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  • Ray Scott avatar

    Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,883 views

    We live in a negative world. The Bible is full of positives. In the parable of the Prodigal Son & the Elder Brother, we see both optimism & pessimism.

    “Being Optimistic In A Pessimistic World” INTRODUCTION: There are many books on POSITIVE THINKING. The book “The Power Of Positive Thinking” by Norman Vincent Peale was required reading when I was a student at Trinity College. There are all kinds of “helps” out there to help us maintain a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paradox Of Our Time

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    This is a 15-20 minute devotional designed to help people transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas with the proper heart. A good Christmas message for early in the season.

    (opened this message with a video clip entitled ’The Paradox of our Time’ downloaded from Sermonspice.com. The first paragraph ’show pics’ included pictures of dogs with cats, and other comical unexpected partnerships.) We live in a world of paradox. At a time of great paradox. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Where Are The Nine? (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,957 views

    In this text we learn about an encounter Jesus had with ten lepers as He entered a village between Samaria and Galilee on His way to Jerusalem

    As He made His Journey, He heard this pitiful cry from ten lepers “Jesus, Master”! Notice, they called him “Master”. They did not call Him “Teacher” or “Lord” or “Messiah” or “Son of David”, they called Him “Master”. Is this significant? Yes, they called Him Master because a more literal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Communicate Change

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,965 views

    Communicate how the innovation will meet a genuine felt need of the people. Demonstrate how the change will meet some immediate needs as well as holding promise for long term needs. Distinguish between needs and wants. Some people may want to own a new Pe

    HOW TO COMMUNICATE CHANGE 1. Communicate a respect for the people’s traditions, culture, and appreciation for its leaders. Express your desire to see that the people receive the maximum benefits both in the short range and the long range. Benefits should include not only monetary, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Covenant Of Marriage

    Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,336 views

    A marriage is a covenant that we continue to work on and grow in. The biblical principals of marriage is till death do us part.

    “The Covenant of Marriage” Text Genesis 15:9-18 Illustration “A young minister was preparing for his first wedding ceremony that he had ever performed. The young minister was a nervous wreck and asked an older minister what to do if he messed up. The older minister said that if you forget what to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ride The Pine Or Sit On The Pew?

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,875 views

    Ride the pine or sit on the pew?

    What our world needs more than anything in these days is to wake up. We need to wake up people. We need to stop being born out of the understanding of tradition, but be renewed through the understanding of the Son of God who died for us on the Cross. What we need in a sense is a revolution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Brings Us Together Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Oct 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,304 views

    We find unity within the church as we gather around the cross. Sermon designed to immediately precede the observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    <>We have different likes and dislikes. ------Some folks like coffee, others don’t. ------Some folks prefer Coca Cola, others opt for Pepsi products. ------Some like “active” vacations (skiing, motorcycle touring, camping; others prefer more rest and relaxation. ------Some prefer fruit as a treat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In The Apostles' Footsteps

    Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010
     | 3,100 views

    Living according to the pattern that the Apostles have handed down to us.

    Philippians 3:17: “Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” --------------------- As a Lutheran convert, I can only go by what others tell me about what we did as a church body 60 years ago. But I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Walking In The Light

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 49,677 views

    Walking in the light is conditioned on following Christ. John 8:12 “I am the light of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life.” The Epistle of 1 John lays out several conditions for walking in the light.

    Walking in the Light 1 John 1:5-10 Before a person comes to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ the Bible says that that person is in total spiritual darkness. When one comes to Jesus that person no longer needs to be in darkness but in following Christ they have the light of life. As such they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Safe Guidelines For Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 6,563 views

    Our young people need some safe guidelines for life and James gives several.

    SAFE GUIDELINES FOR LIFE James 1:5-21 INTRO.- ILL.- George W. Bush, in an airport lobby, noticed a man in a long flowing white robe with a long flowing white beard and flowing white hair. The man had a staff in one hand and some stone tablets under the other arm. George W. approached the man and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Give Honor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,790 views

    This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

    Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Looking At Traditions

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,683 views

    Why we do the things we do in church, and the lessons we have learned from certain traditions.

    LOOKING AT TRADITIONS By Jerry Falwell The other day I ran into a Scripture that I had not seen before. Paul is describing the things that led him to faith in Jesus Christ. As he describes his religious background, he includes the traditions that he observed. And “I” profited in the Jews’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sit Down And Be Counted

    Contributed by Martin Odom on Dec 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,919 views

    Men are always so busy doing things that we seldom stop to allow God to minister in our lives. This sermon encourages men to surrender themselves to Jesus so we may gain more than expected. This is a Men’s Day sermon I preached at my church.

    SIT DOWN AND BE COUNTED JOHN 6: 1 -13 The gospel according to St. John is vastly different than all of the other gospels. While the other three are called the synoptic gospels, which simply means that they give a synopsis or summary of Jesus’ life, John is after something different. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Holy Spirit Fire Or Hell Fire

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,675 views

    Pentecost Sunday - Contrasting the Fires of Hell and the Fire of the Holy Spirit. The Fires of Hell point to a Failure, An agony of Remembrance and are Eternal. The Fire of the Holy Spirit brings a Fullness, Renewal and are Everlasting!

    Scripture: Acts 2:1-21; Genesis 11:1-9 and Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Holy Spirit Fire or Hell Fire Proposition: One of the greatest images of Pentecost is the image of Fire. Today we can choose between the Fire of Hell or the Fire of Heaven. 1. The Fire of Hell points to a Failure while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene