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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Trouble In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    This is the 6th study in the study "Intimacy". This study looks at the fact that every marriage must contend with problems.

    TROUBLE IN PARADISE? Song of Solomon 5:2-8 Every marriage is begun with the idea that life will be perfect. After all you have finally found that one person that makes you happier than you have ever been. Nothing could be so bad to ever ruin that. Unfortunately, marriage is full of trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Mature

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,050 views

    While the text is about the gift of tongues, Paul greater concern is how all the gifts of the Spirit are being used for personal gain with little thought of others. Paul would encourage the building up of the body of Christ instead.

    Epiphany 5 C 1 Corinthians 14:12-20 02/08/04 A recent front-page story in the Wall Street Journal (January 6, 2004) reported U.S. Marines being trained for duty in Iraq are getting drilled in people skills as well as heavy weaponry. They are receiving instruction about staying respectful as well ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Speaking The Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 1, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,933 views

    The Bible is replete with directions about verbalizing truth, but it seems that many people are afraid of being accused of talking to themselves.There are numerous benefits that come from speaking the truth out loud that need to be considered and applied

    Speaking the Truth - Eph. 4:15 Illustration: It is good to speak the truth out loud, even if it may be a bit late. My son Zachary, 4, came screaming out of the bathroom to tell me he’d dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. So I fished it out and threw it in the garbage. Zachary stood there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David's Mighty Men

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 16,336 views

    These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than that,

    Text: 2nd Samuel 23:8-39 (NASB) Introduction: These men were real people. They are not fictitious characters. These are real lives that are being portrayed. These Men were David’s Mighty Men. True: It is never WHAT you know, but rather WHO you know that makes the difference. But even more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Handling Hurts Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 56 ratings
     | 25,483 views

    This is the sixth sermon in this series from the 23rd Psalm that deals with stress in our lives. How to Deal with Pain.

    Handling Hurts How to Deal With Pain Today we are continuing our series from the 23 Psalm called Stress Busters. We will be looking today at how to handle hurts. Because we live in a fallen world we get hurt. We get hurt physically by accidents and disease. We get hurt emotionally by other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But His Father Was A Greek

    Contributed by James May on Jun 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,180 views

    Timothy’s father was a heathen, and he was teaching his son the ways of the Greeks. But Paul became his spiritual father and taught Timothy the ways of the Lord. Which father are you?

    But His Father Was a Greek By Pastor Jim May In the life of every child there are two people who, above all others in their lives, stand out as examples for them to follow. Nearly all of the lessons learned in the early years of childhood are learned from those two people. From Mom and Dad they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Gift To Mankind

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 1, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,838 views

    God gave to us a special Christmas gift, but it is up to us to accept it.

    Text: “From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing another” (John 1:15). The season of Christmas for 2009 is now past. The past year leaves us with many memories. Some things we care to remember and other things we would like to forget. The Christmas decorations are coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Paul Is Debtor Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 25, 2014
     | 6,501 views

    John Gibson Lockhart, in his famous biography of Sir Walter Scott, said, “He was making himself all the time, but he didn’t know what he was until the years were past.” And such it is with every life.

    Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Tell The Story"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,434 views

    We all wrestle with demons, but Jesus never forsakes us. That gives us a story to tell.

    Luke 8:26-39 "Tell the Story" Last week I received a message from from a guy named Brian; he had looked me up on Facebook. I admit that I did not immediately recognize the name, but once I started reading the message, I remembered him quite well. Brian is now a meteorologist at a t-v ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One For All Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,265 views

    The only walls appropriate for the household of God are load-bearing walls, to strengthen us for the work of the church.

    Almost everywhere I looked while preparing this sermon I found a reference to Robert Frost’s wonderful poem, “Mending Wall.” He begins it with the famous line, “Something there is that doesn’t love a wall.” The poem then goes on to tell of two neighbors who meet at the wall between their two ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fighting Discouragement

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 9, 2019
     | 6,036 views

    Discouragement and depression can keep you from accomplishing what God wants for your life.

    Fighting Discouragement Nehemiah chapter 4 Prayer- Father, today would you allow us to sense your presence. It is what each one of us needs for our lives. In your presence discouragement, anger, loneliness, anxiety, they all leave when they are replaced with your Spirit dwelling in us. Help us ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Mercy Given And Received

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,378 views

    While becoming merciful is not easily attainable, from Jesus’ words we learn that mercy grows best in the fertile souls of the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, and those who hunger and thirst for righteousness sake.

    Mercy Given and Received Matthew 5:7 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” The Sermon on the Mount as found in Matthew 5-7 is “one of the best known and most extensively studied discourses in the world.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    People Matter Most

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 10, 2021
     | 5,044 views

    The christian life has many rituals but the most important requirement of the christian is to treat your brother with love.

    Four to hang Three sent up for stealing Woman found guilty or drug charge Two on sex charges Crime and violence are pervading our society leaving in its wake, weeping mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Those who crime does affect, vehicular accidents are affecting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Words Matter – Use Them Carefully

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 28, 2021
     | 4,939 views

    This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. We all use an average of 16,000 words a day - here are some ways we can use those words to create an atmosphere that brings Heaven to earth.

    Scripture: Proverbs 13:3; Colossians 4:6; Ephesians 4:19 Title: Words Matter – Use Them Carefully Theme: Using Words for Good This sermon speaks about the power of our words and how we can use our words to bring healing and wholeness instead of destruction and damnation. INTRO: Grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Choose Or Lose

    Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 311 ratings
     | 41,523 views

    A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

    “Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal