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  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 9,294 views

    A look at the problems with worry.

    I started the message by playing the Song "Don’t Worry, Be Happy." Isn’t a great song. I remember when that song first came out we were living in Truro at the time. Now I have a confession to make I prefer two types of music either country music or music from the seventies. “Don’t Worry Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How To Help People Who Are Discouraged

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,486 views

    Dealing with problem of discouragment.

    How to Encourage People Who are Facing Discouragement Zech 4:6-7 6 "Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. 7 Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sheep And Shepherds

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,560 views

    Dealing with fear and problems.

    Sheep and Shepherds Let me start by pointing out the obvious this morning. We live in a time when many and perhaps most people are engulfed with fear and anxiety. Some fear the future, they are concerned about what is going to happen. The future is full of possibilities and some are very good ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Washing Our Hands Series

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,126 views

    Handle Your Problems

    Matthew 27:15-26 Washing our hands of responsibility Bad example in being responsible These are things we do everyday 1. He asked bad counsel for advice Proverbs 15: 22 Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established. 2. He Chose not to weigh right and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- We Are All Sheep And Some Of Us Are Shepherds

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 934 views

    There are problems with sheep too

    Problems and challenges for shepherds and sheep-- Timothy Laniak in 2007 tells the story of a Bedouin Arab and an American scholar sitting under a tent discussing what it takes to be a true shepherd. The Jordanian shepherd insisted that the heart is the most important thing. He lamented, “My ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Friendship With God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,268 views

    Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

    We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Support Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

    CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Being A Conformist Is Good! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 15, 2020
     | 2,309 views

    Like it or not, God uses trials and suffering to remold and reshape us into Jesus’ image as part of His long term plan.

    When Being A Conformist is Good! (Romans 8:28-30) 1. It is great to see our trials resolved and our prayers answered. A woman at work received a phone call that her daughter was sick with a fever. She left work and stopped by the pharmacy to get some medication for her daughter. She returned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seasons Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 33,866 views

    Part one of a 3 part series leading up to Christmas. Ecclesiastes talks about the seasons of our lives.

    Times And Seasons part 1 One of the questions I get most often is, Why can’t I understand what God is doing in my life? It seemed like God was blessing me before, but now he isn't. It seems like my prayers were being answered before, now they aren't. Things used to be easy, now its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Struggles Are All About God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2022
     | 3,403 views

    Do our struggles and suffering have a reason or a purpose? God can use our struggles and suffering to bring Him glory. But we must make our struggles all about God, and not about us.

    A. As I meditated on suffering and struggles this week, these ideas came forth in my mind: Suffering is paradoxical. Suffering is bad and good. Suffering is painful and helpful. Suffering is confusing and enlightening. Suffering isolates and builds community. Suffering may lead to death or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Communicator

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,733 views

    In Hebrews 1:1-3, God communicates the preparation for Jesus, the presentation of Jesus and the purpose of Jesus.

    THE GREATEST COMMUNICATOR Hebrews 1:1-3 Intro: There was a lady who had a hearing problem. One day she and her husband were driving from Tennessee to Little Rock, Arkansas. They were pulled over by a state trooper who asked if the husband knew how fast he was driving. The wife asked, "What did he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Ps And A Tree

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 22 ratings
     | 20,782 views

    The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

    3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    Let's Do Community

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Thesis: We create community when we restrict our freedom for the sake of others. Introduction: "I WANT TO DO WHAT I WANT TO, WHEN I WANT TO, AND I DON'T WANT ANYONE TELLING ME WHAT TO DO!" a. Sound familiar? b. Words of someone (demanding their rights / ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Problem Within Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 10:12-16; 30:6 Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,833 views

    The human heart -- the internal, invisible center of our being -- needs some work that only God can do.

    Introduction to the Series, followed by the sermon "The Problem Within" from Deuteronomy 5:28-29, 10:12-16; 30:6 Introduction can be used as a bulletin instery Jesus Favorite Book: Deuteronomy An introduction to our series By Ed Vasicek "The fifth book of the Pentateuch is …a new and fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 4: A Church To Change The World

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009
     | 3,192 views

    How our church is to change the world.

    Series A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Four: Influencing the World by Christian Education By Jerry Falwell “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist