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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Seven Happy People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 189 ratings
     | 13,090 views

    Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "God Doesn't Make Promises, He Can't Keep”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 9, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,640 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that they should Accept their present circumstances, and make the best of it, by working for the (welfare) health and happiness of those around them UNTIL God honors His promise in

    8 October 2006 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Presidio of Monterey (ORD Military Chapel) Monterey California, 93940 BIG IDEA: Although some believers do not like the situation that they have been put in - They can’t change it. So they should make the BEST OF IT. References: Ps 123:2b ( …so ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 41,498 views

    Jesus comes to us as the "I Am" in the situation we are in. His power is not confined to or limited by circumstances. We are to trust that He always acts on time, in His own way, to accomplish a greater purpose.

    Martha’s brother Lazarus was dead. • Jesus said to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believers in me will never die.” (John 11:25) Martha sees God’s answer as something that can happen only in the future. • Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Characteristics Of Happy People

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,133 views

    Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

    Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Blue Christmas Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 66 ratings
     | 34,760 views

    What happens when Christmas doesn’t go according to plan? How do we handle it when circumstances rob us of the joy of the season? How do we respond to a "blue Christmas?"

    OPEN: John Simmons tells about a grade school class that was putting on a Christmas play which included the story of Mary and Joseph coming to the inn. In that class was one little boy who wanted so very much to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace, Down Under Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,062 views

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Whether its: Under the weather or under the circumstances…we’re always living under something. How about living under grace:

    Romans 6:14-15 – *Notice the use of the word “under” Proverbs 30:5 *Every word of God has purpose – “God breathed” none of it is filler “Under” whether its: Under the weather & under the circumstances…we’re always living under something 1. Past: Under the Law – Grace gives a New Motive Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry About The Lions Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,849 views

    We live in a world that can be a scary place sometimes. How can we live a life that is pleasing to God when we encounter circumstances and real problems that will come solely as a result of following God?

    Don’t worry about the Lions Daniel 6 Intro Slide Good Morning. This morning we are going to talking about Daniel and the Lion’s Den. Now when I mention Lions, you either think about the Lions’ you have seen at the zoo or at a circus Slide Lions that look like this and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Horns & The Craftsmen Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,417 views

    This revelation serves to greatly encourage His people's hopes & faith for it shows how entirely God knows the outcome of all circumstances & how completely all results lie in His hand & His purposes.

    ZECHARIAH 1: 18-21 The Second Vision THE HORNS AND THE CRAFTSMEN [Jeremiah 23:29 / 2 Cor. 4:1-6] What stands against our church? Why doesn't it move on for God? Is there any satanic power oppressing us and holding us back? Have we repented? Have we prayed for the advance of our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In A Famine

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 9, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,236 views

    Examine the faith of the widow woman that took care of Elijah. 1. Pressing Circumstances. 2. Personal Crisis. and 3. Prophetic Challenge. God tries our faith that we might try His faithfulness.

    Faith In A Famine 1 Kings 17:1-24 Introduction: A Lack of Leadership. Ahab Rejected The Servant of God. Ahab Rejected The Sayings of God. Ahab Rejected The Strength of God. 1. Pressing Circumstances. A. Drinking at the Brook. B. Dryness at the Brook. 2. Personal Crisis. A. Starving in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Brotherly Kindness - It Changes Me! Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 9, 2013
     | 8,318 views

    It is amazing how genuine kindness and love touches others! Equally amazing to me is why we fail to express love or receive love until the most desperate kind of circumstances sweep over us.

    Series: “Becoming a Complete Christian” Message # 7 TEXT - 2 Peter 1: 3-8 Becoming Complete Disciples, developing conduct and character that reflect those of our Master, Jesus Christ. Complete disciples, the Bible teaches us, must first have a spiritual transformation through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Heeding The Warnings Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016
     | 10,097 views

    Along our journey of life, God gives us signs and warnings through people, circumstances and events. God gives us the warning in Jude because He loves us and wants the best for us.

    “Heeding the Warnings” Jude It was 1 am in the morning and I had just finished my last day of work before I headed to Dallas to enroll in seminary. I stopped by Giovanna’s apartment to say goodbye and then got on the road. I had scrimped and saved all semester to have enough money ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 3, 2015
     | 2,338 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015
     | 2,426 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Believe And See The Glory Of God!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,234 views

    Have faith and take God at His Word! Life and death are in the power of the tongue, with God’s help and He wants you to know that you are in charge of your circumstances, no matter what they are!!

    Believe and see the Glory of God! Illus. Waiting for you, By sermon central. A family was out vacationing at the lake one summer. Dad had been puttering out by the boat house. Two of his sons, a 12-year old and a 3-year old were down playing along the dock. The 12 year old was supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strong Arm Faith Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
     | 8,599 views

    This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

    Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ