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  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    On Coping With Worry

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 13, 2009
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     | 4,203 views

    "When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.”

    ON COPING WITH WORRY--Philippians 4:4-9 Proposition: "When we put our full confidence in the Lord, He will help us cope with worry in our lives and give us peace since He is “the God of peace.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully trust Him in every experience of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling When Others Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,587 views

    July 1989. When others disappoint us, it is often because they do not meet our expectations, and anger is natural. God feels that about us. But God allows us to reap the consequences of our sin in Christ’s cross takes into Himself that burden and transf

    He was a fuzzy-faced young man with a twangy West Virginia accent and an angular chin as craggy as the hills from which he had come. You had to notice him, small though he was, because he carried a Bible as big as the side of a barn and painted in the same bright fiery color. It was obvious that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Patience Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 3, 2009
     | 6,084 views

    Patience reaches four layers: relational, emotional, sexual, and spiritual. At each level to be impatient is to fail to trust God to be God.

    I know you’ve heard this old line, but I just can’t resist repeating it. It concerns the fellow who had realized that he was impetuous, compulsive, and impatient. And so he decided to ask the Lord to help him settle his personality problem. "Lord," he prayed. “Lord, give me the gift of patience and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boldness In Church Planting Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jan 13, 2010
     | 7,612 views

    Supernatural boldness in church planting validates authentic ministry when based on pure motives and proper conduct (the marks of Spirit-filled church planters).

    As we reach the end of our first month of attempting to plant a church and as we study the NT model for church planting from the Book of 1 Thessalonians, we need to ask ourselves if we are too tentative. What is impressive from studying Paul and Silas and Timothy is their confidence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Invaluable Life

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,560 views

    Having a proper view of the importance of human life will help us make decisions that honor God’s priorities

    We have in our bulletin a list of people who are serving in the military. It’s there for us to remember to pray for them, by name. It’s also there as a reminder that we should be thankful for them and their families. Many of them are deployed and serving in Iraq. We’d all love for them to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Touch Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    Stealing is so prevalent and we need to make a difference in Christ’s name.

    Exodus 20:15 June 14, 2009 What’s Yours is Mine YOU SHALL NOT STEAL In his book on the Ten Commandments, Cecil Myers, described a painting by Norman Rockwell showing a woman buying her Thanksgiving turkey. The turkey is lying on the scale and the butcher is standing in back of the counter, apron ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perspective

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,518 views

    We must learn to see things as God sees them.

    Intro: How we see things in our lives and in our worlds is a lot more powerful and has a lot more impact on us than we might imagine. For example, if we see the world as existing to bring us pleasure and happiness, then when it doesn’t we get angry or frustrated or confused: “why is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Hidden Depths Of God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,841 views

    Christians have the Holy Spirit, which should cause them to have the mind of Christ, which should lead to humility and unity, rather than pride and division.

    Introduction: A. Kids do say the darndest things! Listen to a few conversations between teachers and their students. 1. You be the judge if its wisecracks or wisdom. 2. TEACHER: How old were you on your last birthday? STUDENT: Seven. a. TEACHER: How old will you be on your next birthday? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Effective Prayer - Don't Give Up Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 15, 2008
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,867 views

    We don’t bring an issue before Jesus once, and that is the end of it, there is a purpose to our repeatedly bringing up an issue before God, and that purpose is the building of our faith. This is what Jesus does with Bart.

    Bartimaeus. Physically blind, financially strapped. Stuck in a job that is going nowhere. He is a nuisance. He is in the way. He is a passing thought. He is in fact, a painful reminder to everyone walking by, that disaster is very possible in their own lives. This man is nothing….and yet, and yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus On Obedience Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Sep 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    Part 13 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at the key to the Christian life which is obedience.

    Jesus On Obedience Part 13 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 16, 2008 In 1887 there was a testimony meeting and evangelistic crusade in Brock¬ton, Mass¬a¬chu¬setts, featuring the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. A young man stood to speak, and it soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Pace Of Provision

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,373 views

    We want provision right now! Send in the offering and expect the miracle, the new car, or the new house. However, there is a pace to provision that we must understand and in which we must participate.

    The Pace of Provision We like to talk about provision. You can get shouted down when you begin to talk about provision. I may not get an “amen” when I preach about lust, gluttony, or anger, but when I get off on provision you can bet amens are coming. American Christianity is particular is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Footprints Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

    “Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Holding On And Letting Go - Mothers Day

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 12, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,400 views

    Love is about allowing others to choose for themselves.

    Holding on and Letting Go Mothers Day, May 8, 2011 Intro: I have a suspicion that four words will be spoken more today than any other day of the year: I love you mom. It is a cultural holiday, not a Biblical one, but we’ve come to see it as part of our obedience to the 5th commandment, honor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Purging Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 26,677 views

    Procrastination is something that many of us struggle with. There’s something in your life you know you need to do, and yet you keep putting it off. That is called procrastination. Procrastination is a spiritual issue. The Bible says that procrastination

    Purging Procrastination Jonah 1:1-5, 17 A recent survey of Americans found that only 10% of Americans say they struggle with procrastination. Right! Of course 90% never got around to filling out the survey. Did you know there’s actually a Procrastinators Club of America? Formed more than 50 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011
    based on 16 ratings
     | 40,505 views

    The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

    Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational