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  • James Powell avatar

    Responding To Critisism

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006
     | 2,040 views

    Maintaining our Christian Character when criticis m is given.

    Responding “Christianly” to Criticism By Brian Mavis James 1:19-20 Have you ever been criticized for something that you said (or didn’t say? Have you ever been criticized for something you have done (or didn’t do)? Have you ever been criticized for just being who you are (or not someone else)? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Mouth To Mouth Manipulation

    Contributed by Chris Manning on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    What we say can have a lasting effect on who we are saying it too. The art of communication is just as deadly as the art of war.

    Matthew 22:15 KJV Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. In the coral reefs of the Caribbean, live a small fish know as the Kissing Fish. It only grows to about two to three inches long. It is mostly known because of its quickness and the fact that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,739 views

    It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

    “Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 9,797 views

    Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

    “Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Imitations Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,931 views

    Do we deserve the nametag Christian, when it means being like Christ. This sermons looks at what it is to be truly Christian

    Intro: for the last few years Bradley has played a lot of golf with Adam and Blake West, they are identical twins. For almost two years I got it wrong every time. I would say, good shot Adam, Blake would say, I’m not Adam. I would say, how did you shoot Blake, Adam would say, I’m not Blake. Twins ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put A Positive Spin On Every Problem

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,271 views

    The Spirit of God has a way of creating greater holiness in our lives through every problem as we submit ourselves to God’s will. Our sanctification begins when we become Christians. It is continued by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts.

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Put a Positive Spin on Every Problem 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) 1. The Holy Spirit increasingly sanctifies those who are a part of His family. The Spirit frees us from the problems, restrictions and penalties of sin as He sanctifies us. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judge Not

    Contributed by Dale Miller on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,705 views

    Jesus speaks to the issue of judging, from the sermon on the mount.

    MUB 8-15-04 MATT 7;1-5 1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    I Can't Get Any Respect Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,598 views

    How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

    I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Is In The House

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,687 views

    A lot happens when Jesus is in the house.

    April 25, 1999 “Healing words” or “How do you know when Jesus is in the house?” Mark 2:1-12 1. When Jesus is in the house, people come to fill the house (Mark 2:2a) - a full house does not necessarily mean that Jesus is there - people are drawn to excitement, action; they want to be where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    279 - Seek & Save - Serve & Sacrifice

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,571 views

    Jesus came to seek & save by serving & sacrificing... this is why we are here too!

    Opening Humor: The man had a parrot on his shoulder and he went into a bar. The parrot said "People, People." The man said, "Yes, parrot, these are people who come to the bar." The man went to a church that Sunday and he took the parrot with him. The parrot said, "People, people." The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Gomez Sr. avatar

    #4. The 4th And 5th Arrow Of Concecration And Christlikeness Series

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,721 views

    Part 4 and 5 of a six part series called; The seven arrows of obedience. Concecration and Christlikeness is essential in obeying our Lord.

    "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." I Peter 2:9, AMPLIFIED VERSION Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Knight avatar

    Living Authentic Lives

    Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,918 views

    The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

    Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Safest Place To Be?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 27, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,203 views

    We study developing the manner of faithfulness to the church, and how safe it is to go to church.

    THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE? Manners? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HEBREWS 10:25 NOT FORSAKING THE ASSEMBLING OF OURSELVES TOGETHER, AS THE MANNER OF SOME IS: BUT EXTORTING ONE ANOTHER: AND SO MUCH THE MORE, AS YE SEE THE DAY APPROACHING. Read 1 Cor. 4:2 Moreover it is required ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Barr avatar

    Overcoming The Grasshopper Complex Series

    Contributed by John Barr on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,329 views

    Overcoming obstacles that have defeated us in the past. Joshua had to help Isreal overcome Jericho in order to inhabit the promised land. Based on the book of same title authored by Gary Inrig. Sermon 1 of series

    OVERCOMING THE GRASSHOPPER COMPLEX Numbers 13:25-33 Israel was at a crossroads in their journey. After years of travel, after some intense time with God in the desert, after some battles against over whelming odds, they stood at the cross roads of victory. Not the final victory that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 414 ratings
     | 113,489 views

    A message that encourages us to stand firm against the thief who would hold us back from recieving all God has for us.

    Taking back what the enemy has stolen! We live in a land where things get stolen all the time statistics suggest we are a nation in trouble! But I don’t want to focus on the natural today In the spiritual realm, a kind of stealing is going on in many lives. Satan is in the business of ripping ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal