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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power Of Positives

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 194 ratings
     | 10,891 views

    The value of positive spiritual outlook

    The Power of Positives Luke 18.9-14 October 12, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. The story of the baker and the girl: a wealthy baker got 20 of the poorest children and gave them each a loaf of bread every day, the children fought over who would get the largest loaf, one little girl waited and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Demonstrating Thankfulness Through Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016
     | 3,914 views

    A explanation of baptism.

    Title: Demonstrating Thankfulness through Baptism Passage: Various Focus: Baptism Opening: Introduction: Before Christ ascended to heaven He said, “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Boast In The Cross Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025
     | 523 views

    We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ.

    Boast in the Cross April 27, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We dare not boast in anything but the cross of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Galatians 6:11–18 Supplemental Passage: Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Motivation: It's The Bottom Line! Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Oct 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    Christian disciples seek to live their lives for an audience of ONE. God’s opinion, God’s approval or disapproval is ultimately all that matters. The applause of heaven is the deciding factor in their life.

    MOTIVATION: IT’S THE BOTTOM LINE! Matthew 6:1-18 1. A father wrote a letter to apologize to a certain young man for not allowing him to marry his daughter. The letter went as follows: Dear Marty, I have been unable to sleep since I broke off your engagement to my daughter. Will you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Habakkuk's Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 38,127 views

    This message deals with Habakkuk’s prayer and how we can look to God to strengthen our faith in difficult times.

    "HABAKKUK’S POWERFUL PRAYER" Habakkuk 3 INTRO – Life is full of questions, isn’t it? Some questions are unimportant. Others have life-changing, life-altering implications. And then there are those questions that sound relatively unimportant, but definitely have life-changing implications. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #7remove The Weight:judgmentalism Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    In part 7 we consider the terrible weight of playing the role of a Judge.

    7 of a 12 part series. #7 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... Judgmentalism By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bread, Wine, & Serving

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    Taking the Lord’s Supper is to spur us forward in serving.

    Bread, Wine, and Serving Cornwall/Montreal March 19, 2005 The task that lay before Jesus, born a baby in a manger in Bethlehem, was impressive and grand, and one greater than lay upon any baby ever born. An angel had told his father, Joseph: Matt.1.21- he was to save his people- a narrow focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Purity - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,219 views

    We Have A Desperate Need For Purity Before God -- And This Can Only Be Obtained Through A Relationship With The Pure & Spotless Lamb Of God!

    Part 1 Introduction: 1. Review What The People Of Judah Forgot: (Acc. To 1:1-17) - They Forgot About Their Faithful Father! - They Forgot About Their Wicked Nature! - They Forgot About Their Merciful & Undeserved Deliverance! - They Forgot About Their True Purpose! - They Forgot About Their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope For My Home Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,881 views

    Third in a five part series from 1 Peter that addresses how to find hope for our lives.

    In a September 2004 survey, the Barna Group found the following results: • Of those over 18 who have been married, 35% have been divorced • 7% of all who have been married have been divorced multiple times • Among born-again Christians the statistics are virtually identical, even when divorces that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Change Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God.

    CHRISTIANS CHANGE TO CHRISTLIKENESS SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 THESIS: Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God. Today’s passage serves as a transition to the practical part of Paul’s letter. One’s belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    After God's Own Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,550 views

    Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

    How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Re-Examining Our Practice Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2024
     | 2,905 views

    Follow the commands of the Lord. Do not add or subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God

    The majority of Ghanaians, around sixty percent, claim to be Christian. In a few months, we will be voting to elect a new president and new members of parliament. The campaign has already started and we are being told that not all that we hear is really the truth. Are Christians not ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    A Whole New You Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,534 views

    The 10th message in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

    A Whole New You Colossians 3:1-4 1Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things above and not on earthly things. 3For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

    I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth From Within Series

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Jan 15, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    Church growth starts with a healthy congregation devoted to God and the church. Regardless of plans or programs the church will grow with God’s Holy Spirit.

    I. The church consists of baptized believers A. They accepted the message Peter preached 1. Old Testament Prophecy 2. Contemporary application 3. Jesus is Lord and Christ B. They were baptized C. Incredible growth II. The people were devoted A. If we are out of our minds it is for Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational