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  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Kingdom Minded People

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,765 views

    To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

    Kingdom Minded People 6/24/07 Talk about being … Kingdom minded and having a Kingdom heart, for the purpose of building God’s Kingdom. Ezra 1:1 Cyrus was a mighty king- conquered Babylon. Jews- carried into captivity under Nebuchadnezzar. God calls Cyrus by name 150 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Evangelism For Ordinary People

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Doing acts of kindness as a form of evangelism. Servant evangelism based upon Steve Sjogren’s work.

    According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Accepting People Into The Church

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 60 ratings
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    When new people come into the church they need attention just as Saul needed it. Let’s think about specific needs they have. 1- They need acceptance 2- They need protection 3- They need patience 4- They need instruction

    INTRO.- How were you treated the first time you ever came to church? Obviously, if you were raised in the church as a child, more than likely, you were treated well. Of course, if a certain little child comes to the preacher, looks up at him and says, "You have a big belly." That child WILL NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jericho Road People

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,256 views

    people we meet that need our help as Christians.

    Jericho Road People Scriptures: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This message is in follow-up to the sermon from last week titled “Looking Saved.” In that message I shared with you the foundational truth that being saved means you learn to love. Not love just in words, but also in deed. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Difficult People

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    - David had every reason for despair - How David kept his sanity under Saul’s assaults

    The defeat of Despair: — Mr. Greatheart, old Honest and the four young men went up to Doubting Castle to look for Giant Despair. When they came at the castle gate, they knocked for entrance with an unusual noise. At that the old giant comes to the gate; and Diffidence his wife follows Then these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Need Jesus

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,657 views

    Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Matthew 9:1-8 “People Need Jesus” “Everyone, including us, is in need of a healing, loving relationship with Jesus Christ.” Sunday Morning Sermon 03.25.07 Intro: VIDEO CLIP – LOST EPISODE “Enter 77” 3/07/07 Starting with: 36:06 Ending with: 40:33 Discussion: (Start with Title and Text) We moved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Unusual Group Of People

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,894 views

    Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

    Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's List Of People Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    God uses all kinds of people to accomplish his purposes.

    The first 16 verses of Matthew might seem like a Biblical wasteland for some of you. Some of the names might not be familiar to you and they are hard to pronounce. For those of you who read the Bible through, I don’t know how long it takes you to read these verses. And if you don’t know the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Seven Happy People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 189 ratings
     | 12,916 views

    Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Kingdom Is For Thirsty People Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,953 views

    A look at the kingdom message for sinners, i.e. non-religious people

    Introduction Kingdom = God’s Rule, God’s will being done on earth as it is in heaven, God’s Shalom, it is God’s dreams being realised for the world, Jesus says this kingdom rule is available now through me, so change and believe it, be part of it. A fresh start was needed he said to Nicodemus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sign For A Desperate People

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with Judah with the message to “stand firm.” [7:4] God offered King Ahaz a sign which included four impossible things.

    Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Isaiah 7:14 – 17 “The sign for a desperate people” Situation: King Ahaz and Judah were in serious trouble. They were at war with not prospect of even competing let alone winning [7:2]. Isaiah is sent to confirm God’s covenant with ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,708 views

    The Bible’s Answer to difficult people.

    Dealing With Difficult People Genesis 16:1-10 Jesus reduced the ten commandments down to just two. We are love God with all of our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves. It isn’t so hard to love a God who is good, and values us so highly. However, when we begin to love others as we love ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Helping Hurting People

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 4, 2004
    based on 306 ratings
     | 25,907 views

    1- 1- Look out and be touched 2- Reach out and touch 3- Look up and be touched

    INTRO.- God gives to us so that we can give to others. God comforts us so that we can comfort others. The Christian life is about loving, giving, caring, comforting, etc. Hurricane-weary victims of Florida. ILL.- The Associated Press Updated: 6:03 p.m. ET Sept. 28, 2004 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Preservation Of God's People Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    preservation of God’s people

    The first six seals have been opened and now judgment is being executed. This chapter is a break from judgment to set things in order for the ensuing chapters to follow. We shall see in this chapter that in the midst of judgment God is still in control that 1) His wrath is restrained, 2) That He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Characteristics Of Happy People

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,992 views

    Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

    Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

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