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  • Ronald Thorington avatar

    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
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    The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

    #3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Dont Miss The Hundred Fold Harvest

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 4, 2008
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     | 4,874 views

    Faith in Focus ...although it is a good ground the reason some were not yielding a hundred , because they wait for the ground to do its job.

    Mat 13:8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. I grew up in place where the big mangoes were harvested. When I was still a child ,we used to grow mango without using any chemical spray, I remembered the time when my father ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Certainties In The Face Of Life's Struggles

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,751 views

    Christ’s resurrection points us to hope, certainty.

    Certainties in Face of Life’s Struggles. JOHN 20:10-18 Life is full of uncertainty. So much of what we hope for crumbles before our very eyes, and we wonder if there is anything we can count upon. When life hits you square in the face, is there any hope? In our text, the risen Lord appeared to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,645 views

    The verse says: do not get drunk with wine. Wine is okay – gladdens the heart, a little recommended by Paul to Timothy for his health. Drunkenness with wine leads to ‘asotia’ or opposite of ‘sozo’ which is excess, dissipation, being profligate, prodigal

    Introduction: Last Sunday we considered ‘signs of faith’ exploring the signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe. We realize that the signs began on the day of Pentecost after the disciples were filled with the Holy Spirit. Today we look at being filled with the HS so that the signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,677 views

    Why were the Ten Commandments given?

    The Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:3-17 There is a lot of confusion about the Ten Commandments today. Many people believe that the have to follow the law, so they can go to Heaven…this is not the message that the Bible gives. God never intended for us to be able to keep them. The question then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Ibeleme avatar

    Get Started

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Destroying The sin Of Procrastination

    GET STARTED - DESTROYING THE SIN OF PROCRASTINATION ECC. 3:1-9; PROV. 19:18 To Procrastinate - to put off, delay, postpone, adjourn, dally, drag your feet, defer, hang fire, dwadle - NB: There is no positive definition of this word. By Rev. Knowledge to Procrastinate means: to Hesitate - Jam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whats That Smell?

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
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     | 4,488 views

    Each believer is leaving a spiritual scent. What kind of secent are you leaving? One of death or one of life?

    What’s that smell? Opening: 1. Have you ever thought of what do you smell like to those around you? 2. We ALL emit a scent or smell – if you don’t believe it, lean over to your neighbor and have a whiff 3. How good is your sniffer anyway? Human nose – good Dog nose – 300 times more ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Keeping The Wolves At Bay

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008
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     | 3,555 views

    deaking with the uncertainties of life by faith

    Keeping the wolves at bay Dealing with the uncertainties of life by faith Opening… 1. Wolf hunting An organization in Montana offered a bounty of five thousand dollars for every wolf captured alive. Two hunters named Sam and Jed decided to head for the hills and make some money capturing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Having A Rough Time On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010
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     | 3,942 views

    Though we all go through tough times, we can always trust Jesus.

    I. The Retreat - vs. 13-14 A. Their Travel - vs. 13 The Place - Let’s go to Emmaus - The name of the city means “warm baths”, about 7 miles from Jerusalem They probably just wanted to get away! B. Turmoil - vs. 14 - Jesus had been praised as He entered Jerusalem - He had been betrayed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    World Unites In Prayer

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 17, 2012
     | 3,015 views

    This article by CH (CPT) Satterfield, USA, was printed in the March 9, 2009 edition of The Mountaineer, the Ft. Carson, CO newspaper

    The World Day of Prayer is a worldwide movement of Christians of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer the first Friday of March and who have a continuing relationship in service. The day is initiated and carried out by people in more than 170 countries and regions. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    A Lord's Supper Service

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,500 views

    This meditation is designed to come just before the regular morning message.

    Lord’s Supper Service (before message) As we prepare to come to the Lord’s table, we should recognize it as a time of celebration. We celebrate what Jesus has done for us in dying for our sins. So we give thanks to Christ for His gift to us. It’s a time for the church body to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Me From The Traps Laid For Me

    Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Aug 31, 2011
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     | 10,817 views

    A prayer for deliverance from personal enemies.

    Someone is always setting traps. Even the godly sometimes get lost and set traps for other Christians. Setting traps is the sign of an evildoer. Those who set traps for others are under the control of evil, and soul burns with the fire. And believe me it is not the fire of the Holy Ghost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Coping With Interruptions

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 20, 2011
     | 6,044 views

    In Life We Will Have to Learn how to Cope with Interruptions, because, they will come...

    Coping with Interruptions Matthew 9:18–26 There Is: 1) Authority – Jesus & Jairus (Certain Ruler) 2) Conversation – (Dialogue) Jesus w/ Jairus (Certain Ruler) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man’s Major Miscalculation

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 9, 2011
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     | 6,337 views

    Miscalculations are a normal experience in everyday life that can vary from just nuisances to producing very serious consequences.

    MAN’S MAJOR MISCALCULATION "There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." Proverbs 14:12 (Repeated identically in Proverbs 16:25). Miscalculations are a normal experience in everyday life. They can vary from just nuisances to very serious consequences. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics - Salvation Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 22, 2012
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     | 6,932 views

    Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ; there is no other way.

    Back to the Basics - Salvation May 20, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ; there is no other way. Focus Passage: John 3:1-21 Supplemental Passage: John 14:6 Introduction: Back in 1830 George Wilson was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist