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  • Michael Fogaras avatar

    Developing True Thankfulness

    Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 24, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,094 views

    What were the four desires of the first century church that God would add to their number daily?

    DEVELOPING TRUE THANKFULNESS ACTS 3:44-47 INTRODUCTION: As we come to this time of year there are many celebrations coming up. In just a few days we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. This is usually a time when we gather together with family and friends and reflect on the goodness of God. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give Thanks: You Are Cleansed And Free

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Thanksgiving Day: We are cleansed and made pure through Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection. This blessing far surpasses any trials and burdens that may come into our lives!

    There’s a story of a man who lived in Budapest. He goes to the rabbi and complains, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answers, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man just couldn’t believe what he heard. But the rabbi insists. “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Human Harp Of Praise

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 29, 2002
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    The role that praise plays in personal and corporate worship.

    The Human Harp of Praise I will sing a new song to you, O God; on the ten-stringed lyre I will make music to you, Psalm 144:9 Mark Twain had a bad habit of spicing his conversation with profanity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Thanksgiving Catalogue

    Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 368 ratings
     | 56,079 views

    A Thanksgiving Eve sermon

    Thanksgiving Catalogue The biggest Thanksgiving killer, is the day after when Christmas shopping begins in earnest and we stop thinking about what we have and start thinking about what we want. Many of us like to peruse the Christmas catalogue looking at all the neat ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    All Day Delight

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2002
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,262 views

    There is a way to find all day delight.

    INTRO.- ILL.- Dennis Wholey, author of "Are You Happy?" reports that according to expert opinion, only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One prominent psychiatrist said, "Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Advent Iii, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 5, 2002
    based on 129 ratings
     | 13,096 views

    Paul exhorts us to "rejoice always." True joy and rejoicing is a gift recieved vis-a-vis our relationship with Christ.

    Sermon for Advent III, Yr B Dec 15, 2002 Based on I Thess 5:16 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson A woman was sitting on her living room couch one day when a black snake slithered past. The woman, who was deathly afraid of snakes, dashed to the bathroom to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Zahn avatar

    Boast In The Lord

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,374 views

    Christians boast loudly and proudly in what their Savior has done for them.

    “My dad is bigger than your dad.” “I’ve got Nintendo 64 and you don’t.” “I scored more points than you.” Any of these phrases sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard them from the mouths of your kids. Or maybe you have uttered a phrase like that sometime in your life. It seems that childhood is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Honor And Glory To Our Patient King!

    Contributed by Jason Zahn on Oct 1, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,451 views

    We are moved to honor and glorify our King because of his incredible patience - both directly in the life of the Apostle Paul and as his pattern for our lives as well.

    Osama bin Laden. That may be the most reviled name in America today. That name arouses anger and incites rage in many American hearts. For many Americans that name represents the physical manifestation of evil. I’m guessing that the thoughts of many Americans concerning Osama and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    An Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 15,539 views

    When was the last time you thanked God for all that He has done for you?

    An Attitude of Gratitude One day a woman was rushing home from a doctor’s appointment. The doctor had been somewhat delayed at the hospital, and the lab work took a little longer than usual so by the time she left the clinic she was running quite a bit behind schedule. She still had to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Approach The King With Halitosis

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Complaining and murmuring make for halitosis, bad breath. We need to give thanks and develop sweet breath.

    APPROACH THE kING WITH HALITOSIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17-20 Luke 17:17 And Jesus answering said, " WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY to God, except this stranger. 19. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Accepting The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 2,337 views

    Secrets to learning how to take the good with the bad situations in a spirit of thankfulness

    Taking the Pleasant With the Unpleasant (Acts 14:1-8) 1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as important as less enjoyable aspects. Even though many disciples relished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Joy: Don't Leave Home Without It

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,928 views

    How joy in the Lord provides internal protection to keep us safe, and is really close at hand and is the way of the Kingdom of God.

    Joy: Don’t Leave Home Without it “Finally, my brothers and sisters, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is not troublesome to me, and for you it is a safeguard.” Philippians 3:1 (NRSV) Rejoice in the Lord - as a safeguard - illus. safety belt. A. Internal Protection 1. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dan Bentz avatar

    Save Us, We Pray!

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,370 views

    Palm Sunday Sermon

    Save Us, We Pray! Matthew 21:1 – 11; Luke 19:39 – 44 Introduction – The spring of 33 AD was a time of great contrasts for Jesus and His followers. On one hand His ministry had never been more successful. Jesus has had the opportunity to share deep spiritual truths with not only the disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore! Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    This is how others are to see Christ through us

    “THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Worry, Be Happy

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    God’s desire for our happiness here on earth

    Don’t Worry, Be Happy Subject: God created us to be happy people Proposition: To show the congregation that Christ is the Way to true happiness here on earth. I. Introduction: Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was titled: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy”. It was an upbeat song with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist