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  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Gratitude

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 1, 2001
    based on 98 ratings
     | 13,878 views

    Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001

    Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 Heavenly Father we recognize that we are truly dependent on You alone for everything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Spirit Of Thankfulness

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 7,307 views

    The importance and effect of Thankfulness in the Christian life based on the one leper who returned to give thanks.

    (1) INTRODUCTION TEXT: Luke 17:11-19 - The Story of the 10 Lepers. We are more anxious to receive and too careless to give thanks - the Bible has over 144 mentions of giving thanks and yet we are more ready to grumble and criticize. Illustration: I saw a lady in the supermarket promoting ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Demos Gracias A Nuestro Dios Misericordioso

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 2,968 views

    Damos gracias a Dios porque nos ha perdonado y nos ha permitido ser sus ministros.

    Perdón. Es muy fácil pedir perdón ¿verdad? Pero no es tan fácil perdonar a otros. Pues imagínate si un hombre secuestra a tu hija, la viola violentamente y la deja para morir, o si un hombre entra en tu casa y brutalmente asesina a tus papás. Sería muy difícil perdonar a una persona tan malvada ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard Jones avatar

    Con Brio-With Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 3,239 views

    Has God called us to the normal mundane life, or has He called us to so much more?

    “Con Brio” Introduction: In his Letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul writes: Look carefully then, how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time...Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Will of the Lord is (Eph. 5:15,17). Regrettably, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Amundson avatar

    Blessings & Woes

    Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,997 views

    How to measure blessings in your life

    I’d like to ask you a very simple question. What kind of life would you like to have? When you ask for God’s blessing on your life, what kind of blessing are you thinking about? What is the picture of your life in your mind that you want? The assumption here is that all of us want to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Fellowship In The Gospel

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    Paul tells his firends at Philippi that they are partners with him in the Fellowship of the gospel as it is expressed in Thanksgiving, Prayer, Love and Service.

    FELLOWSHIP IN THE GOSPEL There’s a key phrase in the opening verses of Paul’s Letter to the Philippians: in verse 5 of the Authorised Version he refers to "Fellowship in the Gospel". I wonder what comes to mind on hearing these words? Money isn’t the only thing that can be devalued. Words, too, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Difficult Times

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    This is a devotional given to my leadership board for the month of November.

    How to Handle Difficult Times Selected Passages November 13, 2001 Three Ways to handle difficult times I. Be Thankful 16 Be joyful always; 17 pray continually; 18 give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 A. God has blessed us The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Looking For Pennies

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,817 views

    Looking for Pennies (story from Annie Dillard) is important because: 1. The created world is a window into the heart of God. 2. The created world provides opportunities to praise the goodness of God. 3. The created world is a source of joy for thankful

    Annie Dillard, in her wonderful Pulitzer Prize winning book Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, tells a story about pennies. It was in her chapter entitled “Seeing” that I read her wonderful childhood story. I will let her tell it in her own words: “When I was six or seven years old, growing up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    How Can I Ever Thank You?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    Gratitude of the Believer demonstrated in Christian walk.

    HOW CAN I EVER THANK YOU LORD? Colossians 2:6-7 Introduction: Andrae Crouch in his song My Tribute wrote, "How can I say thanks for the things You have done for me. Things so undeserved, yet You give to prove Your love for me. The voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Swensen avatar

    The Power Of Gratitude

    Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 26,912 views

    Life is tough. As a result, there is need for us to reach out & touch a life. The heart that regularly gives thanks is the heart that serves God by faithfully ministering to others.Such is the power of gratitude

    THE POWER OF GRATITUDE Colossians 3:12-17 INTRODUCTION Mildred Hondorff, a former elementary school music teacher from Des Moines, Iowa, tells of life-changing experience she had with a pupil. Supplementing her income by teaching piano lessons she taught a “musically challenged” pupil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Rutledge avatar

    He Worshipped

    Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,336 views

    Job’s first reaction to the devastating news of his servants was to worship.

    Job 1:13-20 Text: He Worshipped Perhaps of all the accounts given us in Scripture, few paints a more vivid picture of total devastation and tragedy as the story of Job. Most of you are familiar with this passage but for the benefit of those who may not be, let me share a little background. Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lighten Up!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 45,330 views

    A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

    Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Coe avatar

    3 Evidences Of A Thankful Heart

    Contributed by David Coe on Nov 19, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 10,043 views

    A sermon outline describing a thankful heart.

    3 EVIDENCES OF A THANKFUL HEART Psalms 100:4 I. A MAN WHO IS DISEASED - Luke 17:11-19 His thankfulness is PUBLISHED by his WORSHIP - vs.16 We see how INFREQUENT this is. Only 1 of 10 - vs.17 II. A MAN WHO IS IN DARKNESS - Luke 18:35-43 His thankfulness is PUBLISHED by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watch Yer Mouth

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 180 ratings
     | 5,484 views

    A devotion for young believers

    “I WILL BLESS THE LORD AT ALL TIMES; HIS PRAISE SHALL CONTINUALLY BE IN MY MOUTH. 2 MY SOUL SHALL MAKE ITS BOAST IN THE LORD; THE HUMBLE SHALL HEAR IT AND REJOICE. 3 OH, MAGNIFY THE LORD WITH ME, AND LET US EXALT HIS NAME TOGETHER.” Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution? Well, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    A Joyful Reminder

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,732 views

    A books survey message of Philippians

    A Joyful Reminder Philippians Survey October 18, 1998 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Dr. Victor Frankl A. Imprisoned by the Nazis because he was a Jew: The nazi killed his wife, his children and his parents, Nazis stripped him of his clothes and cut off his wedding band B. Frankl’s Response: “You ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God