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  • Donald McCulley avatar

    From Death Valley To Grace Mountain Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 5,079 views

    In these verses Paul shows us how to move from Death Valley to Divine Victory. He tells us how to move from the graveyard to the throne room. Take off those grave clothes and put on the grace-clothes. Put on your climbing boots and let’s take a hike.

    From Death Valley to Grace Mountain Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Dr. David Dockery, in his excellent commentary on Ephesians, offers an insightful thought that illustrates well the simple meaning of this text. He relates that Mt. Whitney in California is the highest point in the lower ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Whitmire avatar

    Outbreak: The Downside Of Being So Negative Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on May 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,208 views

    This message looks at what being negative really gets you...

    Where does joy come from? I think so many times we equate joy with stuff. If I have all the right toys, the big house, enough money - then I can be happy... Other people equate joy with relationship. If I am getting along with all my friends, if my family is in order, if things are going well... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Wheat And The Tares' [part Five]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016
     | 8,096 views

    as with all of Jesus’ parables there is “a message behind the message,” and this parable is no different. In a word, it’s not only important what Jesus said, but what He did not say!

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 14, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Wheat and the Tares” Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 There are several interesting facets to this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Pastor And His Job

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 3,441 views

    Many ministers have entered the ministry because it seemed as if it would be an easy job

    After they got into the ministry, they soon found out that things are not as easy as they look, and they left the ministry and found themselves a job where they could make more money and have less headaches. Illus: After George W. Bush won the presidency in 2004, he immediately took on a campaign ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Insights Into Successfl Parenting

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,296 views

    The foundation for successful families is based on how adequately parents teach their children the commandments of God.

    “Insights Into Successful Parenting” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Someone has collected some interesting prayers given by children. 1. Dear God, Thank you for the baby brother but what I asked for was a puppy. I never asked for anything before. You can look it up. Joyce 2. Dear God, is it true my Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mere Stones/Reminders-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017
     | 5,149 views

    6 of 11. Joshua had twelve stones removed from the Jordan River as a memorial to the crossing. Memorials or Spiritual Reminders hold a great deal of significance to God’s people. But what is significant about them? Mere Stones can transport us to...

    MERE STONES/Reminders-VI—Joshua 4:1-24 Reminder/Recall/Memorial/Symbol/Post-it notes/String on finger Attention: Local 5-7-day weather forecasts—They have animations of rain, thunderstorms, wind, waves, sun, etc. On Valentine’s Day there is a beating heart &/or cupids to remind watchers that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing In Truth: Transformed By Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 30, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 762 views

    The transformative power of speaking truth in love is a key principle outlined by the apostle Paul in Ephesians 4:15. This verse underscores the importance of aligning our words and actions with the love of Christ, ultimately leading to spiritual growth and maturity in our Christian walk.

    Growing in Truth: Transformed by Christ's Love Ephesians 4:15 Scripture Reading: "Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church." (Ephesians 4:15, NLT) Introduction: Today, we explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    This Is The Day: Rejoice!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 3, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,168 views

    To rejoice is a choice. People with far less are happier than we are. Why? Because they focus on enjoying today and don't fret about tomorrow. Jesus said to do that! We need to be grateful for what we have.

    THIS IS THE DAY: REJOICE! Ps. 118:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job available was for a part-time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Forever Hopeful Even When Things Don't Go To Plan

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014
     | 7,588 views

    It is about hope. It is about positive expectation. It is about a Creator God who is at work bringing order out of chaos, joy out of pain, character out of conflict

    Forever Hopeful even when things don't go to plan Romans 8: 12-28 - Forever Hopeful Although Paul’s passage is primarily an encouragement to the suffering persecuted church at the time, it should also be an encouragement to today’s church. That includes both the persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Wandering In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 2,580 views

    The Children of Israel had been told by the LORD to go up and possess the land that God had promised to Abraham and his descendants. DID THEY DO IT? We need to look at three things, Let’s look at-

    I. THE REPORTS Before going in and actually possessing the land, God told the Children of Israel to send in 12 spies to search out the land. Once they spied out the land, they were to come back and give a report on what they had found. Look at Numbers 13:1-2 “And the LORD spake unto Moses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Piper avatar

    The Word Of God Abides In You, And You Have Overcome The Evil One

    Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007
    based on 46 ratings
     | 23,657 views

    In the Bible, God speaks to us, and in prayer, we speak to him. And the two are interdependent in their effectiveness. The Scripture teaches us to pray and shows us what to pray and how to pray and tells us the basis for prayer and fills us with encourage

    This is the last Sunday of Prayer Week. The reason we sandwich Prayer Week with a sermon on prayer and a sermon on the word of God is that these are the two great means of grace that God uses to conform us to the image of his Son (Romans 8:29; Colossians 3:10). The Interdependence of Prayer and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Breezing Through Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    I want to share some simple principles that will help us all to breeze through life a little better. 1- Trust God more than yourself 2- Kindness always comes back to you 3- Don’t let your tongue cut you 4- Seek the Lord in all things

    INTRO.- This is back to school Sunday so we want to think about children, school, life, etc. Children are supposed to learn from adults, but often we can learn from children. Here are some quotes of children. - No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. (can’t bathe them either!) - ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Swift avatar

    Words From The Proverbs About Our Words

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,974 views

    Three different Proverbs are looked at and three practical applications are made about our words.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Morning Words from The Proverbs About Our Words The Book of Proverbs Intro.: I read a story this week about the history and therefore the prediction of hurricanes in South Louisiana. Seems that though the actual number of hurricanes making landfall in our state ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words From Proverbs About Our Words

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Aug 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    Look at three Proverbs that teach us how to use our words correctly.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Morning Words from The Proverbs About Our Words The Book of Proverbs Intro.: I read a story this week about the history and therefore the prediction of hurricanes in South Louisiana. Seems that though the actual number of hurricanes making landfall in our state ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Maxwell avatar

    Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

    25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan