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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,075 views

    Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

    The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Williams avatar

    While We Wait

    Contributed by Brian Williams on May 23, 2023
     | 2,294 views

    For each of us, waiting on the Lord is a continual, daily decision. In our hearts I hope we would pray, “God, while I wait, I will trust you and I will follow you and be faithful to you, even when the circumstances of my life are not turning out the way I planned it.

    Acts 1:12-26 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mountain called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they had entered the city, they went up to the upstairs room where they were staying, that is, Peter, John, James, and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    When A Person's World Is Right

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 26, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,169 views

    We cannot change the world. But we can change the world of a person.

    One Saturday morning a minister was busily trying to prepare his sermon under the most difficult conditions. It was a rainy day, and his young son was restless and bored, with little to do. Finally, in desperation, the minister picked up an old magazine and thumbed through it until he came to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Approaching Your Year(2023-4)-5[part-2]

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2024
     | 501 views

    5 of 5. God established a novel way for Israel to approach their calendar year. God’s people should have a particular approach toward understanding their calendar year. But, How are we to approach our new year? A proper approach toward your year is found in...

    APPROACHING YOUR YEAR-V—Exodus 12:3-13[part-2](:1-13) Attention: Turkey Hunting: Last year I had my chance to do the traditional thing of shooting my own turkey for Thanksgiving. I got all geared-up to bag a turkey. I had so much camouflage on, that nobody could’ve seen me coming! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Clarify Your Values

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,535 views

    Solomon wrote his son some valuable advice once regarding his decisions for the future when he said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insights. IN all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5,6

    A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel Introduction - Conflicts of values perhaps do more to stymie the progressive of cross-cultural communications more than any other thing, but why? The thwarting of the gospel’s communication is often misunderstood as a challenge to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Feelings

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,801 views

    Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the phrase, “If it feels good; do it.” Some people direct their lives by how they feel. “Just follow your heart”. But should we be putting so much emphasis on how we feel? Should we

    FEELINGS INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of talk about feelings. There’s even a song called, ‘Feelings’. Sadly, there are some people whose faith can be described by the first line, “Feelings, nothing more than feelings.” Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Committed To Christ

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
     | 5,410 views

    You're trying to make the right decisions and live out your Christian life, but the more you try, the more difficult life seems to get. Our Christians lives are not always so glorious. Why do we continue? Where do find the glory of a life committed to following Christ?

    Have you ever had one of those weeks where things seem to go wrong? You’re trying to do the right thing, make the right decisions, but it just doesn’t work out the way you thought it would. You set aside time for a family dinner, only to have it turn into sibling arguments, someone stomping away ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    Get Out Of Your Feelings

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,081 views

    Emotional people make big mistakes when they base decisions on how they feel rather than obeying God and what they know is the right thing to do. We have to learn how to live beyond our feelings and do what is right even when we feel we have been wronged.

    (this sermon has some thoughts and points from various sermons that have been published on various media sights). TITLE: GET OUT OF YOUR FEELINGS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 15:21-28 This past week FBC was honored to host the 121st Annual Session of the Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Cole avatar

    The Principles Of Courageous Manhood

    Contributed by Ed Cole on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 24,926 views

    The third of a three-part series on courageous manhood. A message with various principles that help men in their walk with Christ.

    Introductory Texts 1. Text: 1 Corinthians 10 2. John 8:32 3. John 8:36 4. John 15:7 The 3 Basic Problems 1. Most men in most churches are trained to hear sermons, not to study the Word of God 2. Most pastors are content to win converts, not make disciples 3. Sermon’s don’t set you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A Time To Weep, A Time To Laugh

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,004 views

    The Birth of Isaac. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 21 verses 1-21. Ill: One stormy night an elderly couple entered the lobby of a small hotel and asked for a room: • The clerk said they were full; • And they would probably find so were all the hotels in town. “But I can’t send a fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Keep Your Cool When The Heat Is On Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 34,881 views

    You may not be facing a literal fire like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, but you may often find yourself facing inflammable experiences or relationships. Learn how to keep your cool when the heat is on.

    INTRODUCTION One of the most dramatic, exciting stories in all the Bible was when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fiery furnace. I remember hearing the joke about the preacher who for the life of him couldn’t ever remember the names of those Hebrew boys. So one Sunday when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lou Nicholes avatar

    Pressure

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,789 views

    Do I ever feel like I am in a pressure cooker, or that I am being pulled and pushed in every direction? Well, I can respond like Herod. I can be manipulated by it to the point where I am forced to make decisions contrary to what I know is right. Or I can

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The Hope College Women’s basketball team had made it to the national playoffs. The final game saw Hope 20 points behind with 10 minutes left to play. The team remained calm and began to narrow the gap. Then with just 5 seconds remaining, a 3 point basket tied the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marcos Suazo avatar

    Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

    Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,973 views

    We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

    Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Chosen In Christ--But For What?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2024
     | 568 views

    The choice is tied up with the Father’s decision to adopt us as sons and daughters, siblings by adoption with His only-begotten Son. For what purpose? We are so favored so that we might praise the glory of God’s grace granted us through the beloved Son, His life, passion, death and Resurrection.

    Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2024 St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians anchors our Scriptures today. Paul is acting as a prophet/teacher for the Church at Ephesus but the universal feel of this letter suggests to us that it’s more like an encyclical or circular letter for all of the churches in that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Supreme Guide Master - The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 1, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,337 views

    No one can guide your life better than the Person, Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit. This sermon focuses on how to allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life.

    Scripture: John 16:5-15 Theme: Holy Spirit Title: Supreme Guide Master – The Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about making decisions. In particular, I want to talk to you about some ways to make the best decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene