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  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
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     | 15,747 views

    The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Sinner's Prayer Or The Prayer Of The (Self) Righteous? Luke 18:9-14 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,360 views

    It is in our weakness God's strength shines through. Only in humility we see our prayers answered.

    The Prayer of the Sinner or the Prayer of the (self)-Righteous Video: I’m Perfect (sermoncentral.com) A logician saves the life of a space alien. The alien is very grateful and, since she has knowledge of the whole universe, offers the following reward: she offers to answer any question the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do You Need The Church

    Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,851 views

    A sermon about what the church provides for the believer. Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism

    Why Do You Need The Church? Psalm 122 . Vance Packard calls America “a nation of strangers.” • Today: an epidemic of loneliness in our society. (4 out of 10 experience intense loneliness) • “Everywhere you look, there are signs that people are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ninety Percent Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,326 views

    Do not crave for what you do not have (principle of contentment). Save faithfully and spend wisely (principle of prudence). Give generously and share your blessings (principle of giving).

    In the last session, we talked about money - the TRUST fund – what God has entrusted to us. Everything belongs to Him but He has given us money as a trust in this life. • We talked about the tithe – 10% of what we have. God wants us to RETURN to Him as a way of honouring His ownership over ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "A Big Sigh Of Relief"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

    Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Living Life To Leave A Legacy Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 104,436 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Learning to live in such a way to leave a legacy that is greater than yourself....

    Living Life to the Full: Sermon Three (LTF-03) Living to Leave a Legacy 2 Timothy 4:6-7 This morning I want to start our message with one of the most profound questions you could consider in life - and that is this - What king of legacy do you want to leave behind for your family and friends when ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,398 views

    The revelation of the Lamb who is worthy to be praised is the central theme to the book of Revelation.

    Worthy Is the Lamb, Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction Charles of Anjou, King of Hungary, was crowned three times. The first time he was crowned with an emergency crown because the historic crown of St. Stephen was not available. Some people said the value of the crown was not the fact that it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Keys To A Satisfied Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,387 views

    True satisfaction comes from a deep and abiding hunger and thirst for the things of God.

    Keys to a Satisfied Life Matthew 5:6 INTRODUCTION For untold years, hunger and starvation have been a chronic problem for many people in various countries. In 436 B. C., famine came to Rome and caused thousands of people to throw themselves into the Tiber River to end their lives. In 1005, famine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Road Signs

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    A sermon on 2 Kings 4:1-7 on filling up empty vessels (Much material and title taken from "One Month to Live" Day 22 by Kerry and Chris Shook)

    Sermon for 1/10/2010 Road Signs (Day 22 of One Month to Live) 2 Kings 4:1-7 Introduction: A. If we had only a limited amount of time to live, the temptation might be to plead with God for a miracle to extend our lives. This is called bargaining. God doesn’t work that way. Oh, God might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Compared To David, Saul Was A Saint??

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,995 views

    Why was David acceptable to God when Saul wasn’t

    David is anointed King In a small country village in Sicily, there were two brothers, Luigi and Guiseppe renown members of the local Mafia. They were mean, bad and very rich. No one had a good word to say about them. Indeed, everyone seemed to have a story about how they had either been ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gospel In A Postmodern World

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,208 views

    How does Jesus expect us to live in today’s world? DESIRE Him, DENY yourself, DIE to self and DECIDE to follow. Are you doing it?

    Matthew 16:21-28 The Gospel in a Postmodern World From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningful Presence

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,478 views

    Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

    Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Lew Slade avatar

    A "Why's" Man

    Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,241 views

    What can we learn from Joseph’s response to the angel’s message?

    A “Why’s” man I wonder how many of you would hazard a guess as to which word I find the most troublesome in the English language? Despite its diminutive size it’s a word that has plagued me most of my life. It’s the word ‘why?’ Any of you who have ever been parents have, I’m sure, wished on more ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Serve To Lead

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    Serving is a high calling.

    One of the books I read recently was Jim Collins’ bestselling management book, “Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap, and Others Don’t.” The phenomenal bestseller came out seven years ago and yet it still sells over 300,000 copies a year. It showcased 11 companies that transformed from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist