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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Deal With Accusations And Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,662 views

    How to Deal with Accusations and Criticisms - Deut 19:17-20

    How to Deal With Accusations and Criticism - Deut 19:17-20 Fixing our eyes on Jesus, Who is the leader and the Source of our Faith and also its finisher (bringing our faith to maturity and perfection). He for the joy (Of obtaining the prize) that was set before Him, endured the cross, despising ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prevailing Prayer

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,240 views

    In times of crisis, we are to express the positive through our words and works so that we enjoy the peace of God.

    In times of crisis, like what we are experiencing right now, we usually hear, “Why worry when you can pray?” Prayer allows us to prevail over these trying times. But, frankly, we tend to worry more than pray. One of my favorite verses in the Bible on prayer is Philippians 4:6-9. “Do not be anxious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complaints To The Pastor?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,132 views

    A pastor wrote:HOW DO I HANDLE COMPLAINTS ADDRESS TO ME... I respond.

    I WAS ASKED: I’ve heard it said that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. I hope this will not be considered as a stupid question, but it’s really meant as a sincere question: If a leader in your church came to you saying they want longer services and longer and more altar calls, what would ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Do Part 5 - Going The Distance Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010
     | 3,628 views

    The finally to our "I Do" Sermon Series focusing on going the distance in our Christian Lives and our Marriages.

    Ephesians 5:1-33 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3 21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 29 After all, no one ever hated his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Bitter Bones Angry Eyebrows

    Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,150 views

    This Message focuses on forgiveness, salvation,

    Intro: E Stanley Jones, Readers Digest Dec 1981. A rattlesnake, if cornered will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is-a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding these spites, hates, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ministry Of Encouragement

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
     | 4,480 views

    The Lord desires for us to be an encourager rather than a sour faced Christian.

    THE MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS 13:13-26 INTRO- District Assembly highlights/ I was encouraged not discouraged- We need more encouragers and less discouragers! Amen. One of the speakers was Lamorris Crawford, Chaplain of the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a positive impact that will stay with us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fan The Flame--- Set Your Fields On Fire?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2017
     | 8,740 views

    Good ideas accomplish little unless we set the to action by faith. Will God have to set your fields on fire to get you into faith action?

    FAN THE FLAME... CHANGE OR FIVE LONG YEARS ? By Kyfingers@aol.com Exodus 32:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: Exodus 32:9 (NLT) Then the Lord said, “I have seen how stubborn and rebellious these people are. Exodus 32:9 (MSG) God said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Striving To Succeed In 2019

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 22 ratings
     | 16,520 views

    This lesson deals with Paul’s self-confession and desire to succeed in his “pursuit of Christ” and "the prize of the high calling of God." He provides a plan for all who are “striving to succeed,” in their pursuit of Christ. It begs our attention.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Release the Past 2. Reach for the Present 3. Race toward the Prize Remarks. 1. This lesson deals with believers striving to succeed – in their pursuit of Christ, and their desire to be well pleasing to God. The motto of the Lexus motorcar is the “Pursuit of Perfection.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul's "Brother"

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,298 views

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    PAUL’S "BROTHER" PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 04/27/95 One of Ben Franklin’s many discoveries was that plaster sown in fields would make plants grow better. He shared this discovery with his neighbors only to be mocked. They argued that plaster would have no affect on grass or grain. Not one who liked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    God Sets Up His First Sanctuary With Man Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,733 views

    We will walk with Moses as God describes some requirements for HIM and the Sanctuary. We will look at the requirements for Offerings, required purpose of the Sanctuary, and requirements for HIS word which are and have been foundational for our walk and g

    God sets Up HIS first Sanctuary with Man Required Free will offering Required Purpose Requirement for the Word of Testimony Exodus 25:1-22, DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/26/03 What is a home? Many people automatically go to “home is were the heart is”. Others would say “home is were my mom is”. Home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Is War Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,702 views

    We are to embrace righteousness and renounce evil.

    THIS IS WAR! Ephesians 6:10-18 S: Sin Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO EMBRACE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND RENOUNCE EVIL ?: How? How do we do this? KW: Ventures TS: We will find in our study three ventures we need to make in order to embrace righteousness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Healthy Jealousy" Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2013
     | 5,408 views

    The word, "Christian", sometimes carries a bad connotation in our society; Would someone be "jealous" of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

    “A Healthy Jealousy” Romans 11:11-14 Last week we looked at Romans 11:9-10, which is Paul quoting from Psalm 69: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Should A Spirit-Filled Church Do? Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 7,269 views

    We see the power of God healing a human life. We see people who have been touched by the power of God touching others. It’s the story of the lame man who begged by the gate called Beautiful. We see a real example of the power of God to heal.

    Luke has described the early church by saying, “Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.” (Acts 2:43). In Acts 2 Luke doesn’t give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, when we come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    A Prosperous Church

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    God wants His church to prosper. What is holding you back?

    December 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Subject: Giving Title: A Prosperous Church: Part 1 in the Benefits of Giving Series I pray that everyone survived the busyness of Christmas. I also pray that you all took the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Collins avatar

    Remedy Part 4: The Remedy For Meaninglessness Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on May 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,941 views

    Why are we here? What’s the point? All of our striving and searching for meaning ultimately lead to dead ends that don’t satisfy us. God provides the remedy by transforming our lives to be like His Son.

    REMEDY The Remedy for Meaninglessness “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee..” Saint Augustine, 420 A.D. Key Scripture: Romans 12:1-2 Icebreaker: "What have you done that you believe in and you are proud of?" That’s the question an ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God