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  • Emil Boniog avatar

    "Thank You"

    Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 5, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 11,405 views

    Gratitude is good to your soul.

    INTRODUCTION We are a society of complainers. We find fault with everything from the environment to the way our government is handling foreign affairs. We are never satisfied--the economy is bad, gas is expensive, my third wife is the same as my first two ex-wives. Consequently, we are not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giants Under Junipers

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,847 views

    This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

    1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running The Race.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,572 views

    In the verses we have this morning he says we are like runners. He compares the Christian life to a runner.

    Running the race. Philippians 3:12 -- 16. 10/10/04 We have been talking about in the book of Philippians how the Christian life is a life of joy. We have learned that our joy doesn’t depend on the circumstances and situations in which we find ourselves. Our joy is in knowing the Lord Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bite Of Bitterness

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,318 views

    Bitterness always comes back to bite us and hurt our lives

    The Bite of Bitterness Selected Passages September 26, 2004 Introduction A rattlesnake, if cornered, will sometimes become so angry it will bite itself. That is exactly what the harboring of hate and resentment against others is--a biting of oneself. We think that we are harming others in holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Point Of View.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,100 views

    When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord.

    A point of view. Philippians 3: 17 -- 21. 10/24/04 When you read these verses, it sounds like Paul is a little egotistical. He says in the first part of verse 17, “brethren, be followers together of me.” Now keep in mind, these are the people Paul had led to the Lord. Before Paul got there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Matter Of Things.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,911 views

    In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus means to him. This morning we looked at the way he shared his own personal testimony. How that Jesus changed his life and made him a new man.

    This matter of things. Philippians 3:1 -- 11. 09/26/04 This is our forth sermon on how to have joy in our Christian journey here on earth. We have talked about the way to spell joy is Jesus first; others second, and yourself last. In this book, Paul is sharing from his own experience what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Joy In A Storm Tossed World Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,377 views

    How to find joy in the midst of difficulties

    FINDING JOY IN A STORM-TORN WORLD This past Thursday, I had the opportunity to ride with 2 deputies in the Oviedo area. That night, I rode with a deputy as he patrolled his area and one of the things we did was drive around behind many of the stores and shopping centers to make sure there were no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,553 views

    Having a thankful attitude is so important in our Christian walk, it helps us mature into what God wants us to become.

    INTRO: Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a prayer, John. We’re in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Lose Your Joy

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,539 views

    Answers question, "What causes us to lose our joy?" Uses hymn "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus."

    “DON’T LOSE YOUR JOY” Gal. 4:8-20 INTRO – Don’t you hate it when you lose something important? Folks are always losing things – keys, money, homework, glasses, their Bible, umbrella, or the most annoying, yet most important thing we lose…the TV remote control! Then there are other less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sin Of Thanklessness

    Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 48 ratings
     | 18,707 views

    Possibly the greatest sin of the church in America in this generation is the failure to be grateful for the blessings that we have. The Scripture commands us to have thankful hearts, but it is the Spirit that gives us the perspective whereby we experience

    From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA June 11, 2006 The Sin of Thanklessness 1 Thess 5:18 “In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” Rom 1:21-22 “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Christian And Thankfulness" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,380 views

    True thankfulness to God, is the fruit of accurate knowledge of what God has done, is doing and will do, so far as is revealed in His word. (#2 in The Christian Victor series)

    “But do not let immorality or any impurity or greed even be named among you, as is proper among saints; and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know with certainty, that no immoral or impure person or ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,577 views

    In spite of difficulties, God has given us reasons to rejoice.

    November 9, 2002 I. Introduction A. Theme for this month of November is Praise and Thanksgiving B. Fitting theme 1. In the month of October, we celebrated thanksgiving here in Canada 2. In the month of November, our neighbor south of the border is celebrating thanksgiving. 3. As we approach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Chris Johnson avatar

    What We Don't Have

    Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,256 views

    Things we don’t have can cause us to forget what we do have.

    As the children of Israel journeyed through the wilderness, God miraculously provided for them and gave them all that they had need of. Being in a wilderness, in a place of lack and scarcity was not an obstacle to God’s power or his provision. They had provisions— Food—rained down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thanksgiving - A Proper Perspective

    Contributed by Modupe Adefala on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,260 views

    • Thanks needs to be on our lips everyday. As we draw the breath of life that only God supplies. • We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, one another, and especially to God. • Thanksgiving adds colour to our lives and flavour to our nat

    Thanksgiving – A proper perspective Psalm 92: • Thanks needs to be on our lips everyday. As we draw the breath of life that only God supplies. • We can never say thank you enough to parents, friends, one another, and especially to God. • Thanksgiving adds colour to our lives and flavour to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Give Thanks! (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 10,272 views

    In Psalm 9, David’s psalm of thanksgiving, the King reveals for us how to live a more thankful and appreciative life: by Witnessing, Worshipping, and Waiting.

    Give Thanks! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ------------------------------------------------------ Among the lessons Viktor Fankl learned in the Nazi death-camp, Auschwitz, was to take time to be thankful and to count your blessings. He wrote that prisoners in the camp dreamed at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church