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  • Steven Spillman avatar

    Self Control Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008
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     | 13,872 views

    The struggle for self-control goes on entirely inside an individual, but the results of self-control, or lack of it, show up entirely on the outside of a person.

    “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) It’s probably fitting that “self-control” is the last fruit of the Spirit in our nine week study. It may be the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Great Temptations

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2017
     | 5,932 views

    Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won.

    Intro Life is filled with trials and temptations. Sometimes we fail. Jesus too was faced with great temptations, but he succeeded. Goal Let’s learn how Jesus battled temptations and won. Plan We will look at the testing of Christ in Matthew 4:1-11. Matthew 4:1-2 Led by the Spirit We read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017
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     | 6,096 views

    Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family

    A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Restoration Business

    Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Sep 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
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    God Restored Israel, and He will restore us!

    GODS RESTORATION BUSINESS TEXT: For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD; because they called thee an Outcast, saying, This is Zion, whom no man seeketh after. Jeremiah 30:17 KJV Hosea 6:2-3 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 2, 2015
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     | 4,287 views

    We must remember that this earthly life is not all that there is. We must keep looking beyond our earthly life, which is passing away. We must remain invested in the world in order to do the work God has given us to do.

    Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The End Is Near

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 24, 2015
     | 3,709 views

    Our work is to win lost souls for Christ. We are to do this by spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We can do this work just by talking to our friends.

    Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Spiritual Hunger

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 5, 2015
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    We must ask ourselves, “What are my hungers? Where have I gone to satisfy them and where have those choices led me? " Thank goodness Jesus provides an alternative that is healthy for us both physically and spiritually.

    A burglar was arrested and appeared before a judge. The judge found him guilty and before he sentenced the burglar, the judge asked him if he had anything to say in his defense. The burglar said, “Well, Your Honour, you know how it is. The more a man has, the more he wants”. The judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bill Bryan avatar

    Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Series

    Contributed by Bill Bryan on Mar 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,313 views

    Jesus is the central expression of God's grace and peace to us. Our unity/thankfulness for one another in the Lord is not based on our complete agreement on every social, political, or religious topic but upon our common experience of God's grace/peace

    On July 4th we celebrate the birth of the United States, and on June 20th we celebrate the birthday of my beloved home state of West Virginia. However, the birth of our nation came about through our division from England, and the birth of West Virginia came through division from the Confederacy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 27: Getting Guidance For The Path

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2012
     | 1,552 views

    God leads us through informed others.

    Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 27: Getting Guidance for the Path January 29, 2012 A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants To Make You Rich! Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 3, 2012
     | 6,175 views

    God supplies all our needs, but He wants to give us abundantly more. That eternal wealth is offered to us all. Will we receive it?

    Philippians 4 Thanks for Their Gifts 15 Moreover, as you Philippians know, in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you only; 16 for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Wisdoms Work: Maturity Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 22, 2012
     | 5,767 views

    Paul gives a roadmap to maturity. God's desire and goal that is revealed throughout the New Testament is maturity. Maturity is likeness to Jesus Christ. We as the church need to ask is wisdom working are we becoming more like Jesus.

    Intro: What signs are the Corinthians showing? Division, arrogance, an extreme focus on what they can do? They are immature believers. Paul desires that they will grow and mature. God also wants us to grow and mature and the way that happens is God’s wisdom and the working of His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In Little Series

    Contributed by Duncan Hamilton on May 2, 2016
     | 15,062 views

    A sermon inspired by the book For The Glory by Duncan Hamilton.

    Text: Luke 16:10-13 INTRODUCTION For the Glory, Duncan Hamilton’s biography of Olympic gold medalist and missionary Eric Liddell, tells about an incident that occurred in China in early 1939. This was a time when much of the countryside was a war zone between the Chinese and their Japanese ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Keeping The Spiritual Fire Burning

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,504 views

    Every believer needs to keep the spiritual fire burning in order to prevent spiritual death and rusting out.

    KEEPING THE SPIRITUAL FIRE BURNING Study Text:— Gal 3: 1-3 Introduction: - The Christian life should not only begin strong, but it should also finish strong . - How many of you, after beginning the Christian life strong, are in danger of rusting out? 2Ti 4:7: I have fought a good fight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Eliminate Doubt Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 3,052 views

    James knew humanity only too well. Immediately after James invites us to charge boldly into our new lives, he points us to the tool for sustained endurance: Wisdom. Without God’s wisdom, we can quickly sprint into a concrete wall and spend months or years banging our heads against it.

    Tom Lowe 1/18/2021 I. There are certain realities of life common to all believers – 1:2-1:18. A. Trials and testing will come and can be overcome -- 1:2-8. 5. Eliminate doubt -- 1:6-8. Lesson: James 1:6-8 - Eliminate Doubt Text: James 1:6-8 (KJV) 6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacred Selfie

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 16, 2019
     | 5,784 views

    Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in the mirror from the morning) If we took a “Sacred Selfie” what would we discover?

    Topical Text: Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: • Explain what a selfie is for the older people • Take a few selfie’s to demonstrate! • Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God