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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    How To Influence Someone To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 26, 2015
     | 7,786 views

    Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The letter he wrote to his friend Philemon is a great example of that. Let’s take a look at how Paul sought to influence his friend to do the right thing.

    HOW TO INFLUENCE SOMEONE TO DO THE RIGHT THING INTRODUCTION: Book-“How to gain friends and influence people”. Paul was good at knowing how to talk to people. He was wise in how he chose his words. The book of Philemon is a great example of that. Paul writes a letter to his friend ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility In A World Of Excuses Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 26,762 views

    We live in a society of victims. Everyone has an excuse for the things that they do against God. It’s called THE BLAME GAME, and it is not new. It comes from our FALLEN NATURE. We discover the blame game in Genesis 3. It is the record of the sin, e

    The Blame Game - Taking Responsibility in a World of Excuses Genesis 3:8-13 We live in a word of excuses. Here are some complied by the Readers Digest that have been offered for not showing up for work: "I dreamed I was fired, so I didn’t want to get out of bed." "I was up all night arguing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Carnal Christian

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 26, 2011
     | 9,540 views

    This sermon will help you determine if you, or someone else, is a carnal Christian; and will provide the solution to help you/them move out of carnality to spiritual maturity.

    Carnal Christian 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sex And The Single Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,202 views

    What scripture has to say about sex and the single life.

    1 Corinthians 7:6-9 Sex and the Single 9/14/03 D. Marion Clark Introduction I feel like a person wading through swampy water. Each step further feels like I am sinking into territory I don’t want to be in. I would like to turn around, but now that I have started I must go on. That is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    To Be First Be Last Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,105 views

    Living for Christ means living opposite of what the world says.

    Series: It’s Backwards To Be First Be Last Mark 9:33-35 How much of our life do we spending waiting? The doctor’s office, the store, the stoplight – there are hundreds of places we have to wait each day. There is probably a guy out there who has studied the amount of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Tabernacle

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,599 views

    Old truths with a modern application - PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    The Tabernacle Reading: Exodus chapter 40. Ill: • After going on a diet, a woman was really feeling good about herself; • Especially when she was able to fit into a pair of jeans she had outgrown long ago. • "Look, look!" she shouted while running downstairs to show her husband. • "I can wear ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Seeds On The Hard Path Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,217 views

    Being hardened by life, or free in Christ.

    Seeds on the Hard Path (Matthew 13:1-23) 1st in a series on: “The Parable of the Soils” Introduction: An old farmer who was about to die called his two sons to his bedside and said, "My boys, my farm and the fields are yours in equal shares. I leave you a little ready money but the bulk of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018
     | 9,163 views

    Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Continue To Pray To Be Victorious

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014
     | 4,592 views

    To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more.

    I. EXORDIUM: How often do you pray? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the need for praying more often to eliminate afflictions (Amalek) in our life. The more you pray the more it will be easier and lighter for you. Pray all the more. IV. TEXT: Exodus 17:11 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Harvest Thanksgiving, Even In Suffering

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Mar 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,661 views

    A reflection on the appropriateness of thanksgiving and glorifying God, even in the midst of intense personal suffering. Contrasted with the First World expectation of self-actualization.

    Genesis 2:4-25, Ps 126, Matthew 6:25-33 “But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O men of little faith? 6:31 Therefore do not be anxious, saying, —What shall we eat?’ or —What ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 1,566 views

    Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

    NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God's Peace - 1 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 25, 2022
     | 2,682 views

    An Advent series focusing on experiencing God's peace.

    God’s Peace - 1 November 27, 2022 Today is my 51st anniversary! Are you going to wish me happy anniversary?! Well, thank you! But you have absolutely no clue why you’re wishing me happy anniversary. Let me show you a picture from 51 years ago today. This is what I looked like as a 13 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Williams avatar

    Dealing With Doubt Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 25, 2023
     | 2,025 views

    Only the gospel can make sense of the human heart, only Jesus can meet humanity’s deepest needs, only life in Jesus can provide unrivaled hope and joy.

    Last week, we spoke about how Jesus appeared to His disciples after the resurrection, when they were gathered behind locked doors. In the midst of their fear and anxiety, Jesus told the disciples not to be afraid, revealing himself to them and assuring them that He is alive and well. However, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (16 Of 16)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,390 views

    In a previous message we learned the apostle John had witnessed several undeniable proofs that Jesus was indeed the Son of God, Savior of the world.

    . No wonder, when he saw Jesus walking on the shore one day, he said, (John 1:29,34-36), “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world....And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. Again the next day after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 22 - Jesus On The Cross Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 29, 2019
     | 5,751 views

    "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus' terrible cry on the cross is answered in Psalm 22.

    For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ