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  • Gregory Thomas avatar

    Your Words Carry Weight

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 12,734 views

    A discussion on the power of words and how they can build you up or tear you down.

    Your Word Carry Weight Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Words are Important Words are so important that you need to handle them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Community - God Design For Helping People

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,515 views

    God’s Design is for the local church to be a loving and caring community. This message encourages people to get involved in a small group.

    Community – God’s Design for Helping People I Peter 2:9-10 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Merciful Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,314 views

    Having mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we really deserve.

    Tonight we continue with the beatitudes—the attitude we are to be or have as a Christian. Let’s talk about being merciful. Having mercy is when God doesn’t give us what we really deserve. We live in a world where it's so easy to become callused and indifferent. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Marriage? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,385 views

    Why marriage? TThis message looks at three answers to that question and hopefully come to a deeper understanding of and commitment to marriage as God’s plan

    Why Marriage? Genesis 2:22-24 Mike Bowie tells the story of his 6 year old daughter asking the question while they were driving in the car. “Dad, are Anjolina Joli and Brad Pitt married?” Why do you ask? “Don’t they have a kid and they’re getting ready to adopt another one?” Yes. “Aren’t you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    God Is Omnipotent Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,403 views

    God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

    Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Does It Mean To Be Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009
     | 3,025 views

    From Romans, a message which speaks to being a "believer."

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE “HIS” Romans 12:3-8 * (Video- “I am a Child of God) “For HIS service.” Think about this word with me, “Possession.” What does it mean to possess something? It means you “own it”, and you “control it.” To possess something give you power over whatever it is that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Contagious Heart Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,141 views

    In order to become contagious in our lives, we must make sure we have the right heart. This sermon looks at what Jesus might do if He were living at your house!

    INTRODUCTION We begin week two of our “Becoming Contagious” series with a story from one of the authors of both of our One Another Group Classes, Lee Strobel. Lee tells of a Christian friend of his named John, who had taken a routine business trip to Atlanta. John said, “Everything was going ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Be Selfish Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015
     | 8,435 views

    This is the 5th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We must remember that it's not about us; but about Jesus.

    Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#5] DON’T BE SELFISH 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: It seems that one of the greatest reasons that people are discouraged is bad relationships. It is true that when you are having relationship problems everything else seems to fall apart. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Characteristics Of Relational Environments For Making Disciples, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
     | 6,627 views

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference Characteristics of Relational Environments for Making Disciples, part 6 We started the series seeing that Jesus tells us the win for us is making disciples. Then we saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; a disciple is being changed by Christ; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living Above Our Storms: Part 1 - How Are You Facing Life's Difficulties? Series

    Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
     | 22,870 views

    Examining the keys to growing strong through the trials of life.

    LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part #1: How Are You Facing Life’s Difficulties? Introduction We are currently, here in the islands, in what is known as, "Hurricane season". Hurricane or Typhoon season is determined by a study of historical data collected over a period of time on weather patterns in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grace That Produces Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 21, 2020
     | 4,026 views

    we need to understand the influence the Holy Spirit has in our lives, He is our helper and convicts us on sin, righteousness and came to us as a promise from God

    **therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection” (Hebrews 6:1). **“we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ” (Ephesians 4:15) ** “Brethren, do not be children in understanding; however, in malice be babes, but in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Role Of Prayer In A Believer’s Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025
     | 810 views

    Prayer is the lifeline of a believer. It is the means by which we communicate with God, receive divine direction, and access spiritual power. Through prayer, believers maintain a vibrant relationship with God and experience His presence in their lives

    Title: THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    A Litmus Test Of Spiritual Well-Beng

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Mar 5, 2022
     | 1,424 views

    Using the analogy of a litmus test, this sermon juxtaposes the traits of arrogance over against the traits that reflect the DNA of love. It explores the inclusion of 1 Corinthians 13 sandwiched between chapters 12 and 14.

    “Litmus test” is a process used to determine the nature of something. In the 14th century scientists discovered that litmus, a mixture of colored organic compounds obtained from lichen, turns red in acid solutions and blue in alkaline solutions and, thus, can be used as an acid-base indicator. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    The following is a alphabetic list of key points to help you learn how to pray for fellow believers. Prayer Example: If you abide in me and my word abides in you ask whatever you wish and it will be done for you. (John 15:7)Quote: To pray in the Spi

    Prayer Guide For Pastors, Teachers, & Missionaries by Paul Fritz Ephesians 6:18-6:18 Praying at all times in the Spirit and with all manner of prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding on behalf of all the saints. (Eph. 6:18) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    The Three "D's" Of Purpose

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 11,337 views

    This is a "Great Commission" message that I have preached in the USA this year to congregations ranging from 700 to 2500 in Attendance. It has a bit of a post-modern twist to it.

    The Three “D’s” of Purpose Introduction: Of course some people here might we wondering, “WHY did pastor have a MISSIONARY come and speak here this MORNING/EVENING?” Illus: My Dad had a schoolmate from Bible College and he was known as the missionary who always preached the RIGHT length of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare