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  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    How God Guides Us Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,620 views

    5 ways that God reveals His will to us

    HOW GOD GUIDES US James Dobson’s story about his time in college. He practiced every day to be the best at his sport and eventually he won the school trophy for tennis. He had a chance to return to his school years later. They had done some renovations to the main lobby and as a result ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011
     | 2,499 views

    2 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. How do the faithful recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

    ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-II—1Timothy 1:1-2 In order to fill the shoes of the faithful, one must first recognize his/her authority. The greeting of the letter is contained in :1-2: It contains the Writer, Recipient, the Authority by which it is sent, & Blessings. Paul approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Christ Is All You Need"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2013
     | 6,150 views

    Learning to accept God's love for us.

    "Christ is All You Need" Colossians 2:6-23 Have you ever wondered if God really loves you? Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    How To Deal With Acceptance And Rejection Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,013 views

    Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think?

    Sharing the Gospel can be so very intimidating. For many, it is an activity that is approached with fear and trembling, or not approached at all. Why is that, do you think? For some, they don’t believe it really is their “job” to lead people to the Lord – it’s the preacher’s job or the evangelist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Identity: From Rejection To Acceptance

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 20, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 13,584 views

    This is a sermon on Identity from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to facilitate one accepting their identity in Christ.

    I recently read a book about rejection and its effects entitled, "The Ins and Out of Rejection" by Charles R. Solomon. Did you notice the plural tense of "Ins" and the singular tense of the word "Out"? The point is, there are many ins into rejection, but only one "out." The only way out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being "Single-Minded"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    Message about God’s calling for some people to stay single.

    Being “Single-Minded” Matthew 19:8-12 January 13, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: When I entered college, one of the things that I figured would happen was that I would be married before I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Accepting The Different Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,114 views

    We are to accept one another in Christ

    I believe most of us are young enough to remember Karen Carpenter. One of her well-loved songs is “Love Me For What I Am.” The chorus goes like this: “You’ve got to love me / For what I am / For simply being me / Don’t love me / For what you intend / Or hope that I will be.”[1] It seems to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Want To Be Loved And Accepted

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,699 views

    What to do when you don’t fit in and it hurts

    THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ---------------------------------------- 1Corinthians 13 Jan 19, 1992 ---------------------------------------- It was once said of a particular statesman that, "...the tragedy of his life is that he never ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jonah - God’s Compassion Is On Full Display

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 14, 2025
     | 281 views

    We can see God’s Compassion is On Full Display in His willingness to use flawed People, in His willingness to Give People a second Chance, in the patience God showed to help Jonah to see himself and as God seeks to see all men saved.

    Sermon: Jonah - God’s Compassion Is On Full Display Scripture Text: Jonah 1:1-17, “Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dan Proctor avatar

    Totally And Fully Accepted In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 31, 2014
     | 4,268 views

    The liberating truth is, in Christ, I am fully accepted. Why is this? The Bible explains why this is true.

    Introduction: 1. Two last day's passages: Matthew 10:18-21 & 2 Timothy 3:1-5 2. The Bible is very clear that as we approach the coming of Christ, there will be a major breakdown of the family and, to a large extent, it will have to do with children. 3. Satan will employ every method possible to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Acceptable Worship - Part 2

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 23, 2025
     | 112 views

    Jesus taught that acceptable worship must be in spirit and truth. "In spirit" does not mean "spirited" in the sense of animated or peppy.

    ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP - Part 2 INTRODUCTION A. We discovered in lesson one that— 1. There are two ideas behind worship: to pay homage and serve. 2. There are three levels of worship: emotional, moral, and ceremonial. B. There was a woman who did all three (John 4:20). 1. The woman believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    How To Show Love And Acceptance

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,690 views

    How do you respond to those who alsely accuse? How do you love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." This sermon addresses those questions.

    Lay Down Your Stones -Show Love and Acceptance- John 8:1-11 The saying goes that confession is good for the soul. I regret to tell that in my younger years I got very mad at my sister who is 4 years older than I. I got so mad at her that I picked up a rock and threw it at her from across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Gospel Worth Accepting And Affirming

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2012
     | 2,562 views

    Paul accepted by the Apostles. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE (1). Meet the cast: • Paul. • Barnabus. • Titus. • Peter, John & James. • ‘False believers’. (2). Drama in three parts: • Act 1: Paul’s Coming (vs 1-2a). • Act 2: Paul’s Companion(s) (vs 3-5). • Act 3: ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 23,005 views

    Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Declare The Acceptable Year Of The Lord

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 9, 2023
     | 5,918 views

    The past few years has placed us in captivity physically, mentally, and spiritually, the whole world has been turned upside down and people have been messed up. It is the time of restoration. It is the time to get back what the devil has stolen from us.

    Declare The Acceptable Year of the Lord By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. DEFINITION: - Acceptable means pleasing, desirable, favorable, and welcome. Declare is to say something in an emphatic manner, to acknowledge possession of something. OPENING: - There is a show on Television I watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic