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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Pursuing "Happyness" Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,117 views

    Happiness is a choice, not a consequence. It is centered on God’s rule in our lives and it is connected to what Christ has done for us.

    Last December 2006, Columbia Pictures released the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Christopher. Christopher Gardner inspired the movie. He was a salesman struggling to provide for his family until he finally makes it big in the stock brokerage business in San ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,532 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Praying In God's Will For God's Will To Be Done. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 21, 2023
     | 1,645 views

    Do we pray with the right motivation, well we need to for our prayers to be answered.

    Praying within God’s will. Tool of the faith is that in praying we hear God’s will, and as such, we long to live in his will and in doing so we check the motives for our prayers. When Jesus taught his disciples to pray he taught them this; Matthew 6:5-15. 5 “And when you pray, you must not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Open The Wells

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,236 views

    Our hearts can be wells of salvation, open by faith in Jesus Christ and allowing the waters of life to flow into the lives or all those we meet and know as we walk our lives on this earth, no better reason for being than that.

    Wells We don’t tend to think much of wells these days do we We just turn a tap and there’s the water, who needs a well? Holes in the ground with a puddle of muddy water at the bottom, taking effort to draw the water up and potentially having a serious health risk if not looked after properly. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "What Makes God Smile?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 53,015 views

    What are things in our life that can make the smile of God present upon our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 22, 2004 “What Makes God Smile?” Psalm 119:135 Msg. Bible “Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live.” Numbers 6:25 NLT “May the Lord smile on you.” INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought of God as a HARSH God toward you? Maybe someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,632 views

    How we should not forget to thank God for things we dislike or take for granted

    For one data CD containing 852 sermons send $30.00 to The Pastor’s Pulpit-2003 Lynn Ave, Anderson, SC 29621 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 21 Text: Ps. 103:1-4 Concord Baptist Church:1991 Copyright 1991 by Bob Marcaurelle AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE “With all my heart I will praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Gladwell avatar

    Rejoice In The Lord

    Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Dec 29, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 10,067 views

    How christians can be joyful.

    Rejoice in the Lord! Sometimes, you make the most amazing discoveries when you are preaching. When I received the preaching plan for this quarter and discovered which passage I was to preach on, I was reminded once again, about how God listens and remembers all that goes in this place. The last ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Profiting From Trials Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,409 views

    And introduction to the book of James, helping to answer the question, "Is There Profit in Trials?"

    Introduction I. When you approach the letter of James, the first important question to consider is “Who is the author?” A. The only real identification from within the letter itself lies in the authors statement in verse one. “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.” B. But that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Explosive Enthusiasm

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,161 views

    Enthusiasm: strong interest or admiration, great eagerness. [Greek – entheos, in god, inspired by god].

    28, August 2005 Dakota Community Church Explosive Enthusiasm Introduction: We all want our lives to count for something. What chance do most of us have to really make a difference in the world? I went into the ministry in response to God’s call because I want to help people have better lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    He Makes Me Glad

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 10,929 views

    He makes me glad when I am sad. He’s the dearest friend I ever had!

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA He Makes Me Glad Psalms 4:7-8 Intro: There is much sought after in life; however, the pursuit of happiness is the most elusive goal man has. He attempts to make his heart glad with everything of this world. These external ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Develop A Winnng Attitude

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 168 ratings
     | 28,592 views

    The Apostle Paul in the book of Philippians gives excellent counsel on how to develop a winning attitude in life.

    Develop A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:12-14 The Apostle Paul gives helpful counsel in the book of Philippians on how to develop a winning attitude. Both of our boys and one daughter played little league baseball. When they were on Little League teams we were in Taylor, Michigan planting a ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    A Holiday Heart Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,418 views

    God’s people are to marked by thankful hearts and lives.

    Scripture Introduction I discovered “Holiday Heart Syndrome” from the electro-cardiologist who was a member of our church. Over the holidays, people often eat and drink more than usual. The sudden excess can cause an otherwise healthy heart to develop an abnormal rhythm, a fast and ineffective ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 28,459 views

    This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

    - When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Mohler avatar

    An Eruption Of Thankfulness Series

    Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,298 views

    Paul’s prayer of thankfulness for the Colossian church.

    An Eruption of Thankfulness Colossians 1:1-8 Introduction: When Paul prayed for the church at Colosse, the prayer burst into an overflow of thankfulness and praise. This was because their lives demonstrated that God was at work in the church. When followers of Christ see another who God is using ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    No Fear! Series

    Contributed by Jay Patton on May 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,655 views

    Don’t let fear stop your joy in the Lord Jesus.

    Introduction: Colors illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: Paul switches from his status to theirs – perhaps they’ll have to go on without him. Purpose Statement: In The face of trials... I. Be worthy (v. 27) A. This is central 1. Act like the new creation that you are 2. Importance of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist