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  • Bill Lobbs avatar

    Let God Arise

    Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 233 ratings
     | 92,603 views

    A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring.

    Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: A study in the challenge and changes that God’s arising in our midst will bring. Introductory Remarks Today, I want to share with you on the challenging theme of "Letting God Arise" using Psalms 68:1-3 as the scripture text. I am praying that at the conclusion ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 176 ratings
     | 23,596 views

    This message challenges us to view people and possessions through the framework of godly values.

    Rich Man, Poor Man James 1:9-11 The issue of money has been a prominent one from the inception of the church. Jesus spoke a great deal about it himself. Consider this: o 16 of 38 parables were concerned with money/possessions. o 1 of 10 verses in the gospels (288) deal directly with money. o The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,261 views

    One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

    Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting The Inevitable

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 90 ratings
     | 17,970 views

    We all must deal with the Consequence of our own Character-Our Esau. This message deals with How to Confront The Inevitable Confrontation with Our Past.

    SOONER OR LATER WE MUST FACE ESAU! Verse 1 says: "And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and,behold, ESAU CAME and with him four hundred men." For 21 years Jacob had avoided a face-to-face encounter with Esau. At the age of 40, Jacob had to leave home unexpectedly to save his life on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Get Sick

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,314 views

    If you are going through physical illness, emotional suffering, you are dealing with additions or recovering from some kind of abuse in life:Deal with it with God.

    Introduction: In 2009, Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church in Dallas was diagnosed with brain cancer. At the time of his diagnosis, this young pastor was not even forty years of age, a husband and the father of young children. He was given months to live. Chandler is still alive today. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Staying True

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 78 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Paul challenges the young preacher Timothy to stay true in the midst of paganism and apostasy.

    Staying True I Timothy Introduction In the book of I Timothy, Paul, the aged and experienced apostle writes to the young Pastor, Timothy, who is facing a heavy burden of responsibility in the church at Ephesus. Ephesus was a city famous for its Temple and worship of the Goddess Diana. Its Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
     | 3,280 views

    Jesus speaks concerning making oaths, retaliations and dealing with our enemies.

    The Saying of Jesus Part 7 Matt. 5:33-48 Jesus in this public address is expounding of the law and challenging the listener to consider the whole law with its spiritual implications. The subject of marriage and divorce has become complicated today not because of God’s position on marriage, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015
     | 7,339 views

    An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

    Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Fathering In These Times

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017
     | 6,700 views

    This is a challenging age to be a good father in. Let's do this to God's glory!

    On Being Fathers in These Times Pastor Eric J. Hanson: 2017 Here in the Western World, it is no secret that Fatherhood has been under siege for many years now. Many people do not remember a time when Fathers were honored in everyday life. It was not always this way. In previous eras, Respect for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making Forgiveness Perfect

    Contributed by Jay Bunting on Feb 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    This sermon deals with how we forgive others who mistreat us.

    7th Epiphany 2011 Matthew 5:38-48 Making forgiveness perfect. For years we in the church have been challenged by the initials, “WWJD.” The initials stand for What Would Jesus Do? For the most part it is easy at times to follow these simple guidelines, but sometimes it goes totally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Steve Greene avatar

    The Great Commandment

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 23, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 60,482 views

    The challenge is for all of us to learn to love God and love people on a deeper level.

    The Great Commandment A minister was speaking about all the things money can’t buy. “Money can’t buy happiness, it can’t buy laughter and money can’t buy love” he told the congregation. Driving his point home he said, “What would you do if I offered you $1,000 not to love your mother and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Gift Of Grace

    Contributed by Tony Colson on May 17, 2002
    based on 131 ratings
     | 34,557 views

    This message deals with the power of grace that is present in a believer’s life NOW.

    THE GIFT OF GRACE TEXT: 2 COR. 6:1,2 “We, then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Not Settling For Less Than The Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,301 views

    Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

    "How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

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    To Know God And Be Known By God.

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,244 views

    This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

    Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican