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  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Pockets Filled With Potential

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001
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    One year into a stewardship campaign we can learn from Paul’s advice to the Corinthians. Finish what you started a year previously.

    INTRODUCTION An elderly man won $1,000,00 in a lottery. His family was worried about him because he had a bad heart. They were afraid that when they told him he’d won the $1,000,000 he might drop dead of shock. So they went to their minister hoping that he would find the best way to break the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resolutionrevolution

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
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    This message looks at Psalm 90 and Moses’ advice on how to live a life that counts. It’s a revolutionary way of making New Years resolutions.

    The ball is going to be dropping in Times Square in just a few days. And 100 million Americans will head down a well-traveled path We’re frustrated by our bad habits, by our bad choices. So, we vow to change things. We make New Year’s resolutions. We says, “This year, I’m dieting or exercising ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Beyond Being Down And Out (Part Ii) Series

    Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jul 2, 2007
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    The Bible does offer great advice and instruction on how to deal with and overcome many of life’s everyday challenges including being down and out.

    Living Beyond the “Down and Out” II (Advice adapted from Rick Warren’s “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions”) {DVD – Laughter is Contagious} [ILLUS: “Laughter Really is the Best medicine” states Sue Casiglia – Lets look at some highlights from her study: > The affect of laughter on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Good Tree, Good Fruit

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 6, 2020
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    Many fall prey to false teachings because they are not abiding in Christ and the Word of God.

    In verse 26, John writes his reason for his teaching on antichrists. John has just warned his readers about antichrists and false teachers who were trying to infiltrate the church to deceive the brethren then he says: 1 John 2:26 I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on May 12, 2012
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    There are times when we have questions but no answers. There are times when the problems of family, finances, relationships, or work seem to have us in a rut. When you grow in focused worship of God, you will become smarter. The good shepherd will provide

    John 10:11–18 (ESV) True worship of God can make you smarter. Life can offer challenges that no matter how hard you try; the testing and trials in life seem to grind you down. To understand how to become more creative and productive seek God’s help. The neatest little cloth ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Good Cry Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2018
     | 9,674 views

    Go ahead and have a good cry, and let your tears draw you closer to God and to others.

    Real men DO cry at times, but there are rules. Recently, GQ magazine shared those rules in a humorous article actually written by a woman. She said, “Male crying is not new. It's been happening for as long as men have had eyeballs. But it was almost always done behind at least three closed doors.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 694 views

    God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

    See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

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    How God Uses Adversity For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 3, 2003
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     | 6,009 views

    Paul teaches us that “experiences” may come into our life so God can smooth off the rough edges off of our character. The Lord is in the process of fashioning us more into the image of Jesus Christ. He is the potter and we are the clay.

    1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Model Of Good Works

    Contributed by Billy Reese on Sep 24, 2018
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    A exhortation to all belivers becoming full circle and well balanced. Becoming complete in Christ as a model of good works.

    A Model of Good Works Titus 2:7-15 & Colossians 3:16-17 Introduction: Paul exhortation to all believers that they become full circle and well balanced in their faith and the challenge to live that well-balanced Christian life every day. We are to become complete in Christ as a model of good works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Good Things Guaranteed Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 31, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,070 views

    There are many famous verses in the Bible, and this is one of them. We love to quote it. We love to claim it. We love to hold God accountable to it. But what does it mean?

    Good Things Guaranteed Griffith Baptist Church – 8/3/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:28 Key verse: Romans 8:28 – And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. The Introduction There are many famous verses in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Prayer For The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,783 views

    Prayer for help each day the godly cease to rise in the glory of Jesus for the glory of the king and the nations and those in persecution must reflect on the new Jerusalem, their redemption and salvation in the grace of the faith of Jesus Christ.

    Prayer For The Good Life by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 17, 2014) “Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men” (Psalms 12:1, King James Version [David craveth help of God]). Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Awesome Power Of Good

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,283 views

    When we allow the Holy Spirit in our lives, nothing can stop us. We have a power that can overcome everything the devil throws in our way-even the opposition of our earthly family. That power is the awesome power of God!

    Have you ever done something that made other people wonder if you have lost your mind? If so, you can probably understand what is going on in Mark 3:20-35. This takes place early in Jesus’ ministry when word of hid teachings and miracles is starting to spread. Jesus’ earthly family and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,184 views

    This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

    1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andy Barnard avatar

    Lamb Of God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,337 views

    Sermon for Good Friday

    JESUS THE LAMB OF GOD Show the significance of Jesus’ death, tying together the old and new testaments Why were shepherds on a hillside outside Bethlehem the first people to be told the good news of Jesus’ birth? What is the significance? Maybe it was in keeping with the manner of Jesus’ birth - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    The Gospel Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,628 views

    THE GOSPEL IS A THEME THROUGHOUT PAUL'S WRITINGS AND THE BOOK OF ROMANS. HE BEGINS WITH THIS BEING THE PURPOSE OF HIS LIFE IN ROMANS 1:1. WE EXPLORE WHAT THIS MEANS AS WE BEGIN STUDYING THE BOOK OF ROMANS

    Romans 1:1 – Gospel of God 1. Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 2. (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) 3. Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God