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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    That's Good! (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 26, 2018
     | 11,549 views

    You've heard the phrase, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good". But how do we define 'good'?

    THAT'S GOOD! (part one) We've heard the saying, "God is good all the time and all the time God is good." What is good? The word can mean many things. It can refer to something that's of high-quality (that's good stuff). It can refer to someone who's virtuous or moral (he's a good person). It can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preach The Word -- Which One? 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,591 views

    Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was, “Preach the Word...” This same exhortation is given to pastors today.

    However, if they are going to preach the Word of God today, they have to make a judgment as to which one of the many Bibles available is actually God’s Word. If all the translations, versions, revisions, and paraphrases taught the same thing, there would be no controversy, BUT THEY DO NOT! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equality In God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 10, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,868 views

    God takes the initiative in salvation, and when we enter his kingdom, there is work to be done.

    INTRODUCTION After graduating from college and before serving at my first full-time church, I worked for a few months at Velux in Greenwood, a plant that manufactures sky lights. As I began to look for a job in Greenwood after returning from Florida, I found circumstances quite different from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Receive Freely Or Fairly

    Contributed by Michael Semon on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,976 views

    God’s relationship with you is the template for how you are to have relationships with others.

    A successful relationship begins with several characteristics that when placed together form a beautiful tapestry of growth, strength and health. These characteristics include: self-regulation, "going in the other direction," facing your anxiety, receiving freely, relationship continuum, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Substance Of Love Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,558 views

    Everyone is searching for love. But many people are listening to the wrong definition of love. The only one qualified to define love is God for He is the source of all love.

    November 10, 2002 I Corinthians 13:4-7 ¡§The substance of Love¡¨ INTRODUCTION I think that I would be safe in saying that everyone wants to be loved. And in their desire to be loved, they will try almost anything. ¡§A young man was determined to win the affection of a lady who refused to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Boldness In Worship Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 14, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    How do we enter the presence of God in boldness? The Hebrew writer discusses three ways of doing so.

    EXPERIENCING BOLDNESS IN WORSHIP Hebrews 10:19-25 INTRODUCTION I have been in a variety of worship settings over the year – very often the leaders would tell you that is “the” way to worship. I have attended charismatic services where everyone is instructed to stand and raise their hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Ryan Reed on May 30, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,749 views

    Luke gives us an opportunity to hear Christ teach on gratitude.

    Attitude of Gratitude Luke 7:36–50 A recent report by Salary.com stated: If the typical stay-at-home mother in the United States were paid for her work as a housekeeper, cook and psychologist among other roles, she would earn $138,095 a year. The additional jobs comprising a mother’s work were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Leadership Trails Series

    Contributed by Brent Baker on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,054 views

    There are no leaders who haven’t experienced somekind of trail. This sermon shows us how Moses overcame those trials.

    Just a few weeks ago we saw John Roberts sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. We watched as he was grilled over and over about his stance on certain issues. And now sometime in the near future we will see Harriet Miers going through the same things. But I doubt if either one of them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Your Calling? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,815 views

    Not only does God give to each of us spiritual gifts by which the body of Christ is supported and sustained, He also gives us all that is needed to carry out those functions vital to the health and ministry of His body, the church. With those gifts, God g

    Opening illustration: In September 2001, Lisa Jefferson had an unexpected opportunity to be used by God. Her now well-known 15-minute conversation with a passenger on United Flight 93 forever changed the direction of her life. In her book Called, she emphasizes that her listening skills and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,850 views

    How to pray for Godly wisdom (4 requests)

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 1 James 3:13-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 25, 2010 *We had an outstanding Vacation Bible School this summer. Sometimes the leaders would call out to the children: “Need Answers?” -- And the kids would reply: “Ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Greatness

    Contributed by James May on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,258 views

    Greatness in the eyes of the world is not the same as greatness in the eyes of God. What does it take to be great in God's eyes?

    The Road to Greatness Wednesday, March 10, 2010 By Pastor James May How does the world judge a man to be great? Often men are declared to be great if they have the ability to influence heads of state or leaders in society as Statesmen. These are often found as Leaders of Nations, peacekeepers ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Friendship

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 8, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,970 views

    A good friend is a good find. Developing positive friendships are the crowning jewels in our life. Someone once said, “A friend is a present you give yourself”. How should we choose our friends and how can we tell if we have a good one?

    FRIENDSHIP INTRODUCTION: There are different levels of friendship. We have people in our life who are acquaintances, people we like but only see once in a while, usually at a function. Then we have closer friends who we get together with on occasion. We might not see them too often but our level ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messiah Love For Children Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,072 views

    Jesus tells us to lead children to Him.

    A Messiah's Love For Children Text: Matt. 19:13-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: Children can have an incredible impact on adults. There is not doubt that the children of this church have had a major impact on me, and I look upon all of them as if they were my own. Recently, when Tina and I went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Unholy Trinity: Me, Myself And I

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,636 views

    Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the greatest curse of the hum

    THE UNHOLY TRINITY: ME, MYSELF AND I INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, “All the trouble in the world is due to selfishness”. At first I considered that to be too extreme of a statement but the more I thought about it the more I subscribed to it. Gladstone said, “Selfishness is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Is Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2021
     | 2,024 views

    I guess one of the biggest frustrations that parents have, is when they talk to their children and they either don't hear, or choose not to hear what the parents have to say.

    Illus: One woman’s three year old daughter, Beverly, was playing with her toys. Her mother, who was folding laundry across the room, noticed Beverly's shirt was dirty and needed to be changed. After calling two times with no response, her mother gave her the full three name call: "Beverly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist