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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 53,367 views

    Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

    1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Upside Of Being Down

    Contributed by Craig Smee on Sep 15, 2007
     | 3,747 views

    The up side even when we are down is that we are called and appointed by God.

    GENERAL INTRO Jesus has set us free to be ourselves... Comparing to others Not good at that Gifs, talents, I cant sing like and I cant – but Preach Everybody has things they are good at and everybody has things they are not good at. WE HAVE TO GET OVER BEING BOTHERED BY IT We have to understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Least Of These" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 224 ratings
     | 55,597 views

    When we use our gifts to meet the needs of the "least of these" we are doing it as unto the Lord.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 7, 2003 “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: In today’s parable the people are divided up at judgment day as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep were on the right and the goats on the left. He speaks to those on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Heaven Second To None

    Contributed by Thomas Miller on May 25, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,405 views

    Sure, we think of heaven when the going gets rough, but how about when good times prevail, do we not hesitate?

    Heaven Second To None 2003 My Father who set wings to my heart. My Father who never ceases to impart. I see through a glass dimly, then face to face. My dreams will come true when I leave this lonely place. For boredom will never find us, nor will depression see our face. The Son ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Too Close To Quit

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,535 views

    This message is to encourage the believer to continue into thier destiny regardless of the circumstances.

    TOO CLOSE TO QUIT PHILIPPIANS 3:12-14 Everyone has been called to walk in destiny… God has promised all of His children precious gifts who obey His instructions… Although these gifts are available, they don’t just fall into our lap… In fact the enemy’s goal is to derail and distract us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,772 views

    A simple sermon on what it means to be "salt" and "light" in our world.

    Salt & Light Lake Bronson 8 Feb. 98 Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16 A recent secular survey, where 1300 senior executives across America were asked to list, in order of priority, what they thought was the most important characteristic within an organization. - 90% listed integrity as # 1 - 90% ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    There's A Miracle Coming Your Way

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 46,232 views

    This sermon shows us how to catch the miracle that is passing our way.

    The Prophet symbolizes (The Word and the Power of God). Elisha coming to Shunem is equivalent to the Word of God coming to your ears. The day that you hear the Word of God is the most important day of your life. The Word of God is the Power of God Your healing is in the Word Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be A Hero Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,561 views

    66th in a series from Ephesians. The church needs behind the scene heroes like Tychicus.

    I’m going to begin with a quiz this morning. The subject of this quiz is the University of Arizona football team. Let’s see how much you know about the team. Let’s begin with the coaching staff. How many of you can name the head coach? [Mark Stoops]. How about the offensive coordinator? [Sonny ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is For Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,133 views

    This passage gives us 3 ways in which we see that "God IS For Us."

    GOD IS FOR US Romans 8:26-30 * Don Moen is a name which is well known among modern day musicians. He has written some of the most beloved and sung songs of our time. As a writer/producer/publisher, he and the team at Integrity Music developed and released Worship projects for choirs. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Remembers

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 53,744 views

    It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’.

    GOD REMEMBERS It can be of great encouragement to be aware that ‘God Remembers’. We have a God who ‘cares about our concerns’, who ‘contemplates our conversations’ and who ‘chronicles our commitments’. Let us look into the Word of God, take on board what it says, and as a result be encouraged, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Remembering God

    Contributed by Mark Roper on May 25, 2008
    based on 50 ratings
     | 34,661 views

    Remembering God empowers, transforms, and liberates us.

    Remembering God Life is unfair, Life is hard, and Life is challenging. At the same time satan works to discourage us, defeat us, and destroy us. What are we to do? REMEMBER GOD! Ps 121 NIV 1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills — where does my help come from? 2 My help comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,764 views

    How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nora A. Jackson avatar

    Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect!

    Contributed by Nora A. Jackson on Jun 14, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,045 views

    Though the world may want to reject us, or we may want to reject ourselves, the love of God always welcomes us.

    Medically Impaired, Divinely Perfect! Rom 5: 6-10, Heb 10:14 My Doctor, Sylvia, had me go in for a number of tests including several scans. Then from the results of all these tests, she diagnosed the cause of the problem: ‘this and that are a bit different from the normal…’. Now, several years ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Byrd avatar

    Is Your Life Blessed Or Cursed

    Contributed by Joseph Byrd on Mar 30, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,743 views

    Whether we are blessed or cursed depends on our attitude

    One of the biggest tools that satan uses in today’s world is the mass media. He doesn’t have to be invited in our home. In fact WE invite him in every time we turn the knob. The little, or in some homes the big box, in our living room is a way for him to invade our home, influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Finley avatar

    When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,519 views

    How to react in times of trouble

    1. Be Open to the Lord 1-2 A. Perform a Self Examination B. Petition for Divine Examination 2. Be Focused on the Lord 3 A. Powerful Motivation B. Personal Application 3. Be Separate From the World 4-5 A. The Appathetic B. The Rebellous 4. Be Passionate in Your Worship 6-7 A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist