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  • Timothy Enns avatar

    Fasting, Is It Necessary? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 5, 2011
     | 5,546 views

    Fasting has never been commanded to the church, so do we need to do it?

    Fasting, is it Necessary? Esther 4 Scripture Esther 3:8-11; Esther 4 I. Introduction I have fasted and I have fasted and prayed, but this study that I have done has been good for me to realize I may not have always done it for the right reason or been effective in it. So I stand here as a learner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019
     | 4,424 views

    Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

    11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 62,818 views

    In the Bible, giving of thanks goes far beyond an annual American celebration on a day we remember to thank God for a multitude of blessings. It is a preoccupation of every Christian and extends even to those elders who are "before the throne" in heaven.

    Note: I have some simple, not fancy textual slides I used with this sermon. If anyone is interested, I'll send them directly by email if you'll send an email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Thanksgiving slides. THANKSGIVING I. In his 2nd letter to the Corinthian church, Paul told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Speaking Of Sex. . . Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on May 24, 2022
     | 1,429 views

    A biblical look at marriage, singleness, and sex. Paul answers the question asked of him by the Corinthians about sex outside of marriage. His answer is straightforward and instructive.

    NOTES THE LANGUAGE OF MARRIAGE SERIES – Part 2 Dr. Tom Bartlett May 22, 2022 Speaking of sex . . . 1 Thessalonians 4:3–8 (NLT) God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin. 4Then each of you will control his own body and live in holiness and honor—5not in lustful passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Living In The Kingdom 15 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2022
     | 2,071 views

    In this message we will examine what Jesus said about fasting. While it is common for people to say they are fasting from watrching TV, playing video games, etc, this is not scripturally an accurate protrayal of what fasting truly is and the power that comes through it when combined with prayer.

    Living in the Kingdom 15 Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18; 17:14-21; Isaiah 58:2-6; Psalms 35:13 This is a continuation of my series, “Living in the Kingdom.” This morning we will examine what Jesus says about fasting and riches in His Sermon on the Mount. We will look at verses sixteen through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Safe Living Series

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 5,388 views

    To walk in the blessings of God suggests we must pray to also walk in the protection of God.

    1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, "Because I bore him in pain." 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Priorities: Elders

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 3,552 views

    This message addresses the qualifications of those who serve as elders in the church.

    For the last couple of months we have been talking about Who You Are in the body of Christ. We said that We are the church of Jesus Christ. And because we are the church of Jesus Christ, we are a family. As with all families there comes responsibilities. We have looked at our responsibilities to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cohabitation

    Contributed by David Parks on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,066 views

    If you are a teen listen closely, because the odds are very high that someone will ask you to move in with them. Decide now, how you will respond.

    COHABITATION TEXT: Gal. 5:16-26 INTRODCUTION 1. While conducting a pastor’s seminar on how to cut the divorce rate in the Tampa Bay area, Religious writer Mike McManus asked, "How many couples who come to you to be married, are living together?" In a chorus, they replied: "70 to 75 percent!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian & Military Service

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,628 views

    This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

    I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unlocking Gods Blessings Part 1

    Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Nov 24, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 14,762 views

    There are 3 keys that we need to know and understand As Christians, to recieve all the Power, and Blessings of God. "For to whom much is given, much is required."

    Unlocking God’s Blessings Part 1 1 Samuel 7:3-6 And Samuel spake unto all the house of Israel, saying, If ye do return unto the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the strange gods and Ashtaroth from among you, and prepare your hearts unto the Lord, and serve him only: and he will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ye Seperate

    Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,958 views

    Sanctification is a forgotten concept in much of the modern church. Salvation is preached much and is needed. Deliverance is preached in some circles as well, but the thought of have a standard of separated, holy living for God is just as important.

    I. Introduction The Lord is looking for a people who will love Him and serve Him and be His. When God created Adam and Eve in the garden it was with the thought that they and their descendants would love and worship God but they failed Him. Then God destroyed the world with a flood and that Noah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fasting: Why Don't I Hunger More For God?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,037 views

    This message examines some of the reasons we should fast as well as a beginner’s guide to fasting.

    - Many feel that way when it comes to fasting - “I can’t go without food!” But you can and it can have tremendous spiritual benefits. BIG IDEA: “Physical hunger can bring spiritual satisfaction.” - Interest: sometimes we feel so close to God and want more and more of Him; other times we seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Of The Disciplines Ii

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,450 views

    We are to "make every effort" to grow to be like Christ. Growth comes through conscious efforts.

    2 Peter 1:5-8 5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For if ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    You Who Dwell In The Shelter Of The Most High Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 17, 2013
     | 4,415 views

    The triple temptation of Christ speaks to the triple temptation of every human person, and the triple call of the Church to fast, pray and give alms.

    First Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Focus The haunting strains of Psalm 91 fill the Word of God we sing and hear today: they are singing of Jesus Christ, the victor over Satan’s temptations, but they are also singing out in hope of you and me. We are living in a world that bombards us with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 5, 2014
     | 5,789 views

    The church and New Testament doctrine are founded not only upon God’s past dealings with Israel, but also his future dealings. If you miss this, you miss much. We are a preview of God’s Kingdom on earth, and we must embrace Kingdom attitudes.

    Kingdom Attitudes (Isaiah 56:1-12) 1. I collect humor, and Jewish jokes are among my favorites. 2. It was a sweltering August day in 1937 when the Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the car maker. "Mr. Ford," announced Norman Cohen, the eldest of the three. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible