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  • Steven Glover avatar

    All Things New

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,618 views

    The newness of the new believer.

    “All Things New” Text: Philippians 3:7-11 7. But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. 8. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 386 ratings
     | 26,767 views

    Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8

    Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    The heart of the call of God is comming to the place of seeing my talents dont amount to a Hill of beans in the light of His glory & goodness.

    2 PETER 1:10-11 10 Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more eager to confirm your call and election, for if you do this, you will never stumble. 11 For in this way, entry into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be richly provided for you. WHERE THERE IS A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 4: Paying A Price

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    Series: The Bible and Retirement

    A. INTRODUCTION: THE PRICE IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL 1. To have a successful journey through life, you must continuously pay a price. The flesh wants ease. The devil wants defeat. The world wants conformity. 2. You fail to reach your greatest potential when you fail to pay a price. B. THE TEN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,052 views

    A message to help the congregation discover the depth and breadth of God’s grace.

    Discover God’s Amazing Grace James 4:6-10 I. GRACE IS UNDESERVED BY ANYONE A. WHAT EXACTLY IS GRACE? 1. Several times in Proverbs it says that grace is an adornment of God 2. It is a symbol of God’s presence B. WHERE EXACTLY DO I FIND GRACE? 1. John 1:17 “For the law was given ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Wholehearted

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    God hates half-heartedness! The Shiloh Eagles football team has not had a winning season in 6 years. As the new season begins, the Eagles lose the first three games due to their half-heartedness and apathy. Coach Grant Taylor challenges the players to giv

    Being Wholehearted Text: Malachi 1:6-14 God hates half-heartedness! The Shiloh Eagles football team has not had a winning season in 6 years. As the new season begins, the Eagles lose the first three games due to their half-heartedness and apathy. Coach Grant Taylor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Offering That Was Never Accepted

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,437 views

    Offering is a vital part of Worship: Giving an offering is an ancient act of Man and has become and integral part of Divine Worship. Not all offerings are Acceptable and God-pleasing. They become only Acceptable when we render them to God according to H

    Title : THE OFFERING THAT WAS NEVER ACCEPTED Text : Genesis 4:3-7 …Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD had respect unto Abel and to his offering:.. But unto Cain and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Till It Feels Good Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,763 views

    This message discusses giving as one of the seven motivational spiritual gifts found in the Bible. This is a part of a series titled If we are the Body asnd was inspired by the song by Casting Crowns.

    “Give Till it Feels Good” Romans 12:8 We have been talking about what it means to be a part of the Body of Christ....what it means to be connected. Last week we began looking at spiritual gifts. Let me remind you that there are 7 of what I am calling motivational spiritual gifts. These gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tootie Fruity “don’t Let The Moths Eat You”

    Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,874 views

    We need to work for the Lord and not this world. Keep our hearts steadfast on god and be a fruitful servant to Jesus..

    Tootie Fruity MT. 6:19-21 “Don’t let the moths eat you” Story of old army uniform from my step father WW2 We need to work for the Lord and not this world. Keep our hearts steadfast on god. Is. 51:6-8 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Think On These Things

    Contributed by Robert Glass on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,008 views

    What should a Christian Focus his thoughts on.

    Think On These Things Every moment of every minute in every hour of every day, we are thinking. You are even thinking right now. The daily Newspaper gives us things to think about, the cable TV is full of things to think about; even the car radio ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Witnessing Through The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 23, 2011
     | 5,465 views

    The Holy Ghost is the essential and vital factor in effective witnessing unto Jesus Christ

    Act 5:29-32 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. (30) The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. (31) Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Whatever! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,818 views

    We need to change our whatEVER to WHATever! Answer these questions for the heart and mind and you’ll find the God of Peace living with you!

    Whatever! Philippians 4:8, 9 So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are annoyed by the use of "whatever" in conversations. The popular slacker term of indifference was found "most annoying in conversation" by 47 percent of Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll released ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    How Do I Live In The Face Of Trials And Temptations. Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008
     | 3,857 views

    So today through this passage we will learn “How do I live my life in the face of trials and temptations. What is that we need to focus on in this life, I love the word of God because it really is a living word, I know that so many of us need to regain ou

    How do I live in the face of Trials and Temptations. 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction In this passage of scripture the apostle Peter takes a turn under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Remember: the believers were suffering terrible persecution. They had lost their homes, property, money, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take This Job And Love It! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    The Bible talks about our jobs. Whether we are the low man on the totem pole, or king of the hill, we are on the job with God and need His help.

    Take this Job and Love It! Ephesians 6:5-9 5 Slaves, obey your earthly masters with respect and fear, and with sincerity of heart, just as you would obey Christ. 6 Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but like slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Learning From Life's Setbacks

    Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 6, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,376 views

    Naaman learned that God's Miracles areawarded to those persons who are humble and obedient. His healing from a major setback in his life was a gift of God, not something he could buy or i entice.

    Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist