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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Developing Godly Habits: How To Order Your Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021
     | 3,870 views

    Today we’re looking at the topic of developing great habits. So we’re going to look at a theological concept, exam some scripture, and then consider our applications.

    I try to exercise regularly. I have to exercise a great deal and be very, very careful about how I eat, because my body is very good at gaining weight and not very quick to lose it. Can anyone relate? I always have eggs for breakfast, and coffee. I try not to eat again all morning until lunch ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Develop Prayer Points - God’s Way

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 2, 2019
     | 10,557 views

    Coming up with prayer points that God will answer is not an impossible exercise. Begin by practicing praying the word of God and you are well on the way to having your prayers answered. Holy Spirit will assist you.

    Text: “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.” I John 5:14-15 NKJV It seems that often the children of God find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Childlike Or Childish Part One

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Christ commanded us to be childlike, Paul rebuked beleivers for being childish what’s the difference?

    Can you remember being a kid? Can you remember the thrill of each new morning and the wonder of each new day? Can you remember when a week seemed like an eternity, and it was a lifetime between Christmases? Can you remember nursery rhymes and fairy tales, and thinking that all stories had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,768 views

    In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Must Insist On This

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,830 views

    1- I insist that you don’t live like others 2- I insist that you did not learn Christ from the world 3- I insist that the truth is in Jesus

    INTRO.- Roger Clemens. Guilty or not? Is he guilty of using drugs and Human Growth Hormone or not? Clemens insists he is not guilty! Clemens has won seven Cy Young Awards, two more than any other pitcher. He throws and bats right-handed. On December 13, 2007, Clemens’ name was listed in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Christian Attitude

    Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 6, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 25,888 views

    In order to grow as Christians we must have the proper atitude towards our Christian lives.

    NOTE: I am indebted to Jim Mooney of sermoncentral.com for the idea for this sermon. I took his basic idea from the sermon “How to Have a Winning Attitude” and customized it to fit my own style and congregation. The Christian Attitude Phil: 3:8-14 Introduction: THERE IS A SHORT STORY BY G.W. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Pass The Salt, Please!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,485 views

    Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

    Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Getting The Definitions Right

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 26, 2002
    based on 63 ratings
     | 2,214 views

    Fellowship with God is a matter of letting that which comes from him, rather than the world system, define how we live.

    - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - Several people have commented about the fact that they are finding the book of 1st John to be extremely timely and thought-provoking. I agree. Sometimes when we’re looking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How To Live A Life That Can Change The World

    Contributed by W F on Dec 15, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,299 views

    A character study of Joseph’s (Mary’s husband)life that challenges us to live life with awesome purpose.

    Matthew 1:18-25 HOW TO LIVE A LIFE THAT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD INTRODUCTION Isn’t it true that a person’s real character comes out when they’re under stress? And stressful times can either be moments of growth or of devastation - or both. Take the Aussie bush for example. A fire (stress) can ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Setting Right Priorities

    Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005
    based on 80 ratings
     | 51,658 views

    We have to learn to set the right priorities in our lives if we expect to experience God’s best.

    SETTING RIGHT PRIORITIES by Pastor Jim May Something that is lacking in the lives of so many Christians today is the inability, or the unwillingness, to set the right priorities for their lives. Most of us act as “Reactionaries” meaning that we simply react to everything that happens; then we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Provisions For Survival Series

    Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 394 ratings
     | 37,141 views

    Out of I Peter, this sermon focuses on the provisions God has given us in order to survive life in this world.

    “Provisions For Survival” I Peter 1:3-9 February 9, 2002 Introduction I must admit that I like to watch the TV show, “Survivor”. I didn’t at first, but after I sat down and watched one episode I was hooked. They make it seem like they dump these 16 people out in the middle of no where with no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Freedom From Bondage Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,953 views

    Learning to walk in the Spirit

    Health Hearts Happy Homes “Finding Freedom from Bondage” Sunday February 1, 2004 Intro: In this series we are calling Healthy Hearts and Happy Homes we are focusing on a few of the main issues in life that either make your life good or make your life miserable. Already we have talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving On From The Status Quo

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,550 views

    A message for looking into the New Year with a determination to move to the next level in your spiritual life.

    Moving On from the Status Quo Philippians 3:12-16 December 31, 2006 On an episode of “CSI” the star quarterback was murdered at his 10-year high school reunion. The whole episode was a study in long-held attitudes, reputations, and grudges. One of the saddest aspects of the show was that some ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Be Careful Then, What You Say

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 7, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 15,053 views

    A message about what many Christians do not want to hear about .... personal accountability for what we say. Full text and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    America has evolved into something that does not reflect its beginnings. In the beginning, our nation honored respect; today we don’t. In the beginning, our nation helped those who helped themselves. Today, we give handouts to those who refuse to help themselves. In the beginning, we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Constantly Abiding

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 20, 2001
    based on 138 ratings
     | 26,208 views

    Jesus said, "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing."

    I.“Abide in Me”—Experience Life (verses 1-8) verse 2, “no fruit” verse 2 “fruit” verse 2 “more fruit” verse 5 “much fruit” Where are you and I? Are we still acting like people that are not saved. Are we just barely growing so that we are still struggling with swearing or lying or stealing etc.? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist