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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Why Me? Stephen. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2018
     | 8,332 views

    Stephen is an example of a person doing God's will, yet he will lose his life for it. Does that seem consistent with a God who loves you?

    INTRODUCTION • Apostle Paul Video Clip • SLIDE #1 • Why me? Have you ever had a day, a week, a month, or a year where you asked yourself this question? • There are a variety of reasons we can feel this way. • We see loved ones develop a fatal disease. We lose a job we have help for many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking The Mold

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011
     | 11,340 views

    Today’s teaching relates to how we function in relationship to God; what He intended versus the current reality. Some people have a healthy relationship toward God while other people are very dysfunctional.

    Breaking the Mold Scripture / Text: Exodus 32:1-29 (NLT) Browsing the web, I came across the top three signs of a dysfunctional family: • Family discussions usually begin with, "Put the gun down." • Bikers next door always complain about the noise • Your mom threatens, “Eat your brussel sprouts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Controlling Our Complaining

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013
     | 7,551 views

    Comparing the response of Moses (Numbers 11:4-15) to how Jesus responded (Matthew 14:13-21) after learning John the Baptist was executed. An appropriate response to stress and adversity comes through a deep, abiding relationship with God the Father.

    When it comes to complaining, Saint Francis De sales once said, “The truly patient man neither complains of his hard lot nor desires to be pitied by others. He speaks of his sufferings in a natural, true, and sincere way, without murmuring, complaining, or exaggerating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    From Serve Us To Service

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 3,658 views

    God blesses a life of service.

    From Serve-us To Service Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. “Workmanship” – you were made to make a contribution…to make a difference. Message bible 1Pe 4:10 Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing The Unseeable

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 19, 2014
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     | 5,823 views

    You have to stay close to God's man-Go farther than everybody else and Go in God's direction.

    SEEING THE UNSEEABLE 1 Kings 19:19-21 -- ll Kings 2:9-14 Illust: years ago a quarterback at the University of Alabama ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do Not Worry Sotm Series

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jun 13, 2020
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     | 4,508 views

    There is no need to worry when God is the Lord of your life. God loves you and will provide for your needs.

    SOTM “Do not Worry” Matthew 6:25–34 Scripture reading There is a story about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s prize cow was missing from a field through which the railroad passed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Bridges Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 9, 2021
     | 3,434 views

    Last message in this Sermon Series. How do we reach those without a Biblical worldview? All quotes from Scripture are from the NASB

    This is the last message about worldviews. We have established that only a Biblical worldview can satisfactory answer the many questions of this life and the Biblical worldview is the only one that see the world as it truly is. But what about those without a godly and Biblical worldview? Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running On Empty

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 13, 2023
     | 1,112 views

    If we are all we have, we better hang onto it. But those who are full of God can’t wait to give it away.

    Show me the alley, show me the train, Show me the homeless man who sleeps out in the rain... And I’ll show you a young man with so many reasons why, There but for fortune go you or I, you or I. Show me the whiskey stains on the floor, Show me the drunkard as he stumbles out the door... And I’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Qualities Of Low Conflict Christians Series

    Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    Do you want little or no conflict in your life? Look here!

    Qualities for Low Conflict Christians John 15:12 “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” Intro… This week I believe it would be profitable for us to begin where we left off last week. Last week we talked about seven things you need to know before you die. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,583 views

    Taming the tongue is a challenge for all of us as James points out. In this sermon I give some helpful strategies for controlling the tongue.

    Introduction: A. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 1. Turn to your neighbor and say, “I’m not surprised!” 2. We are not surprised, because it happens to all of us. 3. All of us have had the experience of saying something, and then wishing we had not said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Attitude Of Ownership Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2006
    based on 67 ratings
     | 33,591 views

    Who owns my money determines not only what I give to God, but how I treat God. Who "owns" your money and what difference does it make?

    OPEN: Gordon Wood, a preacher in Ellison Bay, Wisconsin once wrote: “Recently, I tried something different in our worship service. Instead of preaching at the end, I did it first, with music, the offering, and Scripture reading afterward. As I stood behind the pulpit, I could see people getting ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resources For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,907 views

    Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

    James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Far So God

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on May 28, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,508 views

    In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful chapters in Scripture.

    For other sermon resources visit www.theaterchurch.com or www.chasethelion.com __________________________ This message concludes our SFSG: So Far So God series. In Jeremiah 31, the Israelites are in exile in Babylon, but God promises to bring them back to Jerusalem. It is one of the most hopeful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Making Of Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 58 ratings
     | 31,674 views

    Opening message in Future History: the book of Daniel. The theme of Daniel 1 is how Daniel and friends become "10 times wiser than all the enchanters in the kingdom."

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Have A Healthy Body Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 16, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,952 views

    Many parts of the Body of Christ seem to function as if they have an autoimmune disease, because members fail to recognize one another as parts of the same body, and often end up attacking one another.

    INTRODUCTION Psa 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! When the Church, which is the Body of Christ is functioning the way Jesus designed it to function, it is a wonderful environment to be in. It is an environment where each person is encouraged, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist