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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Rose Hill, Va, 44 Year Old Letter To Students.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 27, 2024
     | 478 views

    My son found this letter I wrote to my students 44 years ago. Some of the words are powerful. I was leaving school teaching to pastor.

    ROSE HILL: My son Josh found this 7/27/2024… 44 years after I wrote this. My advice to you my students: (To the seventh grade class at Rose Hill, Virginia) 5/26/1980 I have taught you for one year, and you have been mine, but time calls us away. You will now go on to the next step in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Uplifting The Weary: A Tribute To Clergy SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,110 views

    Pastor appreciation is very much in order. God’s word calls us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 we read...

    Pastor appreciation is important. The Bible tells us to support clergy. In 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, it says, "Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of ...read more

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    Working Women And Titus 2:5

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    Decades ago, most Christian pastors, teachers, and counselors in effect tore-out of their Bibles the portion of Titus 2:5 which enjoins that women (especially younger women) are to be “keepers at home.”

    For over a half-century, we have witnessed our society depart from God's will in regard to the differing roles and responsibilities that individuals are to play based upon their gender. Feminism, more than any other ungodly philosophy, has motivated American and European societies to reject the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Words Are Full Of Power

    Contributed by James Dina on Oct 4, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,996 views

    When you speak, heaven begins to work because there is power in the words you declare. Every word that comes out of your mouth should be a word of life, to edify, motivate, and bring comfort.

    WORDS ARE FULL OF POWER "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Proverbs 18:21) “.....The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life..” (John 6:63) Words are full of power, both to wound and to heal, to break ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Having A Right Spirit

    Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,952 views

    the need to have a right spirit in all that we do, keeping our lives free from bitterness and unforgivness, the power of a right spirit and keeping our motives in check

    Renew a Right Spirit within me… Ps 51:1-10 51:1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,004 views

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Way For The Woman - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 554 ratings
     | 159,723 views

    God uses many terms from cosmotology today in this passage--HER MANDATE, MOTIVE, MANNER OF LIFE, AND MESSAGE. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation.

    GOD’S WAY FOR THE WOMAN TITUS 2:1-5 ----- Formatted text and Powerpoint for this sermon are at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/God’sWayForWoman.html ----- Powerpoint for hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html ----- God’s Way for the Woman Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,583 views

    Our worship must be spiritual (with pure spiritual motivations led by the Holy Spirit that resides within us) and according to the truth of the whole counsel of God found in the Bible

    How To Worship God In Spirit and in Truth by Paul Fritz John 4:22-4:24 Worship - To give honor, adoration and praise to God in all aspects of life The Purpose of Worship 1. To express our love for the Lord. (Luke 10;27) 2. To obey His commands to give worship to Him above all gods. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Healthy Church Member Tells

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    This evangelism sermon looks at Jesus brief conversation with the woman at the well in John 4 and how it changed her from an introverted recluse to a highly motivated evangelist to her city.

    A Healthy Church Member Tells John 4:1-42 CHCC: January 24, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently, I spoke to my friend, David, who told me all about purchasing his new Suburban and then took me out to look at it. He had lots to say about his new purchase. Later that same week I met elder Bob in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can I Get A Witness? Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,523 views

    Part 1 of 4 in the teaching series "SENT" which explores Jesus’ commission to his disciples. This message asks the question: "What motivates me to share my story?"

    :: Sent [Landing Graphic] This morning we start a new teaching series and the objectives we hope to accomplish throughout this series are: o to help you understand how your life is becoming part of God’s story o to challenge you to communicate that story to others [2 ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,576 views

    Paul summarizes 1) His authority (his right to speak), 2) His message (the truths he speaks), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking).

    For some time know, the world has been in anticipation of the current Summer Olympic games in Beijing China. One central issue surrounding these games has been the issue of freedom and human rights violations in China. Chinese Communist leaders have been heavily criticized for their crackdown on ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,701 views

    We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

    Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Harris avatar

    "Got Milk?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that believers (who sincerely desire to grow spiritually) attend Weekly Bible Study to receive the Milk of God’s Word.

    "GOT Milk?" 1 Peter 2:2-10 (RSV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 20 April 2008 Big Idea: Christians who sincerely desire to grow stronger spiritually should attend Bible Study. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); 1 Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,880 views

    This is the sixth of the "be" attitudes. THREE STEPS TO HAVING A PURE HEART 1. Remember that God sees EVERYTHING. 2. Review my MOTIVES. 3. Realign my PRIORITIES.

    Purity – The Sixth Step To Happiness We have been making our way through a section of scripture known as the beatitudes. They are found in Matthew chapter five. Each of the beatitudes begins with the word – blessed. This word could also be translated – “Happy”. So as we have been making our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Palm Sunday & "Words Of Life"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 16, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 11,534 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Christ expects his followers to follow His steps and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA 16 March 2008 Big Idea: Christ expects those who claim to be His followers to follow in his steps, and declare from their hearts His last eight Words of Life. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal