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  • Richard Oliver avatar

    Attitudes

    Contributed by Richard Oliver on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    When we get tired of the same old thing....we’ll do something about it!

    Attitudes (Exo 13:17 18 KJV) And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt: {18} But God led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Christmas Card Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,900 views

    Each year God sends us the same Christmas card inscribed with His message of love; when we open it and read it we know what His one & only Son did for us.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church Richmond, VA THE CHRISTMAS CARD BACKGROUND: A. Sending of Christmas cards is a 163 year old tradition 1. It began in England in 1840 a. The first cards showed people drinking & partying b. Christns complained, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Our Responsibilities To The Lordship Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Nov 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,220 views

    Shows how Christ’s Lordship requires our obedience & service.

    The Lordship of Christ – Part 2 (Our Responsibilities to the Lordship of Christ) Joshua 24:14-15 "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good And Angry

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 17,231 views

    to learn how to control anger in godly ways

    Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Never Give Up, Never Surrender

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,468 views

    Motivation for the ministry and mission of the church.

    Never Give Up! Never Surrender! John 20:19-21; Acts 1:4-8 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Let The Holy Spirit Orchestrate A Harmonious Symphony In Your Family And Fe

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    The Holy Spirit harmonizes people by blending complementary spiritual gifts together to form a synergistic result. Paul wrote, "There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. Now to each one the manifestation of the S

    Let The Holy Spirit Orchestrate a Harmonious Symphony In Your Family and Fellowship 1 Corinthians 12:6-24 Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will You Put Away Evil Speech Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,007 views

    Will you put away evil speech? God calls us to do just that. Let’s examine our study today for HIS guidance.

    Some choice thoughts about the Tongue: About Abrasive Speech Many a blunt word has a sharp edge. Keep your words soft and sweet; you never know when you may have to eat them. About Gossip Gossip is like soap -- mostly lye! A gossip is just a fool with a keen sense of rumor. About ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 186 ratings
     | 45,574 views

    Free,Free At Last

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Accountability

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,489 views

    We are going to be held accountable for our actions

    “ACCOUNTABILITY” (Luke 12:13-21) 6/03/01 Sunday AM Sheridan, Arkansas George Crumbly INTRO: The Lord gave me this message Tuesday morning as I was out on the road traveling. I was listening to News Radio & I heard the host interviewing someone on his station and the topic was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    5 Marks Of A 24/7 Christian

    Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    Christianity is more than just a religion that you practice once a week; it is a lifestyle, a daily walk of faith with a living Savior. And that’s exactly how the early Christians lived and they turned their world upside down!

    5 Marks of a 24/7 Christian The Christian life is not a roller-coaster ride! - Feeling high on Sunday and low on Wednesday - It is a daily consistent walk with a living Saviour - ’He walks with me and talks with me...’ - Notice the word ’daily’ in these passages of Scripture 1. A 24/7 Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good And Faithful Servant?

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 16,004 views

    Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

    Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mickey Bell avatar

    Waiting Period Series

    Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,055 views

    What we do when God has us in a waiting period is very important to our outcome. Nehemiah teaches those steps we need to take through his own actions.

    Nehemiah 2 The bible tells us that Nehemiah began praying in the month of Chislev (5th month of the Persian royal calendar.) Chapter 2 begins in the 9th month, which is called Nisan. Distressed by the report of Jerusalem’s broken and miserable condition, Nehemiah approached God on behalf of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peace Now

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 12, 2010
     | 4,974 views

    Funeral message for Matthew Jackson, a quiet man whose chief pleasure was to be among family and friends and who devoted himself to a disabled son.

    There are two kinds of quiet people. There are those who are quiet because, to tell the truth, they have nothing to say! And then there are those who are quiet because they are simply content with what they know; they have no need to impress anyone else. There are two kinds of quiet people. Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Have Nothing Else To Lose!

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    Sometimes in spite of all the positive thinking we can generate, life is really terrible. Simple optimism will not do.

    When you have nothing else to lose! Keep Hope Alive A student athlete was contemplating the height of the bar on the high jump. “I don’t think I can make it,” he said. “Think positive!” said a friend. “All right,” the athlete said boldly, “I’m positive I can’t make it.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 3Praise be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    The Bible tells us how to handle the criticism that we receive from other people.

    MATTHEW 5:11-12 “HOW TO HANDLE CRITICISM” A) Criticism has had as much adverse effect on the body of Christ as anything that has ever come up against it! * Someone has said, “Christianity is the only army that shoots their own wounded.” * We have far too many in the body of Christ that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist