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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
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    Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

    According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The War Of Thoughts

    Contributed by John Emilimor on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
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    A call for believers to take seroiously the manner of thoughts that they accomodate in thier hearts and recognise that it is an area that must be handled as a warfare if victory is to be attained.

    Topic: War of Thoughts God is resolutely committed to having those of us who are born of His Spirit operate from the position of power, the realm of dominion where everything Jesus has accomplished will be translated into the physical reality by our presence. We are the “little christs” left behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Experiencing Our Shine"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
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    What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    The Power Of Our Words

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,803 views

    to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

    The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Part 2 Of 6: Idle Speech Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 17,392 views

    Five ways our tongues get us into trouble, and two correct responses

    Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 2 of 6: Idle Speech "The tongue has the power of life and death." Proverb 18:21 (NIV) Introduction: Brief recap (Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day, Part 1 of 6: Idle ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Klaus Mehrl avatar

    Gosssip! Series

    Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jun 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Psithuristis is the Greek word for gossip. It has a hissing,snake-like,venomous sound to it. What does God’ Word say about gossip and how can we keep the eighth commandment?

    Three pastors from a small community began getting together to form a kind of support group. After several weeks of building trust in one another, they began to share some of their darkest secrets. The Roman Catholic priest confessed to his problem with gambling and how he would sometimes lose his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Church Ordinances

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
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    or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city g

    or·di·nance Pronunciation Key (ôr dn- ns) n. 1. An authoritative command or order. 2. A custom or practice established by long usage. 3. A Christian rite, especially the Eucharist. 4. A statute or regulation, especially one enacted by a city government. Matthew 28 19 Go ye therefore, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Casanova avatar

    Go Forth And Preach - Is For All Of You

    Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,297 views

    I admonish you as Paul admonishes Timothy to go forth and Preach.

    Paul the Apostle wrote this to his faithful helper Timothy and I pass it on to you all as it is such good advice to everyone who considers themselves or is trying to be a good Christian. In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    The First Inning Miracle

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,733 views

    Nothing is impossible when God gets involved.

    1. Life, in reality, is a course in which we run. 2. It’s something we have to do. 3. We don’t have a choice in it. 1. As we get older, we make decisions. 2. We make choices in life. 3. The question is, "What choices will we make?" 4. What decisions will we make in life? 1. Am I going to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Sex, Lies And Videotape,videotape.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 22 ratings
     | 1,998 views

    Conclusion of 3 part sermon. videotape deals with the deceptive power Satan and the Antichrist will use to destroy many.

    Sex ,Lies,and Videotape-Videotape Conclusion; Videotape in todays world is based on these three things that we have been discussing. Sex has an overwhelming effect upon what gets taped and what gets cut. Even in the news the old saying, “Sex Sells “ applies in todays society. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin Cummins avatar

    Why Are You Talking About Having No Bread? Series

    Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,794 views

    The disciples had allowed themselves to become so distracted that they missed the message Jesus was trying to give to them. Sometimes we allow the same thing to happen in our lives.

    According to the president of the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety 1.2 million crashes a year are caused by driver distractions. Of course we all know that with the way cell phones have taken over in our society that cell phones are definitely a distraction for many drivers. But to my surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Words Of Importance Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,483 views

    Expository message on passage

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 18:12-23 TITLE: “WORDS OF IMPORTANCE” INTRODUCTION: A. We live in a society where what we say is not intended to be what we mean 1. Several years ago, this phenomenon was given the title the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Are We Preaching In Vain

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,181 views

    Is Our Preaching in Vain??

    Are We Preaching in Vain? Gen. 6:9-22 Noah was a righteous Man way back in his day He was a preacher, and He preached for 120 years But His only Converts were His wife His three sons and their wives Only seven people in all, That was his converts! His ark though was a strong message to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Gripe About Methods

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,613 views

    Concern over "trends" in ministry need not be scary to us, it’s biblical for methods to change in order to reach the lost.

    The Gripe About Methods, Chorus on Overheads By Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver June 2000 Singing choruses nothing new, but why is this “trend” in most churches to sing form the overhead instead of having a book, i.e. a hymnal? - Ask someone at PBC. Will the Bible disappear also? Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Cary Paulk avatar

    Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills

    Contributed by Cary Paulk on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 318 ratings
     | 20,918 views

    A Sermon that gives practical helps on being better communicators.

    Improving Your Social Life: Three Essential Communications Skills James 1:19-20 Introduction: [A young man once approached Socrates to ask if the philosopher would teach him the gift of oratory. His request was then followed by an incessant stream of words until, finally, Socrates placed his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist