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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Living The Blessed Life.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2023
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    Psalm 1 does not teach the duty of obedience so much as it invokes affection for the Torah. In Psalm 1, the righteous are not those who obey the Torah, but are those who delight in the Torah.

    Living the Blessed Life. Psalm 1:1-6NKJV The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those plants that are near the water display ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    We Have Freedom! What Is Our Response? Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 4, 2010
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    Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 9. On Independence Day 2010, we compare the issues Isaiah had in the people he was living amongst, and how America is seeing the very same challenges. Our response, as believers of Christ, must be to follow the Lord

    We Have Freedom! What is Our Response? (Independence Day, 2010) Isaiah 9:13-21 Introduction - Today, we celebrate our nation’s birth; as well as look forward … - Title: We Have Freedom! (So, What is America’s Response?) - God is calling us to respond; and His people we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Hope And Joy....resurrection Reality"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 24, 2018
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    This is a funeral sermon. God is not the author of death but that Satan is. Many families will ask "Why"... I try to answer that question.... noting that at death the body is separated from the soul and Jesus has overcome. I add the story of the "fork"

    In Jesus Holy Name Text: John 14:1-3 “Hope and Joy – Resurrection Reality” As a congregation we just celebrated one of the two most important events in Christianity. Easter. The day Jesus rose from death and the grave. ______ loved Jesus. He was at his church ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    Do I Obey Those In Authority Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Sep 6, 2024
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    As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no.

    “Do I Obey Those In Authority?” Acts 4:15-22 As we continue in our text we come upon a very relevant subject; do I obey those in authority? This is not an easy subject because the answer is yes and no. Romans 13 would be a great place to understand about obedience to those in authority; yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Flowers avatar

    Downward Mobility Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
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    Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

    Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Love: The Most Excellent Way

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 11, 2017
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    It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself

    LOVE: THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY Study Text: 1 Corinthians 13: 1- 13 Introduction: - It is reasonable to conclude than that of all the ambitions that can arise from faith in Christ, the most excellent is the pursuit of love that is patterned after God himself. - A pattern that we see most clearly in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Sixth Commandment: Thou Shall Not Murder! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 29, 2022
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    The Ten Commandments tell us that we should not commit murder. There is a difference between killing and murder. We are watching the death of democracy in America. The womb of the mother should be a sanctuary of hope, not a death chamber. This is the law of God, and it does not change.

    Turn in your Bibles to Exodus 20:13, as we continue our sermon series on the Ten Commandments with this simple statement, "Thou shall do no murder". Say that with me. "Thou shall do no murder". I doubt there are any gangsters or professional hitmen reading this right now. Yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 19, 2007
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    The world lauds autonomy and strength, but Jesus says those who are truly blessed are the ones who come to him in humility and dependence.

    BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT INTRO NEW SERIES Everyone wants the good life. What does it mean for you? Lifestyle? Stuff? Financial security? Family? ILL: Video Clip ’In the Game’ from the Pursuit of Happiness. The world says, ’take what you want, pursue happiness and fulfillment at all costs.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008
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    From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

    Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Psalm 23

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    Haven, Highway and Happiness. The three H’s of Psalm 23

    Field Dalling 23-02-03 Psalm 23 We are going to have a baptism later in the service where Kelly is about to make a start on her Christian pilgrimage. And so I would like, this morning to have a look at one of the Psalms that has been a fantastic source of strength to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Beehler avatar

    Of Gusto And Hungry Bears

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 15, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Go for the gusto. Seek happiness. Watch out for hungry bears.

    Of Gusto and Hungry Bears You only go around once in life, so you’ve got to grab for all the gusto you can." Some of you may remember that television commercial. But, what exactly is gusto? In the dictionary, it is defined as "hearty or keen enjoyment." And according to that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Spending And You Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 27, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,403 views

    Money cannot buy happiness, but misusing it can buy gloom.

    Spending and You: Theory (topical) 1. When a woman in my office became engaged, a colleague offered her some advice. "The first ten years are the hardest." "How long have you been married?" I asked. "Ten years," she replied. 2. Well, it is true that the first ten years typically are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    Being Content In The New Year

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,308 views

    Finding happiness in fully serving God with everything we have.

    Matthew 6:24-34 “Being Content In The New Year” • TOP 5 New Year’s Resolutions The 5th was to take up a new hobby. The 4th was to make more money. The 3rd most popular resolution was to improve relationships. The 2nd was to stop smoking. The most popular New Years resolution, you guessed it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Do We Really Need A Little Christmas?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2009
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     | 2,247 views

    The promise of Christmas is a promise of happiness, but on God’s terms, not ours.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2009 climb down the chimney; Put up the brightest string of lights I’ve ever seen. Slice up the fruitcake; It’s time we hung some tinsel on that evergreen bough. For we need a little music, Need a little laughter, Need a little singing Ringing through the rafter, And we need ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Greer avatar

    Not About Xmas, But Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Greer on Dec 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,594 views

    To have true happiness at Christmas, our focus must be on Christ.

    Not X-mas, But CHRISTmas Luke 2:1-16 Intro: Lindsay had a father that was a distant and severe man. For whatever reason his father worked him especially hard during the holiday months. Lindsay was given extra ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness