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  • Don Schultz avatar

    "My Peace I Give To You"

    Contributed by Don Schultz on May 20, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 20,231 views

    Jesus’ peace is unique - much different and much better than the world’s peace.

    John 14:23-27: “MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU” There are things in this world that we are good at. And, there are things in the world that we are not good at. Sometimes, we think we’re good at something, but really, we’re not. I remember when I used to think that I was good at raising plants. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Characteristics Of Our God

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,750 views

    Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better?

    The Characteristics of our God HHM May 19, 2002 A. The Essence and Substance of God: Who is this God we serve? How do I get to know him better? Thru – Personal Relationship When we want to learn about someone what do we do??? We ask about them, we do some research; we can even have them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Christian Life Is The Best Option We Have On This Earth

    Contributed by Martin Kim on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    Explains why the life God offers is so much better than a life of sin.

    Even if there were no heaven to gain I¡¯d still choose to be a Christian! I want to get to know you better, so this morning I¡¯ve decided to begin with a couple of questions. How many of you love Jesus with all your hearts? How many of you would be here today if there were no heaven to gain? ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Remolding Hand Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,109 views

    Just watch and see what God does better than the master of your mind.

    Sermon Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1­6, especially verse 6 The Remolding Hand of God Introduction: Have you ever heard the term dumpster diving? This describes the activity of people who are either thrifty or desperate, making the rounds of garbage cans and dumpsters to salvage items that others have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing God

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

    John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow Spiritually In 2010

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 21, 2010
     | 3,286 views

    Keys to growing Spiritually in 2010. Key factors that will make you a better Christian in 2010

    Introduction • We discussed last week that this is the year of God’s completeness of order. Today we need to make the 1st steps to ensure we meet our God Goals we set last week. Our goals can be met when we grow spiritually. • Salvation is just the beginning of a relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    And

    Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    Regardless of circumstance, everything changes for the better when God writes the simple word, "And".

    Genesis 1:1-2 "1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters." I. And (conjunction) a. Used to connect grammatically coordinate words, phrases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Temporary Sitch

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Our time on earth is short. God has something better is store for us in heaven.

    One of my pastors as a young man used this illustration. A guy was asking another guy about his plans for the future. He asked him what are your plans. The guy responded, "I plan on graduating from college and getting a good job." The first guy said, "and then what?" The second guy said, "I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons Learned Along The Way Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,612 views

    We must learn from our mistakes and let them make us better.

    Lessons Learned Along the Way Text: Joshua 8:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book entitled Failing Forward John Maxwell shows the vicious cycle that sets up in our lives when we yield to a fear of failure: Fear Inactivity Inexperience Inability To break that cycle of defeat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Nine Resolutions For 2008

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009
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     | 3,923 views

    Millions of people make New Year’s resolutions...why not resolve to be a better Christian?

    NINE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2008 Text: Acts 2:41 – 47 Introduction: · Millions of people making new resolutions · Dieting, quit smoking, exercise · What about resolving to be a better Christian? Body: A. Begin with baptism (v. 41) · Obedience in other areas B. Study the Word (v. 42) · Read at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Our Refuge Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,939 views

    Everyone needs a place of refuge in life and theire is not better place to be, then in the hand of God.

    God Is Our Refuge Ps. 46:1 Intro In a day when our nation stands in danger of terrorist attacks and on-going wars, this psalm, proclaiming that God is our refuge, has a message that is needed. Each family can be blessed immeasurably if somehow they can enshrine in their home the picture of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Says Not What We Think

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 2, 2016
     | 4,748 views

    America better wake up not what we want but what God said will stand.

    WHAT GOD SAYS NOT WHAT WE THINK God is able to deal with our sins because he lay on his sinless son. You must have the revelation of his matchless grace. The God of all graces . 1st Peter 5: 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Engage With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,625 views

    Having the Holy Spirit within you is better than having Jesus beside you.

    Engage with the Holy Spirit John 16:7-14 Rev. Brian Bill October 22-23, 2016 Eric Metaxas mentioned in a recent Breakpoint Commentary that if Americans took a theology exam, their only hopes of passing would be if God graded on a curve. LifeWay Research released results of a survey last month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (2) Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 13, 2021
     | 2,601 views

    Looking at developing spiritual habits to help us grow to become better connected to Jesus.

    Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer May 16, 2021 I would have to say one of the more difficult things for Christians to do is pray! If you’ve been doing it for years, then you might not think much about it. But if I were to take a survey of everyone in the room and at home, and ask, if you want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Spiritual Mindsets

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,320 views

    The growth mindset, by contrast, believes that there is no limit to our ability to learn, grow and change for the better.

    Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2018 Reformation/Revolution Now what? We have received our ashes, symbol of our turning back or turning more faithfully to God. We have begun our Lenten journey, forty days and a triduum toward the destination of Christ’s Resurrection. What do we do now? Our study for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic