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  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Faith To Put God First Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,380 views

    God is not an overbearing master. He is our loving Father. Have faith to put him first in your life.

    A new NHL season has started. What does that mean for you? That depends. Are you a die-hard fan or a fair-weather fan? I’m a fair-weather fan. I watched more games the year the Oilers made their Stanley Cup run than the other nine years I’ve been here put together. As a fair-weather fan I know I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gentleness

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 3, 2013
     | 4,016 views

    I must say this, today there is a sadistic and egoistic pleasure in being snobby, overbearing, rude and curt? We have just forgotten to be kind, gentle and pleasant!

    Gentleness… Acts 11:2’And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him…’ It is sad that many are skeptical about fasting! Let us not do fasting as a ritual or a religious custom like many do these days without any change in them. Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "the Strength Of The Ox."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on May 15, 2024
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     | 738 views

    Beloved, the ox is a metaphor for a pastor's need for freedom to lead and expand the Church's impact. Working together in unity and harmony as one body, we can make a substantial difference in our community by spreading love, hope, and kindness to those in need.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 14:4) “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.” (Proverbs 15:17) “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.” (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    So You Have A Problem.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,238 views

    What is your problem? Is it sickness, addiction, your spouse or the lack of one, rebellious children, lack of finances, an overbearing boss, a sorry job? What’s your problem?

    So You Have A Problem. Philippians 4:11-13NKJV Rev. Mike Quarles writes, during the spring blizzard of 1993, our house was without power for a day. Therefore, I went over to my sons house. I was watching the video, Beauty and the beast with my four year old granddaughter Kaitlyn. In one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Elders On The Run Series

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Nov 21, 2010
     | 4,215 views

    Talk 3 in series. Strong leaders are needed to deal with false teaching.

    ‘I am certainly not one of those who need to be prodded. In fact, if anything, I am the prod’, says the most popular of all leaders. During World War II, Winston Churchill was forced to make a painful choice. The British secret service had broken the Nazi code and informed Churchill ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Model To Follow Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 2, 2009
     | 4,329 views

    UNDERSTANDING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THEIR ROLE, WE NEED TO RAISE UP MENTORS OF INTEGRITY.

    a model to follow Titus 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION In 2003, two very interesting quotes were in the newspapers. Parents had been poled and ask who they thought the most influential role models were in the lives of their preteen sons. Who was it bad boy Bart was named the top role model. Parents of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Appointing Those Elders Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2011
    based on 30 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    Paul gives directions about appointing elders in churches. 1- An elder is a family man 2- An elder is a trustworthy man 3- An elder is a blameless man 4- An elder is a spiritual man

    INTRO.- ILL.- When the Methodist minister falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "That was an experience, how do I learn from it?" When the Catholic priest falls down the stairs, he picks himself up and says, "I must have done something really bad to deserve that." When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task And Relationship Orientation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,401 views

    Balancing Life is Dependent on the Holy Spirit’s Enabling

    Balancing Our Emphasis Between Task and Relationship Orientation 1 John 4:20-4:21 - If anyone says I love God but hates his brother. He is a liar and the truth is not in him. For how can you say you love God whom you do not see when you do not love your brother whom you see? 1. The Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Obedient Church

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
     | 5,785 views

    Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

    The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-Like Character Qualities To Flow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,340 views

    84 Christlike Character Qualities that enable us to develop godly friendships.

    Developing Friendships By Allowing Christ-like Character Qualities to Flow Through You "Have this attitude in you which was also in Christ Jesus." (Phil. 2:5) 1. Be Accountable without getting hung up on doing things right and forgetting to do right things 2. Be Alert, but do not be quick to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Developing 39 Godly Traits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,104 views

    Only what we have wrought into our character during life can we take with us. - Humboldt. Godliness with contentment is highly profitable and yields eternity benefits

    Thirty Nine Balanced Characteristics of Godliness (I Tim 6:6-8) "There is an immense profit for godlienss accompandied with contentment (that contentment which is a sense of inward sufficiency). This is great and abundant gain. For we brought nothing into the world and it is certain we can carry ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Put The Church In Order

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2013
    based on 74 ratings
     | 29,237 views

    Titus defines God ordained leaders. 1- They are blameless in life and religion 2- They are Spirit controlled rather than uncontrolled 3- They are committed to God’s word in teaching

    INTRO.- Out of order. Don’t you just hate that sign? And especially when you want to use an ATM or an elevator or a vending machine or a public restroom (particularly on a cruise ship!). HAVE YOU EVER HAD THAT EXPERIENCE? Of course, if a restroom was “out of order” that might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Recall Notice

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,263 views

    Could america be headed down the raod to recall? It appears she is moving away from Her Godly foundations what can we do if indeed there is a recall? Find out in this sermon the symptoms of the recall and the solution

    French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world commerce, her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,847 views

    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ringing True Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,148 views

    Examines the qualities of those who would be leaders in the church.

    Ringing True The Productive Life, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 12, 2006 We’re beginning a series on the New Testament book of Titus today. My choice to preach from the book of Titus comes from a sense I have had lately that I need to preach to you about behavior. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist