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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Refine Yourself Or Be Refined

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 25, 2021
     | 3,723 views

    Better to reach out to the "untouchables" before God reaches out to touch you on their behalf.

    Isaiah 48:10 Behold, I have refined thee, but not with silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction. Isa 48:11 For mine own sake, even for mine own sake, will I do it: for how should my name be polluted? and I will not give my glory unto another. Zechariah 13:9 And I will bring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Over Yourself Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 13, 2019
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     | 11,406 views

    In this final message of the OVERCOME series we will talk about what is perhaps the biggest and most unrelenting obstacle that we will have to overcome in life... ourselves

    Getting Over Yourself One day Jesus left the crowds to pray alone. AND BTW MGCC - that is a really good thing to do at times. To leave the noise and the crowd (yeah, they’ll be fine without you) and to get alone with God. IN FACT – for some in this room that is exactly what you need to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Pray It Yourself 1

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 6, 2018
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    The purpose of prayer is for relationship. We establish a sweet fellowship with the Holy Spirit when our daily living is a life of prayers.

    OPENING PRAYER My Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. I ask that you come and fellowship with me now. Reveal to me the mysteries of your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen PRAY IT YOURSELF (part 1) FIRST BIBLE MEDITATION: 1 Timothy 2:1- “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray It Yourself 2

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 6, 2018
     | 2,129 views

    The spiritual submission to the Holy Spirit while we pray gives us the victory that we seek through prayers.

    OPENING PRAYER My Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name. I ask that you come and fellowship with me now. Reveal to me the mysteries of your kingdom in Jesus name. Amen PRAY IT YOURSELF (part 2) FIRST BIBLE MEDITATION: EPHESIANS 6:10-11 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Mende avatar

    Give Yourself To God!

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018
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     | 12,492 views

    "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." We have to completely give ourselves to God because we belong to him. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Over the centuries, Christians have struggled with the issue of the church and the state. At one point in time, the Roman Catholics took over the state. The Church controlled the State and the results ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • ROBERT TALLENT avatar

    Selling Yourself Into Slavery

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 24, 2017
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     | 4,368 views

    the Gibeonanites were quick to give themselves to the Hebrews as slaves. Most people do the same thing regarding sin

    Selling Yourself into Slavery? Joshua 9:1-8 To make yourself a slave, you must give into 1. Dread & Despair vs 3 women making themselves a slave to a man that uses them men making ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Know The Truth For Yourself Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 2, 2017
     | 4,177 views

    Don't base your knowledge and faith on only what you've heard being preached or taught but on revelation and teachings from Precious Holy Spirit as the key.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THE FULL TRUTH FOR YOURSELF (BOTH THE THEORY AND WHAT PERTAINS PRACTICALLY) John 7:40-44King James Version (KJV) 40 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. 41 Others said, This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Preach Jesus Not Yourself Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017
     | 3,834 views

    Don't be discouraged no matter what men say just preach Jesus

    May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: PREACH JESUS NOT YOURSELF John 8:13-14King James Version (KJV) 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ashley Benjamin avatar

    Train Yourself To Be Godly Series

    Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Aug 13, 2020
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     | 4,091 views

    How do we have godliness in a world that is constantly changing? What is the importance of keeping our focus and pursuits right?

    Difference between the Worldly and Godly Lifestyle: Proverbs 14:12 (KJV) There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. There is this pattern we follow in our everyday life. Life usually revolves around the eating, drinking and being merry (Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Yourself Worthy....

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 17, 2020
     | 2,969 views

    ......your career success/ promotion/increment depends on proving yourself worthy for promotion. Is it not?

    Show yourself worthy...... 1 Kings 1:52:”And Solomon said, 52 Solomon said, "If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs will fall to the ground; but if wickedness is found in him, he will die." Wow, this above statement of king Solomon floored me! Before his death, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev Rotimi Adepoju avatar

    Physician, Heal Yourself Series

    Contributed by Rev Rotimi Adepoju on Oct 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,118 views

    A clarion call for the Church leaders to look within and clean-up our own messes if we have to fulfill the divine mandates God has given us to the entire nations

    He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.’” Luke 4:23 The preambles: This phrase as used by Jesus to challenge his own people in Nazareth, symbolizes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Willem Nel avatar

    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014
     | 6,245 views

    We have received different gifts from the Father but we can all encourage another. We all need courage in our studies In our families In our relationships In our town

    Encouraging yourself Embracing Rom 12 Motivational gifts We have received different gifts from the Father but we can all encourage another. We all need courage in our studies In our families In our relationships In our town 4 things: Promise Place where we are and why these promises ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Check Yourself Out!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 21, 2016
     | 6,031 views

    The life of a person from unsaved to entirely sanctified can be one of "stages". The disciple of Christ may not go through all of the stages but the hope of this message is that we will be able to evaluate where we stand with the Lord and then move on.

    (This sermon is a mixture of segments with a reinforcing song mixed in with each part.) John 10:7-10 (Please find this passage in your Bible and follow along) The Plight of the Lost … - The Bible teaches that apart from Salvation through Jesus all are lost - There is one called the devil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Roger Roark avatar

    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 39,081 views

    David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, during trouble

    HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1st Samuel 30:1-6 (key verse 6) And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pay Attention To Yourself Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 22, 2016
     | 7,195 views

    Even more important than our physical well being we need of keep a watch on our spiritual health. It is beneficial for both this life and the one to come. (1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16)

    Pay Attention to Yourself 8/16/15 Text: 1 Timothy 4:8-9, 16 Introduction: There are several things that I must pay attention to about my physical health. I have to have regular tests to monitor any potential health problems. I need to pay attention to my blood pressure, my cummenden level, P.S.A ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God