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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    When Ministry Stinks!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 12,087 views

    Ministry is not always for fun and profit!

    When Ministry Stinks! Everyone wants a mega-ministry. They want the largest Church or Sunday School. They want to be the evangelist or revivalist with the biggest numbers of converts or the highest rated TV show or network. They want to be the pastor that stays on the best seller list the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Problem Of Focus

    Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,751 views

    This message deals with the tendency for believers to develop the wrong focus in life.

    Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4 ETS: Paul encourages the Hebrew believers to keep focused on Christ. ESS: It is of vital importance that believers keep the proper focus in life. OSS: Christians will repent of having an improper focus in their lives; and commit to refocusing on Christ. PQ: What do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008
    based on 49 ratings
     | 38,241 views

    “Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

    Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lift Off Series

    Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,826 views

    One great thing about family is the way we encourage each other and lift up each other's spirit; this message is about how to do just that.

    “Lift Off” Several weeks ago an American Idol contestant said something like this before facing the judges, “I’m doing this for my best friend who died 4 years ago.” They showed pictures of her and her friend laughing and doing things together. Then, crying she said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah In The Pits Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
     | 7,789 views

    Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

    It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,013 views

    Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

    RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Feel Like Quitting?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 29, 2010
    based on 43 ratings
     | 26,620 views

    Ever felt like quitting? Ready to throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord, to serve Him but everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’re discouraged and want to run away. You're not alone

    Feel like Quitting? Jeremiah 20:7-18 Introduction: Have you ever felt like quitting? Ready to just throw in the towel? You seek to live for the Lord and to serve Him but it seems like everything just goes the opposite of the way you hoped. You’ve become discouraged and wish you could just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009
     | 8,302 views

    Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

    How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How To Get Up When You Are Down!

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 16, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,084 views

    A message dealing with depression. Is it Biblical? Can believers be depressed? What can we do if we become depressed?

    Title: How to get up when you are down! Text: Psalms 42 Intro: Do you ever feel like Charlie Brown? You know what I'm talking about,‑when nothing ever goes right. In fact, everything is out of control! Even your dog tells you what to do! Charlie Brown goes to kick the football while ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Madness Of Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 38,741 views

    If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is serious with his Christian life operates sometimes in a way that is not logical. If unbelievers call you a fan

    This message entitled, “Madness of faith” would serve to strengthen the faith of those who have been overtaken by the spirit of doubt. If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Wilson avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

    Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,875 views

    Four causes of the things that cause us to lose our spiritual zeal!!!

    How to Prevent Spiritual Burnout! ROMANS 12:11-12 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 12 begins with a stern admonition for believers to submit themselves to God by living sacrificially, as living sacrifices, dedicated to serving God and avoiding conformity to the world. Paul encourages the believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation

    Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Feb 10, 2014
     | 8,483 views

    An encouragement for those on the brink of giving up hope.

    TITLE: Never Subtract The Supernatural From Your Life’s Equation! 02-10-2014 TEXT: Psalm 121 I survey my life. Nothing but problems –the cares of this world; --sickness in my family; --financial difficulties;--family problems of every stripe; --failure in almost every endeavor; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Psalm 42 - Hope For The Downcast Soul Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,852 views

    In my series where I am working through a rich experience of preaching the Psalms.

    HOPE FOR THE DOWNCAST SOUL TEXT: Psalm 42:1-11 Psalms 42:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. [2] My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Faith’s Journey

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,014 views

    Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of journey for Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experienced salvation then begins the journey of faith.

    Faith’s Journey Deut. 1:1-2, 21-46 Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of the journey for the nation of Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experience salvation. Then begins the journey of faith and this passage is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Is It Worth It?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 39,327 views

    Examining whether the Christian life is really worth living... (yes it is!)

    Is It Worth It? Psalm 73:1-23. Have you ever looked at the Christian life and asked the question “Is It Worth It” o Is it worth the struggles? o Is it worth the sacrifice? o Is it worth the ridicule and persecution? No doubt, each child of God here today has noticed that often the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist