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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 17, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,516 views

    A two-part message on what biblical Joy is and how to cultivate it.

    "for the joy of the LORD is your strength" (Neh 8:10b ESV) What is Joy? Is it an emotion, feeling, or a state of mind? Is it the result of pursuing happiness? INTRODUCTION We have all experienced joy and want more of it. We have shouted and smiled in delight upon hearing good news ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessed Life

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 31, 2022
     | 4,162 views

    The keys to a life filled with blessing.

    A Blessed Life Psalm 128:1-6 1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses Instead Of Service Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 583 ratings
     | 161,192 views

    When God calls Moses he offered excuses instead of service and so do we at times.

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 5 “Excuses Instead of Service” Exodus 3:10-15, 4: 1-17 Dr. John R. Hamby Why is that we feel that we can offer excuses when it comes to things of the church that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lydia: The Business Woman Series

    Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,952 views

    Lydia was a successful business woman and yet had time to seek and worship God. her conversion to Christianity singled her out among many other women as she became the first convert in Europe. It was through her God opened the door for the ministry in the

    LYDIA: THE BUSINESS WOMAN (Acts 16:13 -14, 40, Proverbs 31:10-31) INTRODUCTION Lydia was a successful businesswoman. A dealer of purple cloth, she mingled with the wealthy of her day. Her trade was in demand by the rich and influential in the city. She can be likened to the virtuous woman in Prov. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    A Name Change Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 11, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,949 views

    For the most part, names don’t mean much today; they are chosen because the parents like the way they sound, and many names are picked out of books that list every conceivable name. But that’s not how it was in the Old Testament. Names were significant i

    4-7-03 Title: A Name Change Text: “Then the man said, ‘Your name will no linger be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with god and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doh! I Knew You Were Like That! Series

    Contributed by Tim Hbc on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,090 views

    What happens when Nineveh doesn’t fall? What happens when God does something I don’t like? What happens when my theology doesn’t sit comfortably with God’s Word? What happens when he shows me that my priorities may be religious, but they’re not his?

    Introduction Many have been rejoicing that former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic has at last been arrested and brought to trial. Accused of terrible war crimes, of genocide at Srebrenitsa, of more. If convicted of these crimes, is prison a strong enough sentence for this man? Many long for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “construction On Character” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 31, 2014
     | 15,817 views

    How does God grow the character of Jesus in us? Peter shares his process for growing in Christlikeness.

    Warning: I’m Under Construction Message – “Construction on Character” We’re beginning a 4-part series today called: “Warning: I’m Under Construction”. That title is a light-hearted way of suggesting that all of us are like a building not yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Relieve Stress And Tension In The Home Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    LEARN TO LAUGH, CULTIVATE CONTENTMENT, ALLEVIATE ANGER, AND WALK IN WISDOM!

    How to Relieve Stress and Tension in the Home Prov. 15:13-25 You will notice in this passage some negative words… v. 13 sorrow 15 afflicted 16 trouble 17 hatred 18 strife 22 disappointed These are all synonyms for stress and tension. They represent those times when the string gets too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Those Who Never Heard Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,003 views

    It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost!

    1. It’s so good for us to cultivate a heart for the lost! (See Mark) NOTE: The heart of Jesus becomes our heart, our passion, our desire to see those around us come to know Jesus personally! • We realize don’t we, that God sent someone into our lives! • How thankful we are! • Remember one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Beauty

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,096 views

    Young people need to understand the importance of cultivating one’s spiritual beauty.

    The Truth About Beauty In the summer of 1997, I went out to Salt Lake City, Utah, for what was the hardest summer of my life. I went out to colporteur. For eight hours a day, I was going from home to home knocking on doors, trying to get Mormons to buy Christian books. Selling chocolate would ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Neglected Instructions

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,497 views

    Paul final instructions to the Corinthians are too frequently neglected in the rush for self-fulfillment in this day. The Apostle would urge modern believers to embrace these instructions or face defeat before the enemy of the soul.

    1 CORINTHIANS 16:13, 14 NEGLECTED INSTRUCTIONS “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” A fusillade of commands at the conclusion of most of his letters is a mark of authenticity for Paul’s letters; and this first letter to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfortable In God's Presence

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,440 views

    This sermon deals with the character of the citizen's of the kingdom of Heaven.

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Cell Phone: 310-213-4586 Email: abimilech@ca.rr.com COMFORTABLE IN GOD’S PRESENCE TEXT: Psalm 15 We’ve been dealing with godly character traits for some time now. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 162 ratings
     | 191,009 views

    A Spiritually Mature Christian is: 1. Positive under PRESSURE. 2. Sensitive to the needs of other PEOPLE. 3. A PEACEMAKER not a troublemaker. 4. PATIENT. 5. PRAYERFUL.

    Five Marks Of A Spiritually Mature Christian Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honesty Is Always The Best Policy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2023
     | 3,886 views

    When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy.

    Intro: When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy. This story occured in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her: • "Do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking In Joy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 769 views

    Explores the importance of cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives and living a life led by the Spirit.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to see all of you here today, gathered in His name, ready to receive His Word and His wisdom. We're gathered here, not merely as individuals, but as a community, a family, united by our faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

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