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  • Don Jaques avatar

    Live With An Eternal Perspective Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on May 18, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 19,276 views

    MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get sidetracked by petty disagreements. 3. Live for Christ every

    Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 2. Live With An Eternal Perspective Philippians 1:12-29 May 8/9, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEAS: You can be Joy-FULL regardless of your circumstances if you live your life with an eternal perspective. 1. Let God use your tough circumstances for his purposes. 2. Don’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let God Be Judge Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,391 views

    One of the characteristics of a worldly minded Christian is a judgmental spirit. This sermon draws a distinction between speaking the truth about sin, and lifting ourselves up as the judge over other people's behavior.

    If you have ever seen a court proceeding in England, you will have noticed that British judges and lawyers still wear Victorian era wigs at certain times in the proceedings. Most important, a judge will put on a long white wig prior to announcing the verdict to a defendant. There is a reason for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lewis Martin avatar

    What Holds When You’re Tested

    Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025
     | 299 views

    In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

    Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Struggling With Sin Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2019
     | 4,149 views

    The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

    If you are a fan of classic, dry humor, then you probably know Bob Newhart. There is a skit where he’s a Psychiatrist and a patient comes in. After he explains the billing process, she explains her problem. After listening, he replies that he wants to say just two words. I want you to take them out ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Do What God Tells You To Do

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,946 views

    This sermon is a call for obedience and to be aware of envy and jealousy in our lives.

    Do What God Tells You To Do July 23, 2006 Numbers 14:20-45 Acts 5:1-11 TEXT Numbers 16:1-45 Has anybody here ever gotten into trouble because you decided to change the rules on your own, because you thought you had a better way of doing things? How many of you have ever had to explain to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim White avatar

    Jesus Must Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013
     | 5,988 views

    Jesus must make a difference in the life or we must question if He lives in the heart.

    Jesus Must Make a Difference Matthew 7:21-23 Forgive me if I don’t use a cutesy illustration to break the ice of today’s topic. I don’t believe this is a topic in which a cutesy illustration is appropriate. It saddens me that too many times professing Christians act like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Be Happy - How To Be Joyful No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 20, 2010
    based on 40 ratings
     | 55,408 views

    We can be joyful in all circumstances, by adopting a right perspective, set the right priority, lean on the power of God, and focus on the purpose of life.

    Most people don't enjoy life; they just endure it. • They think that life must be perfect for them to be happy. • So they are always looking for a change for the better. If I could just change my situation life would be great. If I could just get rid of all my problems, life would ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-2--Sec. 1, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,704 views

    2 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-II—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... We discovered previously that No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    No More Crumbs

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 26,791 views

    God never intended for his children to live a crummy life, just getting by on left overs, Ours is life abundant in Christ.

    Judg 1:1-7 1Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? 2And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. 3And Judah said unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Secret Of Being Content

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,228 views

    Paul said in Philippians 4:12 that he learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret too.

    THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT Philippians 4:12 INTRODUCTION: Fisherman story from Nelson’s ill. Pg. 146. I’m going to be talking today about contentment. In Philippians 4:12 Paul said that he had learned the secret of being content in any and every situation. We need to learn that secret as well. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Back To Life, Back To Reality Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    In the aftermath of defeating Goliath, David experienced a number of significant relationships. I this lesson we try to apply a number of things that David learned from these relationships.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of three men who began talking one day about their wives. 1. The first man said, “When we got married, I told my wife in no uncertain terms that from now on she would have to do all the cooking. Well, the first day after I told her, I saw nothing. The second day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Dealing With Jealousy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,652 views

    We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them.

    Dealing with Jealousy July 24, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be happy for others when God blesses them. Focus Passage: I Samuel 18:6-30 Supplemental Passage: A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Conspiracy Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,215 views

    Yep! There really is a conspiracy. But our God is conspiring for us, not against us! As we continue through Romans, ch.11 gives us a glimpse of God’s conspiracy for this world.

    Conspiracy of Grace Romans 11:1-12 Intro: Have you ever read or studied up on some of the conspiracy theories people have these days? There are those who believe that we never did land on the moon. It was all fabricated by our govt. Also, there are some who believe that the 9/11 attack on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Contented Life” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
     | 5,513 views

    The treasures of this world don’t last.

    1. STUCK! BOUND! ENSLAVED. That’s the life of the man, of the woman, who is DISCONTENT! Just Plain STUCK! a. Have you ever really thought about what a waste of time it is to chase after stuff?! b. The treasures of this world don’t last. c. Jesus said they rust, they get ripped off. d. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Do Not Fret

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,212 views

    Do not worry or be jealous of what worldly possessions other people have.

    Text: “Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity” (Psalm 37:1). There are many people in the world who prosper at the expense of other people. They use whatever means necessary to take advantage of people. These people are only looking out for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church