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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Practice Of Affirmation

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,947 views

    The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

    The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blueprint For The Battle Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 21,979 views

    This two part message from the series Lessons in Leadership examines how the Christian is to deal with the attacks from outside the Body of Christ.

    LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART SIX “BLUEPRINT FOR THE BATTLES” 1 OF 2 NEHEMIAH 4:1-6 ● ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) “When Sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. He ridiculed the Jews, [2] and in the presence of his associates and the army ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Are There So Many Hypocrites In The Church?

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 25, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 18,318 views

    How do we answer those who use hypocrites as an excuse for not attending Church?

    Why are there so Many Hypocrites in the Church? Galatians 2: 11-16 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly in the wrong. 12 Before certain men came from James, he used to eat with the Gentiles. But when they arrived, he began to draw back and separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Life For God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 9, 2008
     | 4,425 views

    Peace should not be a goal of life. It is a by-product of a life lived in good conscience toward God and in service to the risen King!

    Sermon for CATM – November 9, 2008 – Philippians 4:10-23 – A Life for God Today we finish up our course on Philippians. This has been a nine-week journey through a fascinating book, and we’ve had opportunity to reflect on this book and to worship, and for those who chose to take the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    A Life-Changing Approach To "Thanksgiving"

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The day we celebrate "Thanksgiving" is significant but not nearly as significant as learning to live a thankful life. This "Thanksgiving" sermon teaches us to look at three aspects of life and "be thankful."

    A LIFE-CHANGING APPROACH TO “THANKSGIVING” Are you one of those people who get stumped when the group leader asks everyone to share what they are thankful for? There are always the obvious things to be thankful for – food, a warm home, family. But you don’t want to sound simple-minded so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Servanthood

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Aug 13, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,454 views

    In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Yet in most churches, it is the least of all gifts utilized.

    Servanthood Scripture Base: Matthew 20:26-28; 22:39b; john 15: 12-13; Philippians 2: 1-11 The Point: In Christ, as opposed to the world, the servant is greatest of all. Stuff You’ll Need: TV and VCR, the movie Sister Act (Touchstone Pictures), nails, tape Preparation: Before the session, write ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Living Hope

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,665 views

    This sermon is all about how to persevere in suffering and feel unspeakable joy of one's salvation. Instead of counting what we have lost, let us remember the mercy we have received!

    A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:3-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl, successor of Sigmund Freud at Vienna, argued that the “loss of hope and courage can have a deadly effect on man.” As a result of his experiences in a Nazi ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Real Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2012
     | 6,581 views

    A study of the gospel of Matthew 6: 1 – 15

    Matthew 6: 1 – 15 Get Real “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,353 views

    Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

    Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,062 views

    Spiritual leadership is a special opportunity given to God-chosen individuals for a special purpose.

    Spiritual leadership is a very important subject worthy to be considered for deeper study. Its indisputable value and amplification has reached a new milestone. Its admirable effects are now being desired by highly competitive and intellectual people in the secular realm. Men of integrity have seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lito Sacatropiz avatar

    Prayer Series

    Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,516 views

    Prayer

    HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST TO GOD? TEXT: Matthew 6:9-13 Topic: Prayer This passage Matthew 6:9-13 help us on how to pray? It is the given pattern of Jesus to his disciples on how to pray to the father? A pattern given to us which is not from our mouth alone but only from our heart. Our prayers must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Created For Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,762 views

    Humanity is created for intimacy with God there is a void that only He can fill

    Created for intimacy with the God Psalm 42:1-2 To the choirmaster. A Maskil of the Sons of Korah. As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. Psa 42:2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God? Psalm 42:1-2 (The Message) A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Why God Permits Problems

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,143 views

    It is a negative reality of life that problems are here to stay. Every person has had a problem in the past, has a problem in the present, and will have a problem in the future. Always remember, God is still at work in our lives even when we don’t realize

    Intro: How many of us have not heard some people make these following complaints – “Someone cheated me.” “I got laid off work.” “A storm destroyed my house.” “My husband left me for another woman.” “My wife spent all the money while I was overseas.” “I was diagnosed with cancer.” “I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,954 views

    Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life.

    Lesson 3: How God Leads Through Good Counsel A. INTRODUCTION Thesis: Good counseling can help us find God’s leading in our life. “In the multitude of counselors there is wisdom” (Prov. 11:14). “Without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Lyle avatar

    An Eye For An Eye Series

    Contributed by Bill Lyle on Apr 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,656 views

    A study in 1st Peter

    An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed