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  • Mary Lewis avatar

    Flipped Right Side Up Series

    Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,825 views

    A "God’s eye view" of wealth and possessions

    Flipped Right Side Up James 1:9-11 March 10, 2002 James Boice once heard a statement given by an actress named Sophie Tucker. She was being asked by reporters about her early struggles before she became a success, and whether or not she had been happy in her years of poverty. She answered, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,178 views

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

    Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Praying Is Difficult

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 11, 2026
     | 323 views

    Why don’t we pray? Or, if we do pray, why do we often feel guilty that we aren’t praying as frequently, or as much, or as fervently as we should? What’s holding us back? This sermon examines five reasons that we struggle with prayer, and how to overcome them.

    This morning, I’d like to talk with you about a spiritual discipline which is at the core of the Christian life. This is something which everyone acknowledges is important, and valuable, and rewarding. We all agree that it’s a good thing. And yet, we may also hope that no one inquires too closely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Of The Righteous And That Of The Wicked.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,392 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Psalm 1 Title: “The way of the righteous and that of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 14,009 views

    We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter of my head."

    Even When We Are Downcast He Lifts Our Head (Psa 3:3-5) We can praise God that He is the lifter of our head even when we are downcast. At a time of great despair, distress, discouragement and danger, David praised God with the words, "But You, O Lord, art a shield for me. My glory and the lifter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Made With A Plan In Mind Series

    Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,553 views

    God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count)

    Theme: God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count) Introduction: Sometimes it’s amazing what we have and don’t even realize! Such was the case in the Philadelphia public school system recently. While working ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healthy, Holy, Whole

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,463 views

    In a day in age where physical, financial, mental and emotional health is preached more and more, (we must be healthy) we the church must continue to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and maintain a well balanced life to make an impact in our society.

    “Healthy, Holy & Whole” “Sanos, Santos Y Seguros” 8/16/2007 - Marsing, ID, 4/5/2009 – Nampa, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com II Tim 3:14-17 “14But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them; 15And that from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Greed Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,403 views

    A common sin ... more

    As we come to the end of this series of sermons about vice and virtue, our topic is one that many would not say is a sin. In fact, for many it is a laudable characteristic. What am I talking about? Let’s start with a story that Jesus told about a greedy man- (Luke 12:13-21, NIV) " Someone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Neglect Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 9, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 22,602 views

    Neglecting God’s gift of salvation is utter folly to the unsaved, but also to Christians.

    The danger of Neglect Heb 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Last time we saw how great the salvation that the Bible talks about is. This time we consider a warning of the danger of neglecting so great a salvation. It is not talking about active opposition like resisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchors Of The Soul

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    To weather life’s storms, we need convictions that anchor us to spiritual reality even when our minds are in disarray.

    Anchors of the Soul 1. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Southern California man has sued MGM Mirage for preying on his gambling addiction and inducing him to borrow and lose millions of dollars at its Las Vegas casinos. The suit was filed on Monday in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court by Shibley ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Help Resolve Conflicts With The Reactionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,710 views

    Steps to Resolving Conflicts

    Resolving Conflicts is a Matter of Perspective, Attitude and Replacing evil With the Good of God’s Acceptance. Rom. 15:7 Illustration:In the spring of 1894, the Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play a routine baseball game. But what happened that day was anything but routine. The Orioles’ John ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Final Advice

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,211 views

    St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

    Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Vera Hughes avatar

    The Mirror Of Correction Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,899 views

    It is easy to correct others and give advice, but hard to correct ourselves.

    Self-correction – making the necessary corrections on the inside based on the Word of God. The greatest task the believer will ever have to do is to correct ourselves. Self correction makes us better witnesses for the Jesus Christ; enrich our lives in our home, church, fellowship with saints, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hear God's Voice Today

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,012 views

    Hebrews 3

    HEAR GOD’S VOICE TODAY (HEBREWS 3:7-14) A man who dined regularly in his favorite restaurant complained about the bread. It wasn’t fair, he emphasized, that other restaurants served lots of bread. But here he gets only one piece. So the next time he came in, they served him four pieces. He still ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Who Is Your One

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jul 5, 2017
     | 5,665 views

    Jesus already knows who we are trying to reach.

    Title: Who Is Your One? Place: BLCC Date:7/2/17 Text: Luke 5.27-32 CT: Jesus already knows whom we are trying to reach. FAS: In his book The Gospel According to Jesus, Chris Seay mentions a profound lesson he learned from his father about loving the "bad people": Growing up, we didn't have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church