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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Name The Benefits Of Worry?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014
     | 3,154 views

    We can miss the mark and spend much of our time in useless areas. There are many dangerous habits we can drift into... Bring your worries and cares to Jesus.

    IS THERE ANY PROFIT TO WORRY? WHY INVEST IN WORRY? I MISSED IT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts, you will need to condense to do in one part... I. HAVE YOU EVER MISSED IT? HAVE YOU EVER LOST SIGHT OF THE GOAL? A. TEXT: Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Not Just A New Year

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013
     | 6,084 views

    Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

    Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Wright avatar

    Little Things That Illustrate The Power Of The Tongue! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,430 views

    James teaches that a small briddle for a horese, a small rudder for a ship, a small tongue in comparrison to an out of control tongue warns us of the tremendous dangers of the tongue.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 3:3-6. 2. The title of our lesson: “Little things that illustrate the power of the tongue”! 3. James 3:3-6 is filled with visual images. 4. The three images that James uses illustrate the point that since they are small and yet control ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Do The Small Thing To Show The Main Thing - God's Love

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 29, 2014
    based on 48 ratings
     | 52,967 views

    What is servant evangelism: It is demonstrating the kindness of God, The Love God, by offering to do some act of humble service, with no strings attached. We never fully know what small act of kindness will touch and transform a life. (Updated July 2023)

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's readings are Genesis 22:1-14; Psalm 13; Romans 6:12-23 and Mathew 10:40-42 Jared and his dad were playing a game of catch one afternoon, when Jared asked, ....... "Dad, ... is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    All Ye Jigs And Juleps, Praise The Lord

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,419 views

    The whole created order finds joy in the coming of Christ. It’s time we truly celebrated, either by doing something good for ourselves or by helping someone else.

    The psalm which we just read together was paraphrased many years ago by Archbishop Cranmer as a great hymn of praise, used for generations in the Church of England. Its Latin name is "Benedicite omnia opera": "Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord". This hymn is a long recitation of many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    The Revelation To Ephesus - Everything But The One Thing. Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,903 views

    The Letter to Ephesus Church.

    The Revelation to Ephesus - Everything but the One Thing. How often do you wait for the mail-man to come - expecting a message, a parcel, a letter. It maybe the day that your final results are in the mail - your OP score which will determine your future. It may be that you are expecting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Having The Courage To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 219 ratings
     | 24,024 views

    There is a time when we must stand up and do the right thing, regardless of the consequences.

    INTRODUCTION A. Listen to these words! “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything. I will not refuse to do the something I can do” (Edward Everet Hale) B. These are inspiring words of courage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Ephesus – Everything But The One Thing Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 19, 2015
     | 4,431 views

    Ephesus – Everything but the One Thing - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction to the Letters. (2). The City and the Church. (3). An Analysis of the letter. • Address (vs 1a). • Attribute (vs 1b). • Approval (vs 2-3). • Accusation (vs 4-5). • Advice (vs 5). • Assurance (vs 7). • Appeal (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Heather Cook avatar

    One Thing I Do Know

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

    When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dan Cale avatar

    The Next Best Thing Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,314 views

    This sermon series asks the question - Do we really look like Jesus? Are we disciples or are we just tagging along? Are we becoming imitators of God?

    The Next Best Thing Eight Secrets to Imitating Christ Pt 6 Ephesians 5 A couple of weeks ago we began this series looking at Paul’s challenge to the church to be Imitators of Christ. The question that we posed last week and will continue to pose during this series is “Are you the next best thing ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Accepting Things We Cannot Change

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,939 views

    How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference?

    Intro: How can we have the courage to change the things that we can, the serenity to accept the things that we cannot change, and the wisdom to know the difference? Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 28,770 views

    It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

    Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Barnes avatar

    Asking God To Do Big Things!

    Contributed by James Barnes on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,423 views

    This is a sermon that encourages us, and our church to trust the Lord to do great things through us when we seek to do them for His glory.

    Text: Ephesians 3:20-21 Cosperville Baptist Church Series: Building Project Excursion Pastor Jim Barnes Topic: Prayer, Growth, Success January 12, 2014 “Asking God To Do Big Things!” Intro: Johnny, a very bright 5 year old, told his daddy he'd ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    How Good Things Can Come Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 8, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,150 views

    good things come with problems - how do you then grasp a fuller life

    How good things can come 4th part of grasping a full life. Brief review of past messages: 1. "Triple God’s blessing for you." God is determined to bless us and keep us, make his face shine on us and be gracious to us. 2. "Life is beautiful." To God, life is beautiful, we are precious, the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Set Your Minds On Things Above

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,615 views

    As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

    A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ