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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Living The Life Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007
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     | 8,197 views

    For the believer, life is not obtaining the good life, BUT about living the life God ordained for us.

    LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER 1 THESS 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that we have all heard about the good life. Living the good life, or having the good life, or getting the good life. Problem with the good life is that good does not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. For one the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sanctification...does That Compute?

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    A sermon comparing the spyware problem on a computer with the sin-problem in the life of a person.

    Introduction 1. On Friday, Pastor Debbie was having trouble with her computer… • And she asked me to help… • With our new Helping Hands Ministry… • I had planned to sign on to help with computer problems… • So, I guess this was my first call for help!... • In any event, what I found when I saw her ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Christianity And Sex Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 28, 2008
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    Sex has become a cultural obsession but the picture of sex that our culture paints is a cheap counterfeit of God’s design. What we have done is dehumanized ourselves and taken something which was meant to be sacred, wonderful and beautiful and changed it

    Christianity and Sex 1 Cor. 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, Genesis 2:24-25 Where would you expect to find the following articles? How to Maintain an Erotic Marriage; Sexual Limits: What other Women Will and Won’t Do in Bed. In the Adults Only section of the newsstand? Try Readers Digest and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Sanctification"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,129 views

    Shares the process of sanctification

    “Sanctification” November 14, 2008 “Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more. For you know what instructions we gave you by the authority of the Lord Jesus. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Living To Please God

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 11,085 views

    The Bible is full of admonition on how to please God in life. We have three different admonitions in this text. 1- Avoid sexual lust 2- Adopt brotherly love 3- Ambitiously work hard

    INTRO.- ILL.- The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellow fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Living To Please God (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2012
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     | 6,132 views

    In this sermon, we learn what God's will is - that we are sanctified, which includes avoiding sexual immorality.

    A. It always disturbs me to see road kill along the highway (maybe except for opossums), how about you? 1. It is sad when the lives of beautiful, innocent animals are unintentionally extinguished by passing cars and trucks. 2. The consequences of these collisions can be severe for both the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living To Please God (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2012
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    This sermon continues and concludes the section of 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 that I began last week. Paul gives three aspects of living a life that pleases God. This sermon covers the last two aspects.

    Introduction: A. Today I want to talk about living a life that pleases God. 1. Ultimately, living a life that pleases God will also be a life that will get the attention of others and will impact them. B. I like the story told about the person who visited the mental institution and asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Marks Of Maturity"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 25, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,937 views

    Six marks of a mature Christian

    “Marks of Maturity” April 29, 2012 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally, Brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you in the Lord Jesus to do this more and more.” Last week I said that the goal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Live His Image Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012
     | 6,646 views

    To be imitators of Jesus and to do God's will means we lead moral and holy lives. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we love each other. To be imitators of Jesus and to do God’s will means we work hard and keep ourselves from drowning in

    Opening Video: I am Sin by ignitermedia Series: Imitators Summary of first 3 messages using power points Sermon: Live His Image Scripture Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 1Finally, brothers, we instructed you how to live in order to please God, as in fact you are living. Now we ask you and urge you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning How To Walk

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 12, 2011
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     | 8,063 views

    Our daily walk as Christians is so extremely vital because it is our witness to the world. We need to learn to walk in such a way that we please God and are a witness to the world of Christ’s redeeming love.

    Learning How to Walk 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7 “Finally then, brethren, we urge and exhort in the Lord Jesus that you should abound more and more, just as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God.” Introduction: Throughout the New Testament the daily life we lead is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lust Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,225 views

    Lust was considered to be the least deadly of sins though when you look at the church’s discussion of sexuality, you would think that it would be much higher. But it wasn’t. Our sexual desire is a gift from God. The problem is that when we change sexual i

    Lust 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Three ministers and their wives went out to dinner and were in a terrible accident, and all six were killed. They came to the Pearly Gates of Heaven and were greeted by St. Peter. "I know you are all men of the cloth," said St. Peter, "but as a matter of protocol I need ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Call To Purity

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011
     | 7,045 views

    In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Life Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 12, 2012
     | 5,904 views

    Influence, purity, integrity, witness

    A LIFE OF INFLUENCE 1 Thess. 4: 1-12 (Veterans’ Day) November 11, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I have a really good friend named Junior that lives in Lawrenceburg, but works for Toyota in Georgetown…when I knew him he was a deacon at our church…he now serves as an Elder. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A God Pleaser

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
     | 5,916 views

    God has called us to please Him in all areas of our lives! And He offers to help us live a life that honors Him and does no harm to ourselves or others. God is ready and willing to forgive those who have fallen into the trap of sexual sin, giving in to si

    Marks of a God Pleaser 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Intro: How important is it for a person to please God? The Bible really has a lot to say about this. First, we know that without faith or trust in God, it is impossible to please Him (Heb. 11:1). Most people don’t worry about pleasing God unless ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When You’re Ready To Be Useful Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,430 views

    A study of sanctification and the necessary place it holds in our relationship with Christ.

    I Thessalonians 4:1-12 Intro – Somewhere, out there, is a list of things without which I expect I can still make it to heaven. I think you can not be a Cubs fan and still make it into Heaven. I think you’d be OK not understanding the difference between licentiousness, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ