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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "God's Recipe For Happiness"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,801 views

    A sermon on happiness based on J.B. Phillips’ translation of The New Testament.

    MATTHEW 5:1-12 “God’s Recipe for Happiness” BY: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was a real young kid I used to like to bake cookies...cause I really liked to eat cookies and my mom would very rarely buy the store-bought kind. So, I ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Courage For The Apprehensive

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,021 views

    Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Courage for the apprehensive(Christian) is found in The Comfort of ...

    COURAGE FOR THE APPREHENSIVE—Revelation 2:8-11 Jesus encouraged the Smyrnan church as they faced the certainty of mortal/lethal/deadly persecution. Christians are to possess courage in moments/instances of fearful apprehension. Where does Christian courage arise during apprehensive moments? 6 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responses To The Cross Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,141 views

    Luke tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of the participants in the drama. As we see the death of Jesus from their perspective we become aware of the varied responses to the cross.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 65 “Responses To The Cross” Luke 23:26-43 In the last message (Sunday evening) we witnessed that Pilate had determined Jesus to be innocent. It was his desire to release Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Creating A Fighting Marriage Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,190 views

    We can have disagreements without destroying our marital relationship.

    Making A Masterpiece Marriage Series Creating A Fighting Marriage (3 of 3) February 16, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A couple had been arguing about everything for years. Both spouses were tired of living in their state of perpetual conflict. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By The Spirit Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 9,417 views

    We are discouraged -- because of the attacks on our nation, the problems in our families, the economy, or financial problems. We can be pessimistic and think things will never improve. We can be optimistic and think we have the power to bring about chan

    By the Spirit Of God Maynard Pittendreigh Zechariah 4:1-11 We are continuing our study of the Minor Prophets. Last week we looked at Haggai and this week we look at Zechariah. Both of these prophets are preaching at the same time – late in the year of 520 BC. Both of these prophets deal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Obedience And Submission

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 18,670 views

    A not too popular subject, but one that is essential to successful Christian living, family living, and congregational living.

    Obedience and Submission Introduction We live in a permissive world, a world where the absolutes of God hold diminished influence. This should not surprise us for the Bible tells us that lawlessness will characterize the days that precede the Second Coming of Christ. Believers in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #4fruit Of Spirit Patience Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    We study the fruit of the Spirit, part#4 Patience.

    #4 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: PATIENCE OR LONG-SUFFERING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. WE ARE STUDYING ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time For Everything Series

    Contributed by Dan Neary on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,198 views

    Fourth in a seven part series, this sermon deals with Ecclesiastes 3.

    Sermon Dan Neary A Time for Everything Under the Sun This is the 4th of 7 sermons in our series in Ecclesiastes. I’m glad that Dr. Hobson suggested this series… and I’m glad that he is walking with us in this series. We like his preaching. We would like to hear more of his preaching. I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wrestling In Prayer

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 20,185 views

    There are times that much wrestling is required in prayer. Epaphras was an excellent example of this.

    Colossians 4:12-13 KJV Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. [13] For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Is Better Than The Law Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,079 views

    # 25 in series on Hebrews. A comparison of Mt Sinai - the law, with Mt Zion - representing grace.

    A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 25 “Grace Is Better Than The Law” Hebrews 12:18-29 The key thought of Hebrews is seen in the word “better” and our whole series has been “Jesus is Better.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sown In Peace

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,317 views

    Funeral message for Velton H. Edmonds, former chair of the church’s Music Committee. Gentleness and wisdom together, without an ounce of envy or ambition, yields a harvest for those who survive.

    The poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson has the ancient Greek hero Ulysses say, “I am a part of all that I have met”. More completely, I am a part of all that I have met; Yet all experience is an arch wherethro’ Gleams that untravell’d world, whose margin fades For ever and for ever when I move. How dull ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Candle Of Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 18, 2015
     | 8,410 views

    The candle of Love is one that God offers us and He wants us to shine this candle brightly to a lost world so those who are lost can experience the love of Jesus. This candle has always been shining from our GREAT God!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I like the video because I hope it serves as yet another reminder about the real reason for the season! • Today we light the candle of LOVE. • The way we celebrate Christmas today can easily take one off track as to the real reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Babe Like Or Babyish

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013
     | 6,876 views

    When it comes to your Christian walk are you babe like or babyish? It's an important question that must be answered.

    The Bible is full of figurative language or imagery, used to describe Christians. Christians are compared sheep, soldiers, athletes, brothers and sisters, workers, slaves, children and babes. It’s the last one in our list that I would like to spend some time exploring in this lesson and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What Can You Afford?

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,559 views

    When it comes to discipleship Jesus reminds us that it is very costly.

    Luke 14:25-33 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my disciple. 27 And anyone who does not carry his cross and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 8, 2011
     | 5,798 views

    Changing Your Attitude Altars Your Altitude

    What The World Needs Now Is A Word From God. Haggai Sermon Series (2 of 3) 7/31/11 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A We could overlook the significance of the time stamp on this text (2.1) if weren’t careful. 1 Stuff means stuff to God (Numbers, colors, dates have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist