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  • John Nadasi avatar

    How We Live

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,079 views

    A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

    It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Avoid A Shipwreck

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    Five things when ignored can cause a ship wreck

    On April 10, 1912 the. Titanic left her harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid thousands of dollars to sail on that great luxury ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How To Succeed In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011
    based on 37 ratings
     | 57,658 views

    God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

    PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Handle Failure"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 234 ratings
     | 68,863 views

    How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger.

    The Apostle Paul -How to Handle Failure- 2 Cor. 4:7-9 2 Cor. 11:24-30 Introduction How a person handles failure can mean the difference between living a life of victory or living a life filled with bitterness, hostility and anger. In the first church I served as pastor in Kansas City I got ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    How To Handle Temptation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,542 views

    How to Handle Temptation - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Temptation is Inevitable (vs 13a). (2). Temptation is Never Directed by God (vs 13). (3). Temptation is an Individual Matter (vs 14). (4). Temptation That Leads to Sin Always Follows the Same Process (vs 14-15). (5). Temptation Flourishes on Inconsistent Thinking (vs 16). (6). ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • James Bryant avatar

    How To Celebrate Halloween

    Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 29, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,776 views

    Many Christians ask, "Is it OK to participate in HALLOWEEN." Hopefully this message will help you decide....

    HOW TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN Romans 12:21 (21) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. There are many Christians who are questioning themselves of whether or not to participate in HALLOWEEN this year. A lot of folk are wondering if it is alright for them to "Go to parties," "Allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Persecution Series

    Contributed by Mark Olson on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,296 views

    Just as paul and the early church faced persecution, so do we today. How shall we deal with it?

    How to Deal with Persecution Acts 18:1-17 Pastor Mark Olson 7/22/07 Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. 2 Timothy 3:12 Promise: You will face rejection and suffering because of your Christian faith. What is Persecution? Hebrews 10:32-34 Persecution can ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Handle A Scandal Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 20, 2008
     | 5,398 views

    In this lesson we discover the necessity of church discipline for both the individual and the congregation.

    Introduction: A. I’m told that Willie Nelson (the country singer) apparently at one time owned a golf course. 1. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what is par for each hole. 2. For you non-golfers, par is the number of hits of the ball you are allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Become Wise Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 18, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,626 views

    We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness

    How to Become Wise Proverbs 2: 1-22 We all want to be happy. We do not know of anyone who in his right mind would purposely do things which they know will make them unhappy. It is safe to assume that everyone pursues a path which they think will ultimately lead them to happiness. The fault is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Return To God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 178 ratings
     | 117,925 views

    Prodigals still exist. These individuals rebel, stepping away from God’s blessings, indulging in reckless living and ruining their lives. But God runs to meet those who are at the point of total desperation and who are willing to repent and return home.

    How to Return to God Luke 15:11–24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION The parable in this passage focuses on the character and nature of the God of the Bible. It’s usually called the parable of the Prodigal Son but I prefer to call it the parable of the Loving Father. Jesus uses this story to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Dunn avatar

    How To Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,785 views

    This sermon puts forth the simple manner in which one must believe in Jesus.

    How To Believe In Jesus John 4:46-54 There are many things that we believe to be true about Jesus. We believe that He is the Christ. We believe that He is the Son of the Living God. We believe that He was made flesh and dwelt among us as the Incarnation of God. We believe that He was born of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W avatar

    How To Be A People Of Passion

    Contributed by Steven W on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,405 views

    Are we directing our PASSIONS in the right direction? Three areas that we must be passionate about: A PASSION FOR GOD & HIS WORD,A PASSION FOR WAR,A PASSION FOR GOOD TESTIMONY

    HOW TO BE A PEOPLE OF PASSION *INTRODUCTION*: We are all created to be people of PASSION. The question is = Are we directing our PASSIONS in the right direction? Much of the sin and filth that is in the world today may be due to the misdirection of our PASSION into sinful culture and sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    How To Handle A Fool

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    There will always be foolish people and we need to have knowledge on how to deal with them.

    How to Handle the Foolish Proverbs 26:1-28 As snow in summer and rain in harvest, So honor is not fitting for a fool. 2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow, So a curse without cause shall not alight. 3 A whip for the horse, A bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the fool’s back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Temptation comes in many forms; we are tempted not to tell the truth, to take something that does not belong to us, to take advantage of someone, to gossip, to over eat, to hold a grudge, or to withhold from the Lord that which rightfully belongs to him.

    How to Handle Temptation James 1:13-18 Introduction Do you struggle with temptation? I heard of someone who said, “I don’t struggle with temptation, I just give in to it!” That is not the answer! But the fact is, there isn’t a day that goes by that we are not tempted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    How Are The Dead Blessed

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,760 views

    What does life mean, in the face of death?

    How Are the Dead Blessed? Revelation 14:13 “And I heard a voice from heaven say: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. From now on they shall have rest from their labors, and their works shall follow them.” Today we are confronted here by the death of someone we have loved. This confrontation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible