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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    A Complainer's Cure

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
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     | 4,681 views

    Trials and Tribulations should build our character not our list of complaints!

    I AM SURE WE HAVE HEARD MANY PHRASES IN REGARDS TO PESSIMISM SUCH AS “SEEING THE GLASS HALF-EMPTY INSTEAD OF HALF-FULL,” OR “YOU CAN’T SEE THE FOREST FOR ALL THE TREES.” WHATEVER THE SAYING, UNGRATEFULNESS AND PESSIMISM DO NOTHING TO HELP OUR DISPOSTION OR RAISE OUR SPIRITS. ESPECIALLY IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Transfiguration (In The Style Of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire)

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    An attempt to teach some of the amazing events in the transformation

    Reading – Mark 9:2-9 The Transfiguration Introduction This talk will be in the form of a quiz, loosely based on Who wants to be a millionaire. The main difference being there is no million pound prize. Indeed no prize of any sort. Also the only qualification for taking part is volunteering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Sing Unto The Lord A New Song 1

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Nov 26, 2012
     | 7,748 views

    This message is about the value of gospel lyrics

    Sing Unto the Lord a New Song Psalms 105: 1/6 Once my soul was astray from the heavenly way, and was wretched and vile as could be. But the Savior above gave me peace joy and love, when He reached down His hand for me. I was lost in sin but Jesus rescued me, He’s a wonderful Savior to me; I ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is Jesus Really The Prince Of Peace?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,863 views

    While Jesus came to bring peace between God and sinners he wants us to know that our life in this world as his followers won't be peaceful.

    A couple of years ago a number of Circuit City electronic stores in the States were going out of business and some of them hired a liquidator to sell off their remaining inventory. Customers lined up to purchase TVs that were supposedly discounted by as much as 75%. Some savvy shoppers, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    What is the best way to start to understand anything? When I read a book I start on Chapter One. There are a lot of people in the world that cannot understand the things of God because they never spent time trying to read God’s Holy book, The Bible.

    Genesis 1 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.3 And God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. 4 And God saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Importance Of Fathers Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,462 views

    God has given Fathers good instruction. There are five principles for Fathers that are more important than ever in our lives today.

    Recently I read a story about triplets, 3 young boys who got along pretty well. They saw everything alike. They were loyal to each other. If somebody got into trouble they wouldn’t tattle on each other. A neighbor asked the father, “How in the world do you know which one to punish if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Knowing The Future Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 22, 2011
     | 7,348 views

    Knowing the future and knowing God is always in control should lead us to faithful, godly lives!

    What are the headlines in world events these days?? Jesus Christ spoke about the future over 2000 years ago. Matthew 24:3-8 states, As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. "Tell us," they said, "when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Unpredictable God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,502 views

    God chooses to let things happen or supernaturally intervenes based upon His own purposes.

    Our Unpredictable God (Acts 12:1-23) 1. We love predictable sayings. In Texas, for example, they say, "Everything is big in Texas." But not always. 2. This week, we read of a special birth in Indonesia. Take note that Indonesia is not in Texas: KISARAN, Indonesia – Indonesia’s heaviest-ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Game Are You Playing?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,895 views

    This message is for anyone who desires to live for God and sees there’s still room for improvement.

    WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING? 2 Timothy 4:7 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A beginner golfer sliced his tee shot into the woods, then hit a tree trying to get out, hit a third time across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally he hit into a sand trap. All the while the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Church As A Covenant Community

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 7,848 views

    Compares the Church as a community

    THE CHURCH AS A COVENANT COMMUNITY Deuteronomy 5:1-21; 2 Corinthians 3:4-6, 12-18 SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 The way we look at our relationship with the Church is really important. Our understanding of the Church is so important because it determines the shape of our Christian lives. It determines the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    An Idle Tale Or Gospel Truth? Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Luke's account of the resurrection raises the issue of the struggle the early church had to believe the women's witness to Christ's resurrection. We too struggle to believe, yet ultimately, do because we trust in the validity of the women's Easter sermon

    Easter Day Yr C, 4/04/2010 Lk 24:1-12 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “An idle tale or Gospel Truth?” You have likely heard or even witnessed stories where reality is stranger than fiction. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of His Resurrection

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,339 views

    In Christ, we have a living Saviour who lives and hears our prayers. In Him, we can experience the power of the resurrection.

    In Jesus, we have the power to change. Let’s read the encounter of 2 disciples of Christ – Acts 3:1-10. And Paul’s words - Phil 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection…” We see here two very confident disciples Peter and John. • They saw a man in need, a crippled man – on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What A Mighty God We Serve?

    Contributed by Selvan John on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,932 views

    Where is God when we are hurting? Why can’t we understand His ways? To these common questions you will try to find answers based on the scripture.

    Can we understand the mystery of God and His mysterious ways? You mighty wonder why I start with the question that is so strong, but this morning my desire is to draw an answer that is very convincing based on the Word of God. Recently our church had a chain fasting prayer and we have been praying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    Women Of Mission Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Sep 5, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,143 views

    Though women were often given background roles, the New Testament shows them heavily involve in advancing the mission of the church

    Women play key parts in Biblical history. They include good and bad queens, righteous maids, praying mothers, powerful leaders, influential wives, generous givers, protitutes, prophets, deaconesses, gracious hosts, and faithful supporters and friends of Jesus. IN such stories as Esther and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Timing

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 7, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,723 views

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.”

    I heard someone say once that the definition of “luck” was “preparation meeting opportunity.” The point the speaker was making was that those people we consider “lucky,” having fallen into some overnight success, are really people who quietly and diligently prepared for an opportunity they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational