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  • Russ Witkowski avatar

    Dealing With Temptation Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,625 views

    Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

    5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thank God For His Laws!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,359 views

    God didn’t give us his laws just to be obeyed (to show us he’s boss). God gave us his laws for our benefit.

    What part of your Bible instruction, whether as a confirmand or in a Bible Information Course, did you enjoy the most? Was it the lesson on Creation? Angels? Baptism? The lesson I most enjoy teaching is the one about Jesus. I love to explain why Jesus had to become human and yet remain God to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    New Year, New Man

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 30, 2006
     | 4,226 views

    A lot of people make resolutions this time of year. Make one yourself....

    Gal 5:16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keeping Your Head Above Water Series

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,878 views

    The Christian life cannot be lived apart from Christ!

    John 6:16-21 Keeping Your Head Above Water I. Leaving Without Jesus - v. 16 V. 15 says that "he departed again into a mountain himself alone." Yet v. 16 says that the disciples left in the boat by themselves. Matt. 14:22-23 - Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Action Brings Breakthrough

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 121 ratings
     | 66,202 views

    So many of us need God to "Breakthrough" in various areas of our life. The key is found in "Faith and Action"

    FAITH AND ACTION BRINGS BREAKTHROUGH 1 Chron 14:8-14 Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went out against them. Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Of Grace Explained Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,270 views

    Paul explains the gosple of grace to the church.

    GALATIANS # 3 The Gospel of Grace Explained 3:1 4:31 A. Holy Spirit Is Given by Faith, Not by Works 3:1 5 1 You foolish Galatians, who has bewitched you, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified? 2 This is the only thing I want to find out from you: did you receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    From Frustration To Fullness

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,367 views

    Before the Day of Pentecost, the disciples were frustrated that they could not cast the demonic spirits out of a boy. The Holy Spirit took them from frustration to fullness.

    From Frustration to Fullness By: Pastor Donny Granberry Galatians 5:1-7 1 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 4 You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Miss The Shift!

    Contributed by Nathaniel Cox on May 24, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 19,882 views

    "Don’t Miss the Shift!" is a message about the Judaizers of Pauls day and how they miss the shift into the Kingdom of God. God is doing a new thing will you know it?

    Title: Don’t miss the Shift! Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16 Intro: There is unrest in the body of Christ across denomination and styles God is calling us all up hirer. When the woman said that her people worship in the mountain and the Jews in Jerusalem but the hour cometh and now is. We all ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Under His Feet And In His Hands

    Contributed by Ken Crow on Aug 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,682 views

    Everything in our life can be put under the authority of Jesus Christ.

    Under His Feet And In His Hands Ephesians 1 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow Ephesians 1 1Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Such As I Am.

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
     | 3,339 views

    What would our "except for" be?

    Such As I Am! Acts 26:29 Most everyone here this mourning knows about the story of Paul and King Agrippa. It was king Agrippa who said the most famous heart wrenching words “Almost thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heaven Can Wait

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,259 views

    Can Heaven really Wait for the upcoming event ’The Banquet for Jesus.’ Are we all ready to be partakers in it and how we could be ready for this big event? What garment is mandatory for this event?

    Opening illustration: My experience of attending a wedding uninvited while a college student and then being shunted out … Let us turn to Matthew 22 and check out the wedding Jesus was talking about and what garment was necessary to be worn while attending this wedding. Introduction: This parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Are A Chosen Vessel Of Christ

    Contributed by William Baeta on May 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 37,932 views

    “You did not chose me but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in my name He may give you” John 15:16.

    Theme: You are a chosen vessel of Christ Text: Acts 10:44-48; 1 Jn. 5:1-6; Jn. 15:9-17 The root of many problems in the life of believers is the lack of knowledge concerning their identity and their abilities. Adam yielded to sin because he did not know who he was and what he was capable of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Matter Of Conscience

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,586 views

    Should a Christian "let his conscience be his guide?" Only if it is an "informed" conscience.

    A Matter of Conscience Willie from Moon Mullins comic strip, says of his conscience... “Every time I listen to that darn thing, I end up ruinin’ my relaxin’!” Let your conscience be your guide. How many of you have heard that? How many of you have said that? What is your conscience? Where does ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Sacrifice For The Cause?

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Nov 12, 2008
     | 4,699 views

    Across the world, many Christians sacrifice, money, stature, safety, and even their lives for the call of Christ.Here in America, we are unlikely to experience the type and scope of persecution our friends endure. We will not be called upon to give such a

    What Will You Sacrifice for the Cause? Michael Wiley November 9, 2008 Matthew 16:24-25 Romans 12:1 Introduction: Begin with the video clip from Ajai Lall – approx 5.5 minutes We were blessed last week by a message from Ajai Lall, Lead Evangelist of Central India Mission. His message and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Peace Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    The Spirit gives us peace.

    Fruit of the Spirit October 11, 2009 Peace Galatians 5:22-23 Peace – definition First thing we think of is lack of war, lack of strife – yes Paul would have had Shalom in mind – beyond lack of strife - general well being, even prosperity Good relationships between people, families, ...read more

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