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  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Never A Discouraging Word

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 121 ratings
     | 9,712 views

    Questions to ask yourself when you are tempted to criticize.

    According to the old western ballad, "Home on the Range", the range was a place, "where never is heard a discouraging word, and the skies are not cloudy all day." Fanciful thought. Never hearing a discouraging word would be pleasant. But that really wasn’t true in the old west and it’s certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Does Pride Get You

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,014 views

    This is about the dangers of spiritual pride.

    There was a man who received a medal for his unusual humility. It was taken away when he wore everywhere. Read Matthew 6:16-18. The words “pride” and “proud” occur over 80 times in the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 18, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,822 views

    A sermon on God’s mercy with main points taken from a very popular section of Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice.

    Blessed Are the Merciful Matt. 5:7 INTRO. This is the first of the Beatitudes that deals with the attitude of a Christian toward his fellow man. Mercy is love in action. It seeks the benefit of those who are in our power to hurt and may well deserve ill treatment. It goes beyond benevolence ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making The Connection

    Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 18,027 views

    The woman with the issue of blood connects with the power of Jesus to heal her body.

    TEXT: Luke 8:42b-48 “Making the Connection” As Jesus was going to Jairus’ house to heal his little girl, along came an interruption. Jesus was on his way to see this little girl, and the crowds almost crushed him. A great crowd had assembled & they were anticipating miracles. Everyone was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Is Preaching So Important?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 29,720 views

    God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate the faith of thos

    PREACHING’S IMPORTANCE WHY IS PREACHING SO IMPORTANT? A. God commands us to preach when it’s convenient and when it’s not, to reprove, rebuke, encourage with great patience and instruction. (2 Tim. 4:2) B. Preaching follows the models of Christ, Paul, and the Prophets. We are told to imitate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Me, Myself, And I

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

    IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Task Of The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,074 views

    The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

    Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Back.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,911 views

    We, who were at one time in bondage to sin, when Jesus come into our heart and life, He breaks the bondage of sin and sets us free.

    Going back. Galatians 2:1 -- 10. 10/03/04 The thing we need to remember about the book of Galatians is that the message of Paul is under attack. When he went to Galatia, he preached salvation by Grace through faith plus nothing. In comes the false teachers, teaching salvation by the Grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Takes More! Hunting Sermon ( A Call To Prayer)

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,945 views

    God Gave me this one while I was hunting deer. At the end of the day, the sun was going down and still I had not harvested an animal? It takes more than you think to have a successfull harvest! hunting (physical harvest VS the church (Spiritual harvest)

    Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Mt 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Mt 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    While You Were Out Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,645 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Reality". This sermon also has a section concerning Thanksgiving and a section for Lord’s Supper.

    Series: Reality [#3] WHILE YOU WERE OUT Luke 14:12-24 Introduction: On the popular home-improvement reality show, “While You Were Out”, the contestant sends their spouse on a vacation. While they are gone, this person fixes up a part of the house that the other one would appreciate. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Presumed The Best In Others

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people.

    After reading any of today’s newspapers is it little wonder why many are skeptical about meeting new people. No doubt Jesus could have given in to the temptation to doubt people’s motives. Yet, He maintained an upbeat attitude toward every person He met. Jesus looked at people’s potential because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Christ-Centered Approach To Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ.

    A Christ Centered Criteria for an Effective Curriculum and Instructional Approach to Teaching and Learning Paul the apostle wrote, "We admonish and teach every man with all wisdom that we may present everyone complete in Christ." (Col. 1:27,28) 1. Christ centered is the priority in all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Overcome Hurts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,652 views

    Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over

    1. Many people who suffer from mental, emotional, or social pain internalize their grief. Anger begins when we feel hurt because of disappointments, frustrations, or the actions of another person. Instead of turning one’s rights, worries & expectations over to the Lord we tend to refuse to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    A Matter Of Perspective - Rom. 14:5

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,283 views

    A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God.

    A Matter of Perspective (Rom. 14:5) Levels of perspective that we need to speak to by the power of the Spirit and the Word of God. "One man considers one day more sacred than another. Another man considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." (Rom. 14:5) It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 63 ratings
     | 57,673 views

    Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

    No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational