy was a spiritually derelict/deficient progeny. Personal unrepentance leaves a legacy of spiritually dereliction/deficiency. What does such a legacy provide? Spiritually deficient populations seek...

    The LEGACY Of UNREPENTANCE-III— Genesis 4:16-24 Likewise we will leave a legacy to our families. But what of any value will they receive? Background: Previously we had looked at Cain’s willful disdain of God’s direction for his life, & discovered the ‘Tragedy of Unrepentance’(4:1-15). Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made For A Mission Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,139 views

    The mission of the church is to make disciples who make disciples

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Eschatological Day Of The Lord -- Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 10, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,689 views

    Joel 2:18-27 teaches us that God restores all who return to him in wholehearted repentance.

    Scripture We are currently in a sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The Prophet Joel was perhaps the earliest of the Old Testament’s writing prophets (writing in the eighth, or perhaps even in the ninth century BC). The people in Joel’s day had just experienced ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,392 views

    We develop joy in the body of Christ by looking beyond our circumstances and developing contentment in our lives.

    Before I read our story from Home Town Tales, let’s take a moment to briefly review the three aspects of the fruit of the Sprit that we’re focusing on during this series: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Tough Times Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 16, 2014
     | 13,194 views

    In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message.

    Faith For Tough Times Hebrews 11.30-40 Hebrews Series 8.20.14 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In all of Scripture there are few passages more inspiring than ten verses we’ll explore in this particular message. 1 The valiant exploits, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examine Yourself!

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2020
     | 9,668 views

    Paul exhorted the Corinthian Church to examine themselves to see if they were in the faith.

    Title: “Taking Life’s Test” Scripture: II Cor. 13:5-6 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 5-10-20 Intro: Life is full of tests. I don’t mean the challenges of relationships, financial shortfalls or health failings. I mean, actual, literal tests! We start taking standardized tests of basic skills in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Holy, Not "Holier Than Thou” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,739 views

    To reach people for Jesus, we must be holy, not “holier than thou”

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Makes An Impact Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,878 views

    Churches make an impact for the gospel when the testimony of their lips is backed up by the testimony of their lives.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Of Prayer

    Contributed by Joseph Pattar on Aug 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    A man who kneel will stand before king.

    1 king 17:1 we read about the Elijah as `Èlijah the Tishbite` a inhabitant of Gilead. All previous 16 chapters we read about great kings and their victories over the other nations failure to stand before God and get defeated by enemies.And there suddenly appears a story of simple man or common man ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Picking A Fight We Cannot Win

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,788 views

    Attempting to worship the Lord with one foot in the world is provocative, to say the least. Christians need to take heed to their attempts to worship.

    CORINTHIANS 10:20-22 PICKING A FIGHT WE CANNOT WIN “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Goals In Counseling For Those Facing Human Crisis

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,228 views

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis

    Goals in Counseling For those Facing Human Crisis 1. Aim to help the counselees find the solution for their problems in Jesus Christ and the scriptures. All needs can be met through His power, His love, His provisions, His word, His promises, and His comforting Spirit. Without Jesus Christ there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness And Relationships Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Feb 28, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    God has called us to a new life and new relationships that embody the character of Christ, embrace the peace of Christ, engage in the worship of Christ and exalt the name of Christ.

    Holiness and Relationships Text: Colossians 3:12-17 Introduction: This week, as we continue in our series, "In the World, But Not of It," I want to address the topic of holiness and relationships. Before we get started, I would like to preface my message by telling you that the principles found ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,281 views

    How Christ comes to scatter the darkness of sin and death.

    JESUS: I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD I am sure many of you are familiar with this painting. It is by Holman Hunt and is known as ‘The Light of the World.’ It has appeared on many Christian cards etc. It depicts Christ standing in a doorway with a lantern – as if waiting to be invited in. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Memorial Day

    Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 28, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 30,911 views

    The importance of Jesus Christ in our quest for peace and freedom. Memorializing the sacrifice of Jesus as our Christ who gave us the freedom that we defend war after war.

    MEMORIAL DAY 2004 Remembering the sacrifices for our freedom EPH 5:30-32 From Jamestown to Plymouth; from the French and Indians to the struggle for independence; from the wars to end all wars to the present skirmish in Iraq, millions have laid down their lives to make us free. I lost uncles in WW ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible