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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Dec 6, 2007
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     | 8,302 views

    An Attitude of Gratitude doesn’t come automatically, it must be chosen and cultivated.

    Develop and Attitude of Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:18 A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where's The Fruit?

    Contributed by Michael Scott on May 24, 2018
     | 8,326 views

    A brief devotional message to encourage believers to cultivate spiritual fruit in their lives.

    "Where's the Fruit?" Luke 13:6-9  6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worthy Centurion

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 7, 2006
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     | 18,165 views

    A marvellous faith was not the only virtue possessed by the Centurion whose slave was healed by Christ.

    Jesus has just spent the better portion of His day healing the multitudes that flocked to him and, on a plain in the countryside near Capernaum, He had delivered a long sermon. We find our chapter beginning with the close of that sermon. Verse 1, “He had completed all His discourse in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wait

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 11, 2012
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     | 18,977 views

    Patience is a virtue, possesses it if you can. Found seldom in a woman, but never in a man.

    Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Kids who have been bad wait on their dad to get home Teenagers can hardly wait until they can drive Somebody estimates most of us spend from 45-62 minutes waiting on something every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Joy

    Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015
     | 9,541 views

    Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

    Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonder Woman!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
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    A wonderful woman!

    I was given two questions. "Why does the Bible not hold women in high regard (importance) in either the Old or New Testament?" "How does God feel about women in Power Today i.e. preachers, politicians, and CEOs?" I have used the emphasis in the questions as they were given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
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    Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

    CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The New Self: God’s Love On Display Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 19, 2014
     | 4,020 views

    Our new selves are characterized by love, and therefore we should value and live-out the nuances of love.

    The New Self: God’s Love On Display (Colossians 3:12-14) 1. WOODSTOCK, Ill., Feb. 11 (UPI) -- Customers at an Illinois Shell station received gas for just one cent per gallon due to a glitch in the system, an employee said. Rita Castillo, who has worked at the Shell station in Woodstock for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    All We Need In All Things

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 20, 2014
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     | 5,646 views

    Sermon talkes about God provides everything we need in life and in right standing with God. He provides the faith we need need for our starting point and gives us his salvation but encourages us to add 8 characteristics

    Valley Grove Assembly of God July 20, 2014 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree All We Need in All Ways II Peter 1:1-12 Last week we talked about living in the sufficiency of God whether it was money needed to pay our bills or whether it was a sense of peace and calmness in our life or health and wellness ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Called To Be Super-Heroes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2015
     | 5,637 views

    In the spiritual realm, we are called to be God’s super heroes. We can only be super heroes on earth, because — when we are in heaven — we will not need these unique skills.

    Called to Be Super-Heroes (I Timothy 6:11-17, 20-21) 1. [This is a combination Norwegian and Chinese joke] A young man walks through New York Chinatown and notices a shop with the name Hans Olaffsen's Laundry. He thought it seemed out of place but curiosity got the best of him and he walked into ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Angels Exist Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 30, 2021
     | 3,481 views

    The subject of angels has certainly become very fashionable. Bookstore shelves hold a plethora of books depicting the appearance of angels and their powers. Angels are never referred to in any gender other than masculine, never is an angel referred to as “she” or “it.”

    The subject of angels has certainly become very fashionable. Bookstore shelves hold a plethora of books revealing authored expressions depicting the appearance of angels and their powers. Nor is angelic subject matter confined just to books. Many of us remember watching "It's A Wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gentleness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Highlight the importance and power of gentleness as a Christian virtue, and to encourage believers to embody and display this gentleness, as exemplified by Jesus, in their daily lives.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. The Bible has much to say about the power of gentleness, the benefits of being gentle, and imitating Jesus' gentleness. [Read passages] I'm reminded of a quote by Francis de Sales who said, "When you encounter difficulties and contradictions, do not try to break ...read more

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    Practical Steps To Holiness

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
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    Holiness is attainable when you commit your life to God, renew your mind by His Word, purify your heart through repentance, and live daily under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

    PRACTICAL STEPS TO HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, Hebrews 12:14, James 4:7-8, Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is a divine call and a continuous journey that every believer must embrace. While the call to be holy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Importance Of Character

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025
     | 325 views

    Character is the foundation of a Christian’s witness and the measure of a life that honours God.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF CHARACTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 22:1 Key Verse: “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” (Proverbs 22:1) Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:3, Matthew 5:16, Titus 2:7-8, Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Patience PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,488 views

    Explores the virtue of patience, its role in spiritual growth, and its power to bring peace and endurance in anticipation of the Lord's coming.

    Good morning, my dear friends. We gather here today to share in the wisdom of the Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Book of James, specifically James 5:8-9. Let's read together: "You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. Don’t grumble against one another, ...read more

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