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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,744 views

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
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    When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

    Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
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    Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

    I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing At The Jorday, Transition Time Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 18,096 views

    A host of people stood at the Jordan will they proceed in faith or go back into the wilderness?

    Standing at the Jordan Joshua 3:1-13 Preached at Midway Community Church Jan 9,2000 Intro: Joshua: Where the promise becomes a reality; Have the promises of God through Jesus become a reality to you? As we see God’s covenant people posses the land, we can learn how the promise became a reality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Love For The Chruch

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
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    This sermon explains biblical repentance and shows how it is applied in our Christian lives.

    PAUL’S LOVE… I) WAS CONFRONTATIONAL VS 8 Illust – the body is self purifying – liver. I hate to confront or be confronted. God is confrontational PROV 27:5 “Open rebuke …” A) HOW DO WE CONFRONT EFFECTIVLY ? i) EMPATHIZE TO RELATE (not sympathize) Don’t be condemning Relate your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go Therefore, And Baptize Them Series

    Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Nov 30, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,654 views

    This sermon, the second in the series, presents sharing the Gospel, and the rite of baptism.

    Go Therefore, and Baptize Them Church of God Seventh Day Meridian, ID November 4, 2000 INTRODUCTION Greetings Review what we covered last week Matthew 28:18-20 Review high points Jesus is with us, each of us, He is here to help us Saw the order of what he said: Teach the Good News to all.(make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Comprehensive Guide To Walking In The Spirit

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
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    What does it REALLY mean to walk in the Spirit?

    INTRODUCTION. A. Commanded to walk in the Spirit. B. The fact that there is a command means that there is a choice. C. Three types of minds: 1. The natural mind -- I Corinthians 2:14 -- "But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foolishness Of God

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    This message stresses the importance of preaching the cross.

    "The Foolishness of God" Text: 1st Corinthians 1:18-31 Introduction- I’m preaching today from my favorite passage of Scripture in all of the Word of God. As Paul said in Galatians 6:14-"But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Improve Your Communications

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to effectively co

    HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCTION Communication is essential to all of us, but it remains the center of most problems. Husbands and wives tend to fight because they fail to adequately communicate. Pastors and elders disagree over seemingly minor issues because they fail to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can Not.....

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,104 views

    Even in this modern age it is impossible to hide from God.

    "YOU CAN NOT..." Isa. 55:6-11 INTRO. There was one thing for certain that I knew when I was a child. That was that when I had been caught in a misdeed and Mom or Dad came at me with the switch or belt, I had better not run. Oh, I knew I could out run them but sooner or later they would catch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perhaps...perhaps Not

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Sep 26, 2002
    based on 95 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    This is a funeral message for a family with differing memories of the contribution of the deceased to their lives. Deals with anger, feelings and memories.

    Perhaps…Perhaps Not September 25, 2002 Luke 18: 9-14 I did not know_____________. Oh I had met a man by that name but I am sure that none of you would really call the man I met less than a year ago the __________of most of your memories. Many of your memories of _______________are perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wash Me Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 9,070 views

    Part 1 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. God’s Word teaches us how to discern the difference between being "accepted" by God and being made "acceptable" to God.

    WASH ME Eph. 5:1-11 INTRO. While visiting my wife’s parents, my 4 year old son got the opportunity to play outside. After about an hour, there was a knock on the back door, there was Brandon completely covered in dirt. He wanted to come inside to get a drink. I told him to stand right where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Living Word

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,140 views

    In Jesus we find all we need to know about God.

    THE LIVING WORD John 1:1-2 INTRO. This passage is one of the great summits of Holy Scripture. Notice how abruptly John plunges into the depths of eternal truth. He makes no effort to explain himself or his argument. It almost seems as if John was standing at the foot of some enormous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 339 ratings
     | 29,062 views

    This message deals with the meaning of Believer’s Baptism.

    TEXT: Romans 6:1-14 ETS: The Apostle Paul illustrates the realities of salvation through the symbolism of Christian baptism. ESS: Believers are to live out the new life that Christ has given to them. OSS: Believers will commit to live out the life pictured in their baptism. PQ: What is the meaning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Hurts Run Deep Series

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,844 views

    Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

    Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ