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  • John Maxwell avatar

    Winning With People: Offer Your Very Best Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 158 ratings
     | 19,619 views

    Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul called Epaphro

    “Offer Your Very Best” Epaphroditus PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What To Wear Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,986 views

    When we clothe ourselves with Christ, things will change for us and with us.

    INTRODUCTION • Last week we look at some things we need to rid ourselves of as we strive to live the new life we have in Christ. • If I were to re-title that message to flow with this week, it would be called, “What Not To Wear.” • SLIDE #1 • This week we are going to look at “What To ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruitful Branches

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,381 views

    What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

    Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Three Little Pigs

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 17,089 views

    Our body is a house where the Holy Spirit dwells, it becomes a temple, what condition is your temple in?

    The Three Little Pigs Matthew 7:24-27 Monte T. Brown Introduction Nehemiah led the Jews into Jerusalem to rebuild the city. They where there to rebuild the city of God. In the Kingdom of God, we possess houses. These houses are where our spirit dwells; they become a temple for the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures And Hearts

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    What is the treasure of your heart? What is the object of your affection? You say it is Jesus? Is it reallY?

    Treasures and Hearts Sermon 1. What would you do for ten million dollars? I’m not giving it out, you understand, but there was a recent poll of Americans that asked them that question. I won’t share all the results with you, but some of them are interesting. a. Twenty-five percent of us say we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Annointing Of David Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,003 views

    God sees character not covers. David’s character was evident long before his family saw it.

    The Annointing of David Sermon Looking at the Outside: Joke: A woman became very concerned about her husband, and went with him when he went to the doctor for a physical. The physician took the wife aside and whispered to her: "I don’t like the way your husband looks." "I don’t either," she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,695 views

    it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

    INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Humility Is A Virtue, Not A Vice Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,568 views

    Everyday and throughout the day, we choose between humility and pride. But how important is this choice? According to Peter, very important.

    HUMILITY IS A VIRTUE, NOT A VICE (I Peter 5:5-6) 1. Humility can be one of the toughest challenges of the Christian life. 2. Leonard Bernstein was once asked which instrument was the most difficult to play. He thought for a moment and then replied, "The second fiddle. I can get plenty of first ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spider Monkey Syndrome

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 31, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,741 views

    We are limited on our Christian growth, because Satan has a hold on us.

    The Spider Monkey Syndrome January 2000 Monte T. Brown Tell the story of the spider monkey. In the country of Tialand lives a very small monkey, called the spider monkey. It is given its name because, it hangs from the tree by its tail and lets its arms and legs dangle. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformational Thinking

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    How does God change us? Through the renewing of our minds!

    Transformation Romans 12:1-2 "The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible." –George Burns Romans 12 (Living Version) 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God. Let them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Like A Cedar

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 131 ratings
     | 23,498 views

    The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

    Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Changes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 18,538 views

    Handling change can be a big deal. But by God’s power Jesus makes changes that can create Christlike character in us.

    What is the biggest life change you have ever experienced? All of us go through life changes. Some changes come and go without much notice, but sometimes these changes completely alter the course of our destiny in life. Think of crisis events in the lives of people you know and love. Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sap Is Running!

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,350 views

    As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

    THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,199 views

    This is the fifth in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with examining a life that is lived "Worthy of our Calling".

    Worthy of Your Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul encourages the churches at Ephesus to walk in a manner that is worthy of their calling. That is good advice for all of us. Walk in a manner that is worthy of your calling. Let¡¦s look at this for a minute. 1) Our Calling ¡V What is our calling? What ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Victor's Crown

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 17,695 views

    >We have a purpose—to finish the race >We have a plan—strict training >We have a prize—a crown of glory

    “The Victor’s Crown” I Cor 9:24-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Introduction: During the Athens Olympics, the Today Show had a “Greek Word of the Day”. Today’s word is stefanos, meaning wreath or crown. This word has several meanings in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational