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  • Robert Joseph avatar

    Are You Generous?

    Contributed by Robert Joseph on May 10, 2014
     | 3,817 views

    This is a small group topic about being generous and looks at some of the reasons people aren't generous.

    ICE BREAKER Question: What kind of tip do you usually leave when you eat at a restaurant? KEY VERSE: “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” [2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV ] LESSON: In Matthew 10:8, Jesus said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Would I Be Persecuted For Christ?

    Contributed by Don Kesner on Apr 9, 2015
     | 4,356 views

    Jesus talked of being persecuted for "righteousness sake." If that be the case, am I living righteous enough to qualify?

    *Thanks to every pastor and source which helped in making this sermon come together. (Matthew 5:10-12) “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rich! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2015
     | 5,520 views

    The Bible tells us a lot about being rich. Jesus, James and Paul all taught on this subject.

    Luke 16:9-13 James 5:1-6, 1:9-11; 2:5-7; 1 Timothy 6:9-12, 17-19. Read all texts first. Jesus, James and Paul address one of the easiest traps to fall into here. It is so easy to be enamored by wealth and intimidated by the wealthy. Dreaming about and desiring to be rich are as common as human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Myth 1-"I Can Do Whatever I Set My Mind To!"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Feb 3, 2014
     | 5,023 views

    This sermon exams the statement: You can do/be whatever you set your mind to!

    Mythbusters Matthew 19:26; Phil. 4:13 Title: “We can do whatever we set our minds to!” Introduction: Show Coleman video. We have all heard motivational speech about the power of human will! The strength of the mind! “Don’t let anyone tell you –you can’t do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Acquire The Vision Of Jesus

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 15, 2014
     | 2,743 views

    Nobody can be like Christ and attract others to the community of faith without being filled with His compassion.

    Thursday of 6th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei "Get behind me, you adversary! For you are not on the side of God, but of men." I suppose St. Peter, who was just plain Simon Peter at the time, was confused by what Jesus had just said to him. After all, he was supposed to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Door Is Open, You're Free To Go

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 35,835 views

    Jesus paid the price for our emancipation. We no longer have to be slaves to sin or to any human being

    THE DOOR IS OPEN, YOU’RE FREE TO GO! Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II, M.Div. TEXT: John 10:9, Luke 23:43, Galatians 5:1 SCRIPTURE John 10:9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture. Luke 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hoping To See God Someday

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 31, 2014
     | 5,160 views

    The ultimate thing to look forward to - being in the presence of God - are you looking forward to it? You should...

    Good morning everyone. This week we've been looking at reasons why you as a Christian can have hope. Remember what hope is? Hang On with Patient Expectation. Why should you hang on with patient expectation when someone you love dies? We talked about that on Monday. It seems like the most hopeless ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reasons Why Friendliness Toward All Others Is So Important! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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     | 7,806 views

    James warns against showing friendliness to some vistors to the service and then not being as friendly to others as we should.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:1&ff. Do you make an effort to shake hands and be friendly with everyone that comes to the services of the church? Or do you just come and go and speak to only a few others? Is there anyone in this building that you haven’t already shook hands with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,093 views

    James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus With Your Finances, Part 3 - The Value Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    Part three of this stewardship series, this one focusing on being content with what God has given us.

    Following Jesus with Your Finances Part 3 – The Value of Contentment Philippians 4:10-14 March 20, 2011 Me: One of the issues that pastors face when talking about money is many of us are afraid that that no matter what we say, it will be taken as just another way of trying to get into your ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Awe Or Oh Yeah?

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,036 views

    Are we being awed by God, or has he become "ho-hum" because He is always amazing?

    Awe or Oh Yeah? For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. Romans 1:20 (NIV) Psalm 19:1-4 God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Kind Of Church Jesus Had In Mind Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,706 views

    The final message in the series adds an important element to being the kind of church Jesus had in mind. Intercession.

    It is finished! Well Almost! It will be finished in about 30 minutes. If I may be so bold as to say, I have seen a change within PFC over the past few weeks and I like it! I can see that you desire and are becoming the kind of church that Jesus had in mind, but please remember that when we finish ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Awesome Antioch Series

    Contributed by Brad Cowger on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,272 views

    Antioch is a wonderful example of a church being used by God. It has 5 important elements of kingdom growth.

    Awesome Antioch Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: For the next few weeks we are going to be talking about qualities and principles of a Growing church. We are taking these concepts not from some populous book but from the word of God. I would like us to turn to Acts 11:19 and lets look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dynamics Of Effective Discipleship Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,098 views

    The positive impact we have on others is directly related to how effective we are in being and making disciples.

    Dynamics of Effective Discipleship Acts 20:1-12 Intro: What is discipleship? Some of the last words Jesus spoke to His followers was for them to make disciples. What did that mean for them and what does it mean for us? It helps us to review how Jesus made disciples. -Rob Bell speaks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be The Best Dad You Can Be

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    Father's Day message, encouraging dads to step up and be the men our families need us to be.

    Be the Best Dad You Can Be Various Scriptures June 20, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS CAN BE HEARD AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG. NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Six weeks ago I preached a Mother’s Day message, and I was pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan