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  • Darrin Fish avatar

    Encouragement

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009
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     | 17,591 views

    We need to be in the encouragement business! And If you have any message of encouragement for others,Please speak it!

    Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man who was getting ready to sail around the world in his homemade boat. • And there was a crowd of people on the pier that weren’t being supportive. • They were telling him everything that could possibly go wrong. • “The sun will burn you.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Yielding To A Higher Power

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 8, 2024
     | 522 views

    Yielding to Jesus means following the ways of Jesus, thus pleasing God and gaining eternal life with Jesus.

    Yielding to a higher power Luke 7:1 – 10 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz Luke 7:1 When He had completed all His discourse in the hearing of the people, He went to Capernaum. 2 And a centurion’s slave, who was highly regarded by him, was sick and about to die. 3 When he heard about Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    What Shall America Do?

    Contributed by Harry Wood on Feb 24, 2002
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     | 3,359 views

    A positive reaction for us after the September 11th horrific events. Please read and pass this on!

    We have just seen one of the greatest unbelievable things happen to America. I want to make some very strong statements that will be a test of my own strength as a born again, Bible believing Minister of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. As we have now seen the horrific events that has touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Wisdom Of Solomon Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 24, 2022
     | 5,173 views

    This is a message on the wisdom of Solomon. Do you have enough wisdom already? If so please disregard this message.

    Imagine you are walking down a beach and stumble an unusual looking bottle. You pick it up and poof, there is smoke and when it clears there is a Genie before you. You could be granted any wish, you just ask for it. What would you ask for? Would you ask for riches, fame, to be a king, a long life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Life

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,243 views

    How do we handle these pressures in a way that we find success and that we please God in the process?

    How To Handle Life Mark 6:14-29 INTRODUCTION Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; "I'm under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can't seem to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Answers To Himself Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,897 views

    God can do whatever He pleases; His only limiting factor is His own character.

    God Answers to Himself (topical) 1. I want to wish all our dads a happy Father’s Day. Some people think Father’s Day should spot light more than just dads. The only child said: Hey Dad, I think I deserve to get half of your Father’s Day gifts. Dad: Oh, what makes you think that? I’m the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Winsome Walk Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018
     | 2,644 views

    Message 28 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues Paul's admonition to live pleasing to God.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Winsome Walk” Introduction When you truly care about someone, you want to find out what pleases them and what makes them sad. Paul prayed that the believers at Colossae be filled with the knowledge of what God really wants. Paul instructed the Ephesian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Tearing Up The Checklists Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,612 views

    Do you think that pleasing God means making and keeping a long list of rules? Think again.

    Tearing up the Checklists It’s Monday evening at your house. You have had a long day and now after dinner you are going through the mail at the kitchen table. A long envelope falls out of the stack of junk mail that is hand addressed to you. The feel of the paper is rich and textured; the stamp ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sermon # 1- Go And Make Disciples Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 21, 2024
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     | 1,508 views

    This series is a sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The Church Called Jonah.” I hope that these sermons will encourage the church at large.

    This is a series that I will be sharing based on the life of Jonah, and the lessons that the church can learn through this book. These messages are the sequel to the series of devotions that were shared with me by spiritual friend Michael Collins and is also found on Sermon Central entitled “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Walk As Jesus Walked Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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     | 7,200 views

    5th message in the series. John gives 3 tests to ensure our walk will please God.

    TEXT: 1st John 2:3-11 TITLE: Walk as Jesus Walked SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: tests of faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 9, 2011 PROP.: John gives three tests to prove if your walk is pleasing to God. INTRODUCTION: Good morning! We are continuing in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Goal Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

    A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God's Will (Ephesians Chapter 5) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    Augustine of Hippo, once said, "Love God and do as you please." What do you say?

    Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God (Ephesians) Message Title: Understanding God’s Will, Ephesians Chapter 5 Scripture: Ephesians 5:17 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. I must first apologize before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,982 views

    God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

    Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    When The End Comes, Will I Make It In?

    Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,703 views

    when the roll is called up yonder,will i be there? Will you please let me in Lord

    Let me tell you, Our hearts are desperately wicked, who can know it, who can tame it. We seem to chace after every distraction. the lust of the eyes and lust of the flesh and the pride of life drives us. this is what we live for. I want to be good. but I am not, am i fooling myself . I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Body: A Living Sacrifice

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2020
     | 12,042 views

    The Lord requires our total submission to Him, living a life pleasing unto Him at all times

    Your Body: A Living Sacrifice Study Text: Romans 12: 1 - 2 Introduction: - Believers should willingly offer their bodies to God as living sacrifice for His honour, praise and glory, because of His profound mercy to us in Christ. - Our greatest desire should be to live lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal