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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Get Your Mind Right (With The Help Of God)

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 11, 2017
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    Philippians 4:8 calls us to think upon such things as truth, nobility, righteousness, purity, loveliness, etc. Why? What help will that be to the Christian. More importantly, what help will that be for the Kingdom of God in drawing others to Jesus?

    Please open your Bibles to Philippians 4:4-9 which we will read in a few minutes. Our new memory verse is actually a follow-on to one of our earlier memory Scriptures; Philippians 4:6-7. “Finally, Brothers (or Brethren) …” Newer versions have “brothers and sisters”. Why? We who have grown up on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Bread & Expectations

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 11,699 views

    1. We want a god we can control. 2. We want a god we can understand. 3. We want a god who will not make demands.

    Bread & Expectations John 6:22-35 I was watching TV not long ago — just sitting back on the couch and relaxing. I had eaten a great dinner Sue had prepared. I probably ate too much. But as I was watching a television program, I saw a guy eating a sandwich, and suddenly I had an urge for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2016
     | 6,293 views

    Self-control is a key ingredient for one's growth in Christ!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The process of watching your child, grandchild, or even your spouse is something that is exciting. We tend to take a lot of pictures of our children so that we can remember how cute they USED to be. • Growth is exciting, unless it is our waistline. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Fig Tree Does Not Bud Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Nov 7, 2011
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    As we consider the outcome of Pharaoh's dreams, seven years of abundance followed by seven years of famine, we see that Joseph learnt to trust God not only in abunsance but also in disaster both of which are under God's sovereign control.

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN FIG TREE DOES NOT BUD! “As predicted, for seven years the land produced bumper crops. During those years, Joseph gathered all the crops grown in Egypt and stored the grain from the surrounding fields in the cities. He piled up huge amounts of grain like sand on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God With Our Whole Heart Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 2, 2023
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    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023

    Loving God with Our Whole Heart Series: First Love: Forming Our Love for God Brad Bailey – April 2, 2023 [The following was not all stated when shared publicly due to the limits of both time and general nature of only developing notes as a form of preparation which I neither memorize nor read… but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Come From God

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016
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     | 9,736 views

    All things are from God, exist by His power, and intended for His glory

    FROM HIM, THROUGH HIM, AND TO HIM Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen This scripture is one of my favorite Bible verses. Paul is telling us that, all things come from God, exist by His power, and are intended for His glory Let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beauty From Ashes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,272 views

    Encourage faith and trust in God's goodness and control, even in the midst of tragedy, with the assurance that He can bring good out of our most painful circumstances.

    Good morning, family. Today, we gather here not just as a congregation, but as a community, seeking comfort, hope, and joy in the midst of life's storms. It's in such moments we need a word of assurance, a whisper of hope, something to hold onto. When it feels like the world is falling apart around ...read more

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    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 3, 2024
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     | 770 views

    This sermon explores Revelation 6:1-8, emphasizing God's sovereignty and control even amidst chaos, encouraging faith and trust in His divine plan.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, bound by love, faith, and the shared promise of salvation. We are not merely congregants in a church; we are a community, a family, bound by the blood of Jesus Christ, our Savior. We ...read more

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    God Of Hurricanes

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Sep 28, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,891 views

    Why do natural disasters happen? Has God lost control?

    God Of Hurricanes · We have all gazed on recent pictures and scenes of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and also the Tsunami of December 2004, and many of us have asked searching questions about what we have seen. · Has God lost control, could this happen here? where does this leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let Us Celebrate Of Saviors Coming With Self Control Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    Series of Sermons for the Advent season on the fruits of the spirit. Sermon 9 of 9

    Christmas Day Service December 25, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Fellow worshipers of the Christ child: The last fruit of the Spirit isn’t an easy one to display at this time of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Justice Is Broken Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 17, 2022
     | 2,888 views

    In the midst of a world that cannot be controlled by us, we must seek God and find in Him answers and control.

    WISE LIVING: JUSTICE IS BROKEN Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 3:1-22 [Person from the Congregation] INTRODUCTION… Roller Coasters (p) I was trying to think back this week to the first roller coaster I ever went on. Strange thought, I know. I remember going to Six ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of God In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,211 views

    The controlling power of God in His people and in the church.

    THE POWER OF GOD IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 3:20-21 ONLY GOD’S POWER CAN TRANSFORM THE CHURCH INTO WHAT HE WANTS THE CHURCH TO BE. IT IS HIS POWER THAT QUICKENS US, JOHN 6:63 TEACHES, “IT IS THE SPIRIT THAT QUICKENETH.” WE ARE THE RECIPIENTS OF DIVINE POWER. THEREFORE, ONCE WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,596 views

    No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

    [Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Heaven Set In Motion Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 22, 2023
     | 1,273 views

    In the story of Esther and Mordecai, the events seem to perfectly fit together at just the right times for things to happen. Coincidence? Not likely. Though God is not mentioned by name in Esther, God was working in their lives and continues to work in ours today.

    Introduction Video Ill.: The Story of Esther - Second Look Films (segment 3) We are continuing our study today based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. When we started, we saw that Esther and Mordecai just wanted to blend in — to be cosy in the Persian culture. Don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace Of God Does To Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013
     | 3,063 views

    To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us.

    I. EXORDIUM: What does GOD's Grace does to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:12 (Amplified Bible) It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal