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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016
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    The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

    I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Giving Game.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2022
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    The son of a Baptist preacher, J.C Penney was motivated by the golden rule. His first store was named, Golden Rule store, and he titled his autobiography 50 years with the Golden Rule.

    The Giving Game. 2 Corinthians 8:7NASB I read a biography about the life and legacy of JC Penney, the founder of the department store by the same name. The C in J.C stood for cash, no kidding. But that wasn’t the motivation behind his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Serving The Church Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES

    QUALIFICATIONS FOR DEACONS -- MEN OF DIGNITY BIG IDEA: SERVING THE CHURCH OF GOD IN THE PRIVILEGED ROLE OF DEACON ALSO REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER AND RESPECTABLE FAMILIES INTRODUCTION: Wiersbe: "The first deacons were appointed to be assistants to the apostles. In a local church today ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Lack Of Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
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    exposition on Matt ch 17

    THE LACK OF SPIRITUAL POWER Matthew 17 v. 1 - 21 in national life , in church life (lethargy), in family life (problems), and in personal life (defeat) 1. The circumstances of this lack v. 1 - 13 Jesus on the mount of transfiguration v. 1 The separation of the three, Peter, James, & John - saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Apple avatar

    The Quiet Confidence Of The Godly Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER

    BIG IDEA: UNJUSTIFIED REPROACH AND REJECTION SHOULD NOT DISTURB THE QUIET CONFIDENCE OF THE GODLY LEADER I. (:1) PRESENT PETITION FOR HELP INSPIRED BY PAST RELIEF A. Answered Prayer is the Goal for Petition for Help "Answer me when I call" "hear my prayer" B. Righteousness and Grace is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Forgiveness Part 2

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 1, 2008
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    This sermon is about how far God wants us to go in forgiving those who hurt us.

    Forgiveness Part 2 This morning we are going to follow up my sermon from 2 weeks ago on the subject of forgiveness. Jesus said a lot of extraordinary things in His 3 years of public ministry. This morning we are going to discuss one of those extraordinary statements. We’re going to look at His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Call For Compassion

    Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008
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     | 3,137 views

    Keeping our eyes focused on what we are called to be as a child of God.

    Today I received a call for help – didn’t want a Thanksgiving basket (that’s been what a lot of calls have been for) – just wanted everyday food. I know we have those who abuse – at times you wonder – as a boy I remember a homeless man. Wise preacher walked over and shook his hand, after he left ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Give Up Mockery For Lent

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014
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    Mockery is the child of pride

    Why do people make fun of other people? What is the root cause of that? We all know how it works. Someone comes over to you and wants to you about her, or about him. There's something wrong with that person. There's something weird about that person. There's something about that person that makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Galilee Of The Nations

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    Jesus reaches out beyond the borders of life.

    GALILEE OF THE NATIONS. Matthew 4:12-23. In Egypt, Joseph Ben-David was instructed to take the holy family back to Israel, because Jesus had things to do there. Joseph took Jesus and Mary to Nazareth in Galilee. There they dwelt, and there Jesus grew up (Matthew 2:20-23). The years passed by, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Third Sunday Of Advent: John The Baptist

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 19, 2019
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    Advent 3, Year A

    There is a story of a Spiritual Master who went to China. There he gathered a group of disciples to prepare them for enlightenment. When they became enlightened, they stopped attending his lectures! The moral of the story: It is not credit to a spiritual guide that his disciples sit at his feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Called To Bless.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 604 views

    "Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing."

    CALLED TO BLESS. 1 Peter 3:8-15a. Peter names five virtues whereby we might be a blessing to one another (1 PETER 3:8). (i). Like-mindedness; i.e. living in harmony with one another. Being willing to submit ourselves to one another in godly love (cf. Ephesians 5:21). (ii). Compassion; i.e. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Moves People

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 6, 2025
     | 393 views

    Movement is important for our wellbeing and movement towards God is crucial as well.

    Jeremiah 31: 7-14 God Moves People 1. Movement is vital to our life • We often tell the patient if don’t use it you lose it • Movement helps keep your body strong and fit, and can improve your balance, • Movement can help relieve stress and anxiety, Movement helps keep bones strong 2. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgiveness Tour

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2025
     | 94 views

    Praised be God. He will always give us the grace to accomplish anything He requires. The gift of forgiveness, even of our enemies, is ours for the asking.

    Tuesday of First Week in Lent 2025 Human beings are made in the image and likeness of God, as Genesis teaches, but our mental image of God, if we try to make one, is corrupted by our experience of other people. When the Greeks envisioned their so-called gods, they tended to be a lot more powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

    The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Happy, Happy, Happy & Humble Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,164 views

    The Beatitudes give us the keys to living a "happy, happy, happy" life. The first beatitude deals with humility.

    Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Humble Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, “I just want to be happy.¨ Ask that same 100 people what it means to be happy, and ninety will say something about people, places or things. The answers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist