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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What Are Some Of The Ways I Can Avoid Acting, Speaking, Or Reacting Impulsively?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,430 views

    1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others.

    1. Ask the Lord to help you to hold your tongue and consider carefully how your speech will effect others. James wrote, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry."(James 1:19) 2. Carefully consider the long-term effects of any impulsive behavior. Solomon wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid Rape? By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,101 views

    How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

    How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Genesis 34:1-2: (Contemporary English Version) Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the women who lived there. She was seen by Hamor's son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, and he grabbed her and raped her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011
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     | 4,401 views

    The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

    Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 18-An Appeal To Avoid Partiality (James 2:12-13) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,506 views

    James 2:12-13, KJV

    12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. 13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. COMMENTARY 12So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. "So speak ye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs That Your Spiritual Fire Is Dying

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 16, 2025
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    Spiritual fire does not die suddenly—it fades gradually. A believer must stay alert to the early warning signs.

    SIGNS THAT YOUR SPIRITUAL FIRE IS DYING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:1-5 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 4:10, 1 Kings 19:9-10, Jeremiah 2:2-5, Galatians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Fire represents passion, zeal, and the vibrant presence of God in a believer’s life. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Final Thoughts

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 8, 2014
     | 4,498 views

    In John's final thoughts and instructions as he closes this epistle, we see encouragement to pray for each other, admonishment for sin in our lives and a warning about the future.

    Final Thoughts 1 John 5: 16-21 Intro: Don’t you just love this time of year. The air is brisk and there is a sense of cleanliness in the air this time of year. . Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. Tis the season to be jolly and happy. . There is another holiday that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!"

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Nov 18, 2014
     | 4,385 views

    Rahab trusts in the God of Heaven and Earth and as a Canaanite is set free and rescued while Achan a member of the Covenant Community with a relationship with God displeases God, acts like a Canaanite and is judged!

    Cornerstone Church November 16, 2014 “Whole Lotta Achan Goin' On!” Joshua 7 “How’s That Again? The following ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Tried And True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 1, 2013
     | 4,420 views

    We are often tempted to sin as well as tested in our faith. This part of the prayer is a reminder for the source of our power to overcome such temptations.

    1. The saying, "Opportunity only knocks once," has been around for a long time. A recent caveat to this saying has been added, "but temptation bangs at the door constantly." 2. Matthew 6.13 3. Yeshua (Jesus) knew of what he spoke -- Matthew 4; Luke 4 -- note: 13 And when the devil had ended every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dodging Decisions Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 21, 2021
     | 1,847 views

    What is often passed off as indecisiveness or propriety or procrastination is a dishonest attempt to keep from honoring what is right and fair. We can see Felix’s motives as an example. We can also see how God can use such red tape.

    Dodging Decisions (Acts 24:1-27) 1. So today we honor our graduates, and we honor our fathers. 2. I will honor our graduates with a joke: Why did Mary want to work at a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet even though she'd received her B.A. degree? Because it had been on her bucket list for a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Leaders Fail To Deal With Sin Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025
     | 125 views

    The message of this chapter is clear: spiritual compromise tolerated under leadership will eventually produce corruption, instability, and divine judgment.

    WHEN LEADERS FAIL TO DEAL WITH SIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 15:1-38 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 8:11; Romans 6:12-14; 1 Corinthians 5:6-7; 2 Timothy 4:2-5; Proverbs 14:34 INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 15 covers the reigns of several kings in both Judah and Israel, and it presents a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 189 views

    The people we surround ourselves with shape our values, our attitudes, and our future. The Bible warns us clearly that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).

    THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS AND THEIR CORRUPTING INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Psalm 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14 INTRODUCTION: Friendship is one of the most powerful influences in a person’s life. The people we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Don't Hang Your Judas!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,769 views

    An exhortation to avoid revenge and forgive.

    Don’t Hang Your Judas! Have you ever been betrayed? I don’t mean some friend erred and let something you shared in confidence slip out. I mean stabbed in the back. They not only stabbed you but they twisted the knife and you could hear them chuckling as they did it! I have and I will admit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Tatimu avatar

    Conflict Management: How To Solve A Conflict

    Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,048 views

    Conflict never to be avoid, but to be solved!

    Conflict Management: How to Solve a Conflict Matthew 10:34-37 By: Donny Tatimu doni_t@yahoo.com At the last sermon, I talked about the source of conflict, which are: 1. Interest 2. Value 3. Relationship 4. Information 5. Resources Again, Jesus not just a Wonderful Comforter, but He also a ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Clouds With Rain

    Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 3, 2015
     | 4,611 views

    Avoid the 3 points in this sermon

    Title: Clouds Without Rain Scripture: Proverbs 25:14 KJV: Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Application: The 1st point is Religion without Purity. John 1:26-27 says, "26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there standeth one among you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Evans avatar

    Traped In The Cares Of Life

    Contributed by Jason Evans on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,785 views

    A message warning on the distractions of life and encouragment to keep the focus on God.

    In Luke 21:34-36 it says “And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye ...read more

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