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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Untitled

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,142 views

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings.

    1. Remember Jesus Christ's ability to endure hardships, criticisms and misunderstandings. The Pharisees accused Jesus of being Beelezebub - the son of the devil. Blessed are the persecuted because of  righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when  people insult you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wise Or Otherwise?

    Contributed by David Lansdown on Mar 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,001 views

    True wisdom - the whos, hows and whys!

    WISE OR OTHERWISE? James 1:5-11 INTRODUCTION A man was pulled over by a policeman and asked if he knew he was going too fast. He said, ‘I’m sorry officer. I had my cruise control on and just forgot the speed limit changed.’ His wife said, ‘Harry, I told you two miles ago that you were speeding.’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remain Loyal Series

    Contributed by W F on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,013 views

    If we want to kick-start our faith we must remain loyal (Part 2 in a series on "How to Kick-start Your faith").

    How to kick-start your faith Part 2 Remain Loyal (2:10-17). INTRODUCTION Malachi 2:10-16 With good reason there was one particular woman who was always suspicious of her husband’s waywardness. Each night there would be a row when she would discover a blonde or a brunette hair on his lapel. One ...read more

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    21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,495 views

    By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

    Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    #7 -- Joy Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,374 views

    Having joy is not dependent on circumstances but comes from God, is Jesus-specific, and something that we are called to practice.

    Introduction: A Joyless World As we continue listening to these songs for the road, we come to a song of joy. To begin I want to read a couple of quotes about joy. C.S. Lewis once said this: “We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition, when infinite joy is offered ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Masters Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,276 views

    1 of 4 messages about Time. This message is how we can become a Master of Time by following the example of Jesus. Graphics available by email.

    It’s About Time Time Masters December 31, 2006 Time Masters “Our lifetime is seventy years or, if we are strong, eighty years. But the years are full of hard work and pain. They pass quickly, and then we are gone… Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.” Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dealing With A Burden (Revised)

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 6, 2009
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     | 4,311 views

    When God presents us with a burden, we can either embrace it or run from it and it all says tons about our character.

    Dealing with a Burden Griffith Baptist Church – 11/8/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 1 Key verse: Nehemiah 1:4 - And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven, Premise: When God presents us with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship Is A Verb Part 9 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2009
     | 5,419 views

    Part 8 focuses on Prayer within the worship services and concludes the series.

    Worship Is A Verb Part 9 Scriptures: Acts 12:1-19; Isaiah 55:6; Matthew 7:7; Philippians 4:6 Introduction: This will part nine in my series “Worship Is a Verb” and will conclude the series. Last week in part 8, I focused on giving. Hopefully each of you left here understanding that when you give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Bridge Too Far?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,665 views

    Does your faith waiver when on the mountaintops or in the valleys of life? Read this sermon to find out how to have faith that does not depend on one's circumstances but on one's belief in a risen Savior.

    A Bridge too Far? Mark 9:14-29 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whether one is on the mountaintop of blessings or in the valleys of trials and tribulations, keeping one’s faith in Jesus is not an easy task! When we are the recipients of blessings it is easy to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Father's Blessing Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER.

    2020.01.17. My Father’s Blessing William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: It is “The GOD of my father and mother” who blesses me, and I want to be that ‘father’ so my children will also know the Blessing of the LORD GOD my HEAVENLY FATHER. My father’s blessing In July 2004, I met with my father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Judge Others Because They Sin Differently Than You Do

    Contributed by Daniel Lowe on Jun 27, 2015
     | 5,307 views

    Judging Others, Supreme Court Decision, Searching Our Hearts

    DON’T JUDGE OTHERS BECAUSE THEY SIN DIFFERENTLY THAN YOU DO Matthew 7:1-5 6-28-15 many am dlowe (This sermon has quotes and thoughts from many sources that I acknowledge as not my own original thoughts) The Supreme Court has given THEIR definition of marriage. Everyone has an ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    It’s Not The Messenger, It’s The Message

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 9, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,508 views

    Paul was direct and focused on what he had to do; he was a messenger of Christ, not of himself or anyone else and he knew it.

    16 For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! 17 For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. 18 What is my reward then? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Favorite Psong Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 26, 2015
     | 6,139 views

    David deals with the basic questions of life in this popular psalm.

    Bob Buford wrote a great book entitled Halftime. No, it’s not a football book. It’s a book about finding significance in life. Bob Buford was a business man who had spent the first half of his life searching for success, and came to realize his real search was for significance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unsafe Prayers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2016
     | 6,041 views

    Unsafe prayers are those which take us out of our comfort zone, which expose us to God, which thrust us out into the realm of faith and cause us to completely rely on God. Are you ready to pray unsafe prayers?

    UNSAFE PRAYERS Jer. 42:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE LUMBERYARD 1. A man went to the lumber yard and said to an attendant, “I want 5 4X2’s.” The attendant said, “Do you mean 2X4’s?” He answered, “Let me go out to the truck to ask.” 2. He went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where O' Where Has Prophecy Gone Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,473 views

    God the Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit has gifts to empower the church of Christ, enabling her to accomplishing everything He has called her to do in a sin cursed world.

    Title: Where O' Where Has Prophecy Gone Theme: The Ability to Preach God's Word Series: He Gave Gifts Introduction: Picture in your mind several years of giving to your loved ones everything they need to function and survive in an hostile world. How would you feel after finding out the family ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational