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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Bringing Out The Best In People Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2013
     | 8,827 views

    We bring out the best in people not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don't want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Peace Of Salt Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 44 ratings
     | 38,722 views

    We truly help people grow in their relationship with Christ and ministry skills not with harsh words of criticism, but with words of grace and peace, seasoned with salt.

    An efficiency expert concluded a lecture with a note of caution: “You don’t want to try these techniques at home.” “Why not?” asked someone from the back of the audience. “I watched my wife’s routine at breakfast for years,” the expert explained. “She made lots of trips to the refrigerator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Danger Of Knowing Too Much - When We Know Too Much!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 10, 2022
     | 3,187 views

    Knowing too much can be called “The Joseph’s Son Syndrome.” It will cause you reject the help you need; overlook people you need and ignore the possibility of what could be.

    Sermon – When We Know Too Much! Luke 4:14-30 “Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Reports about him spread quickly through the whole region. 15 He taught regularly in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accepting Praise

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,396 views

    Sometimes it is easier to accept the negative than the compliment.

    When you have lived a long time in a negative environment one of the most difficult things, after you are removed from it, is to accept praise. Often you mistrust it because when people praised you in the past they usually wanted something from you so you doubt the sincerity of the current praise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words And Deeds Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022
     | 1,812 views

    Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

    Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building Against Opposition Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Mar 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    Just as Nehemiah was giving the call to build the walls of Jerusalem, each of you also have a calling. But know that it is easier to quit than to commit. Do not listen to the words and criticism of your opposition and focus on the word of God.

    Building Against Opposition Nevertheless, we made our prayer to our God, and because of them we set a watch against them day and night. - Nehemiah 4:9 It is not about how you start your work. It is whether you finish and how you finish that is important. One of the greatest tests of character ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Critical Age Anniversary Service At Faith Baptist Wallaceburg

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
     | 5,823 views

    Acting the part of St. Paul I spoke frankly to the church that I had a hand in planting twenty years ago

    A Critical Age - Numbers 11-4-25 the Message Bible It is strange for me today to be a guest speaker in what is my home church. I can’t help but think of St. Paul who planted churches and then when he had opportunity or God’s calling he would visit them to look in on their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Critical Grace Theory - Reflections On The Hyper-Grace Movement

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    What does Hyper-Grace mean to those who walk In it?

    There is a growing faction in the church that believes there is a very dangerous and twisted teaching on the grace of God, called “Hyper-Grace,” which in their estimation, takes God’s grace too far and preaches a license to sin because they don’t believe in repentance and are actually against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Criticism Not Handled Properly Can Be An Evil Thing Indeed.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,829 views

    The wrong type of criticism can lead to all sorts of problems. This we must be aware, so that we can handle those who would put us down; criticism to them being a weapon.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Criticality Of A Christian's Spiritual Growth And Progress

    Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Feb 25, 2025
     | 202 views

    The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom.

    The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom. Below are key aspects that highlight the criticality of spiritual growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    United We Fly

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    Often churches are not united because people kill the vision God has for the church, this sermon shows what kills a vision.

    UNITED WE FLY (ALL my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This church is about people reaching people. If a young person gets saved then they will reach 19% of their family. If a woman gets saved she will reach 32% of her family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way: In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling.

    The Way: In Prayer I. Introduction There is no higher honor in the ministry of God than prayer. Someone once said that prayer IS the higher work, the higher calling. In Chapter Six of Acts, the Apostles gathered together all the disciples and let them know that others needed to be brought up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Life Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,784 views

    When life is not fair, what do you do? Life is not fair, it seems the bad guys win all the time, so what’s the godly thing to do.

    When Life is Not Fair Gen. 50:15-21 It is such a privilege to be here to talk about our great God in our series in Genesis. Allen and I have walked with you through it. Hope it has been helpful. Today is the final wrap up to the series. Allow me to speak to you - When life is not fair, what do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Samuel Fulkerson avatar

    Created For A Purpose

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 31,283 views

    Your existence is not a accident or mistake; as we are all created in the image of God for His grand purpose.

    Quotes: "If I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you, then I am and you are. But if I am I because you are you, and you are you because I am I, then I am not and you are not." -Rabbi of Kotzk "There's purpose and worth to each and every life." -Ronald Reagan "The main purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ritchie Guerrero avatar

    God's Way Is Higher Than Our Ways Series

    Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,240 views

    Ang kaisipan ng Diyos ay sadyang mataas kaysa ating kaisipan. Ang kaparaanan ng Diyos ay sadyang mataas kaysa ating kaparaanan. Dapat nating kilalanin ang katotohanang ito.

    11-29-20 Theme: Discovering the Will of God Isaiah 55:8-9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. Title: God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free