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  • Bart Leger avatar

    The Thankful Spirit Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,441 views

    Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

    The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In Everything Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,268 views

    Your situation should never determine your joy.

    In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Aroma Therapy

    Contributed by Jerry O'sullivan on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 31,511 views

    Big Idea: What does it mean to live our lives as the aroma of Christ? We are the Aroma of Christ when our life smells of success, service, sacrifice and sincerity so that it causes people to remember Jesus.

    Introduction: (BLACK SLIDE on screen Votive Candles with chocolate chip cookie Smell lit in sanctuary giving off pleasant aroma throughout Jerry enters auditorium from back with tray of cookies) Good Morning my name is Jerry O’Sullivan I am one of the pastors here at Shelter Rock Church and I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,777 views

    Three lessons the children of Israel teach us about complaining

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 3:7-11 An Attitude of Gratitude Introduction A man dreamed of joining a monastery. His life’s goal was to become a monk. So one day he went to a monastery and talked to the head monk. The man asked, “What do I need to do to join?” The abbot told him that being a monk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,279 views

    In the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins by teaching his disciples what real happiness is.

    INTRODUCTION - In the OT, the 10 Commandments were given as instructions for living. - Paul, in Galatians 3, shares that the purpose of the 10 Comm are to expose sin. - Jesus in Matthew called his first disciples and then immediately began to teach them - He uses one word, “Blessed”. GRK word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Praise To Our Deliver

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,761 views

    Encourage message on giving Praise where it is needed.

    Type of Sermon: Textual/Topical Purpose: Encouragement to Both Saints and Sinners Theme: Giving Praise to Our Deliver Scripture Reading: Psalm 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Happy Man

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,644 views

    David knew the secret of happiness and he shares it with us..

    The Happy Man by Gerald Van Horn Psalms 34:8 and 22 David wrote this Psalm many years ago. He was in very difficult circumstances and yet found a source of happiness. There is a lot of Christians who feel that to be a child of God means unhappiness. That is not true. God wants His people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living A Life Of Contentment

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 20,783 views

    we live in a society which craves more yet we are called to be content, how can we be content when we feel we need more.

    Living A Life of Contentment John Ortberg’s book "When the Game is Over It All Goes Back in the Box" was a special help and thought sparker. Introduction: There is a disease that many people have here. The men who have this disease can walk into their garage and look at their car which is less ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Joyful Always Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    The key to being joyful always and being thankful in all circumstances is to humbly rely on God.

    A few weeks ago James Rogers, our senior minister, spoke about songs he hated. I’ve got a number of songs I hate. I can’t really share them with you now because they’ve normally got some sort of profanity in the title as well as in the lyrics themselves. Then there’s the songs that I just can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Hallelujah!” – A Word For Every Occasion

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    Because of God’s great love for us, we can say "Hallelujah!" no matter what we’re facing in life.

    How do you identify a Canadian? If you’re traveling outside the country, you’ll easily recognize the college student from the U of A, the office worker from Ottawa, and the family from Fernie by the “patch” – that Canadian flag sewn on backpacks hoisted by just about everyone who hails from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Learning Lessons From A Leper

    Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,942 views

    Who would have thought that we could learn a lesson from a leper? And who would have thought that the lesson we would learn from him would be in the area of gratitude? But somehow the leper in this story today teaches us three important lessons about th

    Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. Families gather together for what may be the one time they do so that year. School lets out for a few days. You get a paid day off of work. The fall is here in full force. It’s a great day to sit and watch some football or get out and play some. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How We Give Thanks

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 3,269 views

    How and why we give thanks to God.

    How We Are to Give Thanks Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Let us go forth therefore unto him without the camp, bearing his reproach. For here have we no continuing city, but we seek one to come. By him therefore let us offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankgiving And Prayer From Prison Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 31, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    An introduction to Paul’s "happiest letter."

    Philippians 1:1-11 March 30, 2008 Introduction, Thanksgiving and Prayer Acts 16 stories Stopped from going into Asia and Bithynia Macedonian vision Lydia’s conversion Demonized girl Paul & Silas imprisoned and beaten Earthquake & Jailer’s Salvation Rejection of release This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Blessed By God Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,527 views

    God wants us to experience an abundant, blessed, happy life. The Psalmist gives us direction on how we can be open to God’s blessings in our lives and be like trees planted by water.

    Psalms 1:1-6     “Blessed by God”INTRODUCTIONThe Bible often talks about joy and happiness. Jesus talks about being happy, or blessed, in the Sermon on the Mount. One of the fruits of the Spirit that Paul lists in his letter to the Galatians is “joy.” Psalms, like this psalm, talk about being ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Holiday Heart Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

    Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed