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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    What Being A Parent Sometimes Means

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,943 views

    Mothers have to often make difficult decisions. With God’s help they can do it wisely.

    Mother’s Day Sermon “What Being a Parent Sometimes Means” Exodus 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “The Lord gives good many things twice over; but he don’t give ye a mother but once” says Tom in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Today is the day set aside each year to pay tribute to Mothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Word Pictures In 2 Timothy 2

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 11, 2021
     | 4,708 views

    There are 6 beautiful word pictures in 1 Timothy 2 that teach us about the Christian life. This is a basic skeleton outline to add your own meat to.

    Word Pictures in 2 Timothy 2 TEXT: Turn to 2 Timothy 2 INTRODUCTION Paul used word pictures frequently as did Jesus (parables), David (“fly with the wings of a dove”), writers of Proverbs. Illus. – A pastor gave a Bible lesson using a nut as an object lesson. After the service a lady who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Cliffs Note Christmas Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,703 views

    When we think about the Christmas account, people who are familiar with it like us, think about bright stars, angel choirs, filled hotels, stables, sleeping and startled shepherds, and wise men looking into the sky.

    When we think about the Christmas account, people who are familiar with it like us, think about bright stars, angel choirs, filled hotels, stables, sleeping and startled shepherds, and wise men looking into the sky. That is how we think about the story. Details. Details. Details. However, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Have Less Stress Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 28,497 views

    This sermon looks at seven principles for stress management. 1. Know Who You Are 2. Know who you want to please 3. Know what you want to accomplish 4. Focus on one thing at a time 5. Make a habit of personal prayer 6. Take time to rest 7. Give your stress to Christ

    How to Have Less Stress Jesus Christ was a person who was constantly under pressure. Because of His popularity – people always wanted to be around Him. He had to seek out times for personal privacy. Other people repeatedly misunderstood Him – criticized Him – ridiculed Him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    A thankful heart experiences the peace of God.

    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction Worry is the absence of peace in the life of a believer. God desires that we trust Him, not worry. And I have found that when I trust Him, there’s no need to worry. I experience His peace, the peace that passes all understanding. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Eleven Qualities That Will Help The Pastor's Wife In Her Ministry To Women In The Church

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 2, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 50,849 views

    This teaching message is for every pastor's wife and woman whose husband is in Christian ministry leadership. It reveals the qualities that they should have to be effective in church ministry alongside their spouses.

    This message is part of a series published in my book, "Lessons and Encouraging Words for Today's Christian Woman." It is a crucial message that I feel led to share, particularly with women in church and ministry leadership roles, particularly pastors' wives. Being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    "How To Win With Egr People)

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 6, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,266 views

    Number 11- Moses learned how to deal with "EGR" Extra Grace Required people.

    “How to Win With EGR People” Numbers 11:10-17, 24-30 Many of you have relatives, work with people, or have neighbors who are EGR people. They are Extra Grace Required people. In Numbers 11 Moses faced many EGR people. 11:1, “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Power Of Praise During Personal Struggles

    Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,356 views

    Praising Jesus for who we are in Him gives us the framework for finding victory and comfort during difficult times.

    The Power of Praise during Personal Struggles Ephesians 1:1-14 As we read this passage, here are the three keys to learning the lesson we will focus on today. Before we being, let me tell you this: this is a rich passage of scripture. There is so much here that we could literally spend 6-7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Do It! A Message To Christians

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,956 views

    A message that encourages Christians to "live" their faith in their vocation. A reminder that we are to be an apprentice and Jesus is our teacher.

    In Jesus Holy Name December 10, 2005 Text John 4:7,9-11 Advent II – Redeemer “Just Do It- A Message to Christians” The Nike Corporation this past year has been running many of their commercials with the theme, “just do it”. I suppose they are trying to encourage all of us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Lessons From Proverbs #5

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 20, 2024
     | 751 views

    WE ARE WRAPPING UP OUR LESSONS ON SOLOMON'S PROVERBS. Proverbs is a deep study. We are just touching some of the high lights. This can be a stand alone lesson. This is more than a one part lesson. Proverbs are worth the investment for today.

    LESSONS FROM PROVERBS #5 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several parts) WILL WE ACCEPT STUBBORNNESS AS A NORM? PEOPLE TEND TO HATE CORRECTION/ DISCIPLLINE. HARDENING NECK CREATES PROBLEMS AND CAN NEVER BE CURED. Proverbs 29:1 (LB) The man often ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    The Not So Silent Killer Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,012 views

    This is from series I did on Attitudes. I got a lot of ideas form a book by James MacDonald entitled Lord Change My Attitude.

    LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE The Not So Silent Killer Sunday February 18, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 12:1-12 Intro. A. According to recent estimates, nearly one in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, but because there are no symptoms, nearly one third of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Implementing The Vision

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we going to fulfill the vision and that’s our focus for today’s message. I’ll call these the essential building blocks for implementing God’s vision and building a great church based on God

    Implementing the Vision Proverbs 29:18 and Revelation 17:17 These past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the vision God has for Gretna United Methodist Church: “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Faithfulness To The Faithful

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,639 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been faithful? How can you show yourself to be faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faithfulness has it's rewards IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 22:26 (NLT) 26 “To the faithful you show

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you been faithful? How can you show yourself to be faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faithfulness has it's rewards IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 22:26 (NLT) 26 “To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Vince Miller avatar

    Influential Fathers Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,181 views

    Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father.

    Children Need Fathers Children need a male influence in the home. And by influence, we do not mean just an occasional appearance or a buddy dad, but a deliberate father. While presence is a part of fathering, and sometimes children need a friend who will listen, fathering is intentional and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Grow And Go Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,880 views

    This is the 24th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Series: Action [#24] GROW AND GO Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: This has been a week of ups and downs. I have cried over great things and I have cried over bad things. At times, it has been a 2 steps forward and 3 steps back type of week. Through this, God has used Sunday School, Wednesday Night ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist