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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,623 views

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

    1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Motivate People To Give 100% To The Lord's Service

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Whenever I go through

    Motivating some people is not difficult because they are determined to follow positive examples. Our faith grows when we appreciate the price great people have paid for their beliefs. We grow best when we focus on what we love most. Paul wrote, "Be steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    People We Need And Don't Need In The Church

    Contributed by Donny Lanier on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,211 views

    A look at the different types of people we may have setting on our pews.

    I.Background On The Last Days 1.Periolous Times - 2Tim.3:1-5 2.Departure From Bibical Principles - 1 Tim.4:1 3.Will Not Listen To The Truth - 2 Tim.4: 3 & 4 II.People We Don't Need In The Church 1.Sleeping Jonah's ( while souls are in danger of perishing ) 2.Powerless Samson's ( while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Is It Unwise To Underestimate People With Less Formal Education?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,197 views

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educate

    In this passage we read, "Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus." (Acts 4:13) There is a tendency for the formally educated to look down on those without formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,354 views

    Excellence is found in Christ Jesus for every dimension of our personal life, relationship and activities.

    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence Matt 5:48 Illustration:Serious critics sometimes argue that the standards in art are always relative, but all artistic masterpieces give them the lie. John Gardner in The Art of Fiction: Notes of Craft for Young Writers. The only thing most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,243 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,967 views

    Jesus cautioned people against being "good for nothing" because He wanted them to make an impact on their communities. Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt loses its saltiness; how can it be made salty again?

    Why Jesus Warned People Against Being Flavorless Illustration;Did you hear about the clever salesman who closed hundreds of sales with this line: "Let me show you something several of your neighbors said you couldn’t afford." Source Unknown. Let us present Christ as one who offers something no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

    25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • W F avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 12, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

    INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

    How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Choosing To Please God Over Pleasing God's People Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,204 views

    Believers please God when they share the Gospel as the Gospel.

    Choosing to Please God over Pleasing God’s People Gal. 1:9-10 June 5, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In 1979, 4th grade year, Vendee Myers was my first crush. a She said, "Mike, I’ll be your girlfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Christopherson avatar

    God Uses Weak People (Acts - Part 31) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    Five Key Practices to turn by biggest weakness into my greatest strength

    God uses Weak people Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 31 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 17, 2003 Acts 18:23-28 FIVE KEY PRACTICES TO TURN MY BIGGEST WEAKNESS INTO MY GREATEST STRENGTH: 1. Am I Growing in Knowledge of God¡¦s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 3 - What Is Our Purpose As God's People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Part 3 of our Finding Purpose series will focus on the top commands from God to us on how we are to be. Loving God with all of our heart, mind and soul and loving our neighbor as we love ourselves.

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 3 – What is our Purpose as God’s People? † SCRIPTURE READING This week we will be looking at what our purpose as God’s people is. This very question was posed to Jesus in our scripture reading today, an expert in religious law asking Jesus this question trying to test Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 75 ratings
     | 60,020 views

    A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

    WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Would A Loving God Really Send People To Hell? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,297 views

    4th in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

    THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 4 “Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?” Matthew 10:28 and John 3:16-18 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: A church that was seeking a new Pastor asked their top two candidates to preach a trial sermon and gave them the same topic and same text. The topic? Hell. Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church