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  • Mark Magee avatar

    How To Treat Those Who Are Negative/Critical Series

    Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,111 views

    In this message, let’s look at five pro-active commitments that will help us be positive in a negative world.

    A. One time after church, a father gripped to his son all the way home. He’d found fault with everything in the service. He criticized the preacher, the sermon, the music, and everything in general. The boy, who had noticed what his father put in the offering plate, said, “Well, Dad, what can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 826 views

    This sermon explores the proactive, ever-present nature of God in answering our prayers, emphasizing prayer as a privilege to align our will with His.

    Good morning, dear friends. Let us gather together in the presence of our Lord, in the spirit of fellowship, with hearts open to the message that He has in store for us today. We are gathered here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of our relationship with God through ...read more

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  • Raymond Dix Jr. avatar

    We Still Need The Church

    Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002
    based on 217 ratings
     | 19,348 views

    This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

    (Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemy Of Your Faith

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 15, 2010
     | 4,515 views

    Fear and doubt are your bestest enemies. Jesus shows us how to conquer fear and be proactive in the kingdom of God.

    Enemy of the faith Mark 9:14-29 Introduction- Mark 9:14-29 After reading this passage, you would think this is a scene from “The exorcist” or “Intervention.” Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Anointing Is A Doing Word

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 4,219 views

    God wants us to be doers of the Word

    The Anointing Is A Doing Word * Anointing = Doing * Ministry = Doing * Ministry Gifts = Doing * Anointing before ministry * Anointing initiates an act of doing * Book of acts – Doing Isaiah Chapter 61:1-3 - The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the LORD has anointed Me To preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Speaking With Boldness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,480 views

    Be bold and don’t fold when hard times come.

    Speaking with Boldness Acts 4:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill November 20, 2019 Last weekend we were encouraged to imitate the example of Peter and John in order to weather the waves of persecution that are headed our way. This was our main idea: We must keep speaking even when we’re told not to. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zacchaeus Meets Jesus And Is Saved

    Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Oct 31, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,683 views

    No one is beyond being saved. Our task is the same as Jesus' task - to seek the lost and save them and to be proactive in doing it.

    Jesus was passing through Jericho from the area of Jordan to Bethany near Jerusalem. He was on his way to raise Lazarus back to life. It was an important journey that he was undertaking but as he was going to perform this great miracle he still found time to deal with other people and their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Searching For The End Of The Rainbow Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Apr 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,169 views

    An effort to help people become wiser to the pitfalls of materialism and to accept contentment as a proactive way to live within God’s design

    Open with skit - (complete skit is pasted below) You have to relate to some of the drive of Dorothy, scarecrow, the tin woodsman, and the lion. 4 characters, drawn together by what they have in common: they’re lacking something. In Frank Baum’s classic story, they’re all seeking to improve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Implementing Christian Discipline Series

    Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006
     | 5,143 views

    The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

    CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking Responsibility For Me

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,816 views

    To motivate the hearer to examine his/her behavior in order that he/she may take a more proactive approach when conflict arises.

    TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR ME Matthew 5:38-48 TEXT: "You have heard that it was said, ’An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 "But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 "If anyone wants to sue you and take away ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
     | 3,569 views

    The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Working Your Faith (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Mar 7, 2015
     | 5,146 views

    The problem of sin has already been settle in Christ. If your faith must work out the desired results, you must live with a renewed mind, not a momentarily act during prayer but a daily way of life. You are about to encounter the power of a renewed-mind.

    "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." (Mark 11:24) I love this scriptures; I can't just hold myself, hearing these words welling up in my spirit. God's word should produce unspeakable joy in your heart. You know that "the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Determined Believers Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2007
     | 3,753 views

    Serving God means more than passive compliance; it also takes proactive zeal. This zeal shows itself in many ways, but today we will look at only two.

    Determined Believers (I Thessalonians 2:13-16) 1. Sometimes we have to create words to express concepts in the Bible, but words the Bible does not use, like The Bible, Trinity, Theology, Services, and mentoring, to name a few. 2. But, when possible, it is usually best to stick with Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Becoming A Gentle Person Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,072 views

    This is a sermon on gentleness. 1. Be Understanding – Not DEMANDING 2. Be Accepting – Not REJECTING 3. Be Tender – Without SURRENDER 4. Be Teachable – Not UNREACHABLE 5. Be Proactive – Not REACTIVE

    Fruit Of The Spirit – Gentleness Becoming A Gentle Person Everyone wants friends. Everyone needs friends. Years ago Dale Carnegie wrote the number two bestselling book of the twentieth century, “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. Why has it sold so many copies? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Defeating Covid Boredom In 2021

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2020
     | 3,289 views

    When you are bored, you have lost interest; the way to counter that is to develop interests. This means being proactive, intentionally planning ways to reduce boredom, but we want to do this from a Biblical worldview.

    Defeating COVID Boredom in 2021 (topical) 1. Many people have not struggled much with boredom because they are social and involved in church, clubs, and community organizations. With the lockdown and long-term restrictions, however, things have changed. My friends in the ballroom dance club cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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