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  • Fred Sigle avatar

    How To Benefit From Your Problems Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,100 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is based on Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. Of all the New Testament EPISTLES (letters written to Christians) James is the most practical of all. 1. It is the “HOW TO” MANUAL FOR THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. a. Every verse of this book speaks so POWERFULLY to everyday LIVING—to the “NUTS and BOLTS” of Christianity. b. It’s just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Make Up Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,245 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    A. Have you experienced the FRUSTRATION of trying to LIVE in two WORLDS? 1. You are a Christian on Sunday morning, but then during the week at WORK or at SCHOOL when with your Non-Christian friends you ACT like them. Christ certainly doesn’t SHINE through. ILLUSTRATION: I shared ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
     | 4,627 views

    Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Puts Your In Your Place Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,913 views

    A sermon examining the hope of restoration after a major failure.

    WHEN JESUS PUTS YOU IN YOUR PLACE John 21:1-19 Most of us have been there, at some point in our lives we have stepped out of line and someone, somewhere “put us in our place”. Many of us have been on the other side of a similar situation and someone offended us or wronged us in some way and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do You Know God Is In Your Life And Listening To Your Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,466 views

    From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and attentive ear.

    How do you know God is in your life and listening to your prayers? From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daniel In The Den Of Faith

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,735 views

    This sermon basically is a running commentary on a Reformation Sunday talking about how God delivered Daniel through faith.

    October 30, 2005 Daniel 6:10-12, 16-23 - Reformation Sermon Daniel 6:10-12 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, Daniel was one of three administrators under King Darius of the Medes and the Persians. The book of Daniel is unique because it takes place outside of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Forgotten Winner

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 22, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    This sermon teaches the importance of remaining faithful in your service to Christ and His recognition of your faithfulness.

    Several years ago I watched a news story about the Boston Marathon. In the coverage they described the race, how many ran, the winner, the time, weather conditions and observations. At the end they covered a special human interest story. The reporter told about a wheel chair victim who was the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    God honors faithful speech and living.

    1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Makeover – Faith Edition

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
     | 4,327 views

    If you say you’ve encountered Jesus and there hasn’t been some kind of major redirection in your life – something that makes you stand in contrast to the world and culture in which we live – you haven’t really met him yet.

    "Extreme Makeover -- Faith Edition" James 1:19-27 - start message wearing two different kinds of shoes. OPEN: How many people are familiar with the show Extreme Makeover? The most popular version of this show was actually a spin-off of the original version. The version most familiar is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Your Attitude Will Determine Your Altitude

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 71,878 views

    Everyone needs an attitude adjustment now and then. Here’s some ways to get your attitude aligned!

    YOUR ATTITUDE WILL DETERMINE YOUR ALTITUDE (PHIL. 4:4-8) What is attitude? Attitude is the EYE of your soul! Your attitude determines how you view life. If your attitude is negative, you will see life positively. If your attitude is positive, you will see life positively. If you have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    You're Setting On Your Heart

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    THIS IS A CONTINUATION FROM THE PARABLE OF THE RICH FOOL. JESUS TELLS US, WHERE YOUR TREASURE IS, THERE IS HEART AS WELL.

    MUB 3-6-05 LUKE 12;22-34 22Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23Life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Remembering You're Not On Your Own Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,633 views

    2nd in series on restoring the joy in a Christian’s life. Sermon begins in Psalms but is built around Jeremiah passage.

    RESTORING THE JOY Part 2: Remembering You’re Not On Your Own - Read Psalm 137:1-4 In this passage, we find that Israel had been invaded by the Babylonians. The Babylonians pillaged their country. They killed a lot of people; and then took the leaders and whatever young men looked like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!"

    Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 19,396 views

    Sermon discussing the power of reaching for your destiny...

    Scripture: Phillipians 3:12-14 Title: “Your Destiny Is Within Your Reach!” I. Introduction: The one thing that really keeps us from obtaining our destiny and from going to the next level in God and that holds us back is our past. Your destiny is well within your reach!! Talk about other things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You're Out Of Your Mind

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    This week we will address the mental area of the 7 areas of our lives that we give up (7UP) to God’s control to be a holistic community that follows Jesus. How is this area is different from other areas such as the emotional area and what does it mean for

    7UP: You’re Out of Your Mind Philippians 4:8 October 12, 2008 This week we turn to the mental area of our lives. ‘You’re out of your mind’ you may say for talking about this. But if we are going to follow Jesus in holistic community, we’ve got to give God control of this area of our lives as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God