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  • Linda Hull avatar

    "The Hazards Of Holding On To Sin"

    Contributed by Linda Hull on May 30, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,125 views

    Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives.

    Word Count: 1424 THE HAZARDS OF HOLDING ON TO SIN Thesis: Sin blocks fellowship with our Lord. Sin hinders our prayers and praises. Sin destroys lives. Text: Romans 1:18-32 Opening: Every person in this room has a story to tell about how sin has affected their life or the life of someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greenhouse Of The Mind Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,127 views

    Cultivate purity in our thoughts. You need conviction and commitment, confession and cleansing, you need to forsake and flee, and to renew our mind and revive your spirit.

    We need to protect our mind, because we are what we think. • It will be garbage in, garbage out. The more trash we put in, the more trash we would see in words and deeds. You reap what you plant. • We need to set up this “greenhouse” of the mind - to make sure that no virus or pests enter. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Unprofitable Exchange

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 27, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,226 views

    You have a glorious future. Do not fall for the enticing offer of sin.

    THE UNPROFITABLE EXCHANGE "29 Now Jacob cooked a stew; and Esau came in from the field, and he was weary. 30 And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom. 31 But Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright as of this day.” 32 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,699 views

    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Never Became Obsessed With Anything Except His Love For The Father

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,654 views

    (Luke 10:27- Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength) 1.

    (Luke 10:27- Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind and strength) 1. Jesus refused to let anything take a higher priority in His thinking than loving His Father with all His heart, soul, strength and mind. (Luke 10:27) Even though there were many things that tried to vie for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 42,388 views

    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Day: Name That Tune!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    This all-age talk for Christmas Day is based around a game of ’Name that Tune’. Each of the 5 tunes, once guessed, help to build up the sermon which ends asking people to invite Jesus into their lives if they’ve not already done so.

    (The big idea: The point of this all-age sermon is that Jesus is totally unique! There is no-one like him. He alone reveals God to humanity and he alone reveals God’s plans for us. Just like a piece of music the more we listen to it and get to know it the more its unique qualities become obvious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Spiritual Success Patience Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,392 views

    We all want it, but if the truth be known we have all got it Patience you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

    PATIENCE Patience is commonly limited to the ability ’to wait’ however, patience must include a combination of perseverance and self-control. Therefore patience is the ability to wait without frustration or reaction. The AV captures the virtue of patience by using the word ’long-suffering’ which ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Harvest Of The World By: William Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,917 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just

    I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have ever harvested crops in your life, or how about harvesting fruits? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: End of the age could be any time. IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:40-42 40 “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015
     | 4,030 views

    We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

    The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Understanding The Characteristics Of The Spiritual Man

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 12, 2025
     | 353 views

    The “spiritual man” is not just a title; it is a state of being where the believer’s life is under the complete control of God’s Spirit.

    UNDERSTANDING THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPIRITUAL MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Key Verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Consequences Of Ignoring Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 564 views

    This is the 8th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

    Series: Wisdom For Life [#8] THE CONSEQUENCES OF IGNORING WISDOM Proverbs 5:7-14 Introduction: Imagine standing at a crossroads, with 2 paths stretching out before you. 1 is well-trodden, familiar, and inviting- A path that promises pleasure and fleeting satisfaction. The other is narrow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,546 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    An Invitation To Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Nov 2, 2007
     | 2,896 views

    How do we live full lives that God offers to those who love and serve Him?

    An Invitation to Lasting Joy, Part 3 Turn with me today once again to a passage in Matthew’s Gospel that we call the Sermon on the Mount. We are discovering what Jesus says about following Him! How can we live in a way that pleases God and that enjoys His favor? It’s here in these verses. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God