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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 386 ratings
     | 26,758 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

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    Confirm Your Call

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,650 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
     | 3,873 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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    All Things New

    Contributed by Steven Glover on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,614 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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    Effective Witnessing Through The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jul 23, 2011
     | 5,463 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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    To Prosper Or Not To Prosper (Part2) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    What does God really want for His children, to experience abundance? or just to barely get by?

    This is the 2nd part of our series entitled “To prosper or not to prosper” Our goal today is to see what does the word of God says, about prosperity. What does God really want for His children, to experience abundance? or just to barely get by? Just for review from last sunday: "save" in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Grace Of Giving

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    The dynamice example of the Macedonian Church propels us to consider several motivatinal keys to imulate the grace of giving by the brothers and sisters in the first Century

    THE GRACE OF GIVING INTRODUCTION: 1.II Cor. 8:7 “But just as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech , in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us, -- see that you also excel in this grace of giving.” 2. Four kinds of givers: · There is the covetous man – he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sons Of Thunder Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,288 views

    A message explaining the warrior-like qualities of men and how the church can reach them with the Gospel.

    INTRO - Last week we started a series as it relates to why men hate church - The reason that it's important for us to investigate this is because we as a church - Cannot be what we are called to be... - Without men. „X So, I am not calling men to the church „X I am calling the church to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 20, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,816 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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    Take This Job And Love It! Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,131 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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    Give Till It Feels Good Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,761 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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    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

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Wholehearted

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,923 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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    Discover God's Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Kolenovsky on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,051 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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    The Offering That Was Never Accepted

    Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,434 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