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  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    You Are Never A Failure Until You Quit.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    Well, the Bible says the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace and then the next quality is long-suffering. The word long-suffering means patience.

    YOU ARE NEVER A FAILURE UNTIL YOU QUIT. Galatians 5:22, James 1:3 08/17/03 I want to start by asking you a question? Are you a patient person. Some of you are saying Oh no, this is going to be one of them sermons. Well, let me ask you again, are you a patient person? Maybe I ought to ask your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching Of The King - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,568 views

    Jesus said the happy people in this world are the meek. There have been many debates as to exactly what meekness consists of.

    The Preaching of the King – Part 3 Matthew 4:5-6 Jesus said the happy people in this world are the meek. There have been many debates as to exactly what meekness consists of. Some defined meekness as humility. This definition does not fully reveal all that is included in meekness. Its usage in ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

    Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005
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     | 4,714 views

    God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

    Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Gift - My Gift

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 2,312 views

    "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15).

    A. WHAT HAS GOD GIVEN ME? "Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift" (II Cor. 9:15). 1. Life. God has given us life, "And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul" (Gen. 2:7). Because we have this gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Oct 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,792 views

    Aspects of becoming behavior that are often neglected among Christians: good manners, graceful speech, good works, and modest dress.

    Aspects Of Becoming Behavior "1Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; 2And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling savor. 3But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wedding Ceremony

    Contributed by Richard Crow on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 219 ratings
     | 51,561 views

    This is a basic Christian wedding ceremony designed to last about 15-20 minutes.

    Wedding Ceremony Statement of Purpose We have gathered here today at the invitation of Bride and Groom to share in the joy of their wedding. This celebration is a statement of the love and devotion they have for each other in their hearts. Jesus Christ reminds us that at the beginning the Creator ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Healthy Attitude In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    The attitude of Worship.

    A HEALTHY ATTITUDE IN THE CHURCH EPH.4: 1-3 I. INTRODUCTION TELEVISON, MAGAZINES, AND RADIO, ARE FILLED WITH ADVERTIZEMENTS ABOUT HEALTH THAT ARE DESIGNED TO APPEAL TO OUR MINDS IN AN EFFORT TO GET US TO LIVE HEALTHIER LIVES. WE ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE SO THAT WE CAN BE HEALTHY. BUT MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Do When You've Been Done Wrong

    Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008
     | 2,209 views

    Christ’s teaching concerning reconciliation within the church.

    What to Do When You’ve Been Done Wrong Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marriage Cermony

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012
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     | 9,422 views

    Marriage Ceremony

    PROCESSION Dearly Beloved; We are gathered here today in the presence of God; And this company of love ones and friends; To join together this man and this women in the bonds of holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate, instituted by God. It is therefore not to be entered into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    True Discipleship

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2012
     | 7,880 views

    We are called to be real disciples of Christ, and not just to be mere converts or followers. We therefore need to meet the conditions required to be accepted accepted as His true disciples.

    TRUE DISCIPLESHIP STUDY TEXT: Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking In God’s Love

    Contributed by Laren Whaley on Feb 15, 2012
     | 9,489 views

    Because God has loved us and received us as one of His own we must move and live in that love. The world ‘s definition of love is not love at all. The world around us always asks what’s in it for me and always centers on self-first, then maybe others.

    Walking In God’s Love 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13 (NKJV) 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Love, Acceptance, And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,061 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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    The Inhibiters To Christian Patience

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 6, 2011
     | 2,245 views

    THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE LORD”.

    THE INHIBITERS TO CHRISTIAN PATIENCE PSALM 37 INTRODUCTION: THIS PSALM IS AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR US TO CONTINUE TO “WAIT ON GOD” FOR HIS TIMING, PLAN, AND ACTION. THIS PSALM ALSO IDENTIFIES THE TWO MOST SIGNIFICANT ISSUES IN OUR LIVES THAT WILL WORK AGAINST OUR “WAITING ON THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Christmas And Joy: A Natural Combination Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,689 views

    Like peanut butter and jelly, Christmas and joy belong together.

    Christmas and Joy: A Natural Combination (topical) 1. For some people this year, Christmas is hard; first Christmas without a loved one, perhaps. Or a terminal ailment is hanging on someone’s head, and they know that this will be their last Christmas. Or a marriage has broken up, and this will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Extra Mile Pt 3 In The Home Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Apr 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,786 views

    When the Door to your home closes the extra mile should continue www.preaching.co.nr

    “The Extra Mile.” (Matt 5:41) Do more than just enough, your efforts to go the extra mile can open the door to change a life, win a soul and change a home. The extra mile in the home is in many ways where the rubber hits the road when living a life that goes the extra mile because in the home we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God