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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Will You Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    We study Mary of Bethany for a good example of building a MEMORIAL that will stand the test of time. Mary is found three times at Jesus’ feet.

    HOW WILL I BE REMEMBERED? FOUND AT JESUS’ FEET! MARY OF BETHANY TEACHES US A LESSON STILL REAL TODAY. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HAVE YOU EVER DESIRED TO BE SPECIAL? DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEBERED? A. Live so the Preacher can tell the truth at your funeral! B. I am told ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Child Of God, Family Of God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,022 views

    Because we do not know who we are, we don’t know how to live. God desires that we know the incomprehensible truth that we are His family and to learn how we can act like it.

    Being the Family of God – Part One (Introduction) Rhetorical questions. How many sinners are there in this room? Can I see your hands? (Some of you know I’ve asked this before so you know better don’t you?) Why do so many of us see ourselves as sinners? Is it because…well, because we sin. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Show Your Love Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,050 views

    God designed you to love Him and others, and you’ll never be happy with anything less. But how can we show this love effectively to our families and those most important to us? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    How to Show Your Love This month, we’re talking about families. . . Does your family ever drive you crazy? In the book, “Children’s Letters to God: The New Collection”, a little girl named, Nan, writes this letter: “Dear God, I bet it is very hard for you to love all of everybody in the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Gain Hope

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,066 views

    While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. Af

    Text: Romans 15:1-6 Introduction: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Wright avatar

    How To Recognize A Hypocrite

    Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    Describes the marks of a hypocrite with scriptures.

    HOW TO RECOGNIZE A HYPOCRITE …… A Hypocrite …. 1/ Lives for the praise of others, instead of pleasing the Lord Matt 6:2, 5, 16 2/ Puts on a show of righteousness, but their heart isn’t in it Matt 15:7, 23:25, 27 3/ Has a Legalistic view of the Christian life & how others should live it Matt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Long avatar

    How To Prepare For A Miracle

    Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
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    How to prepare for a miracle? Have a Vision to see it, be Obedient to go for it, ask for Faith to believe it, and stir up the Courage to do it by being a part of His plan for you.

    How to prepare for a miracle? Mark 6:34-44 How to prepare for a miracle? Notice I did not ask a question like this: “How to ASK for a miracle?” Asking God for a miracle may indicate a lack of faith. Our faith should not have to survive with a regular supply of the miraculous. There are times when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    How To Handle Anger Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,481 views

    Just some thoughts on controlling anger. The true onlky help is through Jesus. A totally suttrnder life. Just some thoughts

    How to Handle Anger Part 2 Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Anger

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,033 views

    This message, on anger, probably applies to all of us at one time or other. Today’s society seems to have much anger in it.

    For example... 1. WE SEE ANGER IN OUR HOMES. We see much anger about significant and insignificant things. Some people have so much anger inside them there is nothing anyone could do to please them. Illus: This reminds me of the husband who was always angry and hard to please. One morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Bible: How To Study It

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,423 views

    The second of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

    (Slide 1) John MacArthur tells the following true story. A young couple from another church came to one of our assistant pastors for counseling about marital problems they started having soon after their wedding. After just a few minutes of interviewing the two, he could see they were miles apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,070 views

    When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, the Bible says, "The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES Paul wrote, "Weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice." (Rom. 12:15-18) When it comes to getting people motivated reactionaries love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,749 views

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame.

    HOW TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE ACCORDING TO THEIR INDIVIDUAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR TRADITIONAL VALUES When it comes to getting people motivated some religious leaders love to use fear, guilt and shame. However, fear, guilt and shame are only effective in motivating most people in the short run. Actually, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    How Much Is The Fare To Tarshish? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 21,421 views

    Jonah refused to go to Tarshish because emotionally he felt unwelcome and theologically he thought he could escape God’s oversight. He paid hidden costs, in vain: the loss of a vessel, the loss of joy, human wreckage, reckoning with eternity.

    When I travel, I don’t want to spend too much money on the travel itself. I’d rather spend my money on whatever there is to buy where I’m going. I don’t want to hand much over to the airline or the railroad. I want to travel cheap. But I sometimes miss an important fact – that when I try to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Huie avatar

    How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

    1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Strickland avatar

    The Thankful Heart

    Contributed by Tim Strickland on Nov 22, 2014
     | 6,775 views

    Calling people from the life of the world to a new life of thanksgiving. Please fill free to use any of the sermon as needed.

    The Thankful Heart God sent his only son to this world, he came to love and give forgiveness, he lived and he died to buy our pardons. We have so much to be thankful for. I have the breath of life in me; and you have the breath of life in you, and an opportunity to serve God in a way that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,802 views

    Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

    INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ