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  • Lisa Foy avatar

    Being Content

    Contributed by Lisa Foy on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,913 views

    We are to learn to abound and abase. Be content yet still desire more.

    To be content is to have freedom from anxiety or worry, being satisfied. We should be a contented people, at peace with God, our neighbors and ourselves. We should feel we have enough and all we have is more than enough. This applies to worldly things, material things. 2 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    On Being Hospitable Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,029 views

    Part II of the Four-Part Vision: God instructs his people to practice hospitality. What does this mean as we receive guests in our congregations? Are we ill-prepared to welcome our guests? Or do we receive them as the blessing and gift that God intended?

    Congregations are families. The longer that they are together, usually the harder it is to let other people become part of the inner circle of the church. And yet, we know that – just as we are to be hospitable as families – we are also called to be hospitable as groups of believers. The writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On Being Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,672 views

    Part III of the Four Part Vision: As the redeemed children of God, we are called to live lives that reflect the peace that Christ won for us on the Cross. This message is a practical introduction to Biblical Peacemakers.

    Texts: “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ’every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ If ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On Being Leaders Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,339 views

    Part IV of the Four-Part Vision: We look at how God led his people and how He used leaders to lift up a vision among his people. We examine the important questions: Who should lead? and What is important for leaders?

    Text: Jesus called them together. He said, “You know about the rulers of the nations. They hold power over their people. Their high officials order them around. Don’t be like that. Instead, anyone who wants to be important among you must be your servant. And anyone who wants to be first must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being Lost

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009
     | 3,097 views

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

    In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The "Be" - Attitudes

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,429 views

    In the beattitudes, Jesus introduces the kind of life those who seek the Kingdom of God should lead.

    “THE “BE”-ATTITUDES” “The Righteousness of the Kingdom of Heaven” Mt. 5:1-12 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: (READ PASSAGE) • In our gospel reading today we arrive at Jesus Sermon on the Mount. In this sermon Christ goes after the heart of man, taking us ever deeper into the spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Being Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,139 views

    Prepare for a delay, but be ready today.

    Being Ready Matthew 25:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 8/30/09 When I provide premarital counseling for couples I always tell them that it’s much easier to plan a wedding than it is to have a good marriage. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many weddings and at most of them something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Totally There

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,276 views

    So many times we struggle to be totally there for God, family and friends. Learn how to really be there in 2008.

    Begin at verse 1 - Verse 9: “I am the door” - what did he mean by that? As a Shepherd is totally present for his sheep, Jesus is giving us full assurance and a sense of safety, because He desires to be fully present with us! Then Jesus says, in verse 10:10 Do we really believe that? That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Blessing

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,125 views

    God has blessed us to be sure that we have a life that can bless others

    Being a Blessing Genesis 12:1-3 June 10, 2007 Morning Service Introduction A certified public accountant did something that maybe all of us should do. He decided to open a journal with God. He wanted to write everything that God gave him and everything that he gave to God. He started keeping a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being Ready

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,588 views

    Exploring why and how we can be ready for Christ’s coming at Christmas and Christ’s coming again.

    Being Ready, be prepared is necessary for many things in life. Last year hardly anyone had heard of Casey Stoner. This year he is the world champion of Moto GP. In only his second year of Moto GP he is the best motor cycle rider in the world. On the surface it looked like it was a fast ride to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Being A Father

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
     | 5,981 views

    How to update your fathering skills

    "A man knows when he is growing old because he begins to look like his father." Did you know that Father’s Day started in the church? Dr. Robert Webb conducted what is believed as the first Father’s Day service at the Central Church of Fairmont, West Virginia in 1908. Sonora Dodd wanted to honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Flowers avatar

    Being With God

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,955 views

    In this stand-alone message, an introduction to the new series Love Without Limits, Dave explains the power of simply being present to God.

    Being with God Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2009 Remember dating when you were a teenager? Yes, let's talk about that horrifically awful time. All the awkwardness, the constant self-analysis, always asking yourself if you're doing okay, saying the right thing, not eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    "Be Reconciled"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Jesus has provided us with a blueprint—with a new way of being fully, genuinely, and gloriously human. It’s a way that goes down deep into the roots of our personalities and produces a different kind of behavior altogether.

    Ephesians 2:1-10 Matthew 5:21-26 “Be Reconciled” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor Of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I hate it when I make a mistake. I just hate it when I do something that makes someone angry at me. It’s like a heavy load on my back. And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Be Thankful” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,810 views

    God calls upon His people to have a thankful heart and an "attitude of gratitude."

    Paul mentions three things that are God’s will for each and every one of His children. In this series, we have considered how it is God’s will that we be joyful (v. 16) and prayerful (v. 17). Now, we will turn our attention to verse 18, where we are told that it is God’s will for each of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Blessed

    Contributed by Douglas Snipes on Dec 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,897 views

    We can either be blessed or bound. Let

    BEING BLESSED Psalm 1 Everyone wants to be blessed. I have never met anyone yet who wanted to be cursed and not blessed. The sad thing is that most people either do not know how to be blessed or if they do know they refuse to do what it takes to be blessed. An old Chinese proverb says, “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist