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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Keep Salt In Yourselves

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Walking In Wisdom: Engaging The World With Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,021 views

    Colossians 4:5-6 offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of Christ in all they do.

    Walking in Wisdom: Engaging the World with Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of wisdom and grace as we delve into Colossians 4:5-6. This passage offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Second Generation Faithfulness Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 2, 2024
     | 1,149 views

    Different leaders have different strengths and God uses a leader accordingly to his giftedness.

    A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Both began ministry in God’s presence. Moses: “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Exodus 3:4). Joshua: “The Lord spoke unto Joshua … arise, go over this Jordan” (Joshua 1:1-2). 2. What is a call from God? a. Burden b. Desire c. Fruit – usefulness 3. Both saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Faith Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

    JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will Your Prayer Make A Difference?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jul 21, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,618 views

    Praying to change the world

    WILL YOUR PRAYER MAKE A DIFFERENCE? James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Ultimate Weapon Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 19, 2019
     | 5,609 views

    Ephesians 6:10-18

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Ultimate Weapon October 24, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Frank Peretti wrote two books called, “This Present Darkness” and “Piercing the Darkness.” In these two fiction books he gives us a glimpse of the spiritual warfare that takes place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power To Change Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 4, 2026
     | 201 views

    Through the Holy Spirit, we have the power to grow and change in Christ. And the more that God changes us to be like Christ, the more we are able to know him and to experience his love for us.

    Over the last few weeks, our theme has been “power”. We looked at what the Bible says concerning God the Holy Spirit, who gives us the ability to love one another and who leads us into the truth. And we studied what the Bible tells us about Prayer and the reading of the Word, two important means by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Jewish Sages Teach!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 27, 2015
     | 2,465 views

    With Good Friday imminent and our focus turning to Genesis 22, this message encapsulates many startling truths of Jewish tradition including one on Gen 22 which Christians need to know in order they can glorify the Heavenly Father all the more!!!

    What the Jewish Sages teach… Its quiz time folks! Tell me what is common to 1 Cor 10:4, Jude 1:9 and Jude 1:14? Well, they are accounts from Jewish Tradition, which we may not find in the corresponding Books of Exodus or Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Change Agent For Christ / Catalyst

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,653 views

    When Jesus said Ye are the salt of the earth He was making a proclamation and expectation. He is expecting for us to start something, to ignite a fire in people, to be the catalyst transforming the stinking mess of the world to burn for reconciliation with God.

    A Change Agent for Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Earlier this week I posted on my FB page I GOT A TESTIMONY and I told how God orchestrated an encounter this week with 2 young men as I came out of Dollartree, one of whom was a Muslim. The encounter ended up with prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Putting God First Series

    Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004
    based on 147 ratings
     | 36,350 views

    The first in a series on the Ten Commandments building from a series done by Rick Warren. Presents the foundation for a good family and the formula for a good family.

    INTRODUCTION Parrot story – A woman bought a parrot in a pet store. She wanted companionship, someone to talk with. The next day she brought the parrot back and said, “He won’t talk.” The store manager asked, “Does he have a mirror in his cage? Parrots love mirrors.” She bought a mirror and left. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life-Changing Intercession Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Apr 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,988 views

    This sermon discusses intercessory requests that can change the life of the one interceded for.

    ETS: The Apostle had a very special prayer for the Colossians. ESS: Effective intercessory prayer is specific in its requests. OSS: Believers will use this Biblical model for intercession. PQ: How do I pray intercessorily for others? UW: Requests INTRODUCTION: A – This prayer was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of The Father

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,377 views

    The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost.

    Acts 2 & Luke 15 Pentecost Sunday 2004 The Spirit of The Father The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the Father, and the heart of the Father is for the lost. Pentecost Story: Acts 2:1-41 The emphasis in church on the Spirit is often on His comfort, his gifts, his fruit. The Pentecost story ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Handle Complainers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,938 views

    Paul’s prudence evidenced the Spirit’s leading not only in his content but also in his approach to people

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcome Complaining Tendencies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,290 views

    Paul asserted his truth and reasonableness when he cried, "I am not insane, most excellent Festus," "What I am saying is true and reasonable." "The king is familiar with these things and I can speak freely to him." Paul used great skills of affirmation, c

    How to Handle Complainers Illustration:Don’t complain and talk about all your problems--80 percent of people don’t care; the other 20 percent will think you deserve them. Mark Twain. Illustration: A heavy wagon was being dragged along a country lane by a team of oxen. The axles groaned and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moses - An Analytical Leader

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,526 views

    Moses - An Analytical Leader

    Moses - An Analytical Leader Moses is a good example of the kind of analytical leadership style who tended to want out of leadership. Yet, he functioned superbly when God called him. When first approached by the idea of leadership in Ex. 4:1-17, Moses hesitated to take on the responsibility ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational