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  • Mark Perryman avatar

    How Do I Make Right Decisions

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 15,989 views

    The process to making the right decisions.

    INTRO: Have you ever thought you were making the right decision, then you get into it and—oh, what a disaster. One of many poorly made decisions in my life was when I was playing ball in the summer. Over the past several years I played on Roberts Electric. They called and were wondering if I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Staying Unfrazzled In A Frazzled World

    Contributed by Robert Emory on May 14, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,009 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

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    Folly Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 21, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,605 views

    Folly is useless thinking and action and comes from rejecting God’s wisdom. Solomon describes folly through a series of proverbs.

    Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “Folly” &Ecclesiastes 10 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Jesus makes a strong statement in His Sermon on the Mount; He warns, “Anyone who calls someone a fool is in danger of the fire of hell” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    "I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,319 views

    This is an evangelistic service searching for real satisfaction. Have you found it?

    I can’t get no satisfaction. John 6:35. I am the Bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. The year was 1984 a BBC documentary by Michael Burke hit our screens it was the famine in Ethiopia, this Documentary brought home the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 57 ratings
     | 26,534 views

    Discover how to bring blessing, oneness and wholeness through a spirit of thanksgiving.

    THE POWER OF THANKSGIVING John 6:1-13, 35 Thanksgiving comes from the Greek word Eucharist. Although not a common term amongst many modern evangelistic churches today it relates to one of the oldest experiences of Christian worship, the remembering and celebration of the Life, Death, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Meantime

    Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,968 views

    What is the believer’s response when God is transitioning us from one area to another?

    Acts 1:12-14 / In The Meantime 12Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey. 13And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can't Buy Me Love

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    A Different way to look at Luke 16: 19-31. It really does matter how we live now!

    “Can’t Buy Me Love” There is a fellow named Dr. David Demko who’s Death Device projects the date of a celebrity’s demise using lifestyle information such as smoking and exercise. Whitney Houston? 2022. Keith Richards? Should have died in‘95. But maybe it’s more important to discover when we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brad Robertson avatar

    The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Robertson on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,935 views

    Message No. 7 in the series "The Pay-off of Perseverance"; Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life.

    Series: The Pay-off of Perseverance Message #7: The Good Things Perseverance Produces In My Life – October 14, 2007 Big Idea: Perseverance will produce outstanding outcomes in my life, if I allow perseverance to finish its work in my life. Eleven Outstanding Outcomes Perseverance Will Produce In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,195 views

    Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

    5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    These Are The Best Years

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,701 views

    Why the teenage years are the best years of life and effective ministry.

    These Are The Best Years Why the teenage years are the best years of life and effective ministry Introduction: Wisdom - From one generation to another 1. A Time of Firsts - your first date - your first kiss - your first love - your first job - your first paycheck - your first bill - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Inertia: State Of Motion

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,510 views

    The challenge I present to you today isn’t about scientific inertia, but rather spiritual inertia…and although today it is geared toward our young people, this principle relates to all of us.

    Inertia: State of Motion Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight ahead, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by forces impressed. [Cohen & Whitman 1999 translation] Definition: "… a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Ride: Balancing The Things Of Life

    Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,708 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

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Fullfillment Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,754 views

    What you believe always affects how you behave. How you live your life shows what you believe about God.

    This morning we continue looking at the greatest sermon ever preached, by the greatest preacher Who ever lived. A great sermon has 3 elements: 1. Explanation—you explain the principles you want to get across. We all need to have the right principles in place in our lives. People who go wrong in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Duct Tape Resolutions

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,302 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

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Contentment Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 141 ratings
     | 41,155 views

    Contentment is illusive within our culture. How can you find it? Contentment is something God must teach us. Being content with our circumstances comes from God’s enabling strength.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:10-13 CONTENTMENT Psalm 23 Have you been content in all of the circumstances you have faced? Paul knew how to be content whether he had plenty or whether he was in need. He discloses the secret in our text. As we know, the answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist