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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Are You Dancing To Their Tune?

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 30, 2023
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     | 3,598 views

    Many people want you to dance to their tune, to order your life according to their convictions and demands. Some of them are in the church. But the freedom that we have in Christ releases us from being slaves to the opinions of others, and even requires it.

    This morning, I’d like us to consider a passage of Scripture in which Jesus makes an astute observation about the social and religious culture of his day. It’s a fairly brief remark, but one that is full of significance for us today, because it gives us a perspective on how to react to criticism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Problems

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 55 ratings
     | 13,722 views

    Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to inhibit us from accomplishing God’s will. Ask the Lord for greater liberty given by the Spirit to help you prevail over any critic, opposition or difficulty.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us freedom from anything that tries to hinder our Godly progress. Paul wrote, "Now the Lord is the Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." (2 Cor. 3:17) Through the Almighty power of the Spirit of God we are able to overcome any problem that tries to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be A World Changer (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2013
     | 3,954 views

    Being all in is critical; Jesus died for you … the least you can do is live for Him. (Acts 17:10-34)

    Be a world changer (Part 2) Acts 17:10-34 and Mark 7 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Strike The Rock Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 110 ratings
     | 20,953 views

    Moses dealt with a difficult situation and prevailed because he kept his eyes on the right things.

    OPENING: A small boy dialed "O" and asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she couldn’t understand him. After repeating it four times, he blurted out, "You operators are dumb," and slammed down the receiver. Hearing this, his mother was shocked. She called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace For The Pace Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 3,965 views

    We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people. You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?)

    *We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people *You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?) - I’m afraid the world isn’t as interest in Christ because of Christians… “soured” - Churched have a “Let me out” attitude – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus On Judgment

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 27, 2010
     | 3,173 views

    Jesus warns against unjust or critical judgment of others.

    Jesus on Judgment Matthew 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. James Boice, pastor and author, tells of visiting Europe in the summer of 1970. 1. Stayed with a friend in a new high-rise apartment on the Rhine River. 2. Could see an old fashioned lock that once directed water from the Rhine across the flatlands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    The Doctor Is In. Who's Speaking Into Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 24, 2013
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     | 5,846 views

    Lucy is best known in the Peanuts comics for her five cent advice, which is neither helpful or uplifting. Different people spoke into Nehemiah's life and he had to decide who he would listen to.

    The Doctor is In I don’t know if Lucy is anyone’s favorite character in the Peanut’s universe. But the reality is that we all either know a Lucy or are a Lucy and if you are a Lucy there is really no way to see that as complimentary. Lucy is not a nice person, she calls ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 18,786 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013
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    it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

    PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Jesus Really? Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 4,550 views

    Christ’s critics did more to validate the fact that He was God than to disprove the fact that He was God.

    Let’s see your bibles, let’s see our bibles, word. Let’s see your pens, bring out your pens and your lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to Matthew 26, Matthew 26. Someone comes up with an idea and they go – Well I don’t know and they have 20 reasons why it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gifts, Reactions And Jesus’ Example

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,489 views

    At Christmas time we give and receive many gifts and many reactions happen, here is how to keep the focus on Jesus despite all the talk.

    Gifts, Reactions and Jesus’ Example11-25-18 Kelly Durant Prov 11:24 24 There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. 2. All across the United States the Salvation Army makes the news for giving away toys! I looked at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Attacks From Within And Without Lesson 13 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017
     | 7,195 views

    What to do after a great answer to prayer.

    A. THE INNER SIN OF ISRAEL RETURNS – EXODUS 17:1-7 1. Some problems come from circumstances. “There was not water for the people to drink” (17:1). a. Time of year. b. Hadn’t God led them? c. Weren’t they in a desert? 2. What was their past sin? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Facing Hardship Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2021
     | 4,504 views

    If you want to face the hardships it takes to have a life that matters for Christ, arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon your sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God’s approval.

    George, age 92, and Jane, age 89, were all excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss wedding plans, and on the way, they passed a drugstore. The elderly couple entered the store where George asked to speak to the owner. “We're about to get married,” George ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Gift From Hell

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,003 views

    How do we get rid of a critical attitude toward others? God commands us to love each other. Which means, I can "will" to love you, and you in turn can "will" to love me. This is our Christian responsibility

    The Gift from Hell Intro.: A critical spirit will show itself against those we are closest to. The danger of a critical spirit is that it spreads to others, and the criticism does not have to be warranted. I don’t care how spiritual we think we are, we may battle a critical spirit all of our life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Treston avatar

    Spirit And Power

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,382 views

    how plugging into God can change your life

    Spirit and Power. Luke 8:40 A story within a story. MIRACLES. If we believe Jesus is who he say’s he is then we should have no problem with miracles. In Jesus the fullness of God is held. Colossians 1:19 puts it like this that in Jesus the fullness of God lived, So when Jesus worked he dripped ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican