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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Progress Is Facilitated With God Directed Delegation Of Responsibilities 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ministries.

    1. Have you ever wondered why some organizations seem to languish in mediocrity? Quote; Poor delegation leads to jealousy, mistrust and ineffectiveness. Example: In the early days of the church, the apostles learned how to delegate responsibilities so they were not sidetracked from their major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Know If Something Is Really Worth Doing

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,487 views

    Criteria for wise decision-making

    We all have to make many decisions every day. The most difficult decisions fall in basically three categories: is it a good decision; is there a better way of doing something; is it the best decision that I can make right now. It is amazing how many people choose good things that actually become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Would Not Do That Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 5, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,547 views

    Because of his devotion to God, Nehemiah could keep himself from doing wrong. We should improve our devotion to God so we too can overcome sin in our life.

    I would not do that! Neh 5:1-19 Illustration: Mikey the guy we love to hate. He is always cheerful. He wakes up every morning deciding to be happy. When he had his accident he decided to live. We must decide to pursue holiness. Walter Scott presented us with a five finger plan of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    How To Enjoy Life- Keep Your Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 16, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    This is the 198th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from Philippians.

    Series: Action [#198] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- KEEP YOUR JOY Philippians 3:1-11 Introduction: On this Mother’s Day, I remember 1 of my Mother’s favorite sayings when growing up was, “I am sick and tired of… (Fill in the blank.) I’m sure that there were many moments while raising my brother and I, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    David Lets His Guard Down.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,006 views

    A downward spiral with inevitable consequences.

    DAVID LETS HIS GUARD DOWN. 2 Samuel 11:1-15. “At the time when kings go forth” (to battle), “David tarried still at Jerusalem.” (2 SAMUEL 11:1). Sending his nephew Joab may have seemed like a good idea at the time, but this constituted a dereliction of duty which put David in the wrong place at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is The Right Thing To Do

    Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,803 views

    The right thing to do is to be obedient and faithful to God.

    It’s The Right Thing To Do James 4:11-17 How many kinds of people are there in the world? To us, there are many—we try to classify them according to nationality, race, religion, gender, and even economics. However, to God there are only two: the lost sinner and the saved sinner. The lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Sacrifice

    Contributed by Robbie Boyd on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,767 views

    This is drama/sermon focusing on the story of Abraham sacrificing Isaac; with the attention paid to Isaac and his cooperation.

    (Build an "altar" of wood on a table on the stage area. Have an older man [Abraham] and an older teenager [Isaac] act out the scene as you describe what is happening. Make sure the teenager is large enough to be able to "overcome" Abraham, if he chose to. Dress contemporarily) Tell an illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Committed

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,275 views

    Making a committment to God.

    Committed vs Contribution We make contribution to Christianity-come now then story about bacon and eggs. What about us today. Is our a commitment or just a contribution. Noah was committed. His salvation depended on him building the ark, just as God had said. Gen 6:22 Heb 11:7 "By faith Noah, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    The Lame Shall Leap

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 15, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,248 views

    Spiritual health and healing

    Introduction. Isaiah promised that "God will come ... and save you. Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing" (Isaiah 35:4-6). When John the Baptist sent some of his disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Promises To Jeremiah

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,212 views

    To look at how God promised Jeremiah to provide for his needs and to give him the words and protection he needed

    God’s Promises to Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:11-19 Last week, we saw how God commissioned Jeremiah. Jeremiah was at first reluctant to go and preach. He understood that his message would be unpopular. He knew that other prophets had been killed before him. After God commissions Jeremiah as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Turn On The Lights

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 7, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,299 views

    The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God. Discover two keys to living honestly before God.

    Turn on the Light March 2003 · Our relationship with God is never static – it is always advancing, always changing, and hopefully getting richer, deeper and more intimate. · How do we take the next step? How do we get to the level of relationship and ministry we desire? How do we see the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Worthy To Be Called Mother

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on May 3, 2003
    based on 831 ratings
     | 63,567 views

    There is much we can learn from this Canaanite mother. She came to Jesus for healing of her daughter who was demon-possessed. She would not take "no" for an answer. Jesus commended and rewarded her great faith.

    WORTHY TO BE CALLED “MOTHER” “Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, ‘Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.’ But He answered her not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    Jesus Still Cleans Temples Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,649 views

    A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

    Jesus Still Cleans Temples Scripture: John 2:12-22 Introduction: My messes – church, elementary – blame=me. The worse the case the less hope I have. In our text today – Christ faced a horrible mess. Instead of running from it like I might be inclined to do – Christ addressed the problem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    For Fathers Only!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Learn about the important role that our fathers play in their children’s life and the best gifts that fathers can give to their children.

    Matthew 7:9-11 "Or what man is there among you who, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will he give him a serpent? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Matthew 5: 31-48

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 18, 2025
     | 171 views

    NASB Footnotes from biblegateway.com

    5. The Disciple’s Honor – Integrity under Fire Focus: Divorce, oaths, retaliation, love of enemies; call to perfection Why this section: Completes Jesus’ six contrasts, proving discipleship touches covenants, speech, justice, and even treating opponents with grace—vital for warriors who must ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard