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  • Matthew Morine avatar

    How To Be Rich

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,509 views

    Ever meet cheap rich people? Ever wanted to be more giving and kind than they were? The first step is to admit that you are rich, than you will act like a rich person.

    HOW TO BE RICH TEXT: 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10, 17-19 THEME: YOU ARE RICH SO ACT LIKE A RICH PERSON. It was a terrible day. I remember this day too well because of the feeling I had. It all started in a positive way. Uncle Ernie was up from South Carolina. He was there with his family and Nick, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Love Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 20, 2021
     | 2,920 views

    No doubt there were many acts of helping and kindness, neighbors checking in on neighbors that we will never hear about. We call the people who do these kinds of things “Good Samaritans.” One writer said the parable of the Good Samaritan “is one of the most gripping that Jesus ever told...

    How To Love Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This has been an incredible week across the US … and unfortunately with much destruction and many deaths. Over 70% of the United States were covered in snow. As we thaw out from the frozen weather experience we hear many stories of care and service. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Will They Know!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 14, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    By this all will know-Visible by all, not just by brethren! People hear how we treat one another, they hear how we talk about one another! People see if fellowship with one another!

    John 13:34-35-A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” He said, they will know we are His disciples, if we love one another He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Leslie Dukes avatar

    How To Be A Player!

    Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,422 views

    This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

    Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Player!

    Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 2,461 views

    This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

    Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Sincerity And Morality Are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4

    Why Sincerity and Morality are Not Sufficient – Rom. 10:2-4 There is a widespread belief in America that if people are sincere and moral that they will somehow be acceptable. We see many commendable examples of people who sincerely try to be good, but fail to realize that they are still unable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Do Be Filled Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,845 views

    How do we know it is really the Holy Spirit? Why doesn’t God always answer? Did Jesus promise the Baptism? This study looks at these questions and the evidence that a person has been filled.

    I highly recommend first reading, ’What is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit?’ This is Part 2 of the message is builds upon what was covered in part 1. How do I get filled? Ephesians 5: 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 And do not be drunk with wine, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Pity Tha Fool

    Contributed by Christopher Gage on Nov 9, 2010
     | 3,861 views

    We need to bring todays church back in awe while we are in the presence of God. This lesson I feel makes examine ourselves on how we approach God in prayer. This was inspired after reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan

    What if I asked you to stop praying! What if I told you to quit talking at God. What I want to do today is for us to stop praying the way that we are. The way we are praying is not just for the God that has done all that he has for us. We see throughout Proverbs were Solomon talks about fools. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Praying For? Series

    Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,698 views

    Part 2 of the Colossians series

    WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR? Colossians 1:9-14 So we have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom. 10Then the way you live will always ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Be Intentional #6-How To Have An Effective Prayer Life (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 11,553 views

    First in a two-part series on prayer.

    Be Intentional #6 - How to Have an Effective Prayer Life (Part 1) Philippians 4:6-7 February 23, 2002 Introduction Today we are beginning a 2-part series on prayer. I assume that all of you understand that prayer is extremely important. But too often we don’t really think on why it’s so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    If Anyone Of You Is Afflicted Let Him Pray

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,837 views

    This sermon reveals the keys to get answers to prayer

    IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET HIM PRAY OUTLINE 1.PRAY PERSISTANTLY 2.PRAY WITH PRAISE 3.PRAY POSITIVELY 4.PRAY WITH A PLEASING LIFE 5.PRAY WITH A PURE HEART 6.PRAY ACCORDING TO THE PLAN OF GOD 7.PRAY AND POUR OUT YOUR HEART THE MESSAGE IF ANYONE OF YOU IS AFFLICTED LET ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 5 - Part 6 - Oh God, Please Don’t Send Me To Africa! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,548 views

    So, do I have to go to the heart of Africa or some other war ravaged, AIDS ridden, refugee overrun, starving hordes kind of country before I can show mercy? I hope not! Is that unmerciful? What does being merciful really mean?

    26/12/09 Pastorross | public entry | tags: identifying with others, Mercy, Compassion, Matthew 5 | report Matthew 5 - Oh God, please don’t send me to Africa! When I think of mercy I think of Mother Teresa spending her life working amongst the poor in India, but I don’t know why exactly. Mercy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven Haguewood avatar

    How Should I Study The Bible?

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,396 views

    Directions on the attitudes we ought to have when we look into the Divine Word of God given for our direction and instruction

    HOW SHOULD I STUDY THE BIBLE? INTRODUCTION 1. Most dads have done it a. Children get a toy for Christmas or birthday that needs “some assembly” b. We are smart enough to figure it out so we start that light assembly without the directions c. Hours later when the toy is not finished, does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Travis avatar

    How To Be An Overcomer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    We must overcome negative feelings.

    HOW TO BE AN OVERCOMER Psalms 41:4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee. We must overcome negative feelings and needless fear to be an overcomer. I. HIS CONDITION. A. DAVID WAS IN DECLINING HEALTH. B. DAVID WAS DEEPLY HURT. 1. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Maxey avatar

    How To Be Free

    Contributed by Richard Maxey on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must:

    HOW TO BE FREE So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must: 1. _____Consider_________ the cost of following Jesus. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist