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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Corporate Prayer-Care

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 26, 2007
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    Before I experience the fullness of personal faith, I must be committed to corporate Christian community. (Based on Gene Getz)

    Over the next nine weeks Glenys and I have planned to present five sermons on Gene Getz’ “One Another” subjects. Those five sermons are based on his writings of “Praying for, Building, Loving, Encouraging and Serving – One Another.” • Last Week – Glenys on “Planning an Escape” – the “when”, “how” ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Put God First

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2014
     | 14,195 views

    We put God first because that's the purpose of our lives, the worth of our lives and the only way to fulfilment in our lives.

    Matt 6:25-34 Put God First ES 23 Feb 14 1889 Our lives are driven by needs – physical, material, emotional, or social. • It ranges from the simple and tangible like food and clothing, to the intangible need for love and recognition. • Some are crucial to our survival and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Leading In Tough Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
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    Joshua gives us a model for leading during challenging times

    Leading in Tough Times Joshua 1:5-9 Leadership Team Devotional April 9, 2002 5 No one will be able to stand up against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. 6 "Be strong and courageous, because you will lead these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Not What She Wanted

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009
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    Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

    A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Triumph, Yet Tears

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2015
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    Palm Sunday message focusing on the 3 groups of people who were in Jerusalem to see Jesus: the opposition, the fickle, and the followers.

    “Triumph, Yet Tears” Luke 19:36-44, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Palm Sunday 2015) During the Civil War, chaplains served on both sides, but were not authorized transportation. Usually the troops chipped in and provided their padres with ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    It's Too Soon To Quit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
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     | 498 views

    This sermon encourages believers to persist in faith and trust in God's promises, despite life's trials, drawing strength from the Word of God.

    Good morning, beloved. I stand before you today with a heart full of hope and a message brimming with encouragement. We gather in this sacred space, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and grace. In the midst of our everyday trials and ...read more

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    "Get Behind Me, Satan"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 1, 2012
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    A sermon about the cross-centered life.

    Mark 8:27-38 “Get Behind Me, Satan” I’ve read that marketing firms have now learned how to make money from churches. One congregation sent a glossy advertisement out describing their “casual, creative, contemporary church.” They listed five reasons for people to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Thinking Jesus Style Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 13, 2016
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    In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the Creation

    Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 and Colossians 3:1-17 Title: Just Thinking Like Jesus Proposition: In answering the young man's question concerning his inheritance Jesus focuses on two deep truths: 1. Who we are is more important that what we possess 2. We are to worship the Creator and not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Servants Of Jesus Not Self" 1 Cor. 4 Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2008
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     | 6,259 views

    Scripture makes it clear that we as followers of Jesus need to be servants and not self-centered – we are to serve each other in the Body and root out any self-seeking behavior so as to please God. We are all called to be servant-leaders!

    “Servant of Jesus not self” Opening Illustration: Today’s clip comes from the movie “Bella” it addresses the subject of selfishness – In the clip one brother challenges the other brother about how selfish he is – his leadership in running his restaurant is all self-centered – he is selfish and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You Need Healing Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 10, 2007
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     | 5,115 views

    Some things we need to do in order to receive healing. What are conditions to our receiving healing?

    May, 2007 "When You Need Healing" James 5:13-20 vs 14 "Is any sick among you..." INTRODUCTION: The problem of sickness and disease was evident in Old and New Testament times just as it is today. There are examples of many kinds of treatment and resulting healings. Jesus devoted a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Making The Most Of Your Time Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,499 views

    Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

    [I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Depression # 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021
     | 893 views

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

    A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Carrying A Load God Does Not Want Us To Carry

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,942 views

    Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice.

    A motorcycle officer named Terry Filbert noticed a passing vehicle with something that appeared to be dragging behind it. As he passed the vehicle, he saw the object was a basset hound on a leash. "He was picking them up and putting them down as fast as he could," said Filbert. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cure For The Corona Virus Blues

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Apr 17, 2021
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     | 5,244 views

    This message, written in 2020, shares the biblical cure for the stress, depression and anxiety associated with the Corona Virus pandemic.

    If you haven’t noticed, there seems to be a lot of chaos in our world right now with the corona virus/Covid-19 pandemic. And in all honesty, there are times when I find myself feeling anxious and discouraged; but then I always find a way to bounce back emotionally. I am reminded of the blessings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cpr For A Healthy Walk Part 15 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 5, 2018
     | 2,180 views

    Message 15 in an exploration of the foundational elements for a healthy walk. This message continues a discussion regarding resisting the flesh (Prt 3)

    “Death: the path to life” A continuous battle rages against us. III. Resolutely resist the evil of the world, the flesh and the devil A. Renew and purify Your heart B. Refuse conformity with the World C. Renounce the flesh 1. Biblical use of the word flesh (sarx) Reference to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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