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  • William Mouser avatar

    How Not To Be A Religious Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

    Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    How Will You Be Remembered?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,314 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

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    How To Recognize A Hypocrite

    Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,577 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

  • Ray Searan avatar

    How To Gain Hope

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,202 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 Long avatar

    How To Prepare For A Miracle

    Contributed by John Long on May 20, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,770 views

    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
     | 4,632 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
     | 2,191 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

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    The Bible: How To Study It

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,531 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

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    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,196 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

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    How To Motivate People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,891 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

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,084 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

  • Doane Brubaker avatar

    Magnify The Lord

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,687 views

    Three qualities in Mary’s life that pleased God.

    Magnify The Lord Luke 1:26-55 We are often Inspired and motivated by great people. But we value different kinds of greatness. • Talent (artistic, athletic, intellectual) • Achievement; success • Character • Courage • Faith It is my hope today that we will gain inspiration from the one of whom it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Begin Worship With Praise Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2023
     | 783 views

    You please God when you worship Him.

    “But the time is coming—indeed it’s here now—when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth. The Father is looking for those who will worship Him that way. For God is Spirit, so those who worship Him must worship in spirit and in truth” (John 4:23-24, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ben Thomas avatar

    Prayer Of Jeremiah Series

    Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    Jeremiah came and pray to the Lord who is the covenant God.....

    Prayer of Jeremiah. Jeremiah 14:8 (AMP) 8 O Hope of Israel, her Savior in time of trouble, why should You be like a sojourner in the land and like a wayfaring man who turns aside and spreads his tent to tarry [only] for a night? 1. The person addressed. Jeremiah 14:8 (AMP) 8 O Hope of Israel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 2, 2009
    based on 61 ratings
     | 30,584 views

    This sermon looks at five essentials for joy: 1. Look at life from God’s PERSPECTIVE 2. Live life with God’s PRIORTIES 3. Seek God’s POWER to live on 4. Live a life of God’s HOPE 5. Find God’s PURPOSE for your life

    How To Have Joy In Every Situation Most people don’t really enjoy life – they endure life. Most people go through life with no real sense of joy. Life becomes a series chores and obstacles that one must go through – just to endure it. There is no happiness – there is no joy. The dreams of – “If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational