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  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Remedy Part 6: The Remedy For Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,043 views

    Let’s be honest: sometimes people hurt us. We get put down, run down, and trampled on. And it becomes easy to want to get revenge. And it’s even easier to become bitter. But bitterness is a disease. And if we’re not careful, this disease of bitternes

    REMEDY The Remedy for Bitterness “Bitterness imprisons life; love releases it” Harry Emerson Fosdick (American clergyman 1878-1969)  Key Scripture: Romans 12:14-21 Icebreaker: During the Korean war a certain military unit had hired a local boy to cook and clean for them. Being a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Be A Good Soldier

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013
     | 4,251 views

    Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become bogged down, snagged up, and immobile. Be ready and able to move with

    Be a good soldier 2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Restoring And Renewing The People Of God

    Contributed by Terry Owens on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 15,404 views

    In this day of trials it’s easy to get weighed down, in this message discover how to be restored and renewed by God.

    Restoring and Renewing the people of God Psalms 42 As we’re heading towards the last days there’s a weariness that’s settling in on the Body of Christ. People are growing weary of well doing. Galatians 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Cowardly Dozen

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,448 views

    The disciples fled at the garden only to become "those who turned the world upside down" through the Holy Spirit.

    THE COWARDLY DOZEN April 13, 2001 GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO US RECENTLY ABOUT HIS CHURCH AND WHAT HE WILL DO. Ÿ HE IS GATHERING ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Testimony Of The Sheep.”

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 22,052 views

    The Lord is the Chief Shepherd and we will never want for anything when we follow Him down the pathway of righteousness.

    Banner of Praise Ministries Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder Subject: “The Testimony Of The Sheep.” Text: Psalms 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Respectful Witness

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,128 views

    Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

    WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Perfect Proclamation

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 25, 2007
     | 2,340 views

    Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. The Gospel is liberty and freedom, don’t bog down in perfectionism.

    Title: Proper Proclamation of Perfect Peace Text: 1 Corinthians 11.20-22 MP: Proper Proclamation of the Gospel in thought, word and deed. Sub: The Gospel is liberty and freedom. Our only role is to get the reminders right. SO: Communion Outline: 1. Kirghiz Proclamation of Communism 2. The Beauty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 69 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

    Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Wrong With Gambling? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004
    based on 203 ratings
     | 13,287 views

    also included: the Lottery, Raffles, and gambling with our lives/families! Powerpoint at website under "When the Chips Are Down"

    WHAT IS WRONG WITH GAMBLING? “Questions People Ask” Acts 19:21-29 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website at bottom. ------------------------- We need to know what we believe, and why we believe it. What if someone came to you and said, “what’s wrong with going to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,490 views

    3rd of 4 messages: It comes down quite simply to a single truth: Sheep need care and protection.

    A Shepherd’s Work Last Sunday I spoke about the three distinctives that set apart the “good” shepherd from the hired man and the mediocre, self oriented shepherd. The distinctives are: 1) The good Shepherd IS the door; 2) The good Shepherd KNOWS his sheep; and 3) The good Shepherd LEADS his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ownership And Obedience Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    The first in a month-long stewardship series. Financial giving boils down to obedience. Who owns your stuff?

    Stewardship I - Ownership and Obedience Purpose: 1. Read I Kings 17:7-16 2. (This story is an adaptation from an illustration from Leonard Sweet) Let me tell you about a trip Grant and I made to McDonald’s last spring. Dana and Jackson were on a field trip to Hendersonville … and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Are You A Headshrinker Or An Encourager?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    We have a great need within the church for edifiers and encouragers. Many arms are hanging down, will you help?

    VEHICLE OF TRUTH: DUTY TO ENCOURAGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wear cowboy boots and a pair of spurs in this service. I. DO YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE A GOD CALLED HEAD SHRINKER? A. We have a very serious need within the ranks of the church today. We have many people that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,862 views

    There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

    Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Watch Your Words Series

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 246 ratings
     | 61,724 views

    Words can build up or tear down, through this sermon you will learn to watch what you say.

    WATCH YOUR WORDS Grow Up Rather Than Give Up Part 8 JAMES 3:1-12 All of us here know the saying, " STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME. " I am here to tell you that is not true. Words do hurt. Broken bones will heal over a period of time. Sometime we never recover ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    #4 Five Levels Of Waiting Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,177 views

    We consider five levels of waiting: soaring, running, walking, sitting, lie down.(This is part #4)

    5 WAITING LEVELS   By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.    Kyfingers@aol.com   This is Part 4 in a series on waiting and patience. TEXT: Isa. 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God