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  • Kirk DeVine avatar

    How To Handle Haters

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Mar 17, 2003
    based on 258 ratings
     | 53,112 views

    This message deals with how to handle those that are jealous and envyous of what God is doing in our lives and how to deal with those people in a Godly way so

    HOW TO HANDLE HATERS 1 SAMUEL 9:1-2, 16-17; 10:21-27 But this morning, I want to talk about Haters... A hater is someone that is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall… (Tell you…) When you make your mark, you will always attract some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dangerous Neglect

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Oct 11, 2006
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    How shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? God offers a great salvation, as individuals and churches we can neglect salvation.

    DANGEROUS NEGLECT October 8, 2006 Jay Davis Robison HEBREWS 2:1-4 An unthinkable case of neglect . . 8-4-06 Liz & David Carroll left their home East of Cincinnati For a 3-day family reunion in Grant County KY When they did left 3-year old Marcus Fiesel in a closet at home Marcus foster ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Your Experiences Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,040 views

    Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to help understand how God gives positive and painful experiences in our life to shape our ministry.

    We are in the last week of our series “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” Our key passage has been Ephesians 2:10, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” We have been exploring over the last four weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2007
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    God ministers his grace to others through our service to the body of Christ. This sermon is for a service of appreciation for volunteers at a downtown mission church in Toronto, Canada

    1 Peter 4: Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Inclining And Applying - Part 2

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Aug 21, 2008
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     | 2,452 views

    As the Word exposes areas within us that are in direct opposition to the Word of God, we begin to understand the price of inclining to His Word and applying those principles.

    Inclining and Applying - Part 2 – Proverbs 2:2 Intro.: Last week we looked at the “inclining” portion of our text. As we set our lives before the Word of God, we will find delight in the eternal Word who lives inside of us. We will also become aware of the bitter war going on within our members. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Building A Relationship With God - Developing A Quiet Time Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,993 views

    This sermon looks at three aspects of Developing A Quiet Time with God. I. The IMPORTANCE of a q Quiet Time II. The ELEMENTS of a Quiet Time III. The PURPOSE of a Quiet Time (Sermon 4 in this series)

    Building A Relationship With God – Developing A Quiet Time This morning I am going to break one of the rules of good communication. When I was working on my degree in public communication one of the first things I was told was – never begin a speech (or a sermon) with an apology. This morning I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Receiving The Word (Christians Hearing The Word Of God) Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 19, 2010
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     | 8,265 views

    Message about Christians listening to the Word of God and how to respond.

    Title: Receiving the Word Thesis: Teach the people to take responsibility for receiving the Word of God. Text: Amos 8:11, Mark 4 Amo 8:11 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread (word of God), nor a thirst for water (spirit), but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronnie Miller avatar

    If We Are Not For God Then, We Are Against Him.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jun 7, 2013
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    My heart was blessed this week when I read about the young man in Pickens S.C who not only stood up for the Lord but, he did it in front of his classmates, teachers, family and his home town that is under attack by some who want to take prayer out of town

    If we are not for God then, we are against Him. Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? We live in a day when it seems evil and those that are against God seem to be winners. Every time you turn on the news or open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014
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    Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

    ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Who Will Water The Waterer?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,368 views

    Many would love to be the star player on the team. But God needs some water boys to be faithful to their duties. Can we find joy in being a water boy?

    CAN YOU LOVE BEING A WATER BOY? WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING?  By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.   Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part series! Many times I have asked God, WHO WILL WATER THE WATERER? We need planters, and we need water boys in the church! 1.CAN WE FIND LOVE IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Back To School For Saul Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,031 views

    After his conversion, Saul was sent by God to 3 schools in order to become the Apostle Paul: ARABIA--SOLITUDE, DAMASCUS--SUFFERING, JERUSALEM--SEASONING. Powerpoint at website.

    Back to School Acts 9:21-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BackToSchoolForSaul.html ILL.- Teacher to student, “What are you – animal, vegetable or mineral?” The boy replied, “Vegetable. I’M A HUMAN BEAN.” ILL.- It was the little girl’s first day at school and the teacher was making out her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Parting The Hoof And Chewing The Cud

    Contributed by James May on Apr 7, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,814 views

    The Old Testament Laws found in Leviticus still have relevance in our lives today. God still has laws that govern who is acceptable as profitable servants.

    PARTING THE HOOF AND CHEWING THE CUD Leviticus 11:2-4 For some people the only exercise they ever get is when they are jumping to conclusions, running off at the mouth, putting their two cents worth in, raising cane, and I don’t mean sugar cane, walking all over someone, lifting themselves up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Timely Repentance Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 169 ratings
     | 10,037 views

    Repentance is an unpopular and misunderstood topic today. Many live in denial of the need to repent. God graciously provides us with opportunities to repent now, before it is too late.

    Sermon for III Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 55:1-9 & Lk. 13:1-9 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Timely Repentance” Repentance…. This is one of those familiar Christian words, often spoken by the so-called fanatic, fire-and-brimstone preachers on T.V., who try to literally, “scare the hell out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Olen Bruner avatar

    How Bold Shall We Be?

    Contributed by Olen Bruner on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,934 views

    This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith.

    Introduction: This question is a retrospective look into our Christian resolve and commitment. This question ask us to look into the nature of our relationship with God, as we call upon our faith. This question also suggest to me several additional questions: Just where do I stand when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Park avatar

    Single-Minded Heart

    Contributed by Robert Park on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,550 views

    God does not favor divided heart when it comes to our love for him. Hosea describes in three powerful images of the spiritual state we may be in.

    Single-minded Heart Hosea 7:8-12 Last Sunday we studied about the ways to transform our heart so that our thoughts are controlled accordingly. But, unfortunately, we all struggle with symptoms of divided heart. The Bible has some harsh words about that; he is a double-minded man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist