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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Keys To Deliverance From Difficulties And Problems

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 11,188 views

    This sermon is about the Keys that will help a beleiver to be delivered from his problems and difficulties.

    KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS OUTLINE 1.PERSISTANCE 2.POSITIVE ATTITUDE 3.PROGRESSIVE THINKING 4.PATIENCE 5.PRACTICAL APPROACH 6.PLANNING 7.PLEASING BEHAVIOUR THE MESSAGE KEYS TO DELIVERANCE FROM DIFFICULTIES AND PROBLEMS. 1.PERSISTANCE. Luke 18;1-7 , ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overseeing The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,325 views

    THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

    BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Service Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,343 views

    A series of sermons from Richard Foster’s book "Celebration of Discipline." A top 10 book for any Christian!

    CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE: SERVICE JOHN 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION William Law made a lasting impact upon 18th century England with his book, A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life. In it, Law urges this Christian that every day should be viewed as a day of humility. And how does he suggest that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Six Steps To Innovation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,560 views

    Six Steps to Innovation

    HOW TO USE THE SIX STEPS OF INNOVATION IN EVANGELISM & LEADERSHIP RELATIONSHIPS, DIAGNOSIS, ACQUIRE RESOURCES, SOLUTIONS, ACCEPTANCE, STABILITY (R.D.A.S.A.S) 1. Build a relationship with those you are trying to help a. Relate to the leaders, the influencer, the catalysts, opinion ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Keys To Overcoming Communication Barriers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 8,128 views

    Overcome misguided communication and preoccupation on negatives with a Spirit led concentration on what is true, good, and praise-worthy.

    KEYS TO OVERCOMING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS Romans 12:16 - Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. Too many people are having problems with communicating with each other. Example: This morning, Dec 24th, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Praise Service

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 4, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,404 views

    This is an order of worship for a praise service during the Christmas season

    A Christmas Praise Service The Christmas Story December 2001 Open Praise God for Christmas. Praise Him for the incarnation, for the word made flesh. I will not sing of shepherds watching flocks on frosty nights, or angel choristers. I will not sing of a stable bare in Bethlehem, or lowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Story Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

    A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    What Do You Give God For Christmas

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 25, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,754 views

    The season is upon us, but what do we give God? A different type of sermon, but one that needs to be heard.

    What Do you give God for Christmas? Matthew 1:23-1:23 The first Christmas gift was given by God to us, so what do we give Him? Matthew 1: 23, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Behold, Your King Is Coming

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 29, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 4,891 views

    Advent 1: God prepares us to recognize and receive his Son. Through this we receive the blessings of peace and joy that we can receive only through the King - Jesus Christ.

    [Note: This sermon makes use of some thoughts, concepts, phrases and sentences from, “Setting for an Advent Series,” pp. 12-13, in Concordia Pulpit Resources, Vol. 14, Part 1] A woman was known in her community for her calm, happy life. It seems that no matter what trials came into her life, even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Best Ways To Use God's Christmas Gift Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 3, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,340 views

    The first part of a Christmas series looking at how best to use God’s Christmas gift to us -- IE: Jesus Christ. This message explores two "uses" -- telling someone about the gift, and personally using the gift.

    Please note: I am tremendously thankful for Woodrow Krolls book -- "The Home Front Handbook" for the inspiration it gave me for this series! THE BEST WAYS TO USE GOD’S CHRISTMAS GIFT 2 Corinthians 9:15 2 Cor. 9:15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Introduction: As I was preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Stringer avatar

    A New Lease On Life

    Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,835 views

    I Corinthians 15:58 tells us to keep on striving forward in our work for Christ--yet, verses 1-57 give us the ammo to accomplish this command--read why we should be stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding....

    GET A NEW LEASE ON LIFE IN 2002 I Corinthians 15:58 Introduction: 1. Paul wrote the epistle to the Corinthians to accomplish at least two purposes: a. Correction—The Corinthian church was full of carnality (chapters 1-6). b. Instruction—The Corinthian church was full of questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    Nothing Is Impossible With God Series

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
     | 7,682 views

    Nothing Is Impossible With God

    ***Start with Role Play*** 1 girl – Mary 1 girl – Mary’s Mom 1 guy – Mary’s Dad 1 guy – Joseph Mary has just found out that she is pregnant but she is still a virgin and now needs to tell her parents and boyfriend that she is pregnant. The scripture that I want to look at today can be found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Parsons avatar

    The Power Of A Committed Heart

    Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 15,642 views

    This sermon Deals with The condition of Our Heart

    There Is Power In a committed Heart. Every one Is committed to something. What do I mean By that? #1..When you go to the Bank To Borrow Money, You sign A Contract. YOU ARE COMMITTED #2..When you Join The Army you committ yourself to be a soldier..YOU ARE COMMITTED #3.. When you take a Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • William Noel avatar

    The Power Of Your 'something'

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    How God uses trials in the lives of His children

    The Power Of Your ‘Something’ Dan. 3:19-27 Intro. · Did I ever tell you about PJ’s first job? PJ was having a hard time finding a job, but one day he saw an add in the paper. The OKC Zoo was hiring an actor to play a gorilla. PJ said, ‘I could do that’, so he arranged an interview. You see, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist