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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    How To Be Victorious In Trouble

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
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     | 8,058 views

    C. H. Spurgeon says, "The gloom of the cave is over the psalm, and yet, as if standing at the mouth of the cave itself, the prophet poet David sees a bright light a little beyond." If you are in trouble, in the cave – In the darkness of trial – remember t

    Intro: Each one of us sooner or later (if not presently) experiences trouble. Here in this 142nd psalm we find David in great trouble. The whole Psalm teaches us how to be victorious in trouble – not how to escape trouble – but rather how to glorify God in the midst of trouble. I. WHAT WE ARE ...read more

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    Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,758 views

    IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED WITH ALL THE DUTIES OF WORK WHILE THE OTHER SITS IN LEISURE, BUT OUR

    LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rewards Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Greg Addison on May 12, 2009
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     | 14,649 views

    Motherhood is important and valuable. But it can also be difficult and at times discouraging. God has blessed mothers with the promise of rewards for faithfully loving and serving your family. These promises will inspire and encourage you as a mother.

    THE REWARDS OF MOTHERHOOD TEXT: Proverbs 31: 27-31 INTRODUCTION Motherhood continues to get a bad rap in our culture. Feminists and liberals look down on “stay at home” moms and treat them as if they have settled for less. Society has all but destroyed any notion of a one income family in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,713 views

    Jesus said that whoever desires to come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. What does that look like in our world today?

    FOLLOWING JESUS OPENING: My personal testimony of salvation experience and following Jesus today. KEY TEXT: “Jesus said, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life ...read more

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    Have You Wearied In Your Doing?

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jul 5, 2009
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     | 3,952 views

    Welfare for those who are "able" is an abomination before YHVH!

    Shalom, Scripture references are from, The SET (Stone Edition Tanach) or the CJB (Complete Jewish Bible) for the OT and the PNT (Power New Testament ) for the NT unless otherwise specified. 2 Thes 3:7. Indeed you know how it is necessary to imitate us, because we were not lazy among you 8. and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Answers To Life’s Top Five Questions

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
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     | 4,665 views

    In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions. The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and believe them our life here on earth and in eternity will be greatly affected! Yes, the Lor

    Intro: In our passage Jesus answers five of life’s most important questions like: What is the purpose of life? Am I valuable? Who is my provider? Who controls my destiny? What am I responsible for? The answers of Jesus to these questions are of profound value so much so that if we accept and ...read more

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    The Enemy Within: Fatigue Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,679 views

    The Christian can sleep better if he has learned sleep comes from God, has learned to trust God, and has learned Life’s real meaning.

    The Enemy Within _Fatigue. Psalm 127:1, 2 INTRO.: How often have we heard someone say, “I was just too tired to get up and go to Sunday School?” or, “I work so hard all week, I’m just worn out by Sunday.” This kind of fatigue is an enemy of spirituality. ILLUS.: Joke about sleeping in Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Model Prayer

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,420 views

    A message on prayer.

    THE MODEL PRAYER Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: One day, our daughter Sarah wanted to write a note to her teacher. As she sat down with pencil in hand, she turned and said, “I don’t know what to say.” She really did know what she wanted to say. She just did not know how to say it. So it was when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Deposit, No Return

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006
    based on 79 ratings
     | 22,770 views

    investing your life for God

    Intro: at the beach retreat we all sat on the beach looking at the waves crashing on the shore. Ecclesiastes 11:1 came into my mind, that if you cast your bread on the water it will return after many days. It was like God spoke to me about life, investments we make, and God’s reward system as each ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,597 views

    Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

    “Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    My Mouth And I

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    A Bible Study which demonstrates that we ARE responsible for our speech because what we say comes from who we are! The purpose is to remind believers of the need to control their attitudes AND their speech!

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310)213-4586 My Mouth and I I’m certain that you have had the sad experience of saying something and then immediately responding to your own words by saying, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zombie Christianity

    Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    A church that is spiritually dead can still hold services, sing hymns, offer prayers, deliver sermons, and do works of ministry – they can go through the motions of “doing church” but they will never be the church without being alive in God’s Holy Spirit!

    INTRODUCTION Modern Day Scene: A paramedic arrives on an accident scene with what seems like a lifeless body; no pulse, no breath – CPR begins and instead of taking the body to the morgue, they go to the ER. Jesus has pronounced the church at Sardis as dead. Yet there is hope. A church that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,088 views

    HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED

    LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bible Memorization: How Can I Get God's Word Deeper Into My Heart?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,884 views

    This message deals with the goal of Bible memorization, the results, the excuses, and a few steps to begin pursuing it.

    - There are times in our daily lives where we wonder about the right way to respond to situations, problems, temptations. We wonder about the right words to say. Whether it’s a temptation or an opportunity, we wonder about how to deal with it. - What if there was a way to get God’s Word deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Deal With Negativity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 33,139 views

    This sermon deals with negativity in the Christian’s life. There are three affects that negativity has on a person.

    How to Deal with Negativity This morning I want to talk with you about a destructive behavior that is not mentioned much in churches. I’m not going to talk about lying, stealing, or cheating. What I do want to talk about is negativity. The first scripture I’ll be looking at is Proverbs 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational