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  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    The Fruit Of Discouragement

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 5,740 views

    How negative attitutdes damage people

    THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010
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     | 8,160 views

    Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

    Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Our Safety Net

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 18, 2012
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    In Nehemiah chapter 4 we see that through all the opposition that the builders of the walls faced, they could depend on God to be their safety net.

    Our Safety Net Nehemiah 4: 1-15 Intro: How many of you watched this week as Felix Baumgartner jumped out of a balloon that was 24 ¼ miles up. This guy goes up and parachutes almost from outer space. While this is nowhere close to the edge of our atmosphere, (320 miles) it’s a looooooong way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Big Question Mark In The Sky

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 22, 2012
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     | 5,311 views

    This morning, while getting into my truck to go to work. I stopped and looked up into the sky asking the LORD to guide me today. But what I saw, confounded me. The Big Dipper was turned on its end, it was a BIG QUESTION MARK in the Sky. A point to pon

    2012.10.22 The Big Question Mark in the Sky William Akehurst, HSWC This morning, while getting into my truck to go to work. I stopped and looked up into the sky asking the LORD to guide me today. But what I saw, confounded me. The Big Dipper was turned on its end, it was a BIG QUESTION MARK in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be A Somebody, By God!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011
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    Divine principles that will build you up!

    Matthew 2:4-6 says, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?...and they said, in Bethlehem of Judaea”. We hear these verses of scripture read every year at Christmas time, but do we really hear them? If you was going to bring a child into the world, a very special child that you ...read more

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    Go Forward!

    Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,880 views

    God calls us to march on through hardships and discouragements.

    I believe the Bible is the most inspiring, encouraging book ever written! I also believe we often miss the fullness of inspiration God desires for us. We miss it partly because we live in a VIDEO world (we would rather watch something than read it). We miss it partly because we live in a very ...read more

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    They Sent Me Here To Finish Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,610 views

    A sermon on Hebrews 12:1-3 on running the Christian race

    Introduction: Dr. Johnny Pressley is coming on October 23- 26. He loves to run. He runs every day. He will run a marathon on the weekend if he has a light week after it. Runs several marathons a year. Since many of us have the day off tomorrow let’s run. There’s a race at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Randall Parker avatar

    Come Forth!

    Contributed by Randall Parker on Sep 26, 2011
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     | 12,353 views

    You've been in that tomb too long!!!! It's time to COME FORTH!!!

      "COME FORTH” John 11:43 Bishop Randall Parker III This is a season of Uncommon….unexpected blessings in the lives of God’s people, and there are people on the verge of these blessings, so don’t give up regardless of what your circumstances look like. God can work a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Value You For Who You Are

    Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,485 views

    Discovering what we mean when we give others affirmative words.

    “I Value You for Who You Are” Genesis 1:26-27 Psalm 8 Introduction We make value judgments every day about all sorts of things. We choose one product over another product. We choose one TV news program over another. We think carefully before investing a huge amount of money in a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Side Are You On?

    Contributed by Jeff Smith on Jun 24, 2013
     | 5,264 views

    In all of our ups and downs as a Christian, we should look to the Lord

    WHICH SIDE ARE YOU ON? Exodus 32:26 a. FEELING ON THE DOWNSIDE – Spiritually deflated – (John the Baptist – “Art thou the Christ or should we look for another”)) FEELING ON THE UPSIDE – Riding High and maybe not realizing what may be ahead – (Peter – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,868 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Hell Is Not In Charge Of Your Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,207 views

    Sometimes it looks like hell is in charge. Four Reasons Hell ISN'T in charge. Four things to do to take back charge if your life has spiraled out of control.

    HELL IS NOT IN CHARGE OF YOUR DESTINY Esther 9:20-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Inside a supercenter, a woman saw a grandfather and his poorly behaved 3 year old grandson. "Easy, William," said the grandfather calmly. "We won't be long." 2. In the cookie aisle, the woman heard a shrill, "I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William D. Brown avatar

    # 4 ~ Three –pt.2 ~ The Meaning Of Bible Numbers Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    It's my prayer that as we look into the meaning of Bible Numbers that our faith will increase as we realize that only The All Knowing God could have possible accomplish these great truths, man nor any group of men could ever have thought of any thing as g

    # 4 ~ THREE –pt.2 ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-22-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of number three and then say a few things to do with the number four as time permits. First I need to remind us that that there are (4) numbers that are said to be numbers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    God's Purpose In Discipline

    Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 31, 2011
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     | 5,445 views

    God's purpose in discipline is MORE than just to instill righteousness-- it is for our good, and to demonstrate His great love for us.

    Hebrews 13:4-11 The author calls the quotation regarding the Lord’s discipline- “encouragement” TWO KEY POINTS: 1)Don’t Take God’s discipline lightly. 2) Don’t let God’s discipline discourage you! WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GOD's DISCIPLINE! a) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,538 views

    What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

    INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ