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  • Don Jaques avatar

    What's So Great About Gratefulness?

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,639 views

    When we choose to give thanks to God in all circumstances, we reap the benefits of God’s blessings. The hearer will understand WHY he/she should give thanks to God and be motivated to develop the discipline of grateful living.

    INTRO In “The Hiding Place”, Dutch woman Corrie ten Boom wrote of her family’s experience undergoing the trial of concentration camps under the Third Reich in World War II. Though not Jews themselves, she, her father, and her sister, Betsie, were sent to a series of prison camps for harboring Jews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Responds To Our Prayers In Four Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    God Responds to Our Prayers in Four Ways

    GOD RESPONDS TO OUR PRAYERS IN ONE OF FOUR WAYS: (Rom 8:26,27) Illustration:At a meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Bobby Richardson, former New York Yankee second baseman, offered a prayer that is a classic in brevity and poignancy: "Dear God, Your will, nothing more, nothing less, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, How

    Contributed by John Browning on Jun 1, 2007
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     | 9,510 views

    We are taught to pray for every thing in all situations. But not everyone prays the same way. Ultimately the how you pray is up to you and your relationship with the Heavely Father.

    Prayer: Who, What, When, Where, HOW? By Pastor JC Browning June 3, 2007 We are told to pray over 1000 times in the Bible. Every time we turn around the world is telling us where we can and can not pray. But I’m here to tell you in the words of William Wallace in the movie ‘Braveheart’ “Yes, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul - The Model Mailman

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,095 views

    Paul epitomizes the ideal scriptural mailman as it can be said, "Neither rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night can keep this courageous courier from the swift completion of his appointed task."

    Paul - The Ideal Mailman (Acts 28) Mitchell Kendall engraved this famous saying on the New York City post office, taken from Herodutus about the diligence of the Persian mailmen during the heat of their battles with the Greeks in 500 B.C. "Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail, nor dark ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baptism And The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 22, 2016
     | 6,619 views

    The 12th and 13th Articles of the Church of the Nazarene covers the two sacraments recognized by the COTN.

    This morning, we will look at the next two of our Articles of Faith. First, we will look at the twelfth Article of Faith, which is: XII. Baptism Here is the description of this 12th tenet of our faith: We believe that Christian baptism, commanded by our Lord, is a sacrament signifying ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,895 views

    The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says to think and act.God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees...

    Psalms 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. How does God do this? Is it automatic? The born again man, or spirit man is spotless in the eyes of God, but our outward man has to be renewed, and reprogrammed to think and act like the Word of God says ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Anger Danger Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    Moses' life shows a pattern of anger issues. Because Moses never got control of his anger, he faced tragic consequences. This sermon will motivate us to do something about our anger with God's help.

    Introduction: A. There is a story told about a girl who was writing a paper for school and asked her father for help, "Dad, what is the difference between anger and exasperation?" 1. The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean." 2. With that, the father put ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,267 views

    Holiness is more than merely a matter of religious activities. God is not near as concerned with our methods of ministry as He is our motives of ministry. That’s because God is not so concerned with the surface of man as He is with the spirit of man.

    Holiness Is A Matter Of The Heart Text: Eph.6: 6; Mark 7: 18-19a Intro: It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian without a change of heart. Everything about trusting Christ as ones Savior affects the heart. If there has been no change of heart, there has been no conversion. Just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Go From Dirtbag To Top-Notch" Series

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that ONE OF GOD’S greatest acts of love is shown in how He forgives and welcomes the return home of his shameful and disgraceful children with open arms and loving gestures.

    18 March 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, California BIG IDEA: One of God’s greatest act of love is His FORGIVENESS OF SINNERS. . References: Luke 15:1-32 (NIV); Psalm 32:1-11 (Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered …); Joshua ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Questions For A Happy Mother's Day

    Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 13,466 views

    Discover what we can learn from Elkanah and Hannah to have a happy Mother’s Day

    (If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! On Mother’s Day 2003, we looked at what the Bible said about living worry-free. That was of great interest to mothers, because generally ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Eleven Principles Of Intercessory Help

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never loses a case. It reminds me when I lived in Nigeria an intercessor or a mediator was necessary to resolve every conflict. This required an authoritative intercessory figure

    Eleven Principles of Intercessory Help Rom 8:26,27 - "The Spirit helps us in our weakness for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit intercedes for us according to the will of God." Illustration: We all need intercessory help. Better than a professional lawyer, the Spirit never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Jones avatar

    The Conflict Cure Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,145 views

    The message gives the 5 steps to avoid and diffuse conflict.

    The Conflict Cure James 4:1-10 Introduction This morning we are going to look at conflict in and out of the church. I have discovered a great deal about conflict and would like to share some of the more important points. Lynn Buzzard gives negative advice on "How to turn a disagreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Hypocrite” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2018
     | 8,370 views

    Jesus gives us the profile of a hypocrite.

    This Sunday and the next, we're going to take a look at two problem people. We refer to them as problem people because Jesus had a problem with them; and He let them know it! We're talking about the hypocrite and the legalist. (READ TEXT) Jesus addressed a Pharisee and the experts in the law. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Champion

    Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,298 views

    World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting the good fight. Likewise, you are in a race, too (1 Cor. 9:24). Here’s how you can

    “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” (Matthew 4:1) World-class athletes see winning in their mind’s eye. They win the event before it even begins. They see themselves crossing the finish line, overcoming obstacles, fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Applause Of Heaven

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Aug 23, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,395 views

    Our motivation (why we do what we do...who we do it for) is examined. Nehemiah shows us the courage and power of doing things for God’s approval rather than the applause of men.

    This is the last message in our series on Nehemiah -It has been a Book full of practical instruction and hope -It has reminded us of the consequences of SIN… -It reminds us of the difference that ONE PERSON can make if they are committed to glorifying God. -It has shown us that God LOVES and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational