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  • Rita Sims avatar

    Anger's Harm To The Spirit

    Contributed by Rita Sims on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    With God’s help, we can control our anger and not let it control us.

    Is anger something everyone has? Is anger something that can be controlled? Or does it control us? Is it wrong to be angry? What does anger do to our spirits, relationships, bodies, minds? Anger is something everyone has. Sometimes we like to pretend as Christian that we’re always happy, we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Coming Joys For The Christian

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    There are some things in the future that we can look forward to.

    HEBREWS 12:2 “COMING JOYS FOR THE CHRISTIAN” A) Joy: Cheerfulness; Delight; Gladness ... What was the joy that was set before Him? * It was the redemption of creation through doing His Father’s will. * Jesus endured the cross, He didn’t enjoy it! * He despised the shame of it ....... * But He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,735 views

    This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be

    This morning I want us to hear the words of our Lord again… as found in part of the SOTM in Matthew 5. You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. “You are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From No Account To Significance

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 1, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,044 views

    Goliath-sized giants sometimes challenge small congregations, but God can work through us even though we are small.

    T he Old Testament records the confrontation between David and Goliath. The giant, over nine feet tall, stood as a formidable enemy. But, in the end, with God’s strength, David prevailed. You may be up against giants in your own personal life such as addictions, economic realities, or doubts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Salvation Is From The Lord Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    Part 2 of a 4-part series on Jonah.

    Salvation is from the Lord Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story (Part 2 of 4) (Key points are from Tim Richards’ sermon Jonah Running from God) Aug. 20, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Many people miss out on Jonah’s story because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayers Of The Righteous Series

    Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,782 views

    Prayer changes the course of events, changes the nature of circumstances and changes me.

    Most of us treat prayer like the five-year old. One mother writes, “As my five year old son and I were headed to McDonald’s one day, we passed a car accident. Usually when we see something terrible like that, we say a prayer for those who might be hurt, so I pointed and said to my son, “We should ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Delightful Death Notice

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,763 views

    A Delightful Death Notice 1) Death: born in Adam 2) Death: died in Christ

    With Canada taking a greater role in the peacekeeping operation of Afghanistan, hundreds of Canadian families are on edge. A late night phone call or an unexpected knock at the door sets hearts racing. Could it be bad news from the front? Has a roadside bomb claimed Dad? Receiving a death notice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Wrong Questions, Right Answer

    Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,593 views

    Jesus ends the whys and wherefores of our burdened hearts – not with explanations so much as with loving, perfect restoration – making all things right, maybe not here, but absolutely in heaven – a real place, a steadfast promise, a rock-solid guarantee f

    Wandering through the phenomenal collection of art in the Louvre museum you can get an odd sense of awe and futility. This former residence of Napoleon is just so packed full with mankind’s creative treasures, it numbs the mind. Crowds gather around the Mona Lisa while the rooms of renaissance ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running Your Race - God's Olympics

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,694 views

    Whether you realize it or not, as a Christian you are in a race. Salvation is the gift that puts you in that race. How you run that race and finish it is the theme of this message.

    Running Your Race Heb. 12:1-3 Intro. Ill. - Eric Liddell “The Flying Scotsman” (Note - Read about Eric Liddell’s life at the end of Sermon notes) (If possible play the theme from the movie "Chariots of Fire" some time during the service. Dino, the Christian concert pianist, has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 10,761 views

    A message on the sure second coming of Jesus

    “Ready or Not Here “I” Come” Luke 12:32-40 Introduction An adult Sunday School class was studying sayings about “the end time” in the Gospels. Some were troubled and confused by Jesus’ use of symbols to describe the coming judgement: lamps lit, loins girded, wise and foolish maidens, a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfortable Or Conformable Series

    Contributed by Mark Pierce on May 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,367 views

    Should our Christian faith be comfortable or conformable? What are the conformable paradoxes?

    Comfortable or Conformable – 03.29.09 READ – John 12:20-32 Introduction – The Christian life is filled with uncomfortable paradoxes. Today I’d like to consider the fact that our lives as Christ followers are not necessarily to be comfortable, but to be conformable. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Leading From Your Strengths Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,706 views

    There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

    (I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Avoid A Shipwreck

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,444 views

    Five things when ignored can cause a ship wreck

    On April 10, 1912 the. Titanic left her harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid thousands of dollars to sail on that great luxury ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Feast/The Excuses Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,688 views

    There are many excuses for rejecting what God has to offer, and God sees through them all. If we’re full of the world we’ll have no appetite for Heaven.

    Today’s parable starts out as table-talk. At a dinner, Jesus mentions “the resurrection of the righteous”, an encouraging truth. Someone at the table gets so excited, he declares a Beatitude: “Blessed is everyone who will eat at the banquet in the Kingdom of God!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,486 views

    He's coming - are you ready?

    When will everything be OK? Have you ever asked yourself that question? You’re sitting on the couch, watching the news. You see that the economy has gotten a lot of attention lately. Banks are getting bailed out. Car makers are begging to get bailed out. So many foreclosures, you see. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran