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  • Brian Kluth avatar

    Living The Truly Good Life

    Contributed by Brian Kluth on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,616 views

    Ways to Rise Above the Pull of Materialism Highlights from 1 Timothy

    1) A goal to strive for: Godliness with contentment 1 Tim 6:6,8 Godliness (=devoted to Christ living) with contentment (=satisfaction) is great gain… if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Luke 12:15 (Jesus said) "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Temptation

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,997 views

    How to overcome temptation

    INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the ultimate Christian We can learn how to overcome anything in life if we pay close attention to His life. By listening to what He says and by watching what He does. The greatest test that we all face as Christians is temptation. After Jesus was baptized, Matthew tells ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taking The Pleasant With The Unpleasant

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,629 views

    Must Jesus bear the cross alone and all the world go free? NO there’s a cross for everyone and there’s a cross for me. Even though many disciples relished the privilege to preach in the name of Jesus, persecution caused many to quit. They thrived on the

    1. Why do you think some people grow tired of their jobs? Every job has its so called good and bad points. Yet, some aspects of service are not always considered as pleasant but nevertheless are necessary. Jesus said, "If anyone will come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,142 views

    Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

    Criteria For Resolving Conflicts Illustration:How to turn a disagreement into a feud: 1. Be sure to develop and maintain a healthy fear of conflict, letting your own feelings build up so you are in an explosive frame of mind. 2. If you must state your concerns, be as vague and general as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Turn Criticisms Into Motivations

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    The Lord teaches us how to use criticisms as motivations for greater godliness, holiness and maturity through the life of Paul

    How To Turn Criticisms In to Motivations (Acts 17:1-9) Illustration:How to Bury a Good Idea It will never work, We’ve never done it that way before. We’re doing fine without it. We can’t afford it. We’re not ready for it. It’s not our responsibility. Bits & Pieces, June 23, 1994, p. 10. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Temptation

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,954 views

    1. Temptation is a process. 2. Temptation comes from the enemy. 3. Temptation comes in beautiful packages. 4. Temptation hits us where we are weak. 5. Temptation blinds us from reality. 6. Temptation builds us up before knocking us down. 7. Tempta

    Power of Temptation Genesis 3:1-12 Historian Shelby Foote tells of a soldier who was wounded at the battle of Shiloh during the American Civil War and was ordered to go to the rear. The fighting was fierce and within minutes he returned to his commanding officer. "Captain, give me a gun!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Carter avatar

    “be A Responsible Christian”

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Apr 20, 2010
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     | 3,569 views

    The Christian has been given the responsibility to not sin.

    I. Sin shall not reign over you (vs12) A. The wording of 12 and 13 states that we have an option. 1. At the very base of love lies choice. 2. God is desiring of our love and therefore placed obedience in our lives to demonstrate that love to Him. 3. The mere fact that we are able to choose to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The “up’s” And “down’s” Of Living For God

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Jul 27, 2010
     | 3,414 views

    staying consistant

    THE “UP’S” AND “DOWN’S” OF LIVING FOR GOD 2/11/2010 Intro. Too many “up’s” and “down’s” in the church. Too many roller coaster ride Christians! In the medical field they have a name for that! And they realize the danger of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Cut Off The Hand That Sins

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015
     | 4,243 views

    What does it mean “Cut off the eye or hand that sins”?

    Matt 5:29-30 (Jesus) If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Devices Of The Devil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 6, 2014
     | 4,570 views

    The devil may not come with two horns with his front teeth jutting out to harass you; he may come in the form of a pretty girl or a well groomed boy.

    Evil devices of the devil! Mark 8:33”But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men." Just after a great party with the Lord, would come a dirty trick from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Are You Following?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 15, 2013
     | 8,567 views

    Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, or they will lead you to the wrong place.

    Who are you following? 1 Corinthians 10:11 - Now all these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the ages have come. Each and every one of us will follow someone. The person you follow will either lead you to fulfil your potential, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    God's Love Is Constant--Even When It Does Not Feel Good

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 19, 2022
     | 1,478 views

    When the Lord showed Himself to Moses on the mountain, He declared Himself to be a God of compassion and loving kindness–in Biblical language–forever.

    Tuesday of the 16th Week in Course Recently I heard a homily that really pricked my ears, and almost prompted me to jump up in the pew and object. The preacher said something like “the God of the OT is not One that I worship,” because in the Scriptures we read some pretty nasty stuff. Psalm 137 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Encouragement- Don't Believe Everything You Hear Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 11, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,894 views

    This is the 60th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Action [#60] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU HEAR 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Introduction: Several years ago, a Preacher friend of mine told me about a new Church growth method that he had experienced. He pastored a Church in town that was struggling with low ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Tumbles In

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,032 views

    Job wanted to know: What is the benefit in being good? Where is God? What should my response to God be?

    The most difficult part of being a pastor is regularly walking into situations which are filled with tragedy and brimming with raw emotion. The added pressure for a pastor is that there is a silent expectation in some people’s minds that you are supposed to have some answers — or at least some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Understanding Power And Authority Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 33,674 views

    Introductory message of the series. Focuses on where our authority comes from and why.

    Understanding Power and Authority Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-19; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 7; Acts 19:11-17 Introduction I grew up in Tennessee and before I left home I stood over 6 feet tall and weighed 180 pounds. My father was shorter than me and probably weighed 30-40 pounds less fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational