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Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: *other

Those Who Hunger And Thirst - Revised Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 3,988 views

When Jesus spoke this message, He knew what our problem is. Whenever you think that no one else knows or cares about your problem, let me remind you remind you that Jesus knows it all.

Many times it is hard for Americans to relate to the verse we will study tonight. That is, not many of us really have had to do without food and water for an extended period of time. Perhaps we have chosen to do this on a few occasions. Due to health reasons or even spiritual reasons we may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham's Argument Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 12, 2005

based on 24 ratings

| 5,771 views

Abraham and God go back-and-forth as friends, in a cordial and remarkable dialogue, and we see in their exchange the consideration of God. He’s not a tyrant; we can appeal to Him.

“Abraham’s Argument” Genesis 18:16-33 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts After reading this passage, some of you may be shaking your heads; most of us wouldn’t dream of arguing with God, yet we find in Scripture plenty of examples of people laying out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Congregational

Australia Day

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.

What does it mean to be Australian? What’s important to us as Australians? Well you’d have to say a number of things to answer those questions wouldn’t you? Our freedom matters. We love the fact that this is a land where we’re free to do what we want. That’s certainly the reason that many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Teach The Children The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 23, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 47,612 views

Don’t neglect your children’s spiritual well-being - give them the gift of knowing what they are really celebrating – Jesus’ birthday.

TEACH THE CHILDREN THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS The arrival of the Christmas season brings with it thoughts of decorative outdoor lights that turn yards into a beautiful kaleidoscope of colors. During this time of year we also think of evergreen trees with their enchanting scent of pine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

He Is Able To Deliver You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,589 views

Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him

He is Able to Deliver You (Matt 4:1-12) Why do you suppose so many people are unwilling to engage in new ministries? Could it be that they somehow have not grown in their knowledge, faith and intimacy with a God who promises to deliver those who trust in Him? Even Jesus was willing to be led ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

En Theos [enthusiasm]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

based on 67 ratings

| 21,184 views

A simple formula for a more exciting, energizing existence...In God = En Theos = Enthusiasm. Several Biblical reasons to be enthused about being ’en Theos’. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

En Theos [Enthusiasm] Ps. 122:1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Enthusiasm.html Introduction: Webster’s Dictionary says the meaning of enthusiasm / excitement is "to be stirred or thrilled." Some would say they have enthusiasm at times, it depends on what they are doing...what they are ‘into’ at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Fear Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 8,076 views

It’s not so much that fear is a sin. Fear is not the problem; it’s how we respond to it.

Faith & Fear Part 1 - 2 Timothy 1:7 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.1 Psychologists define fears and anxieties as, ‘what a person experiences when faced with an event that they cannot control or predict or that which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will Your Memorial Be?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 27, 2003

based on 294 ratings

| 41,894 views

What others will remember us for - according to Jesus.

What will your memorial be? If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you? None of us will probably have our names in the history books of the future. What is more likely to happen is that we will be remembered by those whose lives we’ve touched. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Being All That God Meant Us To Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2002

based on 170 ratings

| 24,379 views

God’s desire for the Christian is for us to do our best with what we have been given.

Matthew 25:14-30 “Being All That God Meant Us To Be” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their presence, their gifts and their service by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Whaddaya Want?

Contributed by John Beehler on Aug 7, 2002

based on 46 ratings

| 4,740 views

We expect things in life. God expects things of us, too.

Whaddaya Want? Louie Anderson 7-Eleven monologue So let me ask you today, “Whaddaya want?” What do you want out of life? Are you looking for a good deal? Do you want a good job with even better pay? Do you want your children to make the honor roll and get into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help People Find Eternal Life As Jesus Did – John 4

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2002

based on 136 ratings

| 7,039 views

It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a contradiction.

How to Help People Find Eternal Life as Jesus Did – John 4:7-39 Statistics:George Barna reports some amazing facts. Most Americans, including profession Christians, believe that people are inherently good and that there primary purpose is to enjoy life as much as possible. a). 38% believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-39, John 4:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Support-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 25, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 3,250 views

Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. Our support of the Gospel of Christ promotes certain attitudes. Part 1 of a 3-part sermon.

JESUS’ SUPPORT—Luke 8:1-3 Or Ministering to Ministry Need: The ministry will be supported by somebody. Jesus’ ministry received practical/physical support. The ministry of the gospel receives practical/physical support. What practical/physical support does the ministry of the gospel of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Follies Of A Fool Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

based on 106 ratings

| 7,874 views

THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, Deuteronomy 8:17

Denomination: Adventist

The Church As An Oasis

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jul 6, 2003

based on 26 ratings

| 5,642 views

This sermon is about the church being a place of refreshment, revival, and renewal for the wanderers of life.

"The Church As An Oasis"-Rev.A.LaMar Torrence Exodus 15:26-27 I. Introduction A. Sister Maya Angelou’s poem “On the Pulse of Morning”: A Rock, A River, A Tree Hosts to species long since departed, Marked the mastodon. The dinosaur, who left dry tokens of their sojourn here on our planet floor, any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

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