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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Keep Your Focus (Pp)

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,058 views

    WE need to keep our focus in the right places as we await the return of the Lord!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we live our lives, it is easy to lose focus on what is important. It is so easy to get caught up in the problems of life that we forget where our focus is supposed to be. • It becomes a challenge for us at times not to stay focused on problems or on what is wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living As Children Of Light Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 27, 2011
     | 7,310 views

    Using 2 video clips I begin by encouraging people to turn to Christ if they haven’t yet. Then I unpack this passage as to what it means to live as children of light, full of forgiveness, avoiding even a hint or a whiff of impurity.

    (Note to the reader: I began this talk by showing a video called Ribbons, available from PremierTV2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9K86vcHOLI. It shows how Jesus took upon himself the penalty for sin and all that binds us; see 1 Peter 2: 24-25.) ‘[Jesus the Messiah] himself bore our sins in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Can't Help It Series

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 53,344 views

    When David succeeded in the getting the Ark of the Covenant returned to Israel, he was so excited and happy that he stripped his clothes to his loin cloth and danced naked in the streets, leaping and jumping and shouting with joy. That''s the way we f

    I Can't Help It By Charles C Jones Psalm 126:3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad Psalm 126:3 Some People Ask Why Are You So Full Of Joy? Why Are We So Joyful? That''s a mystery to those outside of our faith. Whether we enjoy the best of health or whether we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Is Coming But First: Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,621 views

    A good seasonal spiritual wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.

    Title: Christmas Is Coming but First: Thanksgiving Text: Colossians 1:10-14 Thesis: A good seasonal wish-list should include a desire for a joyful and grateful spirit.. Introduction This morning you may be expecting that my thoughts are going to reflect a concern that retailers are so bent on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Broken Heart Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 1,031 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: A BROKEN HEART A. Many people believe that HAPPINESS is produced by EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES or SITUATIONS. 1. The world buys into the “WHEN AND THEN” philosophy: “When I get this...” or “When that changes...” or “When this happens” “. . . THEN I'll be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Perfect Peace

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2022
     | 6,322 views

    Peace is something everyone wants, yet few people really seem to find. It can be defined as “tranquility, harmony, security, prosperity or well-being”. Perfect peace is the condition of freedom from disturbance within the soul

    God’s Perfect Peace By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When we look at the condition of the world today and we see Mass shootings, road rage, Covid, Monkey Pox, people killing people because someone got their order wrong at the drive thru window it is hard to envision peace. Maybe you ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Pt. 5 Jehoshaphat’s Cry For Help Series

    Contributed by Steven Dobyns on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,149 views

    part 5 of 7 series on prayer. looking at how people in the bible connected with God in prayer. feel free to use any and all of this!

    Learning to Pray Pt. 5 Jehoshaphat’s Cry for Help Intro: His name was Colin, and I punched him in the face… why because he was a loud mouth punk, but that is not important, what happened after is. His father made it his personal task to verbally assault me and make my life miserable. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearts Without God

    Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Jun 28, 2020
     | 3,504 views

    What is the core issue behind the unrest in the United States and around the world? How should we as Christians respond?

    Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 25 June 2020 Reacting to our Modern Crisis: Hearts Without God Introduction When you turn on the news right now, what do you see? The major story blowing up all over the nation deals with racism, hate, corruption, violence, and protests. We see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Found In The Field Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 23, 2025
     | 140 views

    God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances.

    FOUND IN THE FIELD OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Even in our most ordinary moments, God is weaving together His plan. 2. God’s providence is often seen through the faithful obedience of His people in ordinary circumstances. 3. How do we see God at work when nothing miraculous seems to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    The Choice Between Church Growth And Church Health Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    How do you handle sin in the church?

    December 2, 2001 1I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you, something so evil that even the pagans don¡¦t do it. I am told that you have a man in your church who is living in sin with his father¡¦s wife. 2And you are so proud of yourselves! Why aren¡¦t you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jess Bousa avatar

    Rasing The Bar

    Contributed by Jess Bousa on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    As the world is on a steady pace of being demoralized by the hour, Christians are called to Raise the Bar!

    THE AUDIENCE WAS A CHRISTIAN DRUG & ALOHOL PROGRAM. IT HELPS TO USE POWER POINT WITH THIS INTRODUCTION (PICTURES OF THE SHIP ARE ON GOOGLE IMAGES). Commissioned in 1936, the RMS Queen Mary was the most awe-inspiring ocean-going vessel in the world. She was over 1,000 feet long, and weighted over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    "Better Off Dead” Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 8, 2019
     | 4,277 views

    Job's real crisis is faith, not suffering. In the midst of disaster, God can grant us peace. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    “Better Off Dead” Reading: Job chapter 3 verses 20-26 SERMON OUTLINE: Four Points: Job asks a question (3:11,12,16,20&23) Job struggles with his faith (3:1-26) Job has some company (2:11) Job big issue (3:1-26) Three Lessons: When the days are dark, look for the light (vs 20-23). When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bob Hunter avatar

    The Church In Prayer

    Contributed by Bob Hunter on Aug 22, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,162 views

    When do we normally pray? Verses When should we pray? Examined using contemporary language, practical points of application and an easy to ’Power Point’ outline.

    "The Church in Prayer" Acts 4:23-31 Pastor Bob Hunter Intro: Describe how the Apostles got to a place of prayer. Review the story that immediately preceedes it, ( i.e. The healing of lame beggar, discuss the trouble it stirred up and the events that followed.) Describe Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    The God Who Answers Prayer

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will

    Matthew 6:5-15 December 1, 2002 DT.: Prayer is how you open your heart to God¡¦s will. TITLE: ¡§The God Who Answers Prayer¡¨ Intro: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Dry Brook University

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,712 views

    Boot camp is an experience one never forgets. It is a time of brutal discipline, unending work, regimented training, cold fear and acute loneliness. Yet, it is in boot camp that real soldiers are born.

    Dry Brook University Text: I Kings 17:2-7 Introduction: Boot camp is an experience one never forgets. It is a time of brutal discipline, unending work, regimented training, cold fear and acute loneliness. Yet, it is in boot camp that real soldiers are born. A soldier would never be able to serve on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist