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  • Myron Loss avatar

    El Sufrir Es Bueno

    Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,622 views

    Muestra que el sufrimeinto es un instrumento que Dios utiliza para sanarnos espiritualmente y formarnos en el imagen de Cristo. hH muchas citas de Cristianos historicos.

    El Sufrir es Bueno Dios tuvo solo un hijo sin pecado; no tiene ninguno sin sufrimiento.” San Augustine Hermanos míos, ustedes deben tenerse por muy dichosos cuando se vean sometidos a pruebas de toda clase. Pues ya saben que cuando su fe es puesta a prueba, ustedes aprenden a soportar con ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Pray For You

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,036 views

    Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

    March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    No Shortcuts In Success Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 146 ratings
     | 54,046 views

    Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Teaching Our Children Respect For God - Part One Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 20,219 views

    Lack of respect for God is epidemic. How can we change that? Part One of a three-part series focusing on teaching respect for God, others, self and leaders.

    April 7, 2002 Recently the leaders of our children and youth programs met to brainstorm ways of helping the young people of our church become better examples of “salt and light” in our community. We talked about many things, and there was some exciting and very promising dialogue. One of those ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jason Hill avatar

    Qualities Of A True Friend Series

    Contributed by Jason Hill on May 20, 2002
    based on 177 ratings
     | 46,852 views

    In order for life to work the way God intended it to in the area of friendships, we must choose friends wisely according to God’s qualifications.

    Qualities of a True Friend There is a heavy emphasis in our society on friendships. Television, movies, radio & our peers tell us that we need to be loyal friends and that nothing should come between our friendships with others. Just the other day I saw a commercial about a man who had just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do You Love Me Part A Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    This sermon deals with what true love is by looking at the relationship between Ruth and her mother in law.

    Do You Love Me? Part 1 2/6/2000 Ruth 1:2-18 John 21:15-19 This question is asked by a variety of people. The nine year old girl asks it of the fourth grade boy. A dad asks it of his daughter. A woman that’s been married twenty five years asks it of her husband. A person dying of Aids asks ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Mind Blowing Questions Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    This sermon asks the question: Don’t you know that we have a totally different worldview?

    1 Corinthians Mind-Blowing Questions 1 Corinthians 6 March 2, 2003 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beyond Family Values Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 10,230 views

    Following Jesus takes us beyond family values to embrace God’s Kingdom values in our family relationships.

    I’ve been reading some authors this week who are deeply concerned about the decline of traditional family values (Dr. Richard Saller, "Family Values in Ancient Rome" www.fathom.com/feature/121908). These authors are concerned that fewer and fewer women are wanting to invest in their children as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dykes avatar

    Are You Plugged In To Celebrate God's Goodness? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 19,813 views

    When God’s people returned to Jerusalem after nearly a century of exile, they found their city in ruins. The Temple of God–where they believed God lived–was destroyed. This is a story about how God’s people plugged in to His supernatural power.

    Are You Plugged in to Celebrate God’s Goodness? Ezra 3:10-13 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION I have a light here, but it’s not doing what it was created to do. It’s not shining. The reason it isn’t fulfilling its purpose for existence is because it isn’t plugged in to a source of power. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    An All-Seeing Eye

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 225 ratings
     | 53,752 views

    God knows all that we are doing, but that can be comforting as well as frightening.

    Introduction: One of the key thoughts in all the Old Testament is the idea of knowing God. God said through Jeremiah, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    The Beasts! Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of learning how to see and how to engage in spiritual warfare.

    The Beasts! Daniel 7 November 17, 2002 Intro: A. [Purpose in Chaos, Citation: Sam Shoemaker quoted in "I Stand By the Door." Christianity Today, Vol. 29, no. 18.] There are, in every situation, two factors: there is what happens, and there is how we take what happens. How we take what happens ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    The Sins Of Communities Noted And Punished. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,468 views

    This Sermon is #29 of 29 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book of Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIX. The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished. Matthew xxiii.36. "Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation." THIS is predicated of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    God Loves You: No Doubt About It

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 11,632 views

    Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

    SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    How To Honor Parents Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,856 views

    3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

    HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    This Is Not Happening (Balaam) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 22,031 views

    3rd in 3 part series on God’s X-Files - "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from them.

    “This is NOT Happening” Numbers 22:16-35 Introduction: (Drama: “I Don’t Want to Fight You Anymore” Used with permission) Could you say that? “Ok, God you’ve got my attention.”? Did you get the distinct feeling that the guy in the drama needed God and yet wouldn’t quite let go? That can happen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church