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  • John Hamby avatar

    He Is Jealous Of Me

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 17, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,866 views

    We should be captured by the idea that the God of the Universe is jealous for us. God in His infinite power and glory is concerned about you and me.

    “He Is Jealous for Me Exodus 20:4-6 I was recently listening to a contemporary Christian song “Oh, How He Loves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proper Diet

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 155 ratings
     | 8,796 views

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1

    PROPER DIET -- Feeding On the Living and Abiding Word of God Enables Us To Grow In Aggressively Loving Others (2:1-3) GOD’S FORMULA FOR BABY BOOMERS INTRODUCTION Spiritual Growth is very simple: Requires the Proper Exercise and the Proper Diet -- just like Physical Growth 4 Pictures: 1) Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keeping Our Brothers

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,369 views

    Our attitudes and our actions can alienate us from God and from one another.

    I begin this morning with a very deep and profound question, "What kind of animal are you?" Now, don’t get defensive, okay? If you were to describe yourself as an animal, what animal would that be? Let me narrow the field to four options, courtesy Dr John Trent, a Christian author and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Religion Vs Christian Love

    Contributed by Benny Horn on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,246 views

    Religion produces babes in Christ and a carnal church, but christian love produces spiritual maturity and a strong church.

    "Religion vs Christian Love" Introduction: If I asked each one of you what you wish for this church, I feel sure that I would not get one single person who would wish anything bad to happen here. Yet, without even asking, I already know what "Old Satan" wishes for this or any other church. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chosen Generation #1: Word Warriors Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,546 views

    Do you remember on the playground when team captains would choose teams? Were you one of the captains, or were you one of the ones picked last? God has chosen YOU – and He picked you FIRST! You are chosen by God!

    A CHOSEN GENERATION #1: WORD WARRIORS OPENING TEXT: “1 Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, 2 as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, 3 if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 Coming to Him as ...read more

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    Is It In You?

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,940 views

    Is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit evident in your life?

    (Rom. 8:1-14) "...who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." The book of Romans is, in my opinion, the very best doctrinal thesis on the subject of Salvation and the Christian walk! Romans Chapters 1, 2 & 3 describe man’s sinful condition and declares him GUILTY before God. Romans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Understand Everyone In Every Situation

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,484 views

    Message about the condition of mankind without the redeemig work of Jesus Christ at work in his life.

    Titus 3:1-11 1Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, 2to malign no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing every consideration for all men. 3For we also once were foolish ourselves, disobedient, deceived, enslaved to various lusts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed By The New Life Received From A Gracious God

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 723 views

    Milk is for what purpose? To provide the nutrition for the baby to grow healthy. Today we will discover how Apostle Peter uses an illustration of milk regarding growing toward spiritual maturity.

    1 Peter Series Part 7 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness expressed by the new life received from a gracious God Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: The taste of a fresh baked pie. or mom or grandma’s home-made food and desserts? And when you put the treat in your mouth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Spirit Led Life PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,134 views

    Explore the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit, how to resist fleshly desires, and how to live in harmony with the Spirit.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're going to delve into a subject that's as familiar as it is profound - the Fruit of the Spirit. You know, as Christians, we're often encouraged to bear good fruit, yet we may struggle to understand what exactly this means. In the words of pastor and author, John ...read more

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    Who's Your Audience Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,029 views

    Part one of a message about living for an audience of one and overcoming our approval addiction.

    Who’s Your Audience? Matthew 6:1 NOW – this morning (8/21/22)… we are going to drill down on just a single verse... Matthew 6:1, in a conversation that I am calling, ‘Who’s Your Audience?’ Prayer A guy named Dallas Willard said there are four great questions of life that everyone has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Does It Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,146 views

    In this message the Apostle Paul will teach us how to embrace his philosophy for living... "What does it matter - what happens to me or what other people say about me." I have chosen my calling over my comfort and God's approval over man's approval.

    What Does It Matter? WELCOME – to week 4 of our (let’s be sure to kick off the new year in an awesome life-changing – God honoring way) series this year can be different. HEY – does anybody out there want this year to be different, to be better? OKAY SO HERE IS THE DEAL – if you embrace and keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Bright And Dark Side Of Man Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jul 17, 2016
     | 11,874 views

    The Bible says that in the heart of every Christian, there is a nature that points to the bright side and another on the dark side of man. Our goal is that we will not just focus on our strength of character but also improve our weaknesses.

    That great Scottish author, Robert Louis Stevenson published an interesting novel in 1886 entitled, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Many of you probably have read or seen the film about this. We studied this literature when we were in High School. It is about a London lawyer named ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Whenever You Sling Mud You Loose Ground

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 13,764 views

    Someone well said, "whenever you sling mud, you lose ground" You not only lose ground when you sling mud i.e. insult others, and fail to live in harmony and love as Christ loved, but as we will learn today you miss the favor and blessing of God!

    " Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a Peanuts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should We Invest In Humanity?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    This is a follow-up message to Vacation Bible School. It is the idea of investing our lives in people.

    SHOULD WE INVEST IN HUMANITY? Mark 10:13-16 INTRO.- Since we just finished VBS this last week I want to begin by sharing a few more children’s stories. ILL.- A lady said, “As we drove home from church one afternoon, we were talking about a friend who was baptized that day. We spoke of how proud ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Ever You Sling Mud, You Lose Ground

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,162 views

    " Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble.

    " Finally all of you live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing" 1st Peter 3:8-9 Introduction: In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist