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  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Attitude Counts

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Mar 17, 2021
     | 6,583 views

    Many of us concern ourselves with the outward approach to sin, but are attitudes have not changed. Well, attitude counts tremendously in our walk with the Lord.

    The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Attitude Counts

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 11, 2020
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     | 6,217 views

    Your attitude represents your very character. The Word of God says in Prov. 23:7; "For as a man (or woman) thinks in his or her heart, so he/she is..."

    The other day, I was in the grocery store, and I noticed a lot of gloomy faces. I began thinking about my mother, who a year ago lost my father, her husband of over 60 years, and she seemingly has been in a funk ever since. I have tried cheering her up, but her mood stays the same. Now, I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One More For Jesus

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,887 views

    We are in the world for the world and in our mouths is the Word of God that people need to hear and understand while there is time.

    Over the last 3 Sundays, we have been preaching about the kingdom of God. In the New Testament, the Kingdom of God is viewed as apocalyptic (describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world) and eschatological. Jesus is King in a spiritual sense, and His Kingdom is here. It belongs ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God Will Not Be Managed Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 9, 2022
     | 2,349 views

    Inductive sermon looking at Uzzah's fatal touch of the Ark of the Covenant and the issues that led to it.

    THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID GOD WILL NOT BE MANAGED 2 SAMUEL 6:1-15 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are going to read and think about a passage of Scripture that leaves us scratching our heads many times and even after we dig a little and understand a little more, we still don’t like what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,326 views

    You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

    Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unexpected Advice

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 2, 2025
     | 234 views

    A Pharisee offers sound advice to the council

    Unexpected Advice Acts 5:29-42 Does the LORD ever use non-believers or pagan people to speak truth or accomplish His will? In the Old Testament prophecy of Habakkuk, the LORD said He would use Babylon, which was a “ruthless” and “dreaded” nation, to achieve His purposes and correct Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Anxiety To God Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Oct 3, 2025
     | 239 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. The teaching sheet is included at the end of the text.

    “Give Anxiety to God” 1 Peter 5:6-14 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 5 “6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Worthy Sheep

    Contributed by Mike Dubose on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 174 ratings
     | 24,979 views

    Jesus said, "I am the Good Shepherd." But will He find us to be His worthy sheep?

    Worthy Sheep John 10: 7-15 April 21, 2002 Today, from the Gospel of John, we have the words of Jesus explaining His role to the Pharisees… Once again, they question Jesus as to “who He is,” and He answers them – “I am the Good Shepherd…” That’s who Jesus is – but He goes on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Smelling Like Jesus

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001
    based on 85 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    A challenge to Christ-like living; considering the ramifications of our behaviour to our witness

    "Smell," said Helen Keller, "is a potent wizard that transports us across thousands of miles and all the years we have lived. The odors of fruits waft me to my southern home, to my childhood frolics in the peach orchard. Other odors, instantaneous and fleeting, cause my heart to dilate joyously or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Living At A Higher Level

    Contributed by Wade Allen on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,503 views

    Preached at the "Sermon at the Mount" in Rogers, OH at the Lake Mount Church of Christ.

    None of us want to be average. I doubt that anyone got up this morning and thought to themselves, “I want to see how bad I can look today.” Now, before you judge me realize God made me this way. None of us want to simply be average. Parents do not dream about their children being ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being A Strong Soldier

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

    2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving Out By Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,358 views

    Putting faith to the test

    Let us pray Welcome.... Each Sunday we are re-minded of our theme for this year, which is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible......... Today we will be using as our topic, Moving Out By Faith. Please turn with me in your bi-bles to Matthew 14: 22-36. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    From The Charge To The Crown Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,421 views

    The final words from Paul’s pen proclaim a challenging charge and a personal testimony. These are for guiding Timothy through the perils before him to the prize laid up for him in glory.

    From the Charge to the Crown 2 Timothy 4 1 I solemnly charge YOU in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by HIS appearing and HIS kingdom: 2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #7. Sharing The Gospel Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    If you won’t walk the walk, talking the talk is worse than silence. If you won’t walk the walk, take the bumper sticker off your car.

    THE WINDOW BIBLE-TEACHING MINISTRY of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendship Dr. Russell Brownworth, pastor Pillar 7. Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ The greatest and most noble purpose in life is to glorify the Lord through the fulfillment of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stay Alert Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,208 views

    WE need to be constantly alert to what Satan will do.

    Stay Alert Ephesians 6:10 – 18 Great Expectation Matthew Sullivan It is said that most Christians in 2007 would almost see these verses as null and void. The most popular of preachers today tell us that becoming a Christian leads to all things positive and peace on earth. Many teach that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ