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  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    Conflict Management: How To Solve A Conflict

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 19, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,150 views

    Conflict never to be avoid, but to be solved!

    Conflict Management: How to Solve a Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com At the last sermon, I talked about the source of conflict, which are: 1. Interest 2. Value 3. Relationship 4. Information 5. Resources Again, Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

    Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 495 ratings
     | 57,271 views

    This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

    The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A More Excellent Way Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,725 views

    Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

    PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's The Verdict

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    Are you guilty or not guilty? I want to be GUILTY of being like Christ.

    What’s the Verdict? “Are you guilty or not guilty” Matthew 25 : 58 & 69 – 75 In the court of law in a jury trial after all the deliberations have taken place, the jury will come back into the courtroom and there is a conversational exchange that happens between the judge and the foreman ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Crowds Around The Cross

    Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Mar 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,881 views

    A message about the various groups around the cross of Christ on crucifixion day.

    CROWDS AROUND THE CROSS MATTHEW 27:26, 31 INTRO.: If you were to look at Rembrandt’s painting of The Three Crosses, your attention would be drawn first to the center cross on which Jesus died. 1. Then as you would look at the crowd gathered around the foot of that cross, you’d be impressed by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    "Drive On The Right Side Of The Road!"

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    This sermon was given on the radio in Manningtree, England as a conclusion to the year I spent in ministry there in the Methodist Church. It speaks of the experience of living in a foreign country and how that is similar to becoming a Christian...having

    Good morning. I am Rev. Curtis Goforth, and I am currently serving as the minister of Manningtree Methodist Church. As my accent doubtless betrays, I am not from Essex. I am from just outside the city of Charlotte in the state of North Carolina in the US. North Carolina is located on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

    Contributed by James Dunn on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    This message points out 5 Biblical principles for sustaining spritual momentum in the Christian life.

    HOW TO SUSTAIN SPIRITUAL MOMENTUM Sermon Outline Notes Hebrews 12:1-2 (NLT) How Do I Sustain Spiritual Momentum? 1. I will find strength from those who have GONE BEFORE “Even if it was written in Scripture long ago, you can be sure it’s written for us.” Romans 15:4a (Msg) What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 5,855 views

    Third in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes

    Blessed are the Meek TEXT: Mat 5:5 INTRODUCTION · Notice how men are portrayed in the media? · Doesn’t say much but is rugged & built like a linebacker, drive fancy sports car...In beer adds he’s grabbing for the gusto...with women he’s a conqueror...confident & poised · In contrast, Xn ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Characteristics Of An Effective Church Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 13,479 views

    How the early church used a time of peace to prepare for even greater effectiveness.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 18 “The Characteristics of an Effective Church” Acts 9:31 “Then the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee, and Samaria had peace and were edified. And walking in the fear of the Lord and (walking) in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Risen! Maranatha!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    An exhortation to know the living Lord!

    He Is Risen! Maranatha! At this season, I am going to do something a little different than you might hear at your church or even on all the Christian radio and TV stations. After all, with a name like Maverick Ministries, what else could you expect from me? C];-)}|> This is basically for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gaza, Gath And Ashdod

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 16,207 views

    This sermon deals with the consequences of allowing "little" sins to remain alive within the life of the believer.

    Gaza, Gath and Ashdod Text: Joshua 13:1-3; Hebrews 12:1 Joshua 13:1-3 Now Joshua was old and stricken in years; and the Lord said unto him, Thou art old and stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Baptism

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Jan 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    The most prominent baptism ever

    The Ultimate Baptism Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:28-31 (KJV) 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Appointed An Apostle

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    This message was preached at the ordination of a person into the ministry. It is a challenge to church and pastor.

    Appointed an Apostle Mark 3:13-19 Very soon into Jesus’ public ministry he began to gather around him persons who wanted to learn more of his way. Among the many who followed him, there were twelve that he called into a special relationship with him. We often call these the 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Roy Hughes avatar

    Finding Jesus, Part I: Temptation Series

    Contributed by Roy Hughes on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    Part 1 of the "Finding Jesus" series identifying us with the Son of Man and His victory over temptation.

    Finding Jesus, part 1 “Finding Jesus In Our Temptations” From Isaiah to The Revelation, we can find 50 names for Jesus Christ. Over the next few weeks we will preach a series of messages that center on one of those titles: Matthew 13:37 TONIGHT WE SET OUT ON A QUEST TO FIND JESUS: THE SON ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Jesus Still Weeping?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 9,387 views

    Jesus wept over the state of Jerusalem. Is He still weeping over the state of our lives?

    Is Jesus still weeping? Luke 19:41-44 April 8, 2001 Palm Sunday This message was based on an outline in Roger Capbell’s book Preach for A Year # 1 Palm Sunday Tears pages 61 and 62, published by Kregel. Introduction I. New Pastor¡¦s Appointment Finding his newly-appointed pastor standing at his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God