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  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Living In Thanksgiving: Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 16, 2008
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     | 7,983 views

    This is the final message in the Living in Thanksgiving series and it focuses on gratitude - that outward expression of our thanks.

    This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Revival

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    Desiring God enough to walk along Revival's long and arduous road.

    INTRO I have to tell ya, I hunger and I thirst for God. I desire his movement in my life; and I desire God’s restoration, and his reformation for our community, the valley, and nation. Let me ask you: Do you desire that too? For many years now, God’s being stirring the hearts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Follow The Leader

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,092 views

    We all play “Follow the Leader” in our lives on a regular basis. The question really becomes, who are we following.

    In every congregation that pastors serve there are those that, for a variety of reasons are remembered well. Over the years of my ministry there have been many. At Elwood there was a wonderful lady named Randi. I say that she was wonderful because she was always ready willing and able to help ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Express God’s Graciousness To Others PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025
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     | 83 views

    The sermon calls believers to embody Christlike unity, compassion, and humility, serving others with kindness and mercy in everyday relationships and all creation.

    If you could hold the heartbeat of the early church in your hands, you might feel something steady and strong: a rhythm of humility, a pulse of compassion, and a gentle strength that held people together when everything around them seemed to be coming apart. That same heartbeat is available to us ...read more

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    Power Of Perception

    Contributed by Emory Goodman on Mar 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 69,060 views

    So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. Yet, our perceptions of events, words, and people can be entirely wrong, why?

    THE POWER OF PERCEPTION Perception is a powerful thing. So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. How we perceive is based on what we think we hear or see. Yet, our perception of events, words, people can be entirely wrong. Why? Let’s look at perception: I. Perception ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Spheres Of Influence Series (Education/Family) Series

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,170 views

    This is the second message in the Seven Spheres of Influence series, exploring the church’s role in shaping American culture.

    Seven Spheres of Influence Series: Education and Family Connecting to our Culture The Seven Spheres of Influence are Arts and Entertainment, Business, Church, Education, Family, Media, Politics and Government. Colossians 3:12-17 (NLT) 12 Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Great Escape

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 185 ratings
     | 13,997 views

    Harry Houdini teaches us some fantastic truths!

    THE GREAT ESCAPE! INTRODUCTION One of my greatest joys as a pastor is helping people celebrate milestones as they grow in their faith in God. Penny thank you for allowing me to be involved in this special, sacred event. I trust that from today on you will know an added intimacy in your walk with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Changes Things PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,006 views

    Emphasize the power and importance of prayer, encouraging believers to pray consistently and with the right motives, trusting in God's promise that our prayers are powerful and effective.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into the powerful world of prayer. We're talking about its might, its benefits, and the importance of never letting up. We're turning to the Bible today, specifically James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:7-11, and James 5:16. As Charles Spurgeon once said, ...read more

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    Reading The Owner's Maual Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,365 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy

    September 7 & 8, 2002 2 Timothy 3:10-17 “Reading the Owner’s Manual” The Ford Motor Company was incorporated and began production of the model A in 1903. As one would expect, they were pretty simple vehicles. There were really very few moving parts, they were open air cars and their top ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strife Tears Down

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 17, 2014
     | 5,891 views

    We should be working in accordance to the Spirits leadership not out of Strife. Strife tears down Love and Peace build up.

    Title: Strife doesn’t tears down 03/23/14 Introduction: In the movie back to the future the Biff was George McFly’s boss. Biff was a taker and a bully he didn’t know how to treat anybody with compassion, but all of that changed the night of the night of the Enchantment under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trick Or Treat? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 114 views

    God’s presence with us overcomes the enemy’s attempts to steal our peace, offering abundant life, hope, and strength through Jesus in every circumstance.

    Some weeks feel like someone sneaked into the pantry of our souls and walked off with the peace we thought we had stored for days like these. Distractions multiply. Weariness whispers. Worry shouts. And our hearts wonder: Where did my joy go? Why does hope seem thin? Why do I feel like I’m fighting ...read more

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    How To Live Right

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,642 views

    Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

    How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    From The Book “how To Succeed In The Christian Life” By R A Torrey

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 6,172 views

    From the book “How to succeed in the Christian life” by R A Torrey Currently published as: “Your Life in God”. Excerpts from Chapter 7 titled “Bible Study”

    From the book “How to succeed in the Christian life” by R A Torrey Currently published as: “Your Life in God”. Excerpts from Chapter 7 titled “Bible Study” There is nothing more important for the development of a Christian’s spiritual life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Can!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010
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     | 6,902 views

    We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

    Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Anchored In Hope When The World Feels Uncertain PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 163 views

    Prayer is our refuge in anxiety, inviting God’s peace and strength to guard our hearts and renew us amid life’s worries and uncertainties.

    Some of us walked in today with a knot in the stomach and a weight on the chest. Worry whispers at 3 a.m., bills pile on the counter, diagnoses arrive in sterile envelopes, and the what-ifs line up like storm clouds on the horizon. Our hearts try to outrun our thoughts, and our thoughts try to ...read more

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