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  • Chris Coker avatar

    Attitude Is Everything

    Contributed by Chris Coker on May 4, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 12,771 views

    Attitude is everything when it comes to following God.

    I think that explains what Steve Martin is gray head? But if you think about it we can relate to that can’t we? Kids are screaming, bad day at work, getting bad news from the doctor, and the never ending bills, someone cutting you off on the Interstate, all these things and 1,000 can cause us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Straightening Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 5,679 views

    All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    Your situation should never determine your joy.

    In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,585 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ¿existe La Felicidad?

    Contributed by Jenily Silva on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,076 views

    Todos anhelamos la felicidad, pero sólo pocos la poseen. La búsqueda de ella es universal y eterna. Para la mayoría de las personas la felicidad es escurridiza. Y para empeorar aún más esta creencia, muchos cristianos piensan que lo sagrado y la feli

    ¿Existe la Felicidad? Muchos la buscan pocos la encuentran Todos anhelamos la felicidad, pero sólo pocos la poseen. La búsqueda de ella es universal y eterna. Para la mayoría de las personas la felicidad es escurridiza. Y para empeorar aún más esta creencia, muchos cristianos piensan que lo ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,507 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    The Prescription For An Anxious Heart. Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    You see anxiety is like a sickness. It is a spiritual illness that needs a cure. And we have in these verses Philippians 4:4-7 the prescription that God gives for an anxious heart.

    Do people really struggle with anxiety? Is that something that is real or are we just talking when we say people in our day have anxious hearts? You have heard of Ann Landers, she got about 10,000 letters a month about people’s problems. She was asked, what is the number one problem that people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Smith avatar

    The Scarifice Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Apr 20, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,449 views

    Psalm 116 points very eloquently to the fact that thanksgiving to God is a concern of every Christian. Day by day, may we remember how richly God has blessed each of us, may we daily express our thanks to him for his goodness, and may we in response dedi

    Introduction: I recently read a list of seven things that mothers should be thankful for. It said you should be thankful for… • automatic dishwashers. They make it possible to get out of the kitchen before the family comes in for their after-dinner snacks. • husbands who attack small repair ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Juan Garcia avatar

    La Actitud De Un Adorador

    Contributed by Juan Garcia on May 2, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,265 views

    Dios nos creo con el proposito de adorarle. Nuestra vida debe ser una expresion de adoracion. A veces no tenemos la actitud correcta.

    Introducción: Quisiera hablar hoy acerca de nuestras actitudes. Las palabras ‘actitud’ y ‘altitud’ son muy parecidas. Esto es por lo similares que son. Nuestra actitud medirá nuestra altitud. Mientras más gozosos seamos, mas niveles en el Señor experimentaremos. Nuestros éxitos en la vida ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joshua Bowers avatar

    Stress

    Contributed by Joshua Bowers on May 7, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,159 views

    The answer to the question of "How do I deal with Stress?"

    I am sure that I am the only one here who ever slips up and allows stress to get to me. I know I am probably the only one who ever works hard to cover it all up and show one person on the outside while inside there is something completely different going on. To describe what I mean let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Perryman avatar

    Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,554 views

    Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

    INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    "Are You Ashamed To Praise God?” / "Why Are You Here

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 77 ratings
     | 21,033 views

    Considering all the things that God has done for us, we should never be ashamed to give him the honor and praise that he so truly deserves.

    PRAISE!! Praise is a verb that shows action for or to something or someone. Praise can come in many forms. A handshake is a way of praise for showing approval, a simple gesture is a form of praise for showing that you in agreement with or are giving accolades. The waving of a hand or screaming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Toby Powers avatar

    The Sin Of Thanklessness

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,708 views

    Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    Walking With A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,897 views

    this sermon takes us to a deep look into the heart of being Thankful. and look at some people that we can learn from.

    WALKING WITH A THANKFUL HEART. 2 OPENINGS PS.100 LUKE 17:11-19 PS.100:1-5 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Charles Banks avatar

    Thank You Lord!!!

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,730 views

    We should always give thank in everything we do!

    “Thank You, LORD!!!” Learning to live in thankfulness I Thessalonians 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of GOD through CHRIST JESUS concerning you.” 5 Focal Points: 1) “In every thing” Learning to identify what “every thing” is. 2) “Give thanks” a. Sacrifices ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church