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  • Rick Sunstrom avatar

    The Power Of An Encouraging Word

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Dec 15, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,301 views

    We have the power in our tongue to build people up or tear them down. Let’s use that power for the good and discover the tremendous power of encouragement

    The Power of an Encouraging Word Do you remember that old cowboy song called “Home on the Range”? One of the lines says, “Where seldom is heard a discouraging word.” What a powerful statement that is if you really think about it. Imagine what life would be like without discouraging words. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Everybody Is Not Your Friend Part 2

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Oct 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    This sermon is one that makes it clear that everybody that is standing in your corner really is not in your corner; so therefore, everybody is not your friend.

    Introduction: The word friend is a word that is often taken lightly or with no significance. Webster’s definition of friend is somebody who trusts and is fond of another. A true friend is one we can say has our back through the thick and the thin. A true friend is one that will be with you no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Intense Longing For People To Work Together Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,885 views

    God’s plain and simple precepts for successful and satisfying teamwork through constructive relationships.

    Part 1 of 5 in the series, Together We Make a Difference, The Advantages of Teamwork in My Life! We’re beginning a new series today on teamwork. Learning how and why we need to work harmoniously together with others is a vital part of satisfying and long-lasting relationships. Our lives are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Little Encouragement, Please!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,241 views

    Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

    1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can The Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,944 views

    Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas because He loved this world, has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

    How Can the Lord Help Us When We Have Been Betrayed? by Paul Fritz 2 Timothy 4:9-4:10 What are some of the ways we can deal with human betrayal: 1. Remember how the Lord came to the rescue of Paul the apostle who was betrayed and forsaken by close companions. Paul writes, "Do your best to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Youths And Dating

    Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 32,523 views

    Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main causes of Tension between parents and youths. Sometimes its even a problem among youths themselves.

    DATING AND YOUTHS Objectives of the message • Help youths know what dating is, • Explore the dangers of dating, • Know how parents can help, • Resolve to have a purpose before dating. Introduction: Dating is fast becoming the fashion of the day for many youths. Yet it remains one of the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Touching The Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Akins on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,695 views

    Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart.

    Read Scripture Today we celebrate Mothers and today as we continue our look in to the life we always wanted we take a look at one of the best characteristics of motherhood- that is the ability to touch the heart. How does that happen, how do we touch the heart of others? First we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationship Builders Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,540 views

    The second pillar to healthy relationships is loyalty

    INTRO: In the December 31, 1989 Chicago Tribune, the editors printed their photos of the decade. One of them, by Michael Fryer, captured a grim fireman and paramedic carrying a fire victim away from the scene. The blaze, which happened in Chicago in December 1984, at first seemed routine. But then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Builders Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,337 views

    The third pillar, which we are going to look at today, is forgiveness

    INTRO: It’s an amazing thing when you get your eyes off yourself. Do you know what happens? -You can see the world around you, all of a sudden there’s life and beauty that you didn’t notice before. It’s the same in relationships. When you get your eyes off yourself you will have deeper, more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Builders Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,844 views

    Today we are going to take a look at Pillar 4 – that is Love.

    INTRO: A lady walked up to a man and said, "If I was your wife I would feed you poison." The man replied, "If I was your husband I’d eat it." Adam asked God, "Why did you have to make woman so beautiful?" God said, "So you’d fall in love with her. Then Adam asked, "But why did you have to make her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Builders Pt.5 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,264 views

    Today we’re going to be looking at the foundation. Without a sturdy foundation, the house will eventually collapse

    INTRO: Birchwood, Wisconsin – A Wisconsin hunter is accused of killing five people and wounding another three after he allegedly shot them over a fight involving a tree stand, authorities said Monday. The dead included a teenage boy, a woman and a father and son, Sawyer County Chief Deputy Tim ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Today we are going tolook at qualities that literally destroy relationships.

    INTRO: The story is told of a young man during the Middle Ages who went to a monk, saying, "I’ve sinned by telling slanderous statements about someone. What should I do now?" The monk replied, "Put a feather on every doorstep in town." The young man did it. Then he returned to the monk, wondering ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,960 views

    Envy is the second pillar in unhealthy relationships that we’re going to look at this morning.

    INTRO: There is a fable that Satan’s agents were failing in their various attempts to draw into sin a holy man who lived as a hermit in the desert of northern Africa. Every attempt had met with failure, so Satan, angered with the incompetence of his subordinates, became personally involved in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,092 views

    Today we are going to look at the pillar of greed.

    INTRO: A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was nearly $200,000 in cash! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationship Busters Pt.4 Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,022 views

    Today we’re talking about the 4th pillar of unhealthy relationships, disrespect

    INTRO: Two men were golfing together near a cemetery. While the one man was preparing to putt, a hearse turned into the cemetery. He immediately looked up, dropped his putter, removed his cap and bowed his head. After a couple of minutes he returned his attention to golf. When the two men returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God