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  • Thomas Bartlett avatar

    Happiness Through - Peace Making (Beatitudes) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,643 views

    You are never more like God than when you are restoring broken relationships. This is the heart of God and Jesus said it this way. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”

    Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – November 1, 2020 Matthew 5:9 PEACEMAKER OUTLINE Peacemaker “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV) Why be a peacemaker? • Broken relationships hinder your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Buckle Up Buttercup

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,831 views

    Some people are going to panic while others will have some explaining to do if we enter a deep recession or worse and they lose their wealth or do not get what was prophesied. When it isn't scriptural prophecies will fail.

    2 Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Persecution, Not Prosperity

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 13, 2022
     | 2,130 views

    You will be confused and doubting God when things fall apart if you are awaiting a golden age when God has promised persecution.

    2 Timothy 3:10 But thou hast fully known my doctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience, 11 Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me. 12 Yea, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Ichabod” (The Glory Is Departed)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 8, 2021
     | 5,535 views

    If you set under the ministry of preachers you will notice that some preacher preach different styles of sermons, such as:

    1. Expository preaching – this is preaching through a book of the Bible verse by verse. 2. Textual preaching - This style falls between expository and topical preaching. Textual preaching is preaching on a section of the Bible without preaching the entire book of the Bible. 3. Topical preaching – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Without Spot Or Wrinkle Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 15, 2008
     | 18,905 views

    The idea of marriage was not first the relationship between a man and a woman, but first between God and His people.In other words, human marriage is created in the image of God’s love for us and not the other way around.

    Review – children of God, bride of Christ: Loved, desired, God takes pleasure in us. Valentines day is a few days away. So it is appropriate we cover this subject this week. Marriage, how did it begin? Whose idea was it? I have a rather interesting idea for you...marriage, as one man and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flirting With An Old Flame

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2009
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     | 6,539 views

    Cowardice keeps us from a relationship with God. Rekindle God’s gifts: power to make a difference, love that stays by those in need, and self-discipline to choose a lifestyle of ministry. Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    Are you that rare person who married your first love and you are still just as much in love today as you were at first sight? If you are such a creature, I salute you, but there are not many like you. When I attended Betty Noe’s funeral here not long ago, it was said that she was Hulon’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 27, 2022
     | 2,171 views

    This sermon focuses on the Great Commission and the four responses to it.

    Good morning. Today, we are continuing our series on discipleship. And as we continue to emphasize that discipleship is ordinary people learning to live everyday life like Jesus. By now, you should know that to become a disciple here at Bellevue Christian Church is quite simple. You simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Satan Is Happy When We Almost Do Right.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 3, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,930 views

    This sermon deals with the issues of compromise in our walk with God.

    Satan Is Happy When We Almost Choose To Do Right 5/3/98 Proverbs 3:5-12 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 13:1-6 Almost is a word which can be very encouraging or very discouraging depending on whether you are at the top of the almost looking down or at the bottom of the almost looking up. Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Satan Is Happy When We Almost Do Right.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,490 views

    This sermon deals with Christians who choose to compromise their obedience to God.

    Satan Is Happy When We Almost Choose To Do Right 5/3/98 Proverbs 3:5-12 Hebrews 12:1-3 1 Samuel 13:1-6 Almost is a word which can be very encouraging or very discouraging depending on whether you are at the top of the almost looking down or at the bottom of the almost looking up. Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unreasonable Worship Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,721 views

    This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

    I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blueprint For The Universe Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,941 views

    God has revealed His big plan to you and you have an active part of it!

    This is a merry-go-round. It used to be in Leonard Park, in Joplin, MO, between 4th and 7th streets. It was just an ordinary merry-go-round, in an ordinary park. When you look at it, it looks very ordinary, doesn’t it? But, on one very ordinary evening, as a certain young man sat on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ways To Worship

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 17, 2015
     | 12,455 views

    Psalm 96 gives us four ways to worship.

    Ways to Worship Psalm 96 Rev. Brian Bill August 15-16, 2015 Video: Psalm 96 Did any of you go to Tug Fest this weekend? Have you noticed that there’s a little bit of competition between Iowa and Illinois? As a way to settle which state is better, tug teams pull on a 2,400 foot, 680-pound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    National Security Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,048 views

    For a strong nation, be faithful in the little things, fear God; and make sure you are in the family.

    Charles Swindoll, in Growing Deep in the Christian Life, talks about a man who bought a bucket of fried chicken for himself and his date late one afternoon. The attendant at the fast food outlet, however, inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the day's business – a bucket of money (much of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,891 views

    In this first sermon, I establish that we must be conformed into the likeness of Jesus. Because He was a servant, we must also become servants. A resource I am basing the series on is Charles Swindoll's "Improving Your Serve."

    A. One day a woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serving Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 28, 2024
     | 2,691 views

    One of God's major objectives for us is to be conformed into the image of His Son and one of the primary ways God wants us to conform to the likeness of Jesus is in our service. Jesus came to serve and to give and so we must also serve and give.

    A. One day a weathy woman was interviewing a prospective butler and asked him, “Are you trained to serve guests?” 1. The prospective butler replied “Yes, ma’am, I have been trained to serve guests both ways.” 2. The woman looked puzzled and asked, “What do you mean both ways?” 3. The prospective ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ