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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Our Sinful, Human Nature

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015
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    If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

    The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Grateful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2012
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    We must be intentional in our thanks to God and others.

    A Grateful Heart November 18, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be intentional in our thanks to God and others. Focus Passage: Luke 17:11-18 Supplemental Passage: Psalm 100 Introduction: Make personal remarks about Thanksgiving past and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Look At The Lord’s Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 23, 2009
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    Jesus was thankful! And He wants us to have a thankful heart like His. What was the Lord thankful for?

    Look at the Lord’s Thankful Heart John 11:32-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 29, 2009 *One of the best parts of our trip home last month was eating breakfast with Gary & Lisa. They are old friends from high school days. Gary has been through a lot of troubles over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Forget To Tell Him Thank You.

    Contributed by Ashton Alexander on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 59,159 views

    This sermon explains the importance of thankfulness.

    Luke 17:11-19 Don’t Forget To Tell Him Thank You By Rev. Ashton E. Alexander There was a man who was well established that had vacationed to Jamaica for the summer. One afternoon after enjoying himself at the beach, he decided to grab a bit to eat from Burger King. After which, a seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Theology Of Wealth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2015
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    The manner in which we handle the goods entrusted to us reveals our understanding of God.

    You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. [1], [2] Events leading me to commit my life to Christ included a singular experience. Whilst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Minister To Drivers Like Paul, Expressives Like Peter Or Amiables Li

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
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    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION

    HOW TO MINISTER TO DRIVERS LIKE PAUL, EXPRESSIVES LIKE PETER OR AMIABLES LIKE JOSEPH - TEMPERAMENTS AND CONTEXTUALIZED CRISIS INTERVENTION Personality types as developed through one’s heredity or from one’s environment can also greatly influence the way one contextually views crisis. The various ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed By The New Life Received From A Gracious God

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    Milk is for what purpose? To provide the nutrition for the baby to grow healthy. Today we will discover how Apostle Peter uses an illustration of milk regarding growing toward spiritual maturity.

    1 Peter Series Part 7 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness expressed by the new life received from a gracious God Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: The taste of a fresh baked pie. or mom or grandma’s home-made food and desserts? And when you put the treat in your mouth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thankful Indeed!

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2013
     | 4,831 views

    Being thankful to God is not just nice, but central to godliness.

    Thankful Indeed! (topical) 1. How much do you have to be rich? 2. In America, many upper middle classed people say 5 million dollars. 3. But almost all of us are really rich by worldwide standards. 4. Craig Groeschel writes: “Visiting a small settlement in a developing country last year, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    From The Party At Bethany To The Peace At Ephraim

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
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    When was the last time that you connected the dots and realized that you’re being here today is because of what Jesus did on the cross for you? How have you expressed your gratitude and praise?

    From the party at Bethany to the peace at Ephraim Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-11 After Jesus raised Lazarus to life the village of Bethany went ballistic. A man named Simon the Leper threw a party in honor of Jesus with Lazarus at the head table. I think we can assume that Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A God Who Hears: The Power Of Prayer And Love In Psalm 116 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 24, 2024
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     | 1,128 views

    Psalm 116:1-2 is a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with God, filled with gratitude and confidence in God.

    A God Who Hears: The Power of Prayer and Love in Psalm 116 Scripture: Psalm 116:1-2 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we will explore Psalm 116:1-2, a beautiful expression of the psalmist’s personal experience with God’s love and attentive ear. These verses reflect a deep and intimate relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Thankful For All Things Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,172 views

    We see from Scripture that an attitude of thanksgiving is expected of God’s children. We can attain this by keeping our pride, complacency, and critical attitudes in check and our focus on all blessings we have from God.

    Always Thankful For All Things 11/23/08 PM Text: Ephesians 5:20 Introduction This Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. One day in which we set aside our busy schedules to be thankful. Now, there is nothing wrong with that but the word of God tells us that thankfulness should be our attitude all the time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Growing In Love For All The Right Reasons!

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,061 views

    Part three of a three part series on Marriage

    This morning we start with a game of charades. I have three volunteers who will perform a charade of a cartoon character (Bugs Bunny), a TV show (The Price is Right), and a member of this congregation (myself). Each volunteer will have two minutes to perform his or her charade. If, after two ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    Counter-Cultural Worship

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 1, 2023
     | 839 views

    Mary anoints Jesus for burial

    Counter-Cultural Worship Mark 14:1-9 Good morning. John 4:24 God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." NKJV Worship and praise are what we use to express our amazement and thankfulness to the Lord for His mighty acts. King David in the Psalms tells us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    O Give Thanks

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 6, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,631 views

    A basic sermon of Thanksgiving, but was very effective in our church with our people.

    O Give Thanks Unto the Lord Chuck Sligh November 20, 2011 A PowerPoint presentation to compliment the message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Psalms 105:1 – “O Give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Kingdom Keys - Matthew Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 12, 2024
     | 683 views

    The gospel of Matthew gives us four ways to understand the idea of being Thankful or Grateful as a Christian.

    So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational