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  • Fernando Cabrera avatar

    How To Have Joy Where You Are

    Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,152 views

    How to maintain your join where you are.

    How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Guess Take The Test

    Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 14, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,192 views

    Communion mesage: Don’t stand on the edge.

    Communion. “Don’t guess take the test” The owner of a large warehouse was concerned with profits so much, he decided to make an onsite inspection. He saw a young man leaning up against the wall not working. He went over and said to him how much do you earn each week? The young man said $320. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Guard Your Heart

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,807 views

    PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to be proactive in what they allow to enter their heart through their eyes and ears.

    TEXT: (NKJV) Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: To help us better understand what the writer is tell us, let us look at the definitions of some of the key words in this passage. KEEP [HB naòtsar naw-tsar’] A primitive root; to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Finding God In Our Lives SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 772 views

    The pursuit of God is based on a decision and motivated by a firm conviction. Reaching this level requires an effort that few are motivated to take. Here is a reflection on what Isaiah speaks about this.

    The search for God is a decision motivated by a strong conviction. It requires effort that few are willing to make. In this reflection, we will explore what Isaiah says about seeking God. Isaiah 55:6-7 (NIV) "Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked forsake ...read more

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    The Power A Burden Brings

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,446 views

    God gives us a burden before we can do anything great for Him

    The Power a Burden Brings Selected Passages February 25, 2001 Introduction I. What is a burden? A. Webster 1. Something that is carried, a duty or responsibility 2. Something oppressive or worrisome 3. The bearing of a load or the capacity for cargo B. Our Christian Understanding 1. A burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Valentines Day Devotional

    Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 67 ratings
     | 53,395 views

    Thanks goodness for Hallmark at Valentines Day. But when it comes to Real Love I believe the bible does a better job than Hallmark can ever hope to do, because it tells us what real love is all about!

    Valentine’s Day Devotional ~ I Cor. 13 ~ Well, it’s Valentine’s Day and of course romantics all over the world will be finding clever ways to express their love to their Valentine with chocolates and hearts and roses! I am not a poet – the only poem I know is “Roses are red, violets are blue, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pious Is Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,899 views

    Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

    Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Great Commandments And The Local Church (Part 1)

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 4, 2008
     | 3,042 views

    he great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church.

    THE GREAT COMMANDMENTS AND THE LOCAL CHURCH (Part 1) Mark 12:28-34 Sermon Objective: The great commandments provide MOTIVE, MANDATE, MISSION, AND A MEASURABLE PROCESS for the local church. Supporting Scripture: Acts 2:42-47; Matthew 28:17-20; Ephesians 4:1-32 INTRODUCTION He traveled to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The High Mileage Verse When You Feel Like A Low Mileage Christian

    Contributed by Damion Lowe on Jan 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,147 views

    When we need a Christian pep talk, God is the best motivational speaker in the world!

    “The High Mileage Verse for the Low Mileage Christian” Text: Philippians 4:11-13 Intro: I can do <Greek phrase meaning “to be able”> all things through Christ which strengtheneth <Greek word meaning “to empower”> me. In other words, the apostle was simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Joy Unspeakable Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 66,895 views

    Only the Lord can give us pure Joy. There is joy suckers and we need to be looking for Godly Joy.

    Having Joy Unspeakable Galatians 5:22 Introduction- Last week we began a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. We began with patience because everyone does so well with it. If you will be patient with me this morning, we are going to look at joy, another characteristic of the fruit of the Spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Are What You Think

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 18, 2022
     | 2,945 views

    The Master calls us to ensure that our heart is pure rather than focusing exclusively on our external practises.

    “[Jesus] called the people to him and said to them, ‘Hear and understand: it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out of the mouth; this defiles a person.’ Then the disciples came and said to him, ‘Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Characteristics Of A Wise Person? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 10, 2021
     | 4,330 views

    “No man is really wise until he is gentle and humble in heart” A Pure heart is the truest wisdom. "

    The quest for wisdom is an ageless pursuit that rewards the seeker with a lifetime of knowledge, satisfaction, and personal success. These are riches that never lose value with time. James, the brother of Jesus (Matthew. 13:55) and leader of the Jerusalem church (Acts 15) have been asked this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Happy Happy Joy Joy

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 15, 2025
     | 73 views

    True joy is not tied to circumstance but planted by the Spirit, anchored in Christ, and sustained by what is true, pure, lovely, and eternal.

    Introduction: A Cartoon Jingle Some of you may remember a wild cartoon from the 1990s that sang, “Happy Happy Joy Joy!” over and over again. It was silly, catchy, and fun—but it never told you what happiness or joy really are. In that way it’s a lot like the world we live in. We hum the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Bible No Power Know The Bible Know The Power

    Contributed by Eddie Robinson on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    This sermon is written with the idea of motivating a person to become a Bible reader.

    No Bible No Power Know the Bible Know the Power Catch phrase: Grab the Word 23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him, 24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist