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  • Deborah Prihoda avatar

    Building Blocks For Kingdom Living Part 2. Series

    Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    The Beatitudes become building blocks upon which successful kingdom living is accomplished by all Beleivers.

    NOTE: Study materials used for this message were taken from the following: "The Message of the Sermon on the Mount" Stott; "The Complete Biblical Study Library" Matthew. Since Michael King’s message "Assurance of Salvation" which I used for reference on part 1 only named the first 3 attitudes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    "everything Yahwe Says, We Will Do, Except..... Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 13, 2025
     | 369 views

    While Yahweh had proven himself faithful time and time again, Israel had proven less so. Yet, despite all their grumbling and complaining, Yahweh had journeyed with them and he had brought them to his mountain.

    March 15, 2025 When Yahweh called Moses, he made a promise: Exodus 3:12 - "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain." Faithful to his promise: Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Scale Of The Almighty

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 9,120 views

    The highest reward for man’s toll is not what he gets for it but what he becomes by it.

    It is one thing to call yourself something; it is another thing for God to call you something else. One of our elders in the Lord said, “ You may decide to call yourself a pastor or an apostle or an evangelist, but in the book of God which is the only book that matters, He writes that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    This Is The Day: Rejoice!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,168 views

    To rejoice is a choice. People with far less are happier than we are. Why? Because they focus on enjoying today and don't fret about tomorrow. Jesus said to do that! We need to be grateful for what we have.

    THIS IS THE DAY: REJOICE! Ps. 118:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job available was for a part-time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James May avatar

    Caught In The Trap Of Compassion

    Contributed by James May on Sep 18, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,609 views

    Is there a place where compassion can become a trap to ensnare those who are trying to show it?

    Caught in the Trap of Compassion By Pastor Jim May Tonight I have simple, but very important message from the Word of God to every Christian. I feel that I must share a word to the wise from the wisest man who ever lived, King Solomon. It’s a message concerning debt, both financial and in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 2 - It All Begins With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    Part 2 of the Finding Purpose series looks at how everything we are and are to become starts with prayer.

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 2 – It All Begins with Prayer † SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 56:1 – 7 In Isaiah chapter 56, God gives us a glimpse of His plan for all the people, not just the Israelites. Even those who were excluded from worship or not considered citizens in Israel, God’s blessings are for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Reasonable Expectations

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,169 views

    Life has become very frustrating for many professing Christians, primarily because their EXPECTATIONS ARE NOT REASONABLE.

    Illus: Reaching the end of a job interview, the Technical Recruiter asked a young Engineer fresh out of college, "And what starting salary were you looking for?" The Engineer said, "In the neighborhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package." The recruiter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Horrocks avatar

    Why Be Stressed, When You Serve The Best?

    Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 13,991 views

    With the amount of stress we are under we need an escape and prevention of worry. This sermon reveals the need of being less stressed and gives Scripture to prove it. Our God desires for His children to be a joyful people. "Joy unspeakable and full of

    Why be stressed, when you serve the best? I Peter 5:7 “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” We live in a very fast-paced world. We see this rapid pace when we travel. There are times, I will be driving down the Interstate going 75 mph, and someone will pass me, as if I were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut The Apron Strings

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,631 views

    For a marriage to become successful “both” have to become emotionally detached from their family. (This doesn’t mean anyone is cut off, but as a couple your number 1 attention has to be your spouse!)

    Commandment #2 Thou Shalt Cut the Apron Strings Text: Genesis 2: 21-25 21 And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. 22 Then the rib which the LORD God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Special Counsel For The Christian

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,534 views

    When we begin to take the advice that Paul is giving here, we will become stronger in our walk with Christ and we will become stronger Christians in our community and thus be a force in changing this community for Christ!

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 26, 2001 Date Preached: December 26, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Special Counsel for the Christian Text: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Servant Of All

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 19, 2024
     | 1,009 views

    Jesus lived out and taught us how to become great in the Kingdom of God. We not only deny ourselves, pick up our cross and follow Jesus, but humble ourselves to become servant to all.

    WHEN WE THINK OF SERVICE TO OTHERS AND ALL THE POSSIBLE WAYS TO ENGAGE OUR ABILITIES, I READ A RATHER HUMOROUS WAY OF LOOKING AT THIS WHICH SAID, ““IF YOU THINK YOU ARE TOO SMALL TO BE EFFECTIVE, YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN IN BED WITH A MOSQUITO.” HOWEVER, ON A MORE SERIOUS NOTE, I LIKE THE WORDS OF JOHN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Integrity Of Motive & Conduct Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 23, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,489 views

    God is the source of all stability. In Jesus and through the promises of God we too are stabilized & become stable.

    2 CORINTHIANS 1: 18-22 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] INTEGRITY OF MOTIVE AND CONDUCT [Galatians 5:21-22] Some of the trouble makers in the church discredited Paul by pointing to inconsistency and saying he was at the least insincere, and more likely two-faced, in his relationship with them. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    A Slave Auction

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013
     | 3,268 views

    “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse. We are a slave to sin. Freedom only found in Christ”

    Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Power Of Christ

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 30, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,658 views

    When we get away from the source of our power we become weak, getting back to the source.

    The Power of Christ Have you ever determined in your mind why the disciples of Jesus ,were able to preform such miricals and the Christian today cant, let look at the Power of Christ. Sermon based on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,565 views

    Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

    PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist