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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,291 views

    Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

    Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problems Of Jealousy (In The Jews) And Presumption (By The Gentiles) Series

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Oct 8, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,095 views

    How Paul made the Jews jealous so as to provoke them to faith in Christ and warned the Gentiles not to be presumptuous now that they were believers in Jesus Christ.

    ROMANS 11: 11-22 The Problems of Jealousy and Presumption 11 “I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not! But through their fall, to provoke them to jealousy, salvation has come to the Gentiles. 12 Now if their fall is riches for the world, and their failure riches for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With Difficult People Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 11,533 views

    This is message 40 in our exposition of Romans. This messages considers insight on dealing with difficult people.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Dealing with Difficult People” Romans 12:14-21 Review Then He said to them, "Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions." Luke 12:15 A. Think and live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Christian Giving

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,465 views

    Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

    CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Need To Be Helpers In God’s House

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 18, 2015
     | 5,524 views

    What church people should do as Christians.

    WE NEED TO BE HELPERS IN GOD’S HOUSE There were always been a faithful few we need to increase this number. In the last days there is a desperate need for workers. 2nd Cor. 8: 23 Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brethren be enquired ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    Message about the vision we should have as a church to love, accept and forgive everyone.

    Note: I was impacted for this message by Jerry Cook's book on Love, Acceptance and Forgiveness. Title: Our Vision Theme: Set the vision for the new year Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8a "Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become as sounding brass or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Babel

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 29, 2013
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     | 6,355 views

    The sin of pride, self-glory, provoked the building of the tower, and the sin of distrust led these people away. God can take our confusion and replace it with clarity.

    (The actual title of the sermon is: ""Wir steigen hinab und vewirren ihre Sprache") When you scanned the bulletin this morning you may have been a bit confused about my sermon title…"What in the world is this about?" And you’d have some idea of how the world felt at Babel. "Wir ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    You Can Count On Me Like 1, 2, 3...

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Mar 18, 2015
     | 9,938 views

    As God's children, we must be able to help each other out and lift each other up.

    Text: Ephesians 4: 29 – 32 “Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Persecuted: Why? Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,546 views

    The Beatitudes are a beautiful picture of the character of Christ and of consecrated Christians. Why would such a lifestyle depicted in the first seven beatitudes provoke persecution rather than admiration and esteem?

    Intro In our study of the Beatitudes, we come to the eighth beatitude. It is recorded in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i The reward declared in this final beatitude is the same as declared in the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

    Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

    Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    6keys To Godly Relationships;key #3-Building Others Up

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,623 views

    Do you like working around others who are negative all the time? Let’s learn biblical reasons of how and why we should build others up!

    One Saturday morning a mother awoke to the delightful smell of waffles and the sound of our two small boys in the kitchen with her husband. Padding down to breakfast, she sat on her husband’s lap and gave him a big hug for his thoughtfulness. Later that day, they were having a heated discussion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Bless You Sermon 3: Adding Value To Other People

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 18, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,502 views

    There are natural and supernatural blessings. We can add value to others by following five principles.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of blessing, “Adding value, or prospering.” DOES NOT MEAN 1. Not transforming or making new. It means, “making better.” 2. Not knowing God intimately. It means improving your life and services. 3. Not divine intervention. It means lifting your life to a higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Can I Be Bold When Sharing My Faith In Jesus With Others?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Boldness in ’evangelism’ comes through being filled with God’s Holy Spirit. That’s how we can be bold when sharing our faith with others.

    I love getting into conversations where people ask me what I do. When I’m dressed in a tee-shirt and jeans the challenge for me is how to say what I do without it being a conversation stopper! It seems to me that there are a few jobs which can act as conversation stoppers, and it wouldn’t surprise ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    When The Snake Bites Your Hand, Shake It Off, And Minister To Others.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,432 views

    When the snake bites your hand, shake it off, and reach out and minister to others. Don’t allow the poison of a snake bite stop your reaching out to others.

    SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! WHEN THE SNAKE BITES YOUR HAND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I. GOD’S PLAN LEAVES GOD’S MAN VULNERABLE AND TRUSTING GOD FOR THE FAITH OF OBEDIENCE. CAN YOU HEAR THE CHANT OF PEOPLE TODAY? They are chanting : WHERE IS THE GOD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Don Hawks avatar

    I Can Show My Love For God And Others With My Prayers Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    1st in Stewardship Series 2004

    SLIDE 1 Welcome, attendance pad Luke 11 (NLT) 5Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this illustration: "Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You would say to him, 6`A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist