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  • bala samson avatar

    Are You Mocked Today?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,428 views

    Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and especially emotionally! Mockery does not affect the body but it puts tremendous strain on the mind and shatters the heart of a person.

    Are you mocked today? Listen as I read Matthew 27- 28 “Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.” Mockery is a powerful way to break a person mentally and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overwhelm The Negative

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014
     | 4,744 views

    Seems we can never defeat negativism, we will overwhelm it. Bitterness always backfires. Are we growing perpetual babyhood believers?

    OVERWHELM THE NEGATIVE.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com At least two parts, probably three... I. WE ARE IN A WAR... THE ENEMY IS SEEKING TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY... IS CONFLICT MY ENEMY? A. I received this note from a pastor of a church. I have pondered and weighed these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Messiah You Can Believe In Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,303 views

    Unbelief is detrimental to living the abundant life.

    A Messiah You Can Believe In Text: Matt. 13:53-58 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest tragedies for people would be to live in darkness when they could live in the light… Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. Then she had an operation in an Ontario hospital. She said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't Point The Finger Series

    Contributed by Lafayette Funches on Jul 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,436 views

    Pull the splinter out of your own eye first

    Mat. 7:3-5 “And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the log in your own eye? 4 Or how can you say to your brother, “Let me remove the speck from your eye”; and look, a log is in your own eye? 5 Hypocrite! First remove the log from your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Attitude Toward The Wandering Sheep

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010
     | 4,990 views

    We can very easily get very judgmental of the wandering sheep. These people make bad choices and get into trouble. But let's see how the Great Shepherd views these wanderers.

    Passage: Matthew 18:10-14 Intro: One of the amazing things about us is that we can take a vice and turn it into a virtue. 1. and we are especially good at this when it comes to attitudes. 2. read about love, forgiveness, grace and we believe it. 3. but we also read about discipline and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,758 views

    The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

    The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

    INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communism: The Spirit Of Antichrist In Our Age

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Aug 3, 2021
     | 3,534 views

    The Apostle John wrote that in his day, the spirit of Antichrist was already at work in the world. It has not changed. The spirit of Antichrist is still at work in our day.

    COMMUNISM: THE SPIRIT OF ANTICHRIST IN OUR AGE TEXT: “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspective On Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jul 14, 2020
     | 9,413 views

    This blog gives us three simple perspective on thanksgiving. Be expressive & Be expansive.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured This blog gives us three simple perspective on thanksgiving. Be expressive ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Please Build, Not Tear Down!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018
     | 7,996 views

    Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When Paul Got One-Star Reviews

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 30, 2019
     | 2,140 views

    The Corinthians criticize Paul's preaching. What can we learn from this conflict?

    [First half of church fight story from Andy Stanley about his Dad - this can be found at the start of Andy Stanley's book Deep and Wide] TRASHING PAUL: It is both stunning and comforting that Paul got some negative reviews. - 2 Corinthians 10:1, 9-10. - We usually think of Paul as the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Careful Considerations

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 2, 2002
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,372 views

    In our Spiritual life, it is so critical to walk carefully.

    1. How many times have you driven NORTH or SOUTH on I-25 and found some interesting driving habits? a. Cell phone in one hand, coffee in the other… steering? b. One gal was reading the Denver Post, completely open. c. Honking caught my attention as one man who was shaving was honking at a gal who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,591 views

    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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    Being Thankful By Thursday

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Being thankful is critical to being a whole/well person.

    "Being Thankful By Thursday" November 24, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A. The world celebrates Easter with Easter bunnies & Easter eggs & new clothes & spring breaks - heralding the coming of spring. But Easter is a holy day for Christians, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Go Mote Hunting

    Contributed by Brian Phillips on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,288 views

    Sermon gives warning about fault finding and criticism.

    "Let’s Go Mote Hunting" (Matthew 7:1-5) INTRODUCTION: Hunting is a popular sport in Ohio. I have enjoyed many days in the woods with my father while hunting squirrel, rabbits and deer. I’ve learned that although you have the right equipment, the proper technique, great weather and territory, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist