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  • Bruce Landry avatar

    Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

    Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Life's Struggles Series

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    Life has tremendous pressures and trials, yet Peter had learned how to respond to release God’s power in his trials.

    1 Peter 1:10-25 VCC August 9, 1998 Handling Life’s Struggles Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) Many go through life’s struggles relying on their own power, their own resources, their own strength, but God has not designed us to go through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

    How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keys To Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 30,779 views

    Many people proclaim their loyalty but steadfast people are hard to find.

    Keys to Steadfastness (Acts 21:1-14) 1. Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. ILlustration:Consider the postage stamp: Its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there. Josh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,247 views

    Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

    1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Lifts Us Out Of Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed.

    1. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psa. 34:18) Ask the Lord to help you feel His uplifting power as He rescues you from all kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Gives Us A Positive Response To Every Negative Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,678 views

    The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Ro

    1. The Holy Spirit knows how to work all things together for good for those who love God and are submitting to His will. Paul wrote, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose." (Rom. 8:28) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Drift Away

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,449 views

    When you neglect your spiritual walk for even a short time you begin to drift away from God.

    Drift Away – Hebrews 2:1; Revelation 2:2-5 Intro.: Dobie Gray wrote a song called “Drift Away” in 1973 – verse 1: Day after day I’m more confused So I look for the light in the pouring rain You know that’s a game that I hate to lose I’m feelin’ the strain, ain’t it a shame READ: Hebrews 2:1, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeing The Opportunities God Brings Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,126 views

    Part 3 in a stewardship series. This sermon covers our faithful ministry.

    A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Part 3 Seeing the Opportunities God Brings November 22, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Matthew 25:31-46 Let’s look at a story Jesus told in Matthew 25 to discover 3 truths and then make 4 applications of truth. 3 Truths 1. Everybody has a role to play a. All the nations will ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Positioned For Blessings

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 272 ratings
     | 101,469 views

    There are blessings that are waiting on us, but we have to get in position to receive them.

    *There was famine in the Land besides the first famine in Abraham�s day Famine = Trouble, difficulty, hardship, trials ( Everyone will be tested). It�s not will hard times come, but how will we respond to them? We cannot control what comes our way in life, but how we respond to it will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From Suffering To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

    Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Where Do You Go When You Are Free To Go Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,475 views

    The important thing about a man is not where he goes when he is COMPELLED to go, but where he goes when he is free to CHOOSE where he will.

    Acts 4:23-31 Where Do You Go When You Are Free To Go Peter and John have been taken before the Jewish Supreme Court (Sanhedrin) of the first century. They are charged and then released. What do they do? Where do they go? They go to a prayer meeting. The secret of the strength of the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Turn Your Now To Won Series

    Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 8, 2015
     | 5,838 views

    God doesn't live in our time zone, there is no time with Him. God's time is "NOW. Do you live in God's "NOW" or in your own time zone.

    (Message can be viewed at www.gwafamily.com) RECAP Week 1 – WHAT’s NOW time. It’s God’s NOW. Week 2 - Don’t let NOW become STALE, keep it NEW. IF YOU KNOW WHEN TO SAY NO THEN THE NOW BECOMES NEW. VIDEO – BOYS CUE – PASTOR ILL:When looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Peace Regardless...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,046 views

    The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023
     | 1,606 views

    Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

    The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic