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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Three Things I Know For Sure Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 13, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    We know how Christians ought to behave, we know it won’t always be easy, but victory is assured because the Son of God has come.

    Three Things I Know for Sure I John 5:18-21 INTRO.: There is a story in the ninth chapter of John’s Gospel of a man born blind who was given sight by Jesus. He became the center of great controversy. No one wanted to believe Jesus had done this. They called the man in to question and he told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Of Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,402 views

    If any people in America should be thankful to God and grateful for His goodness, it ought to be Christians, who are able to meet freely and fellowship together as Body of Christ.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 Thessalonians 5:16 - 18 Title: Attitude of Gratitude Theme: Expression of Biblical Gratitude Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Long ago there was as a great British poet. He was a famous writer, whose writings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pray As Jesus Did All The Time

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,407 views

    Luke 18:1 ...men ought always to pray, and not to faint --- Four Things for Prayer 1. A Need 2. A Time 3. A Place 4. A Focus

    1 Thess 5:17 - Pray without ceasing Ephesians 6:18KJV 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Romans 12:12KJV 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Model Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,269 views

    Paul models Christ. Who you are is more important than what you can do. Our life ought to be walking sermon that people remembers.

    I learn this from Paul – don’t just do ministry, live your ministry. • Let your life be a walking sermon. People see you and they see a glimpse of Christ. • They can see hope, love, joy, and purpose in our lives, because Christ dwells in us. • WHO you are has a greater and longer lasting impact in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

    Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Be A Happy Christian

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    God’s people ought to be the happiest people on earth. Most chase an elusive butterfly of perceived happiness. Here are three keys to being truly happy.

    HOW TO BE A HAPPY CHRISTIAN PSALM 40:16 I. Be in the Center of God’s Will A. Proverbs 13:15 “... the way of the unfaithful is hard.” B. Psalm 1:1-2 (NKJV) “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Security Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 22, 2014
     | 7,096 views

    The very season which ought to bring security and hope instead brings insecurity and hopelessness. That's why we need to hear God's message to Samuel.

    “The Difference Christmas Makes: The Security of Christmas” 2 Sam. 7:1-17 Christmas, for many people, is a time of great insecurity. There are adults whose frustrations increase and self-image drops because they cannot provide gifts for their children. Some children feel unloved or ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Make The Most Of Your Walk With God

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,084 views

    Train yourself to be godly. This ought to be life's purpose, pursuit, passion and preoccupation. Love is the true indicator of godliness. Training (spiritual disciplines) is the means to growing in Christlikeness.

    How to make the most of your walk with God? Answer: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY. • Get into training. Training (practices) helps you become more like Christ. • If training helps us excel in the things we commit to, then spiritual training (disciplines) will help us be LIKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    When God Speaks

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Apr 1, 2021
     | 3,432 views

    When God Speaks are you listening? When we focus on the benefits of living for God, who speaks to us, we ought to be the happiest people on Earth.

    When God Speaks Acts 9:1-7 (KJV) And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    An Offering Given In Purity Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 15, 2021
     | 2,811 views

    Every believer ought to be a philanthropist in that they seek the welfare of those around them. That is not to say that we support ungodly behavior, but that we seek to assist those in need.

    An Offering Given in Purity Matthew 6: 1-4 Today we begin a new chapter in our study of the Sermon on the Mount, but it is just a continuation of what we have studied in the past. We are still dealing with the message Jesus preached to the multitudes. His focus has shifted somewhat, but He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Graveyard Stories

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001
    based on 141 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    Fear is the first reaction to the Resurrection. After all, what could be more frightening than being in a graveyard when things that ought to be dead start walking around?

    "Graveyard Stories" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami Florida Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000 Mark 16:1-8 1 When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go to anoint Jesus’ body. 2 Very early on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,274 views

    Now this morning I want to pose a question for What will make us go? Now that we know that we ought to go, what is it that will make us go?

    Are you ready? Rom. 1:14 -- 16. 09/12/04 For the last three Sunday mornings we have been talking about the main business of the church. The main business of the church is to win souls to Jesus. We call that evangelism, and we want to be an evangelistic church. We want to see people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Black avatar

    Learning To Pray Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,717 views

    The power of prayer is relationship; it is our relationship of knowing Both God and his plans that guided Abraham’s prayers - the same knowledge ought also to guide ours.

    LEARNING TO PRAY: The power of Relationship in prayer The Lords Prayer starts out with words that are all quite familiar to us. Can you quote the first line for me? <pause> "Pray, then, in this way: ’Our Father who is in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. (Matthew 6:9) In teaching us that single ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Little Things In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Nov 21, 2001
    based on 285 ratings
     | 13,927 views

    Christmas is so big - that we lose sight of the small things used to accomplish Christ birth. So Christians ought to make themselves insignificant for Christmas. Why?

    Little Things In The Christmas Story Text. Luke 2:10-14 Introduction: 1. Christmas is the - a. Largest single event of the year. (Incomparable) b. Largest expense of the year. Gifts, Travel, Telephone, Trees) c. Largest expectation of the year. Relatives, Engagements, Etc.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Quackenbush avatar

    Choose Freedom

    Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jan 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,156 views

    We have been set free in Christ now we much use our freedom to choose to do what we ought, not what we want!

    CHOOSE FREEDOM Scripture: Gal 5:1,13, 16-26 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. 13 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God