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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Brought People To Point Of Decision-Making

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,692 views

    Jesus was never much for long committees.

    Jesus was never much for long committees. Our Lord did not spend a lot of time debating, discussing, or analyzing every little possible problem that might arise before obeying His Father. The Good Shepherd did not require His disciples to set up long lists of procedural guidelines before He sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

    Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Counseling Competencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    Counseling Competencies

    Counseling Competencies Luke 2:52 1. Cross-Cultural Communications - Knows the culture of the counselee as well as one’s own cultural presuppositions. Exhibits a willingness to learn, appreciate, and work through the counselee’s cultural norms. Is willing to follow Christ’s incarnational model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sustaining Grace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,216 views

    The Lord moves in our lives and empowers us to live victoriously even in the middle of difficlut times and overwhelming obstacles.

    2 Corinthians 12:7-10 “Sustaining Grace” INTRODUCTION These are troubled times. We thought things couldn’t get any worse as we watched gas prices skyrocket out of sight. We were wrong. The house of cards of a society run on credit and debt is tumbling down. The stock market is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Church For Everyone Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,905 views

    Christians are called to be witnesses to the ends of the earth and to make disciples of all nations. No person or group of people is excluded from God’s love and God’s desire to have them participate in God’s kingdom.

    Acts 10:1-23 “A Community for Everyone” INTRODUCTION We conclude our examination of the early Church and the early Christians this Sunday. Our brief study has been both exciting and empowering. We have discovered what the mission and purpose of the church is. We have learned how to maintain ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Whale Of A Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,898 views

    A most unusual place to give thanks

    A WHALE OF A THANKSGIVING Jonah 2:1-9 Within two days, millions of people in this country will celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. However, Thanksgiving has become less and less about gratitude and more and more about gluttony. Thanksgiving has become a day where prayer and praise have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just A Closer Walk (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,279 views

    Mankind has got a appointment, and very few have gotten away without keeping it!!

    Genesis 5:21-24-Enoch lived sixty-five years, and begot Methuselah. After he begot Methuselah, Enoch walked with God three hundred years, and had sons and daughters. So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him. 8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,047 views

    When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.

    Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,696 views

    Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

    Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pastor And His Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,212 views

    Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

    After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burn The Ships!

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 27,223 views

    Examine the obstacles that will hinder you from moving forward in obedience to Christ.

    On April 21st, in the year 1519, the Spanish explorer Hernando Cortez sailed into the harbor of Vera Cruz, Mexico. He brought with him only about 600 men. Over the next two years his vastly outnumbered forces were able to defeat Montezuma and all the warriors of the Aztec empire, making Cortez the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Delays Of Love" Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 11, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,494 views

    # 30 in series. Three important truths, 1)Even Those Jesus Loves Gets Sick, 2)God’s Timing Is Frequently Different Than Ours and 3)Even When God Says No It Is For Our Good.

    A Study of the Book of John Sermon # 30 “The Delays of Love” John 11:1-16 This morning I am going to talk about “the” most difficult problem you have to face as a Christian. It might be interesting to conduct a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Being In The Family Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,396 views

    Jesus asked a perplexing question that continues to cause confusion and uncertainty - who is my family? His focus was not to appease His brothers, but to please His Father. Our relationship with Christ, and devotion to Him, must exceed all else.

    Being in the Family Mark 3: 31-35 Our text today reveals an encounter that was difficult for many to accept. Very likely the intentions of our Lord were misunderstood and misrepresented. Even today, as we consider these verses, this passage remains difficult for many to comprehend and accept. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is It Possible?

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
     | 243 views

    We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..."

    The Mystery of Forgiving & Forgetting: Is it Possible? We often hear the saying, "I forgive you now, but remember, if you do it again, there will be consequences..." As sinners, we find it so difficult to forget the mistakes of others. But conversely, we often easily forget the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Sail For Adventure Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2025
     | 47 views

    Remember, when the storms in your life rock your boat, Jesus is Lord over your storms. Cling to Him and trust Him.

    SET SAIL FOR ADVENTURE Text: Acts 27:1-12 Introduction 1. Soon, Tina and I will be embarking on our 12th cruise. That’s an amazing thing for me to say, because it took Tina twenty-five years to talk me into it. The reason…I saw the movie Titanic too many times! In fact, on our first cruise I got a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist