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  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Keys To Happiness

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 20, 2010
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     | 6,043 views

    It is the worldly who are poor, and it is believers who are rich. Our treasure is in heaven, and we should set our minds “on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Colossians 3:2)

    Keys to Happiness 01/04/09 PM Reading: Psalms 37:1-11 Text: Hebrews 13:5-6 I was flipping channels the other night and I happened upon one of the many cable news outlets which was conducting an interview of someone who had suffered some amount of financial loss in one of the recently publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    What Do You Covet? Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    The final sermon; this one about how coveting moves us away from a healthy relationship with God.

    Ten Commandments: Coveting Exodus 20:1-17 July 5, 2009 SCRIPTURE READING SLIDE How many of you remember when Hula-Hoops first came upon the scene? The year was 1958 and they were the first really big fad to sweep through the U.S. Kids wanted one, but anyone who had a fun streak gave them a try. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Satisfy Our Souls Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,467 views

    12th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Our souls can only be satisfied when we live life in community with God and others.

    At age 45, Howard Hughes was one of the most glamorous men in America. He dated actresses, piloted exotic test aircraft, and worked on top-secret CIA contracts. He owned a string of hotels around the world, and even an airline—TWA—to carry him on global jaunts. Twenty years later, at age 65, Howard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Satisfied Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 7, 2013
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     | 6,964 views

    Sermon leads to be satisifed in life, your money, your sex, your work give temporary satisfaction. But the real satisfaction from God.

    01.09.2013 Satisfaction - Psalm 17:15 Preamble God looks for people who will stand in the gap, who will pray for others, who will go for him, who will do His will, who will sacrificially give to the ministry, who will do good to the nations and people and people who are satisfied. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. #77~21:1-12 The 12 Gates Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 29, 2010
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     | 9,938 views

    This city that John sees coming down will be exceedingly dressed, or garnished in this case, and we’ll read about all the beautiful Jewels that this city will be garnished in.

    Rev. #77~21:1-12 THE 12 GATES 10-30-10 Last time I told you why that I thought that the Lord Jesus could call out His Church just any time as I talked about the 7 dispensations of time, and that we are today in the closing hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Much Is Enough

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,400 views

    Because of the sinless life, atoning sacrifice, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ we, through him, have eternal life in His presence. This is the good news! This calls for unending thankfulness.

    How Much is Enough? Thanksgiving 2010 Text Philippians 4:10-20 Grace mercy and peace from God the father and Christ Jesus our Lord. A rich industrialist from the north was horrified to find a southern fisherman lying lazily beside his boat smoking a pipe. “Why aren’t you out fishing?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God Has A Positve Answer Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,446 views

    We have questions and God still has the answers if we are willing to listen

    God has a positive answer Philippians 4:10-4:13 Introduction- We are still in the series looking for answers. It is our fifth week and we still have questions. We looked at why we do the things we do. Why we give, the principal and blessing that God has for faithfulness and obedience. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Of Little Faith

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    Worrying does not add one second to our lives. We must learn to live in each moment with gratitude to God.

    Matthew 6: 24 – 34 / You Of Little Faith Intro: I heard about a 95 year old woman in a nursing home who received a visit from her pastor. The pastor asked her, “How are you feeling?” She said, “I’m worried sick!” The pastor said, “What are you worried about? You look like you’re in good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Spiritual Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,771 views

    Symptoms of spiritual neglect that need to be diagnosed as exhibited in the life of Haman in the book of Esther.

    I’ve known people, people I loved, family and friends, who would probably still be alive today if they had not ignored symptoms of poor health. If they had only gone for a checkup sooner. I’m sure some of you have had a similar experience. I think fear and misinformation keep a lot of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Birthmarks Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,206 views

    The ultimate goal of most people in the world is to see God. What does it take?

    Matthew 5:8 is one of the most astounding statements in the word of God. You and I may stand and look at the same object and see different things. The eye sees what it is trained to see. That is not only true physically, but spiritually. Isn't it amazing that two people can come to the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Edging God Out Through Entitlement Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019
     | 4,943 views

    There are several ways we Edge God Out. One of them is by the sense of Entitlement that many of us strongly feel. The antidote is to Exalt God Only through Thanksgiving.

    Edging God Out through Entitlement I have used the acronym EGO before, and some of you might remember it. Edging God Out. There are various ways we Edge God Out of our lives. We have examined some of them in my past messages here, and I would like to continue on the same theme. Today, let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Is Satisfied With Us

    Contributed by David Holman on Jan 24, 2016
     | 7,460 views

    Total Dependence on God

    When God is Satisfied with Us Acts 17:24-27 When is God most satisfied with us? Is He most satisfied with me I’m reading my Bible; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m doing good deeds; is He is most satisfied with me when I pray; is He is most satisfied with me when I’m working in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Deadly . . . Greed And Envy! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,275 views

    Continuing our look at the 7 Deadly Sins. Focusing on greed and envy as we seek to draw closer to God.

    7 Deadly Sins Greed and Envy March 11, 2018 The 2015 American Freshman Survey asked thousands of incoming students about their goals and aspirations. 81.9 % checked "becoming very well off financially" as an "essential" or "very important" life objective. That’s an astounding percentage. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Empowered But No Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 16, 2016
     | 13,331 views

    Samson was a man who was gifted with supernatural strength but has not much with regards to his moral character. He was greatly empowered by God but he was not able to control his desires. We will learn several life lessons from this story.

    Samson was the strongest man alive, yet something went wrong along the way that has changed his life's direction. The four D's of Samson's downfall - His Desire, His Disrespect, His Disobedience and His Deception. First, he was overwhelmed by his desire for the woman. When he went to Timnah, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Real Talk - Pt. 5 - Hacksaw Ridge Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017
     | 8,795 views

    Movies + Pop Corn + Church = Reel Talk

    Reel Talk Pt. 5 - Hacksaw Ridge Luke 15 is unique. It is probably no more than a 20 or 30 minute slot of time in Jesus' life. However, it stands out against all other moments when Jesus speaks because the entire exchange is simply stories. Stories to respond to the religious folks and their anger ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal