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  • JOHN BAGGETT avatar

    Giving Thanks At The Crossroads Of Life

    Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,429 views

    Thanksgiving sermon or anytime. Jacob gave a prayer of Thanksgiving unto God at a difficult time in his life. He remembered God’s promises, Recognized his unworthiness and Realized God’s Many Blessings

    Thanksgiving "GIVING THANKS AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE" Genesis 32:9-10 This week our nation celebrates the holiday of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that a lot of people in America today associate Thanksgiving more with the Macy’s parade, a special meal and a football game...than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James - Apostle Of Passion

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 11,667 views

    In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion God wants you to possess.

    James – Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56 In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion that God wants you to possess. My first ministry assignment as full-time pastor was in Kansas City, Kansas. I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Test Of Authenticy

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,418 views

    Jesus helps his listeners to identify faithful shepherds of His Word and how they can know they are true sheep of His pasture.

    Easter 4 A A Test of Authenticity John 10:1-10 04/21/02 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. Loading a computer program onto your computer these days is usually as simple as placing the CD in the computer and following the simple instructions on the screen. But this is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Spiritual Fitness Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,064 views

    Paul coaches Timothy on the kind of workout that can make him Spiritually Fit.

    I Timothy #4 (Ronnie preached #3) CHCC: May 6, 2007 Spiritual Fitness I Timothy 4:1-16 INTRODUCTION: For the last few weeks we’ve been studying a letter the Apostle Paul wrote to a young minister named Timothy. The church at ECC (Ephesus Christian Church) had their share of troubles, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do I Do When Someone Sins Against Me?

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 15, 2016
     | 4,767 views

    Sometimes, it is necessary to bring about confrontation, not so that you feel better and are happy, but so that relationships are restored, and sinners are brought back to obedience.

    What do you do when you are hurt by the sinful actions of others? Authors Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp provide us with examples of people who are hurt by the sinful actions of others. As you read these stories, you will perhaps identify some of the feelings of frustration that can arise when others ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    His Mercy Endures Forever

    Contributed by David Roth on Jan 5, 2015
     | 13,223 views

    Thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is His mercy. From His mercy we receive both provision for this life, and through Christ, grace for life in His kingdom, now and forever.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). “His mercy endures forever” Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays. One of the major holidays in America. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Have The Keys Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 1, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 20,043 views

    For All Saints/All Souls: the Lord has the keys to the church, so we need not fear its future despite our locking up its resources; and He has the keys to our lives, so we need not lock ourselves in privacy; and He has the keys of eternal life.

    Keys. I have keys. Lots and lots of keys. Thanks to keys, we can keep safe the things we consider valuable. But we are also kept from access to those things. Keys; we all have them, we all need them, we all appreciate them, but we all resent them at times. If you don’t have the right keys, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Realized Forgiveness-Part I

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,801 views

    Realized forgiveness is a gauge of one’s relationship to God. Realized forgiveness plays out in our...

    REALIZED FORGIVENESS-Part I—Luke 7:36-50 Verses :36-38 unveils the “sinner’s” gift, which is promptly challenged in :39 by the Pharisee. To which Jesus responds with a lesson in :40-50 highlighting a Pharisaical lack of spiritual insight to the truth about personal sin & forgiveness & the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Anointing

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 7, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,061 views

    Discusses the anointing of motherhood.

    A Mother’s Anointing Mother’s Day 2010 Scriptures: Genesis 3:20; 21:1-2; Exodus 2:3-10; 1 Kings 3:26; 2 Timothy 1:5 Introductions: My message this morning is titled “A Mother’s Anointing”. I believe every mother is anointed by God to walk in motherhood. I fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brushes Or Swords Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 29, 2011
     | 4,810 views

    If we’re going to "put the icing" on the days God makes for us, we must enjoy his delights and embrace his discipline.

    Lauri Johnson of Hudsonville, Michigan, talks about a wonderful afternoon her two sons, 12-year-old Matthew and 6-year-old Ryan, spent with her parents recently. When they were ready to leave, Matthew’s grandpa said to him, “You made my day.” Matthew replied, “God made your day; we just put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Spilling Over With Gratitude

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,496 views

    We can learn to express thanks to God regardless of the circumstances. Our hearts should overflow with gratitude to the One who made us and knows us by name.

    Spilling Over with Gratitude Colossians 2:6-7 6 Now that you have welcomed the Anointed One, Jesus the Lord, into your lives, continue to journey with Him and allow Him to shape your lives. 7 Let your roots grow down deeply in Him, and let Him build you up on a firm foundation. Be strong in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mother's Day 2020

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 8, 2020
     | 9,114 views

    This message is a tribute to all good mothers.

    Mother’s Day 2020 Scripture: Proverbs 18:22; 31:10-31; 1 Samuel 1:10-28; John 10:26-27 I want to say Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers. This is your day and I hope you recognize the importance of the role you play in the lives of your children and all those who look to you as a mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Using My Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 2,772 views

    It is more important to use my spiritual gifts than to understand them

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother's Day 2025 - A Mother's Bond

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2025
     | 1,161 views

    A mother has a very special bond with their child. This message is about that bond.

    Mother’s Day 2025 – A Mother’s Bond Scripture: John 2:1-11; Second Timothy 1:5 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here and those viewing this live streamed service. There will be little that I will say in this message that will be new to you, but I hope you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Congratulations, You Are Gifted. Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    You are gifted by God to serve God.

    You Are Gifted! What Satan Doesn’t Want You to Know About Spiritual Gifts. Sunday, January 15th, 2006 Part One of a Six Part Series Intro: A couple of years ago, my Dad and I took a week off and went up to our cottage at Delta Lake Camp. We went because it still had the original 25 year old roof ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance