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  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    Mountaintops And Valleys

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 14,547 views

    A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

    Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowering Men To Lead Series

    Contributed by Jerlette Mickie on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,162 views

    This lesson is about empowering men to lead in all aspects of life.

    The Call to Empower Men Written & Prepared by Dr. Jerlette Mickie Worksheet 1-2003 “Empowering Men to Lead” It should be the ultimate desire of every woman to have a husband who is empowered to lead. It is not only important just to have fiancés, houses and personable items. Being doctrinally ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Paul's Prescription For The Blues”

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 3,901 views

    Paul gives some timely advice on finding joy in the midst of adverse circumstances.

    Remember that ever-present line in the classic Carpenter’s song, “Rainy days and Mondays always get me down”? Why does it seem that life offers us more rainy days and Mondays than clear sunny days? Maybe the reason that they get us down is the fact that they often seem to take us by surprise. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Tendencies To Judge

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 20, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    Realize that in the way you judge or criticize others, God will hold you to the same standard. Jesus said, "Do not judge or you too will be judged. For in the same way as you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measu

    Overcoming Tendencies to Judge What are the problems with trying to play the role of a judge over others? Illustration:Angry cynical people die young. Men who score high for hostility on standard tests are four times more likely to die prematurely than men whose scores are low. Bottom Line, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Be Happy Or Blessed Instead Of Miserable

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,191 views

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace.

    1A. Blessed are the poor in spirit - Jesus is saying that happiness comes from recognizing that we are humanly sinful, in debt to God for everything, & find our sufficiency only in His grace. By admitting that we are dependent on the Lord for everything we are giving Christ His rightful place as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Temporary Defeat

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,405 views

    GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE

    BIG IDEA: GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Israelite patriot being trampled over and seemingly ignored by God; Tone: mingling of faith and sorrow God’s might as shown in deeds both of mercy and justice should be called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Taught Lessons On Evangelism With Children

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 9,661 views

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18.

    85% of people who place their faith in Christ for salvation do so before the age of 18. Jesus took advantage of the receptiveness of children to reach them with His love. When parents brought their children to Jesus for His blessings, healing and prayers, the disciples rebuked them for bothering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ways That The Holy Spirit Guides Leaders To Use Both Inductive And Deductive Approaches In Their Preaching And Teaching

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,725 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach. Inductive learners prefer to learn from examples, demonstrations and case studies rather than studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Guide For People With Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,899 views

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness.

    1. Follow the will of God in pursuing the purposes, plans, processes, people, timing, and products of His kingdom and His righteousness. (Matt. 6:33,34) GOD IS GREATER THAN ANY PROBLEM I HAVE OR ANYONE ELSE ENCOUNTERS - Do not personalize everything instead see things in an objective light. Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,739 views

    One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

    One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Can Be Measured By The Clock

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    Funeral Service for a 4 year old child, who was buried in a Natural Burial Site, after a long battle with an agressive cancer.

    When a child dies, we are inclined to say “What a pity he was taken before he was ripe and able to bear fruit”. We speak of promise rather than actual achievement. This would be quite unfair to XXXXXX. We don’t speak in the same way of a new blade of wheat: we appreciate it for what it is – a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Church (A Body) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 181 ratings
     | 8,344 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the "Discipleship" series. This sermon focuses on the body of Christ.

    Sunday Morning October 21, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Discipleship #6 THE CHURCH: A BODY Ephesians 4:1-16 Introduction: 1. As we have been studying about being followers of Jesus Christ, I want us to begin to acknowledge what God has done for us since Christ has left this earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Can Help You Overcome Loneliness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,824 views

    It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling iso

    It is a terrible to feel isolated, estranged and despondent because you lack close companionship. When wardens want to administer their most severe punishment they put prisoners in solitary confinement." Even Peter denied the Lord and left him feeling isolated. Peter denied it again with an oath: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Status Quo Oriented Or Harvest Oriented?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,611 views

    Are You Status Quo Oriented or Harvest Oriented? Criteria for being more harvest oriented in all aspects of your ministry outlook

    Characteristics of Maintenance Minded People Characteristics of Harvest Oriented People (Matt 9:36-38) Pray to the Lord of the harvest to send forth workers into His harvest fields. Illustration:How Do You Look at It? A shoe manufacturer who decided to open the Congo market sent two salesmen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Works – Two Sides Of The Same Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 121 ratings
     | 6,329 views

    Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31)

    Faith and Works – Two Sides of the Same Truth (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:A young boy, on an errand for his mother, had just bought a dozen eggs. Walking out of the store, he tripped and dropped the sack. All the eggs broke, and the sidewalk was a mess. The boy tried not to cry. A few people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational