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  • Don Jones avatar

    Role Models

    Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    Steps to being or picking a godly role model.

    5-14-06 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Role Models West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones Cue slide: Title with Scripture We are in crisis in our country. It seems that there is a short supply of role models. Charles Barkley, years ago, when asked about his influence over younger kids simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strong In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2011
     | 7,318 views

    Message for fathers about being strong in the Lord

    Note: Message inspired by Devotional from CTA about Father's Day. Title: Strong in the Lord Theme: To show that the Lord is our strength, we need to trust Him not ourselves. Text: Psalms 27:1-4 Introduction What were you doing on 9/11? Tragedy has a way of freezing time. When tragedy ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bored Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,277 views

    People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question.

    Intro People talk about being “relevant,” even in the church. Being relevant is not bad; in truth, being relevant is most important. But what do we mean by “relevant”? That’s the big question. To some, being relevant in the church means that worship is exciting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hanukkah: A Blessing To The Church

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2025
     | 684 views

    "Hanukkah reminds the Church that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest times, calling us to rededicate our lives as temples of His Spirit and to reflect the hope, faith, and victory we have in Christ, the true Light of the World."

    Title: Hanukkah: A Blessing to the Church Text: John 10:22-30 “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be A Prayer Warrior

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 25, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,614 views

    to teach the people the importance of being a intercessor

    How To Be A Prayer Warrior Ephesians 3:16-19 Primary Purpose: To teach the people the importance of being a intercessor Back in 1993, I got sick with pneumonia. I was so wore out I would get short of breath talking on the phone. I remember a lady named Ruth who called me. She asked me how I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Benefits Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Dec 12, 2022
     | 6,217 views

    A look into the benefits of being truly grateful.

    Benefits of Gratitude Thankfulness glorifies God This alone would be reason to give thanks to God. To bring glory to God is an amazing accomplishment. Our true thankfulness does exactly that… it is not about talking about the blessings as much as it is about the one who gives the blessings… Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Admit You Are A Sinner Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,159 views

    While sin is an act, much like to drink or to drug; sinning is a state of being, just like being an alcoholic or being a drug addict. Therefore, if one wants to be rehabilitated from the state of being a sinner, then one needs a 12 step program to support

    Sunday, July 6, 2008 “Admit you are a Sinner” Text: I John 1: 8 – 10 We embark on our Summer Sizzler series with an ambitious theme: “12 steps in nine weeks: breaking your addiction to sin.” Many of us will quickly recognize the 12 step program idea that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Follow Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 178 ratings
     | 12,292 views

    The key to being a successful Christian is following Jesus

    To Follow Jesus Selected Passages – Matthew 4:19a January 7, 2001 Introduction I. Follow the Leader Have you ever played the game “Follow the Leader?” The game consisted of one person who was the leader and the rest of the players were followers. The leader did something and the rest of the group ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Under The Influence

    Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,131 views

    Being under the influence of the Holy Spirit

    Under the Influence Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Influence: the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Winning Results Of An Obedient Servant Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,389 views

    To show the important value of being obedient.

    THE WINNING RESULTS OF AN OBEDIENT SERVANT Acts 9:17-22 There is a story told about King Henry III growing tired of court life and the pressures of being the king, so he applied to a monastery to be accepted for a life of contemplation. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Prophetic Voice" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    Being prophetic meant foretelling and forthtelling

    “The Prophetic Voice” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was assigned to a Combat Engineer battalion, I walked over to the Headquarters Company one afternoon and knocked on the door of the Company Commander. I was there to tell him (tactfully) that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Experiencing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,180 views

    1. Being a student of the Word takes effort. 2. Being a student of the Word turns effort into joy. 3. Being a student of the Word turns the written Word into the Living Word.

    Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Full Of Grace And Truth

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,985 views

    Christ is our model of being gracious and truthful.

    Full of Grace and Truth John 1:14 Intro: Graciousness and truthfulness are seldom found together. A person is generally either over-gracious to the point of throwing truth away or zealous for truth to the point of being harsh and ungracious. I. The Truth of Jesus a. The importance of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's That Smell?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,158 views

    Message concerning being the "aroma of Christ."

    What’s That Smell? 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 November 11, 2002 Introduction What are some of your favorite smells? Maybe it’s a favorite cologne or perfume. Maybe it’s the smell of your home – especially after you have been gone awhile and you walk in the door and that smell just hits you and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Invited But Not Ready

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 13, 2021
     | 11,893 views

    Being ready when the Lord comes

    I want to start this dialog, this interchange and this discourse off by asking a question, my question is, have you ever invited someone out for a day of pleasure and relaxation? You even offer to drive across town to pick them up, in your car, whereas, you put the gas in, you had the car washed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist