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  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    Prayer And Fasting Itinerary Focused On Breakthrough Prayers | Day 2 Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 22, 2024
     | 890 views

    Deliverance from Ancestral Bonds**, is a profound call to spiritual freedom. It addresses the unseen ties that bind us to the patterns, behaviors, and curses of our forebears.

    Today's prayer topic, Deliverance from Ancestral Bonds, is a profound call to spiritual freedom. It addresses the unseen ties that bind us to the patterns, behaviors, and curses of our forebears. Engaging in prayers for deliverance from these bonds is crucial because it allows us to break free ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025
     | 797 views

    For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

    SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Perfect Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 19, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,560 views

    The Lord's Prayer tells us God is our "Heavenly Father". That implies that God uses the better tendencies of earthly fathers to communicate who He is. So, what are the traits of decent Earthly fathers?

    (Explanation of opening: The traditionally memorized version of the Lord’s Prayer is found only in the KJV. Since we have ESV pew Bibles – which leave off the last verse – I felt that would create confusion as to why that verse was missing. I didn’t want to go there, so I put the KJV on screen and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    God's Favorite Things Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,144 views

    When God saw David as a man after His own heart, he noticed three important character traits He still values today: spirituality, humility, and integrity.

    The LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people. From 1 Samuel 13:14 What does God look for in our hearts? I Spirituality A. A life alive with His Spirit B. God is looking for men and women whose hearts are completely His for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Truths To Learn From Esther

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,103 views

    Esther was faced with a decision that required her to pray, review God’s timing, act with courage and live by faith. These are traits we must evidence too when making decisions

    Esther became Queen to King Xerxes in 479BC. This was around 25 years after Ezra took a group of pilgrims back to Israel. In chapter one Queen Vashti refuses to obey the King and is removed from power. In chapter two the King holds a beauty pageant to select the next queen. READ 2:17, 18 As we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Overseer’s Fitness-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012
     | 2,819 views

    4 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ruled By Peace Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 15, 2016
     | 4,917 views

    All of the traits are to be connected with Christ, of course, but the Apostle Paul seems to emphasize the connection between peace and Christ. What happens when we contemplate the “peace of Christ”?

    Colossians 3:15 Ruled by Peace 1/18/15 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are wearing the perfect outfit. Every part looks good; they all match; and they fit the occasion. Everything is fine as long as no one catches on to how you feel inside. Our verse takes us inside to the heart. Text And let ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brad Lewis avatar

    7 Habits Of Highly Holy People

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 395 ratings
     | 40,364 views

    The men and women who have made a difference for God throughout history were intentionally and habitually holy people. They share some common traits. You and I can make holiness a habit as well by participating in 7 simple activities.

    (Note: after the service I had people placed at each exit to hand out laminated bookmarkers listing the 7 Habits and supporting scripture. People really liked this reminder and many still have them in their Bibles) Seven Habits Of Highly Holy People Introduction In 1989, a book hit the shelves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mad Cow Disease

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    Mad Cow Disease is an appropriate allegory for sin; it easily infects, it changes our attitude & behavior; but unlike the disease, sin can be cured at the foot of the cross.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Amos 4:1-5 MAD COW DISEASE BACKGROUND: A. Have you ever notice how some folk think you do not belong? 1. Kathie was taking registrations for a seminary lecture series. A man called and wanted to register by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Doing The Word Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 21, 2002
    based on 199 ratings
     | 21,078 views

    In order for us to become everything God desires us to be, we must listen to His Word and allow it to conform our behavior to His Will.

    At the age of 33, Erik Weihenmayer is a phenomenal athlete who loves to skydive, snow ski and climb mountains. Mountain climbing is his specialty. As a matter of fact, he is on track to be one of the youngest to climb all of the Seven Summits, the highest peaks on each of the continents. In 1995 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Arellano avatar

    Winning The Battles In Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    Our behavior are always affected by what we think. For us to enjoy life to the fullest, we must learn to identify and reject unhealthy thought patterns.

    ‘Be careful how you think, your life is shaped by your thoughts’ Proverbs 4:23 Most people who want to become better person were unsuccessful in their pursuit for change because of the way they think about themselves. How we think or see ourselves will affect the way we treat ourselves, handle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    God's Design For Human Sexuality

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,308 views

    In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

    GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Evie Megginson avatar

    What Is The Role Of A Mother Today?

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 7, 2001
    based on 354 ratings
     | 58,553 views

    WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MOTHER TODAY? A MOTHER SHOULD BE CHRISTLIKE IN HER BEHAVIOR, CAREFUL WITH HER TONGUE, CONSECRATED IN HER DRINK,AND A COMMUNICATOR OF GOOD THINGS.

    WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A MOTHER TODAY? TITUS 2:1-5 In Tyler, Texas, there is a tombstone which says, “Mahalita, the wife of R. Adkins, she was the sunshine of our home.” 1. Mothers, isn’t that the way you want to be remembered? You were the sunshine of your home. Billy Graham’s mother said ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Flesh And Spirit: Love And Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 21, 2009
     | 4,536 views

    Treating others with gentleness begins with understanding that God uses gentleness with us, and then moves to our being gentle with ourselves. Gentleness does shape the behavior of others.

    Why is it that some situations cause us to lose our tempers? Why do we sometimes lose all sense of reason and just get angry all over? Why is it that when we are trying to get someone else to do what we want them to do, we can barely control our rage? A few weeks ago I introduced you to our new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Live Right

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,645 views

    Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

    How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic