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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
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    VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

    VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does Jesus Have Lordship In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 16,252 views

    The heart of Peter’s problem was that Jesus did not have the "position" of Lordship in His life. What does that mean?

    OPEN: A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a marine Corps color guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the unit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am With You

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2011
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    Lets remember who is in charge of our lives.

    I AM WITH YOU Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Deuteronomy 31:8 And the LORD, he it is that doth go before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simeon And Anna Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 29, 2014
     | 9,988 views

    Simeon lived with a promise from God that he would one day see the Messiah. God allowed him to not only see him, but to hold Him and speak a prophecy over Him. Simeon lived faithfully for God, will we do the same and share Christ just as freely?

    2014 Christmas Series (December 28, 2014) Sermon 5 (Sunday after Christmas) – Simeon and Anna Luke 2:25-40 Introduction - Obvious question: “What is Advent?” -- The word Advent means "coming" or "arrival." -- The focus of the entire season is the celebration of the birth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Position In Christ. Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012
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     | 6,433 views

    It’s time to CAST OUT the SLAVE MENTALITY. Did you know that we are REDEEMED from the GENERATIONAL CURSE? But we not REDEEMED from GENERATIONAL THINKING, ‘the NEGATIVE BELIEVING, THINKING and SPEAKING’. CAST OUT the INFERIORITY COMPLEX! -------You shall

    “KNOWING your IDENTITY. Why am I here for?” I. P - POSSESSION through CHRIST. II. P - POSITION in CHRIST. III. P - PURPOSE for CHRIST. Scripture – Luke 15:28-32 (Good News Translation): 28The older brother was so angry that he would not go into the house; so his father came out and begged him to ...read more

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    Serious Parenting

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 10, 2021
     | 2,781 views

    Every parent is different and every situation is different; but successful parents are proactive, hands-on parents.

    Serious Parenting (topical) 1. Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms. 2. Most moms are amazing and wonderful, some are not. 3. Mother’s Day celebrates the ideals of motherhood, a time to honor our moms. 4. It also provides pastors an excuse to speak about the family and rearing children. 5. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Threat Of Natural Forces

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,167 views

    We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

    Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Christ Dwells The Fullness Of God, And You Are Complete In Him Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 4, 2018
     | 9,022 views

    Christ embodies “all the fullness” that constitutes divinity and sovereign God―all the attributes of the Godhead.

    10/14/18 Tom Lowe IVA2. IN CHRIST DWELLS THE FULLNESS OF GOD, AND YOU ARE COMPLETE IN HIM (COLOSSIANS 2:9-10) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow associated verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:9-10 (NIV) (9) For in Him all the fullness of Deity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord Of The Sabbath ( Matthew 12:1-14)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2025
     | 475 views

    In this chapter, Jesus teaches the true meaning of the “Sabbath” and how it is to bring glory to God, not to be used as a religious weapon. The hostility towards Jesus was starting to grow.

    Before we undergo any further study of this chapter, it would be helpful to understand the concept of the “Sabbath”. According to the fourth commandment (Exodus 20:8), the Sabbath was set aside as one day in seven to cease from labor and take a rest from all unnecessary activity. Exodus 31:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trinity Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 773 views

    The Trinity, as revealed in Matthew 28:16-20, highlights the authority, mission, and presence of God in the work of salvation. We are called to embrace the mystery and unity of the Trinity as we live out our faith and share the love of God with the world.

    Hey guys, welcome! Today we're going to talk about something that might sound a bit complicated, but it's actually super cool. It's called the Trinity. You might have heard of it as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. So, what's the Trinity? It's the idea that God is one, but also three. It's like a ...read more

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    "Hey Jesus - Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?"

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,534 views

    Discussion of Jesus’ challenging of the religious leaders who challenge His authority at the temple.

    “Hey Jesus – Who Do You Think You Are, Anyway?” Matthew 21:23-27 July 20, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: How many times have you been caught by surprise by someone asking you why you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Commit Youself To God And The Brethren

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Dec 13, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,574 views

    Christians are citizens of Two Worlds and need to be Committed to Jesus Christ, the Author of Heaven.

    Commit yourself to God and the Brethren The sin of the church of Thyatira was compromise… The great menace to the church was the numerous Trade Guilds. Their meetings began and ended with prayers to the gods, and they became centers of drunken orgies and lax morals. In the church at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Tension

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 18, 2026
     | 180 views

    Pastor John explores the tension between honoring authority and defending against injustice.

    The Tension CCCAG January 18th, 2026 Scriptures: Romans 13:1–4 | Isaiah 1:17 | Leviticus 19:33-34 ________________________________________ INTRODUCTION — Protests in Minneapolis I was originally going to resume our series in the book of 1 Corinthians, but I felt God move me in a different ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    8 Tests For Decision Making Nasb

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 18, 2022
     | 1,361 views

    FROM FACEBOOK, I DIDN'T WRITE IT, AUTHOR UNKNOWN

    Scriptural test - Has God already spoken it about it in His Word? 2 Timothey 3: 16 All Scripture is [a]inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for [b]rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness Secrecy test - Would it bother me if everyone knew this was my choice? Proverbs 11:3 The ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,280 views

    through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

    JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist