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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Jesus Approved Worship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2019
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    From the worshiping women in Mark 14, we learn three things about the kind of worship that Jesus approves of.

    John says (John 12:1) Jesus arrived in Bethany 6 days before Passover, which means He arrived on Saturday. He and His disciples stayed in Bethany each evening during the first part of the last week of His life. They’d journey 2 miles into Jerusalem, He’d teach the people, stop for the evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communing With God

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 14, 2025
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    Prayer in Judeo-Christian tradition is not merely a practice but a relational expression of trust and dependency on God. It encompasses the believer's joy, sorrow, need, and worship, providing a profound connection to God, our Creator.

    "Pray without ceasing." (1 Thessalonians 5:17, KJV) Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Psalm 100:4, KJV) Introduction • Opening Thought: Prayer is a vital means of communicating with God. It is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Benefits Of Being A Saint

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 6, 2010
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    I. Grace that exceeds II. Gifts that equip III. Guarantee that encourages

    BENEFITS OF BEING A SAINT I Corinthians 1:1-8 I. Grace that exceeds II. Gifts that equip III. Guarantee that encourages __________________________ The troubles of the church at Corinth have been well-documented. They were divided over personalities, tolerated immorality, abused Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Inspiration For Worship Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 13, 2019
     | 7,077 views

    Having been delivered from bondage and brought into a land of plenty, Israel had reason to rejoice. We too have received much and have reason to praise our Lord and Savior. He is source of our blessing and the object of our praise.

    The Inspiration for Worship Psalm 95: 1-7 Just as with many of the Psalms, this particular Psalm is believed to have been sung by the Israelites as a song of worship. It was likely sung during the Feast of Tabernacles where the people constructed booths made of brush and dwelt in them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful For What? Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Jun 12, 2016
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    Let's focus on what we have instead of what we want- and be thankful for it.

    Introduction A. David's Great Song of Thanksgiving. (1) He encourages himself to give thanks for daily. (2) He reminds himself of the many benefits God has given him. B. The Pilgrims Remembered God's Benefits. (1) They arrived November11, 1620, on the rock coast of Cape Cod. (2) They came ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maintaining A Godly Attitude Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 28, 2025
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    A godly attitude is the mind and disposition of Christ expressed through our actions, words, and decisions. The Bible calls us to “let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”

    MAINTAINING A GODLY ATTITUDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:5 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:22-24, 1 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 5:3-12 INTRODUCTION: Attitude is everything. It shapes how we see God, relate with others, and respond to life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preaching From Philippians # 13

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
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    Today we conclude our study in the book of Philippians by looking at some of the professional secrets of Paul’s success in the Christian life.

    Everyone has trade secrets in their profession. Illus: A married couple shared some marriage secrets about why they had a happy marriage. • They said, “One reason we have a happy marriage is that we go two times a week to a nice restaurant, she goes Tuesday's, I go Friday's.” • Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004
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     | 8,213 views

    Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

    What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018
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    It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

    THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving 2015

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 12, 2019
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    In Psalm 95, the pslamist invites believers to give thanks for God's character, God's creation, and God's care.

    Thanksgiving 2015 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/15/2015 There is a lot to love about Thanksgiving. I love the turkey and stuffing. I love pumpkin pie. I love spending time with family and playing football in the backyard. But the best part of Thanksgiving is that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Learning How To Develop A Grateful Heart”

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 25, 2024
     | 873 views

    This is a sermon on the importance of gratitude.

    Title: “Learning How to Develop a Grateful Heart” Script: I Thes. 5:16-18 Type: expository Where: GNBC 4-28-24 Intro: Read: “Several Ways to Make Yourself Miserable” – E. Elliot. I find that those who are most miserable are also the most ungrateful. With this in mind, as Christians, we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Walking Dead, The Lepers Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 20, 2013
     | 6,101 views

    This is week one of our Walking Dead series. For seven weeks we will be looking at folks who died and lived again but his message is about the 10 Lepers who were in every sense of the phrase the Walking Dead

    Well, here we are “The Walking Dead”. Some folks have been looking forward to this series with anticipation, others with dread and some with confusion. So why “The Walking Dead”? The title and theme come from a Television series of the same title that will begin its ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thankfulness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 18, 2023
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     | 1,359 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of thankfulness, emphasizing its ability to change our perspective, relationships, and overall life experience. Key

    Good morning, beloved family. It's a joy to be gathered here once again in the house of the Lord, a place where hearts are mended, spirits are lifted, and souls are nourished. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives ...read more

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    Practical Christian Thanksgiving Applications Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 19,214 views

    Here are practical applications to showing appreciation to the Body of Christ

    A Full Measure of Thanksgiving “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:23-24) 1 Corinthians 12:4 says, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where Are The Nine?: A Celebration Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002
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    Ten lepers were healed, yet only one returned to give thanks. There are several truths that can be seen from this one who returned to give thanks that we should apply to ourselves to help us be thankful.

    Most of us are familiar with the traditional story of Thanksgiving where William Bradford, of Plymouth Rock, proclaimed a day of Thanksgiving to celebrate the survival of the Pilgrims in their second year in the New World, as well as an abundant harvest that they had reaped with the aid of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God