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  • Charles Cockroft avatar

    Be Elated Series

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind

    “BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple happiness! For ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sing, O People Of God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,461 views

    Advent 3(C) -- God’s people have great reasons to sing and rejoice: Our King conquers all our enemies, our Shepherd quiets us with his love, and our Savior causes us to be glad and rejoice!

    SING, O PEOPLE OF GOD (Outline) December 14, 2008 -- ADVENT 3 -- Zephaniah 3:14-17 INTRO: Our fast four weeks of Advent have been cut in half. There are only two weeks, actually less than two weeks, before the celebration of the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    The Presence Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,604 views

    How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

    Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denise Raterta avatar

    Developing The Discipline Of Gratefulness

    Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,466 views

    Just how does one develop the discipline of gratefulness, joy and contentment, the way Paul envisioned it? Consider the following steps...

    Developing the Discipline of Gratitude Thankfulness is increasingly following a lonely trail nowadays. People seem to fall more frequently into the mire of ingratitude, especially when greatly impacted by the stresses of this world. Human beings throughout history have demonstrated their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    Where Judgment Begins

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jul 20, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,524 views

    It has always been God’s plan to have a holy people. Those that would stand for Him no matter what happened in their lives.

    Where Judgment Begins (1 Peter 4:17) 1 Peter 4:17 17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? KJV Introduction: I want to tell you right of the bat that this is not one of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,054 views

    Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

    EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    New Shirts

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    Romans 6 sermon about trading our "dirty shirts" in for "new shirts" through Baptism and the sign of the Cross.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three-in-One who cleanses our hearts and minds and souls from all impurities, Amen. Brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. This dirty old tshirt has been buried just outside of the campus house for three days. It has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    We Are God's House

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013
     | 3,827 views

    To show that CHRIST is Faithful to His House.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you GOD's House? Is JESUS Faithful to you as His House Builder? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is Faithful to His House. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:6 (Amplified Bible) 3:6 But Christ (the Messiah) was faithful over His [own Father’s] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Preach The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,838 views

    To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Preach The Word

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
     | 4,439 views

    To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you preach the WORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as a preacher of the WORD, we preach it because we are commanded not when it's convenient for us, we correct, rebuke and encourage with great patience and careful instruction IV. TEXT: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Psalm 27: Holding On To God's Unchanging Hand Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 65,024 views

    David gives us three great lessons (plus many others) to help us to trust in the Lord more.

    One thing that can so greatly be seen within this psalm is David’s complete trust in the lord. He had a confidence based not in his own abilities, but in the strength of the lord; mounting confidence which his enemies and even armies and war could shake. He knew from his past deliverances ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    How To Give Thanks

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 25, 2019
     | 4,480 views

    On Thanksgiving, just to who are we giving thanks to? Do we just give lip service to giving thanks?

    All this week, we will hear a lot about giving thanks. We need to give thanks for all we have. But you will hear little about giving thanks to who. To whom do we give thanks? Our parents? Our forefathers? Our government? Our lucky stars? The fact is everything we have and all that we are, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Funeral For Elderly Woman

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 27, 2019
     | 12,451 views

    Chapel service for an elderly woman with dementia and based upon the song "In the Garden".

    I have preached many times on the subject of heaven. I thought it might be good for us to be reminded how beautiful heaven must be. I thought that maybe we can get just a glimpse of what _______ is experiencing right now. We just heard one of _____’s favorite old hymns, In the Garden. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022
     | 4,427 views

    Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021

    Gratitude Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 28, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Today... continue to let God show us how we can connect with him... through spiritual practices... and today... a little briefer exploration of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Progressive Images Of Victory Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,389 views

    THE LORD SHOWS HIS GOODNESS AND LOVINGKINDNESS BY LEADING US TO VICTORY WHEN DEFEAT SEEMS IMMINENT

    BIG IDEA: THE LORD SHOWS HIS GOODNESS AND LOVINGKINDNESS BY LEADING US TO VICTORY WHEN DEFEAT SEEMS IMMINENT "Thanks be to God who always leads us in His triumph in Christ!" 2 Cor. 2:14 Note the Messianic applications throughout the psalm INTRODUCTION (:1-4) THANKSGIVING FOR HIS: - GOODNESS - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible