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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Letter To The Thyatira Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,616 views

    Both Christ and the Apostle Paul warned that the leaven of sin can destroy a congregation. The leadership at Thyatira are chastened for not practicing congregational discipline.

    Verse 18 – Jesus introduces Himself to the leadership and, secondarily, to the congregation at Thyatira as “the Son of God, Who has eyes like a flame of fire.” The significance of this designation in relationship with the Thyatiran brethren is twofold: (1) This city's god and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008
     | 4,784 views

    Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

    SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Waiting For God

    Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013
     | 8,108 views

    A reflection on what it means to wait for God and what is of value to us in the process of waiting...

    WAITING FOR THE LORD... MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Weddings are like breeding grounds for embarrassing moments, aren’t they? Of course they’re incredibly precious moments and wonderful celebrations of love and all things beautiful, but how many weddings have you been to where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Habits Of Pruning, Part 3: Withness (Luke 7:36-50) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 19, 2021
     | 1,997 views

    Withness is the art of making the person in front of you feel like they are the most important person in the world to you. How are you with that?

    We are coming to the close of our series on cultivating spiritual disciplines. We’ve got two more disciplines to talk about, and next week I will wrap up with what this all means in terms of a life of holiness. So let me just remind you where we’ve been. We are looking at eight habits we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Year 2026: My Year Of Greater Upliftments And Excellence. 7-Days Prayer And Fasting Guide To Open Up The New Year By: Akindele Opoola Series

    Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Dec 26, 2025
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     | 1,334 views

    INTRODUCTION & PROPHETIC WORD Welcome to 2026! The Spirit of the Lord is declaring a season of Vertical Displacement. Many have spent years on the same level, running in circles, but this year, the "Wind of the Spirit" is providing a supernatural lift.

    Year 2026: My Year of Greater Upliftments and the Excellence 7-Days Prayer and Fasting Guide to Open Up the New Year By: Akindele Opoola Theme Scripture: "Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The First Church Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 5, 2014
     | 5,110 views

    As a result of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the First Congregation in Jerusalem set the pattern for biblical apostolic preaching and the disciplines of the Church.

    The First Church of Jerusalem Acts 2:41-42 OUTLINE; The Work of God in the Growth of the Church 1. The First Church was a REDEEMED Church: They received the Word gladly. 2. The First Church was STEADFAST. (proskartereô) A True branch abides 3. The First Church continually taught Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Simple Life Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,192 views

    A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 85 to 89. Nothing new here but a source of illustrations

    The Simple Life Sermon for 2/6/2005 Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction: The Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! During the show’s first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what it was really like to live among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritually Forsaken Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,607 views

    Exposition of Isa 58:1-14 about spiritually forsaking the care of the less fortunate by fasting, prayer, and worship and God’s response to that behavior

    Text: Isaiah 58:1-14, Title: Spiritually Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/29/08, AM A. Opening illustration: some local illustration of trying to help someone, or maybe a generic example of how things usually go with trying to help those who are struggling. B. Background to passage: As we continue our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easy Yokes And Light Loads

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,190 views

    Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

    Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eutychus

    Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 32,859 views

    Poor brother Eutychus! He slept himself out of the church. Why did he fall asleep? What’s causing most Christians to become drowsy today?

    Eutychus There is no doubt in my mind that something catastrophic is about to happen. If you have been watching the news or listening to it then you ought to know and feel the same thing. The Dallas Morning News read that they have completed the mapping of the human DNA code. Scientists now say ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Secrets Of A Good Conscience

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,726 views

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us teach people how to develop a good conscience through Spirit led self-discipline. Paul wrote, "Therefore I always exercise and discipline myself (mortifying my body, deadening my carnal affections, bodily appetites and worldly desires, endeavoring in all respects to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fly High - Acts Part 11 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,674 views

    Acts 13:1-13 teaches us the importance of prayer, fasting and worship and it also shows us that we are to be godly leaders who are directed and filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Fly High – Acts part 11 On the Lighter side of life: See funny pictures from Aha.com Opening Illustration: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mundane Ministry/Seismic Significance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,491 views

    Sermon #2 in My favorite disciplines series deals with mundane ministries, the discipline of holding one’s tongue, and apropriate smallness (original ideas from John Ortberg’s book, The Life you always Wanted) (Luke 9:45-48)

    #2 in the My Favorite Disciplines Mundane Ministry / Seismic Significance Luke 9:45-48 CHCC: December 14, 2008 INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about one of my Favorite Disciplines – Celebration. In our Pueblo Group we studied a book by John Ortberg about Spiritual Disciplines --- and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 26,620 views

    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV)

    “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline”(Proverbs 1:7NIV) “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10NIV) Let’s ponder on the above decree by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Major In Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 26, 2012
     | 6,792 views

    So Jesus is superior. What difference does it make?

    “The Road to a Better Life: Major in Perseverance” Hebrews 10:11-25 They were having a hard time deciding. Should they follow the old, familiar, comfortable religion or the new, unfamiliar religion? Should they follow the Jewish faith or the Christian faith? It was a tough, emotional ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed