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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    How Should I Pray For Others?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 11, 2022
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    Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give us the power to live a Holy Life

    Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14 Theme: Prayer Paul shares with us three major things that we can pray for ourselves and for others – 1. To have the ability to be able to clearly and accurately hear God’s voice 2. To develop the desire to live a Holy Life 3. To allow the Holy Spirit to give ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
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    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Eight Habits For Holy Living Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 20, 2013
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     | 29,101 views

    Developing eight habits. 1. Rejoice always 2. Pray without ceasing 3. Give thanks in everything 4. Don't put out God's fire 5. Listen to God's Word 6. Examine everything 7. Hold fast to what is good 8. Stay away from evil

    Eight Habits for Holy Living Our text for today is from First Thessalonians chapter five. Please follow along with me as I read: 16 Rejoice always; 17 pray without ceasing; 18 in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 19 Do not quench the Spirit; 20 do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Decade Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 1, 2020
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    Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" How can we do this? This message examines this command of Jesus and guides us in the beginnings of accomplishing this command.

    Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Got Milk? Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 13, 2016
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     | 14,856 views

    You and I must adopt the very same craving for God’s Word as a baby has for the mother’s milk. We must develop in ourselves the need to read God’s Word and study it. We must become addicted to discussing the things of God with fellow believers.

    GOT MILK? 1 PETER 2:1-3 INTRODUCTION… Some History of Milk (healthyeating.org + milk.procon.org) 3100 BC Cows and milk were used in Ancient Egypt and other ancient cultures as a normal part of life. 1700-1200 BC In the Bible, the land of Palestine was described as “flowing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sound Communication Series

    Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022
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    In this sermon, Ed and Lisa Young teach the do's and don’ts before saying, "I do." We'll learn that following biblical guidelines for conflict resolution will help us develop sound communication skills before it comes to saying: "We quit!"

    7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : SOUND COMMUNICATION TALKING AND HEARING JANUARY 16, 2022, 9:30AM ED AND LISA YOUNG ED YOUNG: Thank you so much for being here today. We're talking about communication in marriage and if you're single, or if you are a student, if you're talking to someone, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022
     | 4,682 views

    What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

    Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rebellion

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminds Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he draws a lesson from the life of Jacob (vv. 3-4). Much like the people of our day the

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Josef Stalin, told the incredible story is told of how her father Josef Stalin had been a seminary student, preparing for the ministry. Then he came to a point in life where he made a decisive break from his belief in God. This dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Great Plan For Our Lives

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2012
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     | 16,925 views

    1. God designed our lives (vs. 4&5). 2. God wants to develop our lives (vs. 6-9). 3. God has a duty for our lives (vs. 10). 4. God has a great desire for our lives (Jer 23:5-6 & 31:31-34).

    God’s Great Plan for Our Lives Jeremiah 1:4-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *The second Sunday in September has been important to me for a long time. It took over 5 years for me to answer God’s call into the ministry. But when I said “yes,” He almost immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Newnes Of Life, First Hand!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone Friends, when Jesus Christ enters your life, you don’t grow wings; you don’t develop a halo, and you are miles and miles from being holy. When Jesus Christ comes into your life, the battle begins!

    Happy “Newness” Sunday, Everyone! When my wife and I (finally) gave our lives over to Christ, the scenery around our house changed. No, the trees outside were the same, the furniture in the living room was the same, all the aquarium fish were still the same fish. What changed were the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Like A Follower - Philippians, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    Each one of us should be involved in improving our relationship with God. We should be committed to knowing what His Word calls us to do, and we set out to do this with ONE purpose – to develop “a proven character”; to show people Who it is we serve … and WHY we willingly serve Him!

    “Living Like a Follower” - Philippians, Part 5 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 5 Philippians 2:12-24 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living The Foolproof Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Apr 19, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    With God’s help, we can live wisely! “You can develop a healthy, robust community that lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor.” James 3:18 (MSG)

    Living the Foolproof Life James 3:13-18 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Do We Have David’s Desire?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,524 views

    We will follow whatever we desire. That was the secret of Davi'ds spiritual success. David "set his heart" and his affections on God. Because he did, he developed a hunger for God, he loved God's presence and His Word. We must set our hearts on God.

    DO WE HAVE DAVID’S DESIRE? Ps. 27:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was telling about an exciting experience in Russia. His sleigh was pursued over the frozen wastes by a pack of at least a dozen famished wolves. 2. He arose and shot the foremost one, and the others stopped to devour it. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Things About Wisdom

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,731 views

    a Daily Devotional on Proverbs 1:20-33. Wisdom is easy to attain, but we don't all want it. We wanna do what we wanna do, even if it's foolish. So we have to develop habits of wisdom so in times of stress we behave wisely.

    Proverbs 1 20 Wisdom shouts joyfully in the street, in the plaza she raises her voice 21 at the head of the meeting place she calls, in the opening of the gates of her city she proclaims words, 22 “You simple who love your simplicity and scorners who delight in their scorning and fools hate ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Love, Devotion And Sacrifice” Series

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 16, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,769 views

    When we realize how much Jesus has forgiven us, we will develop a deep love for him. When Jesus hung on the cross, he was looking forward to the joy of saving us so that we can be with him forever. Therefore, let us reciprocate his love by growing in our love for him daily.

    Dear Brothers and sister in Christ, I entitled my sharing “Love, Devotion and Sacrifice”. Have you wondered why there are some Christians who seems to be so in love with Jesus? Do you wish to be like them? May the sharing be used by the Holy Spirit to bring us into a deeper love relationship with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic