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  • Rodelio Mallari avatar

    Characteristics Of Happy People

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,818 views

    Today not a few people are sick and tired of life. However, they search for means to be happy in the wrong places and in the wrong ways! The Bible says there are certain circumstances that are key to a happy and blessed life. True happiness is blessedness

    Intro: Every normal person wants to be happy. We may not always be happy, but given the choice, don’t we want to be happier more often? There is a false and true happiness. To be honest, we are living in an imperfect world where there is more sadness, sorrow and pain than happiness. Look around and ...read more

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    Treating People Right Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    What is the appropriate response to bad leadership, or people that you have to correct that are older or younger than you? Find out - along with how Paul told Timothy to treat widows on the church payroll.

    Paul gives Timothy some pastoral advice on how to treat various groups in the body of Christ: older and younger men, older and younger women, widows - and then elders. Finally he gives Timothy some very personal advice. It’s possible that these two groups - widows and elders - were the focus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christ's Passion For People Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,852 views

    Whether you see the movie or see the book, one of the things you can’t miss about Christ is His compassion for people.

    A. Welcome Guests... B. Easter + Three services.... for your convenience and our continued growth. C. Series– For the last couple of weeks we’ve been involved in a series that has been inspired by Mel Gibson’s, The Passion of the Christ. I wanted to make the most out of a great opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Rest For God's People”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    God has promised a rest for His people

    “REST FOR GOD’S PEOPLE” Hebrews 4:1-10 July 20, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God I am deeply indebted to Andrew Murray for his main points Introduction: Swindoll quote According to Charles Swindoll, “Two of the top prescribed medications in America are Valium and Tagamet. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Like People Series

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,787 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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    Intimidation - The Fear Of People Series

    Contributed by Greg Madden on May 11, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Breaking free from a "man fearing" spirit. Learning to live for the Lord because you love Him.

    If imagination is the biggest nation in the world today, then intimidation is the second largest. Websters dictionary defines intimidation as- influence or force by fear, verbal or non-verbal, direct or implide. Too many people allow others to control and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Corruption And God's People Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016
     | 5,476 views

    Living free from all the corruptions is a blessings

    I Sam 8:1-9 ‘Corruption and God’ By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan 8:1-2 Family Ministry: Family is a gift. Living together wife, Children is greatest gift(Ps.127:1). Praying as family, worshipping as family, and doing ministry as family is a blessing. Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    David Is Picked By The People.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 3, 2021
     | 1,425 views

    Why is this text important? There doesn't seem to be any great revelation here.

    Sermon Title: David is picked. Scripture Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 5:1 Then all the tribes of Israel went to David at Hebron and told him, “We are your own flesh and blood. 2 In the past, when Saul was our king, you were the one who really led the forces of Israel. And the Lord told ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    People Are Like Sheep? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 25, 2017
     | 4,709 views

    Like sheep, people have many needs.

    Our Scripture of the week is Isaiah 53:6 … We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Why are people like sheep?? Sheep are dumb and people are like sheep. However, let us note that sheep are not so dumb that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Are People Born Gay?

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 6, 2023
     | 1,621 views

    The purpose of this message is not to put down or stand in judgment of any particular lifestyle but to open our minds to just how dangerous sexual sins can be and expose them for what they are including what is lurking behind pornography and sexual practices.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16) " For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (Galatians 5:19-21) NIV (19) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People Matter To God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,671 views

    Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

    A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People Under Pressure

    Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Here’s how Believers can bring God’s peace in a world of turmoil.

    INTRODUCTION Whether it’s the war in Iraq, or millions of displaced people in Sudan, the terrorist bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta, or the threat of terrorist attack maybe even in our own country – current world events can play heavily on the minds of people. My grandmother used to ...read more

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    Seven Happy People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 189 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping People In Need Series

    Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 30,816 views

    "Share each other’s troubles and problems, and in this way obey the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2). What does this look like in our daily lives as Christians? We are all called to help people in need!

    FRIENDSHIP 102 – HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED: By Pastor Chris Jordan “Jesus said, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ’You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On ...read more

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    You Foolish People! Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2010
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    In our text, the apostle Paul is trying to straighten out the thinking of the Galatians. There are some matters in their thinking and faith that need to be cleared up. 1- The matter of receiving God's Spirit 2- The matter of faith and righteousness 3-

    INTRO.- People often do dumb things or foolish things. ILL.- June 16, 2009, BRUSSELS - A Belgian teenager told police how she came from a tattoo parlor with 56 stars over one side of her face, rather than the three she had asked for. "I said this part, the top, is ok, but not the rest," Kimberley ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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