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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Three Counselors Of The Christian

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2025
     | 666 views

    We can know the will of God by the Word, God's providence, the Spirit, God's people, and by God's presence. But what about the GRAY AREAS with no direct command? Go to Paul's 3 counselors to gain God's wisdom & direction.

    THE THREE COUNSELORS OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 Cor. 10:23; 6:12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about a pastor who bought a new horse. He trained it to respond to “Praise the Lord,” meaning giddy-up, and “hallelujah,” meaning woah. Every time he said praise the lord, the horse would take off running. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Formula For Christian Formation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,567 views

    Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

    A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Break Loose

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,723 views

    Looks at the problem with many Christians today they do not like change. A simple message yet many still need just the simplicity of God’s word with a challenge.

    Break Loose! By: Ron Crandall Heb 13:8 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (NKJ) You can remain as you are or you can PRAY, FAST, & STUDY and Change. CHANGE: to many is a dirty word, this six-letter word has inspired great men and leaders to take a look at where they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sleeping With The Enemy

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,069 views

    There are christians who are enticed to sleep with the enemy. It has damaged alot of God’s children and got them into thinking everything and anything is o.k. with God. But is it?

    Sleeping with the enemy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Judg 16:5 5 And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, and by what means we may prevail against him, that we may bind him to afflict him: and we will give thee every ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Those Who Wait Upon The Lord

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 30, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 61,589 views

    So many Christians today miss blessing after blessing because they do not wait upon the Lord. There is a timing in God that we must learn to flow in.

    INTRODUCTION - Jas 1:3 - patience is a product of faith - Gal 5:22 - patience is a fruit of the Spirit - The Bible teaches that we should be patient with one another - But there is a different kind of patience - "waiting on the Lord" - We are conditioned by the world to "get it now" - The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Control Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,315 views

    This is the first of six sermons dealing with general Christian principles. The idea for the message came from the keys of the computer keyboard; Escape, Control, End, just to name 3

    Introduction Several years ago, there was a slogan put out by one of the shoe manufactures, which simply said – LIFE IS DIFFICULT - PLAY HARD! There was a lot of truth in that slogan – LIFE IS HARD…Every age group has its unique set of challenges. From the teenager navigating high school to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Would It Matter?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 25, 2007
     | 2,081 views

    Influence - famous people influence lots of people. Advertising influences people. Christians are salt and light and they infuence flavor...What influence does OUR church have?

    What would it matter? SLIDE - influence This morning we are focused on one topic….influence perhaps considered power. It is one of the many words that can easily have a double meaning. It can be used to mean and ability to influence someone or something in a good or bad way …depending on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Sand And The Stone

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jan 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,865 views

    What is the foundation of your Spiritual Life built upon? We can only thrive as Christian when our lives are built upon the Rock of Jesus Christ.

    The Sand and the Stone Scripture: Luke 6:47-49 Big Idea: We must build our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ in order to survive Satan’s storms 47 Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48 He is like a man which built an house, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Woe To Those Who Don't Believe

    Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,007 views

    A sermon dealing with people who call themselves Christians but the really don’t believe that God says what He means and means what He says.

    Woe to those who don’t believe Bro. David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona Ms Matthew 23:1-39 Prayer Introduction Years ago, I heard a story about a preacher who went to a small town to preach a series of gospel sermons. His attempt was to evangelize that little town. He preached for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “a Committed Christian Gives Allegiance To God’s Word” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,473 views

    A committed Christian seeks to apply God's Word to his daily life.

    In any bookstore you will find a number of books which tell you how to invest your money. Really, investing your money in buying these books is what makes the authors rich. But there are two questions we must ask about such books: First, is it reliable? Second, is it useful for me? The problem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibilities Of Christian Parents

    Contributed by John White on Nov 18, 2019
     | 11,544 views

    God personally established the institutions of marriage and family when he gave Eve to Adam and united them in holy wedlock in the garden. He then commanded them to be fruitful and multiply and populate the earth.

    Responsibilities Of Christian Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Reminders To Christian Givers

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament.

    REMINDERS TO CHRISTIAN GIVERS 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 INTRO: The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament. If you are not tithing, you are not even up to the standards of the Jews. As Christians we are not commanded to tithe! READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,690 views

    It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

    Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Marks Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025
     | 632 views

    A true Christian is not known merely by title or church attendance but by a life that reflects Christ's character and teachings.

    THE MARKS OF A TRUE CHRISTIAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:9-21 Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:13-16, John 13:34-35, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 John 3:10, James 1:22 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, the term “Christian” is widely used but often misunderstood. Many carry the name, but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Does Personal Spiritual Growth Connect To The Church? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2020
     | 2,006 views

    Paul closes out his second letter to the Corinthians with a plea from his heart for their spiritual growth. Why do we today so seldom see that at a practical level in our churches?

    - I should note as we begin that v. 8 is a difficult verse. Its meaning is not clear. It’s not essential to grasp that verse in order to be able to understand the larger point that Paul is making, so we’re just going to lay it aside this evening. There’s not any benefit tonight in spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist