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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    How We Talk - Part 4: Words Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 10, 2010
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     | 9,513 views

    Last of this series on how we can use our tongues for good or bad.

    How We Talk Part 4 – Words of Encouragement Various Scriptures May 2, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is the last message in a series about how we speak. We started off looking at how what we say is a reflection of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Reality Of Hell Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 56,623 views

    We see from the words of Jesus that hell is real, it is bad, it is eternal and it is avoidable.

    THE REALITY OF HELL Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so once was I. As I am now, you soon shall be, so prepare, young man to follow me.” That sounded pretty profound, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What's That Smell

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
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     | 13,251 views

    Message exploring the concept of smell in the Bible. What smells good and bad to God?

    Chico Alliance Church “What’s That Smell?” Introduction High in each nasal cavity it a small tract of mucous membrane containing olfactory cells. Hairlike fibers in these nerve cells, responding to various odors, send impulses along the olfactory nerve to the brain and thus produce the sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Life Of Second Fiddles Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 3, 2015
     | 6,258 views

    Being a Second fiddles isn't necessarily a bad thing - consider Andrew.

    “Jesus 101: The Life of Second Fiddles” John 1:29-42 Have you ever stood in the shadow of someone else, by whom you were always compared? It didn’t matter how good you were, or how well you performed; they were always the star, always got the solo, and always got the publicity ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rooted - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 28, 2017
     | 8,860 views

    First message in the series on being Rooted. This message goes over the bad grounds.

    Title: Being Rooted Theme: Text: Mark 4:1 - 13 Introduction And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. (Mark 4:1) Then He taught them many things by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Partnerships? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 16, 2016
     | 5,769 views

    Using our own wisdom without consulting God will lead to bad results.

    How stubborn were the Israelites of the Old Testament? Over and over again, God would call them, provide, empower, and perform awesome miracles in their lives, the Israelites of old kept forgetting about God and actually continued to sin. We Christians today are just like those Israelites of old; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Maintaining Happinessduringtrials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2020
     | 3,422 views

    God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus.

    Maintaining Happiness During Trials Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Suffering; Happiness / Philippians 1:18–30 God will use every opportunity—good or bad—to spread the message of Jesus. INTRODUCTION • One of the things we dread in life is facing trials and experiencing suffering. • When we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Drop-Out To Dependable

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 13, 2019
     | 5,107 views

    We are not defined by any one act -- good or bad. Mark proves that.

    “From Drop-Out To Dependable” Acts 13:13 David P. Nolte Some of the greatest achievers are also known for some failure, or seeming failure, in their lives. To cite some famous “failures” we note the following: · Cut from the high school basketball team, he went into his bedroom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take Away The Stone

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,498 views

    Jesus can solve any problem for you no matter how bad it looks

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: TAKE AWAY THE STONE John 11:38-40King James Version (KJV) 38 Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a stone lay upon it. 39 Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Kings And Kingdoms

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023
     | 1,360 views

    All governments, good and bad alike, are earthly, not heavenly. These “kings” are temporary, not permanent.

    How many of you have gone to a Hallowe'en party recently? I've been to some: harvest parties, and some Trunk or Treat gatherings. It always looks like people are having a terrific time. And there are always some great costumes, heroes and princesses and warriors and animals and people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blessed Or Stressed?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 3,898 views

    We all deal with STRESS in different ways. There is GOOD STRESS and there is BAD STRESS!

    Good stress, also called “eustress”, is very beneficial to our life. It means we stretch ourselves to be our very best. For years we've believed that stress is a bad thing - it damages our health. But stress can have a good side. Illus: For example, for a violinist to make music, the strings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,164 views

    The #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. Leaders understand the value of vision. “We are not just going to stumble into success. Luck has nothing to do with it. Success happens when you walk in right behavior and right thinking.” P.H.

    Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dangers Of Social Media

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 12, 2024
     | 2,193 views

    The strains of life for many of us can be difficult. You may ask, with all the success Simone Biles has had, her success, with so much to be proud of, how she could possibly have so many struggles.

    The Dangers of Social Media & How to Find Real Happiness Mattthew 5: 10-12 Our Summer Olympics began two weeks ago and one of the high points for Team USA is that we have won a total of medals of 105 medals: 31 of those being gold. Simone Biles has earned 4 medals, 3 being gold. All of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "If I Had It To Do Over Again,..."

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,895 views

    Sermon could be used leading up to Easter concerning individuals who made poor decisions leading to the arrest and then the trials of Jesus. Their sins are probably similar to those we have committed. Would they (we) do the same thing over again?

    “If I Had It To Do Over Again, …” Text: Luke 22:1-6 I. Welcome II. Introduction Have you ever regretted a decision you made? Guys, has your wife ever asked you: “If you had it to do over again, would you still marry me?” And, I hope you had sense enough to know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Things About Wisdom

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,736 views

    a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

    Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

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