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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Being Set Up For The Kill Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 6, 2015
     | 10,177 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 5 : 1 – 14

    Ester 5 : 1 – 14 Being Set Up For The Kill 1 Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Being Independent Together With God

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024
     | 672 views

    This message is a revision of a message I delivered previously. God has given us free-will and will not override our decisions. His desire is that we will choose to come into agreement with Him and walk with Him. The choice is ours.

    Being Independent Together With God Scripture: Amos 3:3; John 8:36; Exodus 1:11a; 3:7-8; Romans 12:2 Good morning Strangers Rest! This morning, I will be talking with you about “Being Independent Together With God.” While the title seems to be contradictory when you consider that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is "Great Gain" For You?

    Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003
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     | 7,035 views

    Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Secret Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 5, 2013
     | 6,040 views

    We can find the “1 Secret” to contentment for:1) A Contented Person Is Satisfied with Little (Phil. 4:11), 2) A Contented Person Is Independent from Circumstances (Phil. 4:12) and, 3) A Contented Person Is Strengthened by Divine Power (Phil. 4:13)

    Philippians 4:11-13. [11] Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. [12] I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. [13] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Contentment - I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

    Contributed by Ken Kersten on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 35,602 views

    Our Society is summed up in the words of a U2 song - "I still haven’t found what I’m looking for." This sermon explores why we have such a drive for more...

    I Still Haven’t Found What I’m looking For 1 Timothy 6:6-10 While your turning to our passage, I want you to listen to a few words from a song by U2. (Play song) I hope you caught that. Bono the lead singer of U2 is singing the words, “I have climbed the highest mountains. I have run ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Call For Resolution

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 13,418 views

    A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

    God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Obligation And The Evidence

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 26, 2021
     | 2,374 views

    At Pentecost, God not only unites us through His Holy Spirit, but God also provides for our growth and fellowship. God sent Jesus and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us and Jesus sends us in the the Church---the Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit sealed back into the world to make disciples.

    THE OBLIGATION AND THE EVIDENCE Text: Romans 8:12-17 Rom 8:12-17  So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—  (13)  for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 3,368 views

    Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

    Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Want Vs Need Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 34,384 views

    We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

    “Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Women Living God's Way PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,748 views

    Emphasize the importance of God's Word as the true source of strength, contentment, and joy.

    Good morning, family. I want to start by sharing a quote from Edward McKendree Bounds, who once said, "The Word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." Friends, it's no secret that we are living in a world where strength, contentment, and happiness are often sought in the ...read more

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    Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 1 - Faithful Angels + Heavenly Beings Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,863 views

    The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels - Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

    They are quite popular worldwide and are often depicted looking like celestial spirits surrounded by rays of light with halos or crowns, and most often, having feathered wings. Some people teach that there are as many as nine orders of Angels in three hierarchies and ranks, even though no specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Most Happy People

    Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 195 ratings
     | 16,893 views

    The most happy people are those content in the fact that God is in control.

    The Most Happy People Phil. 4:10-13 Jeff Kolk - Cross Road Baptist Church - Lufkin, TX INTRODUCTION: Who are the most happy people? The rich? - No, both rich and poor suffer from discontentment. I would say the most happy people are the content people. Let’s see what Paul says to the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,168 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,222 views

    Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

    Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013
     | 2,890 views

    How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

    How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational