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  • John Hamby avatar

    "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,491 views

    Seventh in a series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. In this message we examine "Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy!" - (1)Realize It Is Worth Safe-Guarding!(2)Beware Of Those Who Would Have Us To Rely On The Wrong Things.and (3)Understand

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 7 “Three Things We Must Do To Keep Our Joy” Philippians 3:1-11 When life goes well for people who do not know the Lord they feel elated. When hard times come they sink into despair. But true joy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Even Paul Wrestled With His Flesh! Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,003 views

    Every believer faces constant spiritual battles.

    1. Do you ever feel like you’re alone in the battle? • Like, wow, I’m the only one going through this. I’m the only that has this kind of fight. I’m the only one struggling with this… • IT’S NOT TRUE! -- If we were to survey the room around us… put out a question on the radio, a poll on our web ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Working Through Conflict

    Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,336 views

    Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

    3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A No Fail Recipe

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,916 views

    A witness is someone who by explanation and demonstration gives audible and visible evidence of what he has seen and heard without being deterred by the consequences of his action. S. Briscoe

    A No Fail Recipe - Acts 26:16-18 Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006
    based on 277 ratings
     | 72,284 views

    What makes the love of a mothe special? This message looks at what one mom was willing to do to demonstrate love to her child.

    A Mother’s Love Text: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Opening: This is the day of the year when we celebrate our moms. Now of course we should do this much more often, and I encourage you to routinely express your gratitude to your mom for all the ways she demonstrates her love for you. And let’s face it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living Amongst Trouble

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,669 views

    Jesus reminds us that one of the guaranteed things about being a Christian is that we will encounter troubles. This sermon helps us view troubles from God’s perspective and that we should not be afraid of it.

    When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Recently I saw some hilarious videos of how people respond when they are in trouble In one video a man was carrying a box of photocopier paper when some jumped out from the behind corner and scared him….he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Pitfall Of Pietism Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,705 views

    We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

    Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Hometown Boy Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014
     | 6,720 views

    Jesus deal with home-town folk and delivers a startling message.

    • There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your childhood church often know you too well to ever accept you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The First Step To Freedom” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 1, 2017
     | 7,088 views

    If we are to find our freedom in Christ, the first step is admit our need.

    In this series: “Finding Our Freedom in Christ,” we're going to talk about how to overcome hurts that can overwhelm us, habits that can overtake us and hang-ups that can overshadow us. We live in a world full of hurting people. And hurt people hurt people. So, we're hurt by others; hurt others; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listen Quietly!! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 4, 2013
     | 6,231 views

    James instructs us on an issue where MOST believers fall FAR short of God's standard for our lives! James gives us several keys to dealing with this issue

    A Study of the Letter of James James 1:19-21 September 04, 2013 Read Scripture:James 1:19-21 19 My dearly loved brothers, understand this: Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger, 20 for man's anger does not accomplish God's righteousness. 21 Therefore, ridding yourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Job Factor

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 14, 2013
     | 8,716 views

    Job used 3 factors in his circumstance to overcome what he faced. Aptitude, Attitude & Altitude. Not only does your “ATTITUDE affect your ALTITUDE” your “ATTITUDE affects your FAITH!”

    THE JOB FACTOR INTRODUCTION: Now I know to some or most of your this is “Christianity 101” but stay with me this morning! I think I have something that will bless you if you are struggling anywhere in your walk with God! When I say “STRUGGLING” I don’t mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Results Are In Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 18, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,357 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the series "Requirements For Revival". This sermon is about the 3 "thens" of 2 Chronicles 7:14.

    Sunday Morning July 14, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Requirements For Revival [#6] THE RESULTS ARE IN Psalm 23 Introduction: 1. Stand with me as we read 2 Chronicles 7:14. 2. We have studied the ¡§ifs¡¨ of revival over the last several weeks. This morning I want us to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rob Harbison avatar

    Moral Issues: Gambling Series

    Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001
    based on 166 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

    INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    My Response To The Cross

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,532 views

    Hebrews 10 is a reminder of the fact that Christ’s shed blood is the source of our Salvation. “And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” Heb. 10:10 It is because of the cross that we assem

    My Response to the Cross Hebrews 10:19–26 INTRODUCTION Everything that needed to be done for man to be right with God, to stand before him justified, was accomplished through the work of Christ on the Cross. “You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "The Gate Is Still Narrow"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 3,347 views

    This is not a full sermon. It is a devotional to be used in your Bible study/discussion group. But the message is timely.

    “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. For the gate is small, and the way is narrow that leads to life, and few are those who find it.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox