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  • Richard Tow avatar

    I Think I Will; But Maybe Not

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
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     | 18,416 views

    Indecision is a stressful state of mind. Decisive people solve problems and get things done. This message takes lessons from Nazis Germany and Israel’s history to examine the perils of indecision.

    1 Kings 18:21 7/10/16 On April 9, 1945 seven conspirators against Hitler were marched to the gallows and hung. It was just one month before Germany surrendered. One of the men hung that day was a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Some of you have probably read his book, The Cost of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What I Think About God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 6,543 views

    Sixth in this series. The Parable of the Talents show that what I have with what I have been given reveals what I really think about God.

    Over fifty years ago A. W. Tozer wrote his classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy. In his preface, he described why he wrote the book: The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am What I Think Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 15, 2024
     | 945 views

    By aligning our minds with Christ, and through prayer, Scripture, and community support, we can overcome negative thought patterns and experience peace, joy, and hope, even in difficult circumstances.

    I am What I Think John 3:30 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” Proverbs 25:28 Though self-control is a fruit of the Holy Spirit granted to every believer (Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Worship Is More Than You Think Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,913 views

    “How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

    Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Start Thinking And Don’t Worry Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 10, 2025
     | 437 views

    Jesus calls us to stop worrying by not bringing the falsehoods of tomorrow into today, and by being thinking Christians who look to our heavenly Father.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:25-34 “Start Thinking and Don’t Worry” If you were old enough you will remember the powerful impact of the 1975 movie called “Jaws”. Even now, if you know the movie, you have the tune in your head. Durnut … durnut ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship According To God's Will Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 18, 2010
     | 3,368 views

    We must worship God as he wishes, not as we wish.

    Monday of 25th week in Course 20 Sept 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Try as we might, we cannot ever find Jesus “cutting a deal,” or negotiating the Truth. He seemed always to be spoiling for a confrontation with Sadducees–the crooks who ran worship–or Pharisees, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith And Hope - Much More Than Coke

    Contributed by Philip Cairns on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,937 views

    Understanding the difference between ’wish lists’ and ’hope’ as the Scriptures teach it.

    TITLE: "Faith and hope - much more than Coke" SCRIPTURE: James 1:2-12 AIM: Through an understanding of ‘suffering’, challenge my hearers about their faith and how they would stand when tested. INTRODUCTION: In 1 Corinthians Paul talks about the three things that will remain - faith, hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Living Hope For The Hopeless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 12, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,022 views

    When Jesus rose from the dead, Thomas got a 5 minute show and tell. By contrast, the 2 men on the road to Emmaus received a 3 hour dissertation. Why the difference? Perhaps Jesus spent more time with these hopeless men, to show us how to have a living Hope in a hopeless world.

    OPEN: A preacher told of going through his father’s effects after his dad died, and among the things he found was father’s 7th grade report card. Back in the Fall of 1941 this 7th grade report card showed the grading scale on the back of it. There was A, B, C, D, F, and something he’d never seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year 2023: Ask, And It Will Be Given To You!

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,879 views

    Some argue that we don't need to express our desires to God because He already knows what we want without us saying it. Some think that without asking, God will give us what we need. What does the Bible teach about expressing our wishes to God or asking God to provide us with our desires?

    What are your hopes and wishes for 2023? Some hope this year will be healthier or no new diseases will emerge. Some hope to meet God soon because of their old age and weaker body condition. Like Tante Christine, she expressed her desire to move on from life in this world during our visit. On Dec. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Positive Perspective

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Nov 14, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,795 views

    A powerful treatise of a rare type,this exposition analysed the effects of both positive and negative perspective on destiny

    Life is to be lived once, if you have correct information, once is enough! Ø To enjoy continuous progress, there must be continuous change Ø The kind of thinking that brought you to this place is not the kind that will take you to your destiny Ø The road to success is always under ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live Right

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,328 views

    Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

    How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Mind Stayed On Him Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 7, 2016
     | 6,926 views

    Our Heavenly Father has called us to pour out our lives in service to Jesus. To tell the amazing story of His great love for us. Do not remain an enemy to the Love of God that is Jesus Christ. It is only your sin that separates you from Him

    A mind stayed on Him Philippians 3:8-18 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    The Poverty Mindset

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,862 views

    One false concept is that poverty has some mysterious refining qualities. Some believe that it is spiritual to be poor. That is not the way God lives and neither does He want us to live that way. Just look how He blessed Abraham. The Bible teaches us that

    THE POVERTY MIND-SET Simply put, being poor is not having enough food, clothing, and shelter for your family. It is an urgent unmet need for more money and material possessions. Being poor can also be described as being without a dream that will take you out of poverty. One false concept is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    Bloody Hands, Wicked Hearts, & Evil Paths Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 9, 2013
     | 6,442 views

    We all have blood on our hands and evil and wickedness are waiting to slip in our lives and the only cure and cleaning comes through Jesus Christ.

    Well today we are going to look at three detestable things as we continue our series “Seven things God don’t like. Last week we looked at the sin of “Haughty eyes” being too full of ourselves and how we need to humble ourselves and realize that it isn’t all about us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    3 Facts About Attitude

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 54,452 views

    This sermon deals with our thinking and ways to help ourselves and other with attitudes

    3 Facts About Attitude Proverbs 23:7 Next to knowing Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, nothing is more important than having a good positive attitude. Your attitude WILL: 1. MAKE OR BREAK YOU 2. HEAL OR HURT YOU 3. Make FRIENDS or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God