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  • Bruce Ferris avatar

    The Practice Of Affirmation

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,805 views

    The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

    The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practicing Solitude Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,779 views

    God has called us to be constantly fanning the spiritual flames inside us, and it is up to us to train ourselves to make the Spiritual Disciplines part of our routine, or lifestyle.

    Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Solitude 2 Timothy 1:6-7 (NIV) For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. 7 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. God has called ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Practical Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,496 views

    Forgiveness and love are hallmarks in the Christian community.

    2 Corinthians 2:1-10 “A Practical Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION In the second chapter of his second letter to the Corinthians Paul continues to address the issue of community and to answer the questions, “What is authentic community?” and “How do we as individuals ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Practicing Prayer

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,738 views

    We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

    Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
     | 7,242 views

    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,267 views

    Today's passage provides the context for what we know as the Lord’s Prayer. A Google search for the word “prayer” generates approximately 82,400,000 results. Let’s explore what Jesus reveals in Matthew 6 regarding the Practice of Prayer.

    The Practice of Prayer • Matthew 6:1, 5-8 • April 24/25 As we cont. in our Behind Closed Doors Series, we come today to the passage which provides the context for what we know as the Lord’s Prayer (series after Mother’s Day). Prayer is an exhaustive topic. There is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,825 views

    Looking again at the First Church, another aspect that made them so effective was that they practice hospitality. It is more than sharing lemonade and cookies.

    Practice Hospitality Acts 2:43-47 Heb 13:2 Matt 25:31-46 The effective church practices hospitality. In Romans 12 Paul commends the Roman Christians to practice hospitality. Yet what is that exactly how do we practice hospitality? Do we: 1. Open our homes to take in strangers? 2. Do we work to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,773 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practice Hospitality

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Apr 1, 2013
     | 5,922 views

    A sermon on the importance of practicing hospitality within the community of faith.

    It’s movie trivia time. This movie is old but some of you are old, so you should know the answer. In 1974, does anybody remember the movie Young Frankenstein? That movie is 40 years old. It is a comedy about Dr. Frankenstein and his monster starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, and Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Practical Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013
     | 4,996 views

    The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

    Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Practicing Righteousness

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013
     | 4,104 views

    Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

    Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Continue To Practice

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013
     | 1,898 views

    The above scripture is an eye-opener!

    Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Practical Atheism

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
     | 3,281 views

    If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist.

    Practical Atheism May 18, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17: 1-11, 24-27, 33-37, 45-47 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Grace

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,738 views

    We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well.

    Practice Grace March 9, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We have been forgiven much; forgive others as well. Focus Passage: Luke 7:36-47 Supplemental Passage: (John 1:17) For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Practice Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,588 views

    Thanks gives... Practice makes perfect! Why not practice THANKSGIVING. Use the alphabet to give thanks.

    PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE PRAISE! PRACTICE THANKSGIVING! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PRACTICE! PRACTICE! A. Have you ever heard of CHET ATKINS? PRACTICE! PRACTICE! He practiced playing the guitar when everyone else was watching TV. B. Have you ever heard of MICHAEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God