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  • Norman Bernad avatar

    Self- Control

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
     | 2,156 views

    When the Spirit has control of our thoughts and actions, then we'll be able to think before we act and have the willingness and strength to follow God's will for our lives. Self-control requires that we think before we act.

    Self- Control (Fruits of the Holy Spirit) Gal 5: 22 1. Psalm: 11 2. Judges 16:4-18 3. Genesis 39:11-18 Today we come to the ninth and final fruit of the Spirit – the fruit of self-control. Self-control means having power over your body’s desires and passions. It is impossible to succeed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "pak Khom" (How Much Land Does A Man Need?"

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 19, 2025
     | 729 views

    Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land

    "Pak Khom" (How Much Land Does a Man Need?" Here, we look at the story of a man named Pakhom, a Russian farmer who always felt he did not have enough land. He believed and was convinced that if he had enough land, his life would be secure and he would no longer have to fear anyone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Leaders' Overlooked Ingredients - (Part 1 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime and still not completely reach. We ought to take this list seriously but also graciously and realistically. I. The Overlooked Ingredient 1 Timothy 3:1 "Here is a trustworthy saying: If anyone sets his heart on being ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Coming Home

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,897 views

    The Prodigal Son returns home; God’s grace is evident.

    1. Leaving home begins with wrong desires. Basic principle of life that actions come after desires. Sermon on the mount; foundational statement of Christ’s ministry. He said, “27 “You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. 28 But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman to lust ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Divine Strategy

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Aug 19, 2013
     | 12,861 views

    In order to be truly successful, you must not only know where you want to go, but how you want to get there. In other words, you must not only have a goal, but a plan to reach that goal. You might call that plan a strategy. Strategy comes before success, both in the dictionary and in life.

    Divine Strategy Mark 3:7-19 7 Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples; and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and also from Judea, 8 and from Jerusalem, and from Idumea, and beyond the Jordan, and the vicinity of Tyre and Sidon, a great number of people heard of all that He ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus On Sexual Attraction Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 9, 2008
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     | 3,652 views

    Part 5 of a 13 week series Hearing Jesus Again. This message looks at another comparison of the Kingdom Heart with the non-kingdom heart by looking at what Jesus says about sexual attraction.

    Jesus on Sexual Attraction Part 5 in series Hearing Jesus Again Wildwind Community Church David Flowers June 7, 2008 Many scholars have suggested that the Sermon on the Mount wasn’t actually a sermon but rather a random collection of sayings attributed to Jesus. However, if you haven’t already ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am My Beloved's

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 3, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,296 views

    This message was preached on New Year’s Eve 2002, and is designed to encourage people of all ages by challenging them to consider God’s love for His own.

    “I Am My Beloved’s, and His Desire Is Toward Me” Song of Solomon 7:10 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. One of the most intimate books in the Word of God is the Song of Solomon. B. In this book, we learn something of the love of Christ for His Bride, the Church which is vividly portrayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Slaves, Living Free Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 7, 2018
     | 3,466 views

    Message 12 in our Galatians series exploring our freedom in Christ.

    Chico Alliance Church December 6 , 1998 “Born Slaves, Living Free” Review The message of Galatians is as needful today as it was when Paul first wrote it. True freedom comes by grace through faith in and relationship with Christ Paul addressed all these issues in a forceful, straightforward yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    4 Requirements For Following Christ Series

    Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,711 views

    The 8th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

    The love of Christ is something that is very difficult to understand. Christ’s love reaches farther than we can imagine. It stretches high above the mountains, through the skies, and is deeper than the oceans. That love is for each person in the world. From the most hardened criminal to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Handle Temptation

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,656 views

    This sermon examines three attitudes that will help you handle temptation.

    If we are to handle temptation there are three attitudes we must adopt. 1. The first attitude is to see the cause of the temptation. Apparently some people, to whom James wrote, were blaming God for their temptation. James says “No one, when tempted, should say, “I am being tempted by God”; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forget It And Let It Go.

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 22, 2005
    based on 61 ratings
     | 53,590 views

    This is a sermon for the watch night service. As we enter into 2006 in order to reach our purpose and achieve our destiny we must forget the things of the past and let them go.

    “Forget it and Let it go” By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Philippians 3:13 “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but [this] one thing [I do], forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before.” If we go back to the 10 verse the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Samson’s Compromise Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025
     | 403 views

    Samson’s compromise in marrying a Philistine woman against God’s will highlights the dangers of wrong associations. As believers, we must guard our choices and relationships, for they have the power to shape or derail our destinies.

    SAMSON’S COMPROMISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 14:1-3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Amos 3:3, Psalm 1:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Samson was a man anointed from birth, set apart as a Nazarite, destined to begin the deliverance of Israel from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Happy New You! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,665 views

    What we really need are some New Year’s Revolutions! Here’s how to change your life FOR GOOD!

    Happy New You Matthew 5:1-12 Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Dependence (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    Have we been able to identify the obstacles that keep hindering a close relationship with Christ and ask Him to help you to overcome them?

    Opening illustration:  What does a teacher desire from his/her students?  What does a general desire from his soldiers?  What does a ruler desire from his citizens?  What do parents desire from their children? WHAT DOES CHRIST DESIRE FROM US? All these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational