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  • D. Troy Hassell avatar

    The Sermon By The King Series

    Contributed by D. Troy Hassell on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 48 ratings
     | 5,328 views

    You must have a change of heart if you are to enjoy the blessing of Kingdom living today.

    Discourse #1 - The Sermon by the King Matthew 5 - 7 Introduction Hanging Bathroom Shower Curtains. Usually 12 rings that you have to snap in place. They are the hardest things to snap. When the curtain is secured to the rings which is on the pole, you usually have a curtain that does what it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pursuing Unity Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,258 views

    Our faith is strengthened when we are in unity with others.

    “...until we all reach unity in the faith” Job security? Probably. But if my job is to promote unity in the Body of Christ then I’m working hard toward unemployment. Hmmm. If my job is “to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up, until we all reach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spending And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,556 views

    Money cannot buy happiness, but misusing it can buy gloom.

    Spending and You: Theory (topical) 1. When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague offered her some advice. "The first ten years are the hardest." "How long have you been married?" I asked. "Ten years," she replied. 2. Well, it is true that the first ten years typically are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pierced Tongues Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 19, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,087 views

    James teaches us the destructive nature of the tongue and how we can tame the tongue to be used to glorify God - basic outline from John MacArthur Commentary on James

    INTRODUCTION, Can you name the muscle in your body that receives the most exercise and less control than any other? Medically, they say it’s only a 2-ounce slab of muscle, membrane and nerves that allows us to taste, chew, swallow and articulate words. It is called the tongue. The Bible tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,886 views

    A look at the fruit of the Spirit, gentleness

    Gal. 5.22-23 Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness 1. [Read text]. I’ve been thinking about this list we have been reading, these fruit of the spirit. And I’ve been wondering about the way they appear, the order they appear. And an image to capture the author’s intention. Is it a fruit bowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Our Responsibility To Make Judgment Calls Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,752 views

    Although we do not need to verbally label people, we need to understand where different people are at in their lives and thinking if we are to significantly help them. We need to develop our people skills and direct them toward growth.

    Our Responsibility to Make Judgment Calls (I Thessalonians 5:14) 1. A New Barna report came out this week (Sept 07): "The new study shows that only 3% of 16 - to 29-year-old non-Christians express favorable views of evangelicals… "… Among young non-Christians, nine out of the top 12 perceptions ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
     | 2,166 views

    Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I am afraid that too many have given in to the thinking of irrational exuberance."

    How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking Romans 12:1-12:2 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) How to Reconfigure Our Irrational Assumptions With Scriptural Thinking - Rom. 12:1,2 Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the USA’s Federal Reserve Bank said of Americans in 1997, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A People Of Purpose Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,773 views

    Becoming People of Purpose for God

    This morning we¡¦re going to begin a series I¡¦ve entitled: People of Purpose - We¡¦ll be looking at the purposes God has offered each of us. - Today I want to begin by laying the groundwork; by reflecting on the very nature of being purpose centered in our lives. - Let me begin with an exercise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    Christian faith is a powerful protection against spiritual struggles.

    SHIELD OF FAITH EPHESIANS 6.16 Ephesians 6:16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 1. Belt of Truth 2. Breastplate of Righteousness 3. Shoes of Gospel of Peace Description of the Shield Shield ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Facing Your Giant

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    Based on the story of David and Goliath this message focuses on step we can take to overcome fear.

    “Facing Your Giant” 1 Samuel 17 Doctors have now defined at least 322 different phobias. Here are the top nine: 9. speaking in public. 8. crowds 7. tunnels & bridges. 6. closed spaces 5. storms 4. social situations 3. water 2. heights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meet And Greet Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016
     | 4,808 views

    In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

    1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is The Secret Code?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 25, 2019
     | 3,732 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 17 – 19

    Matthew 26: 17 – 19 What is the secret code? 17 On the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do you want us to make preparations for you to eat the Passover?” 18 He replied, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him, ‘The Teacher says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Armor Of God In The Last Days

    Contributed by Richard Wafford on Apr 15, 2022
     | 2,409 views

    When evil closes in on Christian's everywhere we are going to need to be fully armed with the armor of God's truth. To abide in Christ as the vine is to be able to stand firm in the midst of chaos and wickedness.

    Crucial is The Armor of God in the Last Days Scripture: Ephesians 6:10–13 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Terrified Or Trusting? Psalm 112:7

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Sep 6, 2021
     | 4,958 views

    Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news?

    Who likes to receive good news? We all like receiving good news. When we receive good news we are joyful, happy, excited, but what about when you receive bad news? Who likes to receive bad news? None of us. When you do how do you respond? Some of the ways we respond when we receive bad news ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supporting Our New Deacons

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 3, 2016
     | 4,411 views

    A message delivered as a charge to the church on the occasion of the ordination of new Deacons.

    This passage not only speaks to the qualifications for new Deacons (v. 3 - faithful, reputable, spiritual, maturing, responsible), but to the primary purpose for Deacons in a local church. The purpose for Deacons is to guard the unity of the church. In the Book of Acts, Satan attacks the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist