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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
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    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.

    Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Malone avatar

    What's Your Final Answer Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 20,018 views

    Just like the people in Elijah’s time we have to make a choice in regards to our relationship with God. (Real People True Stories -part one)

    "Elijah, What’s Your Final Answer" For the next couple of weeks we are going to be in a series called "Real People - True Stories..." (Now, I’ve always liked true stories - whenever I watch a movie and I know it’s true - I find it more interesting...) My goal during this mini-series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shepherds Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001
    based on 1,310 ratings
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    God’s choice of the lowly shepherds, as those to whom the announcement of Christ’s birth came, shows that his love is available to all on the same basis -- faith.

    [Luke 2:8-20] Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, in between televised scenes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Eternally Cool Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Who you know, who you are, and who you serve are vital for life and eternity. Each day we have a choice. What will yours be?

    We humans have a lot in common with lemmings. Lemmings - you know, those little furry creatures that are so herd-centric that if one of them runs off a cliff the rest will simply follow until they are all dead. One wonders if they are too stupid to know they are about to fall to their death or so ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    When Life Tumbles In, What Then?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009
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    It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices.

    WHEN LIFE TUMBLES IN, WHAT THEN? Job 1:1-22 Proposition: It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices. Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that God really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shepherds' Story

    Contributed by John Scoggins on Dec 9, 2008
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    Basing it on God’s choice of the shepherds as the first audience the birth announcement of Christ, the sermon teaches us that God cares about every detail about us.

    THE SHEPHERDS’ STORY (Luke 2:8-14) "And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Scott Epperson avatar

    Ambassadors For Christ

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 14, 2008
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    People are giving in to sin every day, becuase they do not know they have any other choice.It is our job as ambassadors for Christ to let them know

    Ambassadors for Christ 2Co 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2Co 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 2Co ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Sermon On The Mount (4) Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    The Paradox to worry You have two choices in life 1. Build the kingdom, rest in Christ and leave the rest to God - or 2. Enjoy worrying Be my guest

    Sermon on the Mount (4) The Paradox to Worry - Mt. 6:24-34 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Law Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2010
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    The principal of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of our life including the spiritual. What we do today has eternal value, make it the right choice.

    Law of a harvest Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction- Today we celebrate July 4th. To some it is only a day of picnics and a day off, but for some it was a great sacrifice of wanting to see change. It is a group of people that said enough is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Idol Of Consumerism: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 25, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,340 views

    The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than opting for a more convenient faith.

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF CONSUMERISM: SMYRNA REVELATION 2:8-11 Sermon Objective: The church of Smyrna receives Jesus’ unconditional applause because they made hard choices relating to faith-full-ness rather than shop for a more ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Decide Daily How To Live Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,004 views

    Everyday we have a choice as Christians to live as God changed us (seated in the heavenly realms with Christ) or live like the way we used to as enemies of God.

    This morning, we are to worship God with songs, prayer, His Word, our offerings, and with our fellowship. For Christians, to be in church on a Sunday morning is the thing to do; But, what about later today or tomorrow? How will we really live? We live our lives without really asking that question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Son Power Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 16, 2007
     | 3,502 views

    We each have choices to make today. We want either the Light on or off. We’re going to explore what those options will mean for us.

    I have had occasions when I would awaken in the middle of the night having had a bad dream or unsettled sleep. In these moments the darkness momentarily overwhelms me. I’d climb out of bed and fumble in the darkness for a light switch so I can come out of my disturbing slumber. Of course, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Peace: Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,777 views

    Peace means to be in the midst of chaos and still be calm in your heart. If we aren’t at peace, is this from our choices or has our peace been stolen?

    Peace: Fruit of the Spirit and Advent #2 Gal 5:13-26; December 4, 2004 Intro: There once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Making The Most Of Your Time Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 13, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 25,743 views

    Life is a trust from God. We are to be good stewards of God-given time and to manage time well by making wise choices. Time management can be learned.

    [I have taken the main points of this sermon from Rick Warren’s sermon on MANAGING YOUR TIME - Growing Through Goal Setting, Part 3, June 2-3, 2006, and added some of my personal thoughts.) NIV: Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Blessed Are The Poor In Spirit

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,785 views

    A sermon based on John Baker’s Book, Life’s Healing Choices, and for Celebrate Recovery. It is on the first beatitude "Blessed are the poor in spirit" Matthew 5:3

    Evening Service for 2/22/2009 Blessed are the Poor in Spirit Introduction: By 1934 alcoholic Bill Wilson had ruined a promising Wall Street career because of his constant drunkenness. He was introduced to the idea of a spiritual cure by an old drinking buddy Ebby Thacher. While in a hospital, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ