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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Gentleness

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,448 views

    Paul used the word Gentleness.

    The Fruit of Gentleness Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. It is having power, strength, and authority under control. It is the taming of the wild and the spirited. The gentle person has an unassuming nature. The gentle person is not weak, but in fact has great ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Transformation: Experiencing Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 4, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,736 views

    God’s desire is that we would be transformed into the image of Jesus, bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This happens as we engage in the spiritual disciplines.

    TRANSFORMATION #1: EXPERIENCING SPIRITUAL GROWTH OPENING QUOTE: “How do I grow? What does a spiritually mature person even look like? Will I ever really be any different? … The Christian gospel insists that transformation… really is possible. Never easy. Rarely quick. But possible… It begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Pretty Leaves

    Contributed by James May on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,053 views

    Jesus is looking for more than a beautiful appearance. He is looking for fruit to fill the void in the Body of Christ.

    PRETTY LEAVES Pastor Jim May Matthew 21:18-22, "Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Identity Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,970 views

    This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

    This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Story Of Jesus And His Church: New Beginnings

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2016
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     | 3,761 views

    God’s desire is that His church would walk in the Spirit, living the Spirit-filled life, and bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

    THE STORY OF JESUS AND HIS CHURCH: NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO TO THE BOOK OF ACTS: The Book of Acts is the Story of the Church • QUESTION: What is the church? (Discuss) INTRO TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: • One day, Jesus made the most shocking statement to His disciples: • “Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It ...read more

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    The Relationship Of Christ To The Saints

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,057 views

    3 FACETS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LIVING AND REIGNING CHRIST TO THE SAINTS 1.

    3 FACETS OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE LIVING AND REIGNING CHRIST TO THE SAINTS 1. The Living and Reigning Christ is God's Gift to the Church a. God gives good gifts to His children 1) we have the best possible leader 2) we have this leader as a gift from God b. The church are "the called out ones" ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ - A Curse For Us

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,868 views

    1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family.

    1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family." 2. His father was angry. He cursed his son with more words than I can tell you here this evening. His father was angry at him and he let him know it. And not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Certainty Of Christ's Love

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,143 views

    B. THE CERTAINTY OF CHRIST'S LOVE FREES US TO FACE THE FUTURE WITH JOYFUL CONFIDENCE A lesson of reassurance for believers: If Christ demonstrated his love for us in the past, when our condition was awful, how much more will Christ continue to love us into the future, now that our relationship w

    B. THE CERTAINTY OF CHRIST'S LOVE FREES US TO FACE THE FUTURE WITH JOYFUL CONFIDENCE A lesson of reassurance for believers: If Christ demonstrated his love for us in the past, when our condition was awful, how much more will Christ continue to love us into the future, now that our relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christ-Exalting Worship Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,180 views

    For a church to be effective, there must be Christ-exalting worship.

    Christ-Exalting Worship Psalm 96; s.s. I. Foundation of Biblical Worship A. Music (Psalm 96:1-2) B. Ordinances (Psalm 96:2b) C. Witnessing (Psalm 96:3,10) D. Prayer (Psalm 96:4) E. Giving (Psalm 96:8) F. Scripture (Psalm 96:13) II. Fundamental Worship at Antioch A. Acts 11:27-30 (Offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brethren Of Christ Iii” Series

    Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 2,224 views

    This Sermon examines the names of the Brothers of Jesus.

    “Brethren of Christ III” Heb. 3-4 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) “Simon = He that Hears” Intro: Heb. 3:7-11 1) Hear of His Promise 1A) To the Apostates v. 11-12 1B) To the Admonisher v. 13-15 1C) Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jamie Moore avatar

    Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jamie Moore on Nov 17, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 5,526 views

    Christians receive spiritual blessings from God that inspire praise.

    I. Believers should praise God for the spiritual blessing of being chosen in Christ (1:4-6). A. Chosen in Christ before creation B. Chosen in Christ to be holy C. Chosen in Christ to be blameless D. Chosen in Christ out of love E. Chosen in Christ for adoption F. Chosen in Christ for His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Keith Wessel on Apr 7, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 7,230 views

    Easter Sermon based on Paul’s encouragement to Timothy and all Christians

    2 Timothy 2:8 Easter 2000 (Free Text) April 23, 2000 Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, -- NIV 2 Timothy 2:8 When the women arrived at the tomb early Easter morning, the angels who greeted them did so with the unbelievable announcement: HE IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Cox avatar

    A Saving Response To Christ

    Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 4,068 views

    How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

    Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Equality In Christ

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 4,997 views

    Through a vision Peter received, he learned some important lessons about God’s love for all people, lessons we need today to counteract a world filled with hate and prejudice.

    OUR EQUALITY IN CHRIST Acts 10:34-35 INTRODUCTION God showed to Peter that all persons were loved by Him. Having seen the vision of animals, God sent a Roman named Cornelius to send me to bring Peter to him. Peter went with them to meet Cornelius. They spoke and Cornelius told Peter his story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Christ Had Not Come

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 13, 2001
    based on 99 ratings
     | 14,108 views

    To better understand and appreicate the life and work of Christ

    LUKE 15:18-25 IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME INTRO. A. In these verses Jesus is endavouring to comfort His desciples for He had told them previously He was going to leave them. a. He does this by assuring them His departure is only in the human and that only temporary. b. He tells them the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness