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  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006
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    The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

    LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006
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    This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

    Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filled To The Brim Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 1, 2005
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     | 4,987 views

    5th in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about being filled with the Spirit - what happens at salvation, and what needs to continue happening.

    Ephesians 5:15-18 – Filled to the Brim (NOTE: This is a revamp of a previous message of mine called "Would You Like a Refill?", with (I think) a better understanding of the topic. It’s also blatantly Wesleyan/Arminian.) Author Jamie Buckingham once visited a dam on the Columbia River. He’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,676 views

    There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

    WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Witness As Worship Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 21, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    2nd sermon in the series "Worship Languages" that discusses different ways of worshipping God. This sermon explains how our witness is our worship

    #2 in a series “Finding Your Worship Language” WITNESS AS WORSHIP Romans 12:1-2 Rev. Rick Pendleton North Dunedin Baptist Church Dunedin, Fl revrick3@hotmail.com Last week I began a series of sermons on Different Worship Languages. We began by looking at Martha as an example of Service as Worship. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Do We Please God? Part 6

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 7, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,522 views

    We please God when we do our part in fulfilling the Great Commission.

    This morning I begin with what might be to some of us a loaded question that I am asking for you to verbally respond to: When you hear the words missionary or missions what do you think of? (Allow for responses) Thanks for your responses. Now can I ask you to think about the following statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Guard Your Heart Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #8 Safeguard your heart. Protect your mind; preserve your emotions; prop up your will.

    • Proverbs 4:5-7 (NIV) [5] Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. [6] Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. [7] Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rotten Tomatoes Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,022 views

    What kind of tree are we? What evidence can people see that we follow Jesus? Some are rotten tomatoes. What kind of tree am I?

    Series on the Mount Rotten Tomatoes Matthew 7:17-20 November 11, 2007 As we look into these final teachings of Jesus, we are told to be careful. Be wary! Watch out for ferocious wolves in sheep’s clothing. Last week we looked at what is a prophet or a false prophet. This week we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Am Salt And Light Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 21, 2011
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     | 14,226 views

    Jesus says we are the salt of the earth and light of the world. We have an identity that cannot be ignored, and an influence that cannot be neglected. We need to be intentional about it. The Lord expects us to be salt and light for our generation.

    Who do you think you are? • You are an ambassador of Christ, You are God’s masterpiece, and you are an overcomer, through Christ who loves you. • Today, we want to hear what Jesus says in Matt 5:13-16. Jesus says that you are the salt of the earth and you are the light of the world. • Not you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Finding My Place In The Field Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 13, 2009
     | 3,856 views

    How do I find my place in the field?

    Dakota Community Church August 16, 2009 The Field & the Force 5 Finding my Place in the Field So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Walking By The Spirit

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 7, 2010
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     | 12,149 views

    Walking under the guidance of God's Spirit is the only sure way to be successful in God's work.

    WALKING BY THE SPIRIT GALATIANS 5:16-25 INTRODUCTION Doctors continually tell us how important it is that we get exercise. We are told that we need about thirty minutes each day. There are different types of exercise we can do to stimulate different parts of our body. There are numerous exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Things In The New Year

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2010
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     | 8,467 views

    Let us strive to live this New Year a NEW LIFE, renewed in MIND, HEART and SPIRIT, enjoying the benefit of the NEW COVENANT with God the Father. Happy New Year!

    New Things In The New Year 01/14/07 AM Reading: Revelation 21:1-7 Introduction Revelation 21:1-7- Jesus said in verse 5 "Behold, I make all things new". As we enter the New Year many folks will make plans to make a new start. They will make new resolutions for the New Year. Resolutions to lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In What Ways Is The Force Mobilized? Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009
     | 2,717 views

    How do we get out there and "do the Stuff"?

    Dakota Community Church July 5, 2009 In What Ways is the Force Mobilized? The Field & the Force 3 So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Thinking God's Thoughts

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 8, 2009
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     | 9,897 views

    We will see victory in the Christian life to the extent that we embrace God’s thoughts and abandon worldly patterns of thought.

    Thinking God’s Thoughts, Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:17-20 Introduction In the Christian life there is perhaps no other doctrine which is more directly applicable or important than that of the renewal of the mind. Indeed, is it not the continual and ongoing process of the changing of the thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fruit That’s Always In Season: Love Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,789 views

    Sermon series on Fruit of the Spirit. (Sermon Series idea from John Maxwell)

    What’s your favorite fruit? Strawberries? Mangos? Peaches? I think I’ve shared with you before that my favorite fruit is the Asian pear which the Japanese call nashi. They are available in stores here but they never taste very good. That’s because nashi don’t grow in this part of the world. They’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran