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  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Making Better Choices

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,738 views

    Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

    Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making The Jesus Connection Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,270 views

    Listening to Jesus’ words about the way He relates to the Father can help us understand the way we’re supposed to relate to the Father, and to Jesus

    ding-dong! I went to answer the door. It was a Saturday morning. There on the porch stood a young man carrying some brochures. “Hello. I’m from a group that is concerned about our treatment of the environment. Do you mind if I ask you a couple of questions?” OK. “Are you troubled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Promises That Sitck

    Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2008
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    Making promises and keeping promises are two different things. How can we see positive changes in our lives?

    Making Promises That Stick Psalm 76:11 Purpose: To describe the importance of making promises to God. Aim: I want the listener to pick out one change that they should make and thoughtfully promise the Lord to make that change. INTRODUCTION: How would you like 2008 to be better than 2007? One ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Making The Message Clear Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,364 views

    If we don’t clearly understand the gospel message ourselves, how will we be able to share it with others? Here’s a lesson that will help prepare us to share the message clearly.

    Introduction: A. In the Scripture reading that was just read for us, the Apostle Paul was concluding his letter to the Colossians and he asked them to pray for two things. 1. First, He asked them to pray that God would open doors for the message. 2. Second, He asked them to pray that he might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Makes The Difference

    Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Nov 8, 2006
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     | 3,176 views

    What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. Our attitude makes the difference.

    We need to be able to prove what we believe by the way we live. The Book of James clearly states that faith without works is dead (James 2:17) An attitude that is tuned-in with the truths of the scriptures makes a real difference. What we believe produces the reality, the outcome. A less ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Making Christ Known

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,175 views

    How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

    MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Make It To Friday

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,686 views

    Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

    May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Are Able To Make It

    Contributed by Scott Ellis on May 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,756 views

    Teaching your congregation that the ccan make it thruogh Christ

    Title: You can make it. Introduction: This passage tells us three things today that we need to know to fight Satan and win. If we look back in the chapters before we see David’s life. How God had used him to kill the Lion and the Bear. (I Samuel 17:34-36)Always remember where you can from so you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Making God Glad

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 15,039 views

    Exposition of Zech. 7

    Making God Glad Zech. 7 What makes you glad? The word glad is derived from a old German word glat= shining. To be glad is to have a grin painted on your face that won’t wipe off. You can be glad about something good that happens, or glad about something bad that doesn’t happen. You’re glad for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making A Full Recovery

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    An Exposition of 2 Sam. 12

    Making A Full Recovery 2 Sam.12 Let’s call him Pete. That’s not his real name, but this is a true story. Pete’s a married man from right here in TN, well-respected in his community and church. You’d like Pete; he’s a nice, ordinary guy who’d give you the shirt off his back. But Pete has a problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Troubled To Make A Difference Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Dec 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,230 views

    I am totally convinced that we can make a difference in our day. That is why we are still here. God wants us to be around the throne with Him, but He has left us here to make a difference.

    Troubled to Make a Difference Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson 12/13/2006 www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 8 We will face much trouble in our life, but we do not have to let it get us down. Instead, we can choose to let it propel us to make a difference. There is hope! There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Making The Spirit Smile Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,829 views

    This message is part of series through the book of Ephesians and deals with how to avoid the grieving of the Holy Spirit.

    Making the Spirit Smile Ephesians 4:30-32 I. The Personhood of the Spirit (v. 30a) A. The Witness of Jesus Christ (John 14:17, 16:13) B. Our Potential Effect on the Spirit 1. We Can Choose to Have Fellowship With Him (Gal. 5:16) 2. We Can Choose to Be Controlled (Eph. 5:18) 3. We Can Choose to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    God Makes A Statement

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 29, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,617 views

    2005 Christmas Day Sermon

    As I reflected on the theme on this morning’s bulletin cover, I decided to re-listen to the audiotapes of both Jonathon and Daniel’s births. As I did so, I heard voices of joy, of business, of pain, and of life. Both boys happened to be born in the same birth room, a little more than two years ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    The Clothes That Make The Man

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,896 views

    Considers why God wanted Aaron and his sons to wear the priestly garments.

    Exodus 28:1-6 1“Have Aaron your brother brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, so they may serve me as priests. 2Make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, to give him dignity and honor. 3Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jamie Wright avatar

    Making Godly Choices

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005
    based on 71 ratings
     | 36,975 views

    We all need help making choices. The best help I know of is found in God.

    Making Godly Choices Pastor Jamie Wright * April 27, 2005 Deut 30:19 “…therefore, choose life that both you and your descendants may live…” Joshua 24:15 “…choose for yourselves this day who you will serve; but as for me and my house we will serve the Lord.” Adam and eve had a choice. Noah had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational