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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Now Thank We All Our God

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2013
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    How do we treat Thanksgiving when the culture is trying to drive God out of that feast?

    Thanksgiving Day 2013 Now Thank We All Our God “And now bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These words, from the wisdom of Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, inspired the hymn “Now Thank We ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Happy Hanukah Marv Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 10, 2017
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    A study of the Gospel of John 10: 22 – 42

    John 10: 22 – 42 Happy Hanukah Marv 22 Now it was the Feast of Dedication in Jerusalem, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple, in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then the Jews surrounded Him and said to Him, “How long do You keep us in doubt? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Seven Happy People

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2006
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    Unlike joy, happiness is temporary...based on ’happenstance’. But God tells us 7 ’circumstances’ which will lead us to happiness more often. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

    SEVEN HAPPY PEOPLE John 13:17 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/7HappyPeople.html John 13:17 If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. Which kind of Christian are you? Humbly grateful or grumbly hateful? Attitude determines altitude! God isn’t here just to keep you out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008
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    The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

    It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Does God Want Me To Be Happy? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 11, 2013
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    The answer to the question: "does God want me to be happy?" is "yes" and "no."

    A. What is happiness? What does it mean to be happy? Here are a few quotes on happiness to get us thinking: 1. “Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop” (Gertrude Stein). 2. “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go” (Oscar ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Jesus Said About Joy Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 3, 2012
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    We often talk about the Joy of our faith but what does that Joy look like? And how can we choose to be joyful.

    What Jesus Said About Joy Does anyone remember Balki’s “Dance of Joy”? A few people, does anyone remember Balki and his cousin Larry? The sitcom “Perfect Strangers”? Does anyone know what I’m talking about? I feel so old. And so for all of you who missed ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Way Of The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
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    In this 7th sermon in the series, John describes worldly living. He gives a DESCRIPTION OF THE WORLD, tells us what to DO WITH THE WORLD, and finally gives the DESTINY OF THE WORLD.

    TEXT: 1 John 2:15-17 TITLE: The way of the world SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Worldly living OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Jan 23, 2011 PROP.: INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text is 1st John 2:15-17 today. We are still continuing in the sermon series: Letters from John. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 4 - Killing The Imago Dei: Answering The Questions Of Relativism & Secular Humanism Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 4, 2019
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    Part 4 based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale: Secular humanism believes we can look to human advancement for justice, peace, and the end of suffering. In sharp contrast, Christianity teaches that the only way for us to truly live is to remove ourselves from the equation.

    Humanism (also known as progressivism) is based on relativism and the idea that human advancement is the solution to injustice, war, and suffering. Like most worldly reasoning or false teachings in the church, there some truth in this reasoning. The Christian and Biblical world-view that God uses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 1 - Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 10, 2019
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    The Christian faith holds the answers to questions people have about life's meaning. If we hold this to be the truth, then the burden is on us to understand our faith, have meaningful conversations with those who do not, and defend our faith with those who have questions.

    It’s a strange thing: the book has never been so accessible. According to Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of Scientology have been translated into 65 languages; the Koran is supposed to be read in Arabic, so it hasn’t been translated as much; the Book of Mormon is in about 100 ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 17, 2009
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    Apostates Devise New Ways To Spoil Everyone’s Christmas

    One of the shortcomings I remember the most about the Christian elementary school I attended was how a number of the less-than dedicated educators would punish all of the students for the misbehavior of a single pupil. To this day, I remain convinced this had more to do with lazy teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017
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    Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family

    A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Dichotomy Of Life

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 29, 2020
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    For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God.

    THIS IS A REWRITE OF A SERMON OUTLINE FROM 2013 Dichotomy of Life September 27, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For believers, there is no distinction between the secular and the sacred; we belong to God. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:23-31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Birthday Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,307 views

    The meaning of the candles in an Advent Wreath; Prophecy, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Salvation and the Birth (Incarnation) of Christ

    Happy Birthday, Jesus (An Advent Celebration) Luke 2.1-20 December 24, 2000 An Advent Wreath has five candles representing different parts of the Christmas story. They consist of three white candles (Prophecy, Bethlehem and Shepherds), a purple candle (our Salvation), ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Happy Birthday America!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 600 ratings
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    Reminding the people of God concerning our spiritual heritage and the need to depend upon His power and guidance.

    Happy Birthday America! Psalm 33 HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA! You will be 225 years old this Wednesday. That’s a long time for a nation to remain free. But, when you take the long, historical view, you’re just a CHILD among the nations. Egypt, China, Japan, Rome, or Greece—they all had much longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan