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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 10,016 views

    The Bible’s Answer to difficult people.

    Dealing With Difficult People Genesis 16:1-10 Jesus reduced the ten commandments down to just two. We are love God with all of our heart, and our neighbor as ourselves. It isn’t so hard to love a God who is good, and values us so highly. However, when we begin to love others as we love ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus, The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,389 views

    This sermon explains the reasons Jesus is the good Shepherd of everyone.

    JESUS, THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10:1-39 The “I AM” statements represent a particular relationship of Jesus to the spiritual needs of men. 1. Bread of life – source of provision for life. 2. True Vine – source of vitality and productivity. 3. Resurrection & Life – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoid Disruptive People

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,594 views

    Paul writes to his Roman bretheren to warn them against people that cause division and offenses. There are two commands that he gives.

    AVOID DISRUPTIVE PEOPLE Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them. For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "The People Factor" Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 8, 2013
     | 3,951 views

    This sermon is part of a series that looks at how Jesus prepared his church for his ascension. Most of the text will focus on the early days prior to and directly after the ascenion.

    Series How Jesus Grew the Kingdom of God Title: The People Factor Text: John 20:17-18; 21:15-20 Introduce the Series: In the next six weeks we are going to at the days between the resurrection and. the ascension to heaven. It is during this time that Jesus lays the ground work for his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Kinds Of "People" Series

    Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    Continuing with the theme of faith, Lewis creates a number of characters that model different kinds of faith.

    Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Equipping God's People

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015
     | 11,522 views

    In Ephesians 4, we learn of God's plan to equip his people for ministry through people who are called and equipped to do this wonderful task.

    Equipping God’s People (The people gifts of Ephesians Chapter 4) Pastor Eric J. Hanson Introduction: God Wants Us All to Become Mature. The plan of God, as revealed in His word, the Bible, is for every believer in Jesus Christ to grow up spiritually and become more and more like Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bless More People Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Dec 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,701 views

    How does giving gifts to your family and friends honor Jesus? Are you thinking about Jesus as you buy the gift at Wal-Mart? When you are wrapping it? When you give it to the person? Sometimes our reasons to give are not healthy. Let’s take a look at what

    Christmas Conspiracy/Reclaim Christmas Series Bless More People Bruce B. Miller Bless more people I heard a story of a lady who was out Christmas shopping with her two children. After many hours of looking at row after row of toys and everything else imaginable, and after hours of hearing both ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Bringing People To Jesus

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Nov 3, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,099 views

    We often make excuses for not bringing people to Jesus. We look at all the obstacles and give up. These men in Mark 2 didn’t allow circumstances to become an obstacle in bringing this man to Jesus.

    Bringing People to Jesus Mark 2:1-12 Introduction Vs.1 1. There were four cities that were prominent in the life of Jesus. Bethlehem – Birth Nazareth – Grew up there Jerusalem – Crucifixion and resurrection Capernaum – Called His city (Matt 9:1) – Jesus did much of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Like People Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,059 views

    To become aware of the importance of developing effective people skills and to cause you to understand that your success in life and in ministry is greatly determined by the ability to relate well to other people.

    Introduction: Questions that will guide our understanding process: 1. What do you mean by relationships? 2. What are the types of relationships ordained by God? 3. What are the qualities that can help me become an effective leader? 4. How do you deal with difficult people? 5. How do you get rid ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Man For All Seasons

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 3,780 views

    In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

    “A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit - The People Of Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,261 views

    A look at our relationship with the Holy Spirit.

    Holy Spirit - The People of the 1. The People Of The Holy Spirit So far in our series, we’ve looked at the: * Person of the Holy Spirit * Purpose of the Holy Spirit * Provision of the Holy Spirit Today, we’ll look, in our final session, at the ’People of the Holy Spirit’. 2. Introduction So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Church - A Chosen People

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,327 views

    Shows how the church is a chosen people of God

    THE CHURCH - A CHOSEN PEOPLE 1 Peter 2:1-11 OCTOBER 5, 2008 On October 13, 1908, under a large tent pitched on a Texas prairie, a magnificent vision began to form. After days of preaching, days of prayer, days of negotiation, and much debate, the delegates from churches scattered across the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Poverty Of Riches Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    exposition on matt ch19v16-30

    THE POVERTY OF RICHES Matthew 19 v. 16 - 30 The rich young ruler’s request "what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?" We notice here :- 1. His Respect for the Lord v. 16 "good Master" - Campbell Morgan describes this man as " A man of fine natural temperment, a man of courage ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Unusual Group Of People

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,011 views

    Stewardship is a hot topic. But the stewardship exercised by the early church looks a little different than ours.

    Passage: Acts 4:32-37 Intro: Typically on the first Sunday of the new year, the preacher talks about giving. 1. but honest, that’s just where I am in this series 2. this is a passage that can make Americans very nervous, because even the middle class has accumulated a great deal. 3. houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Marking The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Sep 8, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    When we mark the people of God, we are marking Jesus

    Romans 16 : 17 We better not start something for God, and then back up Let me show you how the devil works Taking statistics this semester, I learned a lot Satan is real busy, and he wants us to give up The reason why is, whatever we give him; he will use it against us to cause discouragment Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational