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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 25,408 views

    Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

    If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Devoted To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,776 views

    Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Prayer Of Faith

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,157 views

    This is a discussion of the effective fervent prayer.

    Text: “The effective fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Prayer is communication or communion with God. It can be a petition or an appeal to Him confessing our sins and asking for forgiveness. It can be conversation with Him giving Him praise for showering us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Trialful Joy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,409 views

    Trials and tests are no fun. James doesn’t tell us to consider it fun but to "consider it all joy." Trials and tests are gut wrenching and drawn out at times, but the one thing that we must know is that God is with us through the whole ordeal.

    Opening illustration: After William Carey was well established in his pioneer missionary work in India, his supporters in England sent a printer to assist him. Soon the two men were turning out portions of the Bible for distribution. Carey had spent many years learning the language so that he could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Asked - Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

    Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    First Stumbling Steps Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    We cannot live our lives without the guidance and companionship of Christ; but then, when we have that guidance, we will either share it for others’ benefit or we will let them stumble in the darkness.

    Without question one of the most challenging periods of parenting is that time when a baby is first learning to walk. This is the time when you have to work at child-proofing the house. You put barriers across the stairs; you put stoppers in all the electrical outlets; you hide as many wires as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Rules Uncloaked

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009
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     | 4,991 views

    MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

    When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Smith avatar

    Leave The Light On Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,746 views

    God calls His children to go into the darkness and leave their light on.

    Light has amazing qualities. It attracts and transforms. Turn on a light in the darkness outside and watch what happens. Every flying critter within range will flock to it. Turn out all the lights at night in your safe, comfortable house and what happens? It becomes a treacherous obstacle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,046 views

    to definitively answer the question of Luke 9, “who is Jesus”, with God’s own answer; to encourage Jesus as He begins the journey to Jerusalem where He will die; and finally to demonstrate what can happen when we take time out of life to pray and listen

    Who Does God Say That Jesus Is? Series: Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:28-36 April 19, 2009 Intro: Most often, all it really takes to hear God speak to us is that we give Him the opportunity. Last Friday, Good Friday, we set up a devotional journey around the church called “Stations of the Cross”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Resources For Testing Times Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,900 views

    Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself & what is available in the natural realm. In vv 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are wisdom, prayer, & faith.

    James 1:5-8 RESOURCES FOR TESTING TIMES [Matthew 21:21-22] Facing times of testing with a mature outlook demands insight beyond oneself and what is available in the natural realm. In verses 5-8 three things are mentioned as necessary for meeting successfully the trials of life. These are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Jesus Washes The Disciples' Feet Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 3, 2009
    based on 77 ratings
     | 65,762 views

    This parable in action sets forth the principle of lowly service and asks the followers of Jesus to be like Him, not like the world.

    JOHN 13: 1-11 JESUS WASHES THE DISCIPLES’ FEET [Luke 22:24-27] In the earlier chapters Jesus had given His ministry to the people of Galilee and Jerusalem. In chapters 13 and following Jesus turns from an unbelieving world to minister the Father’s love to His inner circle of disciples. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Kind Of Guy Is God?"

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 25, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 6,928 views

    Expository sermon based on Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill about the Unknown God. What kind of guy is God? He’s a creative, caring, and commanding God. Powerpoint avaible if you email me.

    THE UNKNOWN GOD Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL At a Youth for Christ rally a curious college student once posed a provocative question to the great mass-evangelist, Billy Graham. He asked, “What kind of guy is God?” He may not have realized it at the time, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Learning To Listen

    Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Learning to listen to God and not just asking for things.

    Learning to Listen to God in Prayer John 10:27-27 Over the past several months the Lord has had me sharing to many of you privately about you needing to spend quiet time with the Lord, just listening. We Can Hear the Voice of God in Prayer when we pray but also when we spend time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    The Mystery Of The Impossible

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,802 views

    “The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.”

    THE MYSTERY OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Luke 1:26-38 Proposition: “The mystery of the impossible shows us what amazing things that the Lord is able to do due to His power.” Objective: My purpose is to help people to know that what seems impossible to the world is an open secret to a child of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    A Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    We need a faith that works! Evidence of genuine transformation.

    “A Faith That Works!” James 2:14-26 Introduction As a Marine Sergeant there were many times when I helped out the young troops in my charge with various sorts of favors. Sometimes I was the local financial aid officer, assisting a young Marine in between pay days with the money necessary for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church