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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What Do People Want?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 158 ratings
     | 21,177 views

    Think about this. "What is it that people really want?" & "Just how important are these things, anyway?" Now let’s look at my list, & see if we can find some answers to these questions.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH bROWNSVILLE, TX A. Some months ago, a preacher I know decided to keep track for one week of all the requests people made of him at the church, & of all the questions that he was asked. When people stopped by to see him, what did they want? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Replacing Fear Of Man With Fear Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 20,785 views

    All Christians should be far more concerned with what God thinks about them than what men and women think.

    Replacing Fear of Man with Fear of the Lord June 11/12, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: All Christians should be far more concerned with what God thinks about them than what men and women think. AIM: Those who hear this message will be convicted of their fear of man, and will be released from the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Duct Tape Resolutions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    How to end the year and look forward to the next year.

    Mark 10:17-27 December 30, 2007 Duct Tape Resolutions This week and next have to be some of the most depressing of the entire year! The holidays are over, the family and friends are gone, there are no more presents to open, the Christmas candy has dwindled and has left a mark on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jacob Holmes avatar

    The Boards And The Believers

    Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,854 views

    How God, through typification, teaches us Basic truths applicable to a Christian life.

    "The Boards And the Believers" Introduction: IN THIS passage of scripture, we find that Moses is still at work, sending out the edict of the tabrenacle with the LORD commanded him to build. He Intricately instructs on every detail, of every part of that sacred sanctuary; From the Laver ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Let Satan Steal The Word From You

    Contributed by Charles Forshee on May 14, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,877 views

    All that we need to WALK in VICTORY in this life is IN the Word of God. Psalms 107:20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. All the Healing and Deliverance we will ever need has already been provided. What we do

    Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; Paul is talking about the WORD of God that came through the Men of God. Paul is saying that If we don’t take hold of the ...read more

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    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    We continue in this series as we discuss how we really put into practice the things we’ve talked about, how the priorities in life should look: God first, then your family, then everything else -- but how do we get there?

    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life For the past few weeks, we have been talking about the Ultimate Ride: Transforming your Life and Family. We’ve talked about the wrong way to do things and we’ve talked about the right way to do things. We’ve used cars on this stage to illustrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    12 Keys To Abundant Living: Planning Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 19,392 views

    This third in the series deals with issues of planning and execution in life. While most people go through life "letting life just happen to them" there is encouragment to take control of life through the Spirit of God.

    Fresh Start 12 Secrets for Abundant Living This week we are continuing in our series for the New Year - 12 secrets for abundant living. Remember that this whole series is based on 3 very important principles. 1. God has a plan for your life - Jeremiah 29:11 says “I know the plans that I have for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Nirvana!? Series

    Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006
     | 2,854 views

    Finding Nirvana

    THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS Nirvana!? Job 5:17 • Job 5:17 “Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:” o Job 1:21-22 “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free To Be Content Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 3, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 22,526 views

    6th and final of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ

    FREE TO BE CONTENT Freedom! Series - Week 6 PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 INTRODUCTION:(Drama: Puzzle Pieces - from Willow Creek) Do you know any Cam’s? Folks that look like they’ve got it all together... money, great house, expensive car... They’ve achieved pretty much everything they have set out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is In Control Of Your Life?

    Contributed by Joel Ferren on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 30,182 views

    What do you allow to control your life? Many things battle for control over us. When the Holy spirit is in control we are in safe hands.

    Who is in control of your life? November 4th, 2001 Mark 5:1-20 They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. [2] When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. [3] This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Emory avatar

    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,916 views

    Mary and Martha show us a contrast of two lives one that is frazzled one that is unfrazzled.

    Staying UnFrazzled In A Frazzled World Scripture: Luke 10:38–42, Especially verses 41–42: “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.” Introduction: 1) Being Frazzled Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eston Williams avatar

    Humility

    Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 21,344 views

    Jesus shows us that humility comes from strength rather than weakness, from confidence, not insecurity.

    Matthew 18: 1-4; “1At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" 2He called a little child and had him stand among them. 3And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Balance Is The Key To Life

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,470 views

    As Christians, we must balance the Word of God with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit speaks to you, just do it!

    Introduction · As Christians, we must balance the Word of God with the promptings of the Holy Spirit. · When the Holy Spirit speaks to you, just do it! · In order to walk in the fullness of what God has for us, having a pure heart is very important. But just as important is balancing the Word and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Days

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 105 ratings
     | 16,231 views

    The Psalmist tells us how to experience many good days.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy named Alexander had a bad day one time. Perhaps you’ve heard of him. His bad day started as soon as he woke up one morning. Alexander said, “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Woe To Those At Ease In Zion

    Contributed by Chris Layton on May 5, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 22,434 views

    Dealing with the seriousness to which Christian’s take their walk with the Lord!

    Woe to Those at Ease in Zion Amos 6:1 Our text this morning is a very familiar text to some here. You may have heard many sermons from this text, although I have never used it before. I suppose there are not many preachers who have not. Turn with me to Amos 6:1 – “Woe to those who are at ease in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist