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  • Richard Papafio avatar

    What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018
     | 2,410 views

    The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Short People Got No Reason

    Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,797 views

    It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

    Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People God Can Use

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 25, 2023
     | 6,321 views

    We long ago realized that the differences between us could either be a source of conflicts, or the building blocks of some of our greatest strengths.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURE TEXTS: Ephesians 4:1-6; Acts 13:36; Colossians 3:11 ILL. Maybe I should have realized it earlier, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Take A Risk Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,755 views

    Take a risk! By faith, fear God more than people, forsake the world, follow the Lord, and find salvation for your own soul. By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

    In one little Midwestern town, Miss Jones had the distinction of being the oldest resident in town. So when she died, the editor of the local paper wanted to print a little article remembering this dear old lady. Except he couldn’t think of anything to say when he sat down to write the article. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Church: God's Imperfect People

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,157 views

    Like conflict in the family, conflict in God’s family, the Church, is resolved through trust, respect, and cooperation.

    As a child, what was your favorite story? Was it Little Red Riding Hood? Or Snow White? Or Peter Pan? As I prepared for this morning, I thought about Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Now Goldilocks and the Three Bears was not my favorite childhood story but I thought about all that Goldilocks went ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Games People Play With God

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,540 views

    One-third of church goers have quit watching online services and experts predict they will never come back to church! They are falling away. They are playing games with God and we must alert them to the terrible consequences.

    GAMES PEOPLE PLAY WITH GOD Isaiah 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An avid fan of the Washington Redskins took his dog to a friend’s house for an afternoon of watching their favorite team. The friend was surprised to see the dog, but felt like the dog might be more exciting to watch than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be People Of Excellence In A Generation Of Compromise Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 8, 2023
     | 3,586 views

    What does the word excellence mean to you? To me excellence means to be consistent in good character, attitude, quality, and standards. It means to be unapologetically different. Being a person of excellence is a continuous process and should the goal for every believer.

    Subject: Be People of Excellence in a Generation of Compromise Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21 “But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods. 9 Now God had given the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Gifts Of God For The People Of God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,216 views

    God’s mercy is the key part of a Christian’s commitment to God. In return, we are to show mercy to others. Christian life is marked by transformation and growth in discernment and understanding.

    How do you think of yourselves? There are two options. We can allow our lives, values, attitudes convictions and relationships to be influenced by the world, or we can be remodeled, transformed, reshaped and redesigned from the inside out by the Holy Spirit. How can we know God’s will for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Chirstians Are To Be A People That Are Merry And That Sing ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
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     | 6,010 views

    James raises a question about Christians being merry which implies that Christians should be people with joy in their heart and then James exhorts Christians to sing to show that joy.

    INTRODUCTION #33 1. Open your bible to James 5:13b. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first part of this verse, which teaches the importance to prayer. 3. In this lesson we will discuss the importance of Christians being “cheerful” and the importance of Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    And There Was Morning - Becoming The People Of God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 998 views

    This sermon explores the significance of baptism as the start of our faith journey, our identity as God's people, and the continual need for spiritual renewal. Key

    Good morning, dear beloved! I hope this day finds you well and your hearts brimming with the love of the Lord. As we gather together in His name, let us remember the words of the great Ambrose who said, "The Lord was Baptized, not to be cleansed Himself, but to cleanse the waters, so that those ...read more

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    What Matters The Most To Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2022
     | 3,774 views

    1. Jesus cares about us meeting the needs of other people (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus cares about us honoring Him as our Master (vs. 5-8). 3. Jesus cares about us living with His mercy (vs. 7).

    What Matters the Most to Jesus? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 12:1-8; Luke 23:32-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today we begin our study of Matthew 12. By this time, Jesus was in the second year of His 3 1/2-year ministry, and William MacDonald noted that here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Place Wrong People

    Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Dec 12, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,091 views

    This is a Christmas sermon that teaches that we should be careful about the people to whom we associate. Christmas should remind us to avoid the Wrong People

    There are some times when we find ourselves in the Right Place but with the Wrong People. There are some places that are all right but the people are all wrong. In Some Marriages, we can say, right place but wrong people. The institution of Marriage is a wonderful place to find fulfillment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Own Special People Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008
     | 3,119 views

    Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

    1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love God: Love People

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Jan 16, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    In a complicated world full of things tugging at our time, what matters most? If we believe the words of Jesus, it’s simple. Love God: Love People!

    Good Morning Church! I’m so glad to see all of you here today. You bless my heart by being here and I know you especially bless the heart of God by your presence. Speaking of blessing the heart of God isn’t what God is doing in our church just awesome. And the great thing is, he has just begun ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thanking God For The People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 28, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,659 views

    Teaching the reader to appreciate those who labor and pray with you.

    THANKING GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF FAITH Ephesians 1:15-23 There is a terrible name that the world has put on the church, that accuses the church of being an entity that only cares only about its own financial position. Many believe that we are a selfish, money grabbing, judgmental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist