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  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Always?!

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 25, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,951 views

    The gratitude God gives changes my perspective about life.

    Always?! Philippians 4:4-8 (New International Version) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Pleasers - Part 3

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,313 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@wWolfaardt.com) Learning to live each day to please God.

    God-Pleasers – Part 3 Colossians 1:10 We are wrapping up a three part mini-series entitled God-Pleasers. I have come to understand that what God expects from you and me is to live as God-Pleasers. Jesus did, and the Father said of Him, “This is my Son in whom I am well pleased.” Jesus Himself made ...read more

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    Time To Engage: "Following Hard After God”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 9, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 987 views

    The impulse to follow God originates with God, but it’s our responsibility to follow. We are told throughout the Bible that we’re to seek the Lord. As we purpose to follow hard after God, He upholds and strengthens us as seen in the Psalmist description of a deer in search for water.

    Time To Engage “Following Hard After God” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFndeU2Ewgg Let me get this out of the way, and that is, I’m not saying it’s hard to follow God. In fact, God even said it isn’t. In fact,  He said it was downright easy, which is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Partnership That Brings Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 27, 2019
     | 3,024 views

    Using Mary and the birth of Christ, this sermon explores the partnership of our willingness and the Holy Spirit's power to bring about amazing results.

    SEEING THE POWER OF GOD: God’s vision for Mary involves a combination of her willingness and the Holy Spirit’s power. - Luke 1:35. - In this situation, it means that Mary’s humble willingness to trust and serve team up with God’s power. The result is the miraculous birth of the Savior. - In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Am I Receiving So Much Flack For Trying To Follow God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,612 views

    A look at the negative reaction the Magi received when they arrived in Jerusalem. Often in our lives our attempts to follow God are not met with positive responses from those around us.

    THE RESPONSE THE MAGI RECEIVED IN JERUSALEM: Their question didn’t bring joy, but instead brought surprise, anger, embarrassment, and fear. - Matthew 2:1-7. a. Surprise. - Matthew 2:3. - The people are surprised by this news. We know this because of the response. No one has any idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2011
     | 6,915 views

    Bitterness can be very destructive, we must be able to deal with it through Christ!

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP SEABISCUIT • SLIDE #1 • As we continue examining how to deal with some of the dark emotions we face in life, today we will look at another emotion that can cause a lot of problems if we do not learn to cope with it. • The issue of bitterness is something that has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The True Vine Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 23, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,811 views

    I AM the True Vine

    Corrie Ten Boom once said of Jesus, “Connected with Him in his love, I am more than a conqueror; without Him, I am nothing. Like railway tickets in America, I am not good or valid if detached. We live in a very independent society, in which we are often too proud to admit when we need help. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time For Recovery

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 28,240 views

    When sin strikes, it may wilt us, however there is a time for recovery.

    1 Samuel 30:18-19 – “And David recovered all that the Amalekites had carried away: and David rescued his two wives.” “And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any thing that they had taken to them: David recovered all.” l. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When It Is Pitch Dark

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2019
     | 1,807 views

    Those who stay firm and endure the pain and agony get to see His glory and His enormity!

    In the darkest hour..... Job 30:15”….. They pursue my honor as the wind, my prosperity has passed away like a cloud…” Struggled within myself pondering whether I should talk about my experience, wrestled with my flesh; nevertheless, since I had come out of the crisis by His grace, I sure felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are The Characteristics Of A Wise Person? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 10, 2021
     | 4,620 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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    Wise Up About Your Life Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 42,930 views

    An introduction to wisdom, proverbs, and four prerequisites to wising up about our lives.

    All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, coaches…all the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up. Some of this wisdom is very helpful. But some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,985 views

    There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

    THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    As A Man Thinks...

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE!

    As A Man Thinks in his Heart… Proverbs 23:7 Intro.: A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE! Let’s dive into the heart of things: what do we really believe about God in secret? We are lulled into a false sense of security because we have read the Bible or can quote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    #4. Unpaid Bills - Take A Deep Breath And Exhale! Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Whether you¡¦ve got a mountain of unpaid bills or a mountain of surplus money, take a deep breath and exhale¡Ktrust God with either!

    Each of us has had an unpaid bill or two (or ten) lying on the desk or kitchen table. Those bills call to us; they harass us and wake us up in the middle of the night (if they let us get to sleep at all). Unpaid bills are a tremendous creator of stress and anxiety; they cause worry that can ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Take The Checkered Flag Series

    Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 6, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,072 views

    The final sermon in this NASCAR series that uses Parable leading to Textual Exposition to call people to generous living.

    Bible Text: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Series: NASCAR Comes To Church Title: Take the Checkered Flag Topic: Christian Living / Stewardship Theme: Purposeful Growth in Christian Living / Stewardship of What We Have Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to commit ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan