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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Christian And Thankfulness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 19, 2003
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    True thankfulness to God, is the fruit of accurate knowledge of what God has done, is doing and will do, so far as is revealed in His word. (#2 in The Christian Victor series)

    “But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Kingdoms Of The Heart

    Contributed by James May on Sep 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
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    This sermon compares the Statue of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, not with the normal prophetic interpretations of world kingdoms, but with the condition of the hearts of men. The answer is still the same. The samr Stone, not cut out by human hands, that destr

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stress Relief

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
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    David of old gives us the path of stress relief in Psalms 4.

    INTRO.- David prayed, "Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer." David experienced stress just like us. Stress is not a modern invention, but it does seem like we have more things to cause us stress. ILL.- Outside the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Malachi Test

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
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    Giving is an act of worship and an act of faith that is necessary in growing in our relationship with God.

    The Malachi Test 1 Tim 6:10 -11, 1 Chr 28:2 - 3, 1 Chr 29:2-13, 10-17, 2 Cor 9:6 - 11, Mal 3;10-11, Heb 11:6 November 15, 2002 I. If you have not figured it out by now, I am preaching about some of the basic foundational principles of the Christian life. A. Trust, worship, prayer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
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    How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

    Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comforted But Not Comfortable

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 20, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
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    No trial, no comfort and being comfortable is poverty.

    We live in a day when there is much hardship, sorrow, guilt and untimely deaths. People seek comfort for their sorrows in many ways. Many turn to drugs, alcohol, nicotine, sex and even food to feel better or to forget their pain for a while. Sadly, the pain returns and often the temporary cures ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Thanks

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
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    The key to a distinctively Christian Thanksgiving celebration is giving thanks for the right things.

    This morning, I’d like to begin with a question. Is Thanksgiving a Christian holiday? The word "holiday," after all, comes from the phrase "holy day". And so, is Thanksgiving a holy day for those who serve and worship Jesus Christ? Does the twenty-eighth of November have any special spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Biblical Response To Crime – Restitution

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
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    Consider the biblical principle of restitution in the wake of rising prison population and what we as Christians can do

    A Biblical Response to Crime – Restitution BY Rev. Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 2001 Text: Ex.22:1-15 My purpose today is to help you to understand that the Biblical principle of restitution. Today, we have increased prison population, that’s a fact and also the fact is - people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Long avatar

    Bless Me

    Contributed by Kevin Long on Aug 30, 2002
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    An analysis and application of Jabez’ prayer.

    “BLESS ME” I Chronicles 4:9,10 9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iii

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 2, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
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    Basic scriptural ideas that will help us to make the best out of life.

    MAKING THE BEST OUT OF LIFE INTRO.- ILL.- After a doctor checked his patient over, he asked him, "Have you been living a normal life?" "Yes, doctor," replied the patient. The doctor said, "Well, you’ll have to cut it out for awhile." Normalcy is not always the best, depending on what a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Your Thorn

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 4, 2002
    based on 209 ratings
     | 23,207 views

    A sermon to help us see that God works through our hardships, to keep us close to Him.

    WHAT’S YOUR THORN? AIM: To show the congregation that God’s power is shown in our weakness. OPEN: a) Good morning and Welcome b) Something Relevant c) My suffering, my weaknesses. d) Introduce topic • What’s God’s purpose for you life? Have you ever wondered about that? I’m not referring to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 20,290 views

    Through the early chruch’s example we can learn how to encounter the presence of God in a fresh and powerful way. Are you hungry for an encounter with God?

    Todd Coget a minister in Indiana tells a story of growing up on a pig farm. They raised about a thousand pigs a year; there would be two or three hundred little oinkers running around in one field. Long before the sun would rise each morning Todd would walk into the field to feed the pigs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Refreshing My Rough Times Series

    Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,342 views

    “Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

    The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Ananias: Vessel Of Courage"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,219 views

    No one can predict what great things God will accomplish through even your smallest steps of obedience, courage and grace.

    There was, in Damascus, a certain disciple named Ananias. I think he was a young man. Because in Joel 2:28 God said through the prophet that after He poured out His Spirit on all mankind, their old men would dream dreams and their young men would see visions. And here, in Acts 9:10, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Heartily And Orderly

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,497 views

    Take your ministry seriously. Do it heartily and orderly

    Heartily and Orderly Grady (Doc) Henley 4 Jan. 2002 INTRODUCTION: Prov. 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Have you ever worked with or attempted to work an employee that was a sluggard by nature? Such a soul will indeed set your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist