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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To React In A Contentious Situation

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,122 views

    How to respond when you face sharp differences of opinions with others

    What To Do When You Have a Sharp Difference of Opinion With Others (Acts 11:1-20) Illustration: Paul overcame differences with the good of love from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. (2 Tim. 1:5) Few do so today because they end up giving into feelings of anger, hurt or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wearing The Uniform

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 4, 2025
     | 112 views

    1 st responders wear a uniform so do the redeemed of God.

    Wearing The Uniform : Matthew 16:24 1. Wearing the Uniform with Purpose • Personal Statement: “Today I wear my uniform to recognize the first responders who have taken up their cross.” • These men wear the uniform for essential personal protection from hazards like heat, flames, smoke, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Persisting In Prayer Until They Are Saved" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 221 ratings
     | 67,295 views

    We must not give up on people if they don’t respond immediately.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 29, 2002 Persisting in Prayer Until They are Saved Colossians 4:2-6 I Thess. 5:17 INTRODUCTION: At the time Paul wrote these words he was in prison in Rome. You would think that this would have been a down time for him as far as seeing people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Silence Isn't Golden

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,034 views

    The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

    When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Calder avatar

    God - Our Refuge And Strength

    Contributed by Mark Calder on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 22,497 views

    A pastoral sermon from Psalm 46 responding to the present crisis in USA

    Some thoughts from Mark Calder about the US crisis * The events of the last 12 hours have stunned the world. Susan and I were watching Channel 10 late news when it came through at about 11pm. We then watched the television coverage till around 2am... * We were speechless mostly... perhaps a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Abundant Life In The Shepherd

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,143 views

    How we respond to the Good Shepherd will make a difference in our lives

    The Abundant life in the Shepherd John 10:7-21 Good Morning… Glad that you have joined us today. I have titled the message today … The Abundant life in the Shepherd. The life we can have when we are in a right relationship in Jesus. Please turn to John 10 Think about this for a moment… we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Handle The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,078 views

    Everyone experiences storms in their life so how should we respond.

    In this passage we have several truths about the storms of life. 1. Between here and the other side are storms. 2. Those who get to the other side have come through storms(see 2 Cor.11:23-28) 3. Those who come through storms successfully are better able to help others.(v53-57) a. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Between A Lie And The Truth Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,786 views

    How will you respond to the Resurrection? Disbelieve it or deny it as a lie, or believe it as the truth?

    Our New Testament lesson for this morning is from Acts 26:1-29. It is found on page 792 of your pew Bible. As you turn to this text in your Bible, let me share with you something that happened to me this week. I was in the grocery store the other day, and the cashier was taking so much time, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Faith Lift Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,362 views

    Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

    EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scandalon

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,201 views

    How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

    How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,653 views

    The cost, the commitment, and the consequences of responding to the Lord’s call - Follow Me!

    FOLLOWING JESUS Matthew 4:19 [AMP] He said to them, Come after Me [as disciples - letting Me be your Guide], follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men! Jesus said to them, "Follow Me, [JBP] I THE CROWDS THAT FOLLOWED JESUS Matthew 4:25 Large crowds followed him wherever he went. [NLT] Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    The Word "Love" Made Flesh Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,874 views

    God’s Love Transforms us if we accept it and respond in love

    The Word Made Flesh Advent Candle of Love December 19, 2004 The Word “Love” Made Flesh John 3:16 We believe that love can transform us. We see it all the time in movies from romantic comedies where love transforms grumpy people into sappy people to children’s movies where love transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Do You Have What It Takes?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 12, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,359 views

    An examination of the difference between repentance & regret, and how God responds to each.

    Judges 10 HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES? > Luke 13:1-5 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Time To Stand And A Time To Negotiate Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Fools respond to all situations in the same way; solid Christians adjust.

    A Time to Stand and A Time to Negotiate (Philippians 4:1-3) 1. Sometimes compromise is a virtue: A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. "Well," said the would-be cattleman, "I wanted to name it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Choose Faith, Not Fear

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,053 views

    The story of Lydia, who responded to Paul’s leadership by being baptized.

    Choose Faith, Not Fear Acts 16:9-15 May 13, 2007 Mother’s Day Today is Mother’s Day. It is a day that we are all familiar with because we all have had mothers at one time or another. I have a feeling (Now I could be wrong about this. Maybe other men don’t share my perspective. But I have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist