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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Embracing The "Me” That Is Essential To "We” Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 3, 2021
     | 2,315 views

    Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021

    Embracing the “Me” that is Essential to “We” Series: Building Better RELATIONSHIPS September 19, 2021 Summary: This is the second message in a series on building better relationships...and learning to love like Jesus. (Eph. 5:1-2) It focuses on learning to follow Jesus in being rooted in love in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011
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     | 6,406 views

    We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

    Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trap Of Carnality

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 206 ratings
     | 33,175 views

    Addressing a national seminar of Southern Baptist leaders, George Gallup said, "We find there is very little difference in ethical behavior between churchgoers and those who are not active religiously...The levels of lying, cheating, and stealing are rema

    Nine Marks of Worldliness - I John 2:15,16 (Preoccupations that are wrong, pride, pleasures, possessions, popularity, power obsession, position oriented, people pleasing, and privilege for selfish reasons) Illustration: That evening, the assassin John Wilks Booth stopped in a saloon near the Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Reflections As A Leader

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Feb 15, 2007
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     | 3,012 views

    A wise approach to Leading in the 21ST century

    MY REFLECTIONS AS A LEADER BISHOP DAVID IBELEME 2 Cor. 13:5 To Reflect - To turn or throw back as rays of light, heat or sound. - To think carefully or ponder - To be mirrored as to give back an image  Reflection is a major key to adult learning – Jam. 1:22ff; 2 Cor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Keys To Effective Communication Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013
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     | 31,152 views

    In this message, we will look at what the Bible says about three basic communication skills and then explore practical ways to use them, especially in the midst of conflict.

    Three Keys to Effective Communication www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Words play a key role in almost every conflict. 2. When used properly, words promote understanding and encourage agreement. When misused, they usually aggravate offenses and drive people farther apart. 3. With ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Blowing Our Doors Off

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 2,735 views

    Here walked a man that the disciples were drooling over. He was righteous, rich, and ready to become a follower of Jesus. But the standards were out of reach for him.

    Passage: Matthew 19:16-30 Intro: I saw a campaign sign this week that made me think. 1. “water is our future” 2. if it is, we are in trouble. 3. I like water, but it can only do so much 4. but that kind of statement reveals a classic human characteristic. 5. we look for security ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Slander

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2010
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     | 10,110 views

    The devil is at his worst when he realizes time is about to run out-he must know the signs of the times, and that Jesus could return at any moment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Slander Nehemiah 6:5-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Slander.html The project is almost complete...all that remains in restoring the walls is the placing of the gates. And the devil is at his worst when he realizes time is about to run out. The devil must know the signs of the times, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Painfully Dumb

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    Many people find their lives marked and guided by the dumb things they do

    Painfully Dumb Selected Passages June 20, 2010 Morning Service Introduction Everyone has the right to be dumb but some people abuse the priviledge Growing up we used to watch John Wayne theater – Double feature of super manly movies about men doing super manly things. The four hour section ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Growing In Intimacy With God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 534 views

    Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for Him just as the psalmist declared: "As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God."

    GROWING IN INTIMACY WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 42:1-2 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:13, James 4:8, John 15:4-5, Philippians 3:10, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Intimacy with God is not a casual relationship—it is a deep and personal connection where your spirit longs for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When The Church Becomes Lukewarm Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 28, 2025
     | 218 views

    The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity

    WHEN THE CHURCH BECOMES LUKEWARM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Revelation 3:15-16 Theme: The Danger of Half-Hearted Christianity OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, we come before You today in the name of Jesus Christ. Lord, open our hearts and minds to receive Your Word. Let Your Spirit convict us ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Doing The Will Of God: The Greatest Sense Of Purpose

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,727 views

    The purpose for which God sent His Son to die for us is to guide us to live and walk in obedience to His will here on earth as it is being done in Heaven.

    Doing the Will of God: The Greatest Sense of Purpose. Study Text: John 4: 31 - 34 Introduction: - Jesus laid down for us a perfect example of what our priority and sense of purpose in life should be: Doing the Will of God. - If you have truly met with God, your greatest desire and sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Art Of Really Listening Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,663 views

    The reception of Peter’s sermon to the household of Cornelius is an illustration of how we should be involved in listening to the sermon.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 21 The Art of Really Listening Acts 10:24-48 You will remember that in our last study of the Book of Acts we left Peter as he had arrived at the house of Cornelius. At Caesarea they met ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gifts Of The Spirit 5- Propecy & Discernment Of Spirits Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Sep 17, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,033 views

    1) The three sources (of revelation) 2) The three standards (against which to measure it) 3) The three stages (at which error can creep in: revelation, interpretation, application)

    Gifts of the Spirit 5- ¡§To another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits¡¨ 1 Cor 12:10 WBC 19/9/4 pm - How can I become more discerning about what is from God and what isn¡¦t? - How can I be wise about mistakes made in the prophetic yet completely open to what God might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,916 views

    Peter’s view of handling Spiritual Warfare

    SPIRITUAL WAREFARE 1 Peter 5:8-11 * God uses few things to teach us like He uses “experience.” For instance, in the matter of raising children you might get one kind of answer from a non-parent and an entirely different one from a parent. The reason is because the non-parent offers what the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do It Now!

    Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,253 views

    A sermon that shows that Jesus did not procrastinate and neither should we.

    Do It Now! Introduction My wife Clair reckons that in many ways I am like my Dad. I guess in many senses she’s right. I have the same temperament as my Dad, I whistle almost as badly as him and I have a strong sense of family commitment as he had. However there is one trait that I carry that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist