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  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    How Does God Want Me To Live?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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    While he longed to be with Christ, he yearned to remain and help these believers grow in Christ.

    James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Being Thankful For The Right Reasons

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 23, 2010
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    Having the right spirit for thanks.

    The spirit of being thankful for the right reasons When we read the O. T. we find there are people who had a right to grumble. The most prominent one would have been JOB. He lived a righteous life better than almost any in the O. T. He lost his wealth, his children and health, yet he declared, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    New Life On Purpose: Walk Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 7, 2010
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     | 3,614 views

    Christ has called us to make disciples of all nations.

    New Life On Purpose: Walk Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20 2. Illustration: At the close of life, the question will not be, "How much have you gotten?" but "How much have you given?" Not "How much have you won?" but "How much have you done?" Not "How much have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being A Strong Soldier

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
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     | 9,697 views

    An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

    2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Red Letter Day

    Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 28, 2006
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     | 5,790 views

    Encourages Christians to read God’s Word daily and apply it to their lives.

    RED LETTER DAY PSALM 119:105 MAY 4, 2003 Parkersburg Baptist Church Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” How often do I challenge you to be in God’s Word? It’s rare that I don’t mention being in the Word on a Sunday morning. Why do you think I mention it so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Avenues Of God’s Dealings With Man

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011
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    FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN

    FOUR AVENUES OF GOD’S DEALINGS WITH MAN 5/20/2011 Job 33:12-26 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Swift To Hear, Slow To Speak Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,833 views

    To show the importance of listening and speaking

    Title: Swift to hear, slow to speak Theme: To show the importance of listening and speaking Text: James 1:19-20 ¶ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. (James 1:19-20 AV) It ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Christ Is Our Cornerstone Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,533 views

    Consider the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone.

    Christ is our cornerstone We continue in our theme Dare to be different and this month we have been looking at Different Foundations. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song in Christ alone: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Hope Is Found In Christ Alone Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,229 views

    In Christ alone our hope is found, when we trust in Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we are brought out of the captivity of the darkness of our sin and into God’s marvellous light.

    Our hope is found in Christ alone We continue with our theme for this year of Hope Found Here and this month we are looking at our Hope in Christ. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that our hope is found in Christ alone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Did These Storms Come From? Mark 4: 35-41

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
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    Where do the storms that we face come from? What causes the rough seas and howling winds to blow through our lives? Why are we so fearful, so afraid when they come?

    Billy Graham once said. “The storm was raging. The sea was beating against the rocks in huge, dashing waves. The lightning was flashing, the thunder was roaring, the wind was blowing; but the little bird was sound asleep in the crevice of the rock, its head tucked serenely under its wing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story- Chapter 19. Don't Make What Is Important To God Trivial Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,337 views

    When we make what is important to God trivial, God will try to wake us up to get us back on track!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The return home! What an awesome event! Seventy years in captivity and now it is time for the Israelites to go home! • God turns the heart of Cyrus, the Persian king, toward the Jews and Cyrus releases the Jews to return to Jerusalem and build their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sanctified Sins

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2015
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     | 5,515 views

    Sins of the sanctified and what to do about them.

    “Sanctified Sins” March 8, 2015 Philippians 1:27 “Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Selfish To Selfless Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 20, 2017
     | 8,788 views

    We are called to live a new way and to not just think of one's self.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Edward Blaine who had spent 20 years in prison for bank robbery back in 1963 thought he would try again in 2003 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. • According to The Free-Lance Star of Fredericksburg, Blaine walked up to two tellers at Union Bank & Trust and ordered them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,886 views

    A look at what Jesus means when He calls peacemakers blessed.

    Blessed are the Peacemakers November 16, 2008 Matthew 5:3-9 On Wednesday morning, December 2, 1942, a group of scientists completed an experiment in a converted squash court in Chicago. It was a monumental achievement which would alter history forever. The scientists had discovered the ATOMIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legacy Of Love

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,728 views

    A Mother’s Day message on loving over the long haul.

    Dakota Community Church May 11, 2008 A Legacy of Love What do you do with these Hallmark holidays? It is mother’s day and so some of us will be going out to dinner or getting together at someone’s home to honor our mom’s. It is a special day for many that is looked forward to, a day for ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite