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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Paul, The Emotional Case Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2012
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    Neither Paul nor we are meant to be Mr. Spock from Star Trek; Paul was comfortable with emotion, but -- even when he was emotionally intense -- he kept his eyes on Jesus and sought to follow God’s will, not his own.

    Paul, the Emotional Case (2 Corinthians 7:2-16) 1. I love this old Jewish joke: During a service at an old synagogue in Eastern Europe, when the Shema prayer was said, half the congregants stood up and half remained sitting. The half that was seated started yelling at those standing to sit down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Seeing People Growing In Their Faith Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2009
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    Can we sit around and wait on God to change us or do we have a role in that spiritual growth?

    Our Spiritual Growth Plan: “I’ll sit here and God will change me.” - “If I need to change, then God will do it.” - “Alright, God, here I am – change me!” Paul’s Idea: We’ve got to train if we want to achieve the goal of godliness. - 1 Timothy 4:7-8. a. “train.” - v. 7. - a.k.a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Should You Fear God? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
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    We think that grace means there’s nothing to fear in our behavior. And so the sanction of judgment has no place in our lives. But God is gracious and calls us back today to fear the behavior that leads to destruction.

    I heard about a young boy that went off to one of these extremely expensive universities, and the bills were coming in monthly to these parents and they were struggling to keep their head above water. One day his mother received a letter from him and he said: “Dear Mom, I’m writing to inform you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Instructions For Life

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 27, 2008
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    God’s has given us an instruction book that deals with every area of or lives.

    Introduction Have you ever been given instructions on how to do something, but you were pretty sure that you could figure it out, so you threw out the instructions? I did that one time with a brand new entertainment center. I had put all kinds of furniture together before and I just knew that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008
     | 3,627 views

    God’s call for you and I to confess. Part 11 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

    Spiritual Disciplines: Confession Sermon Number 11 March 9, 2008 John Ortberg tells the story about the time he and his wife Nancy bought their first piece of new furniture: a mauve sofa. He explained it was more the shade of Pepto-Bismol, but “mauve” sounded better. The furniture salesman ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Glory Of God Is Our Comfort Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,407 views

    Isaiah 40:1-11 tells us four truths about God who comes down to his people with a comforting promise.

    Scripture In his book, titled The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells a story from his childhood to illustrate how God works in our adversity. One Saturday afternoon, Larry said, when he was three years old he decided that he was a big boy and could use the bathroom without anyone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God's Direction For Your Life

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 18, 2005
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    My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’

    Introduction: My message today is on the topic of direction. My question today is ‘are we opening our eyes to the direction God wants us to go, or are we going our own way?’ I. God guides us, if we allow Him A. At first Balaam was just guided out of the way 1. God tries to guide us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Plans Of Man And Purposes Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2015
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    A man’s plans may be one thing (Proverbs 16:9), but it is God’s purposes that prevail (Proverbs 19:21).

    MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in his own sight’ (Judges 21:25). Anarchy ruled, and God disciplined His people through cycles of invasion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Healthy And Unhealthy Fear Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,591 views

    God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. We can overcome unhealthy fear by relying on the Holy Spirit's power, focusing on God's love, and developing self-discipline.

    Ever been scared out of your wits? Like, heart-pounding, palms-sweating scared? Did you know the phrase 'fear not' pops up 365 times in the Bible? That's one for every day of the year! God doesn't want us living in fear, so let's figure out how to kick it to the curb. Let's start with this: In 2 ...read more

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    #1: Sticks And Stones May Break Bones, But Words Will Kill! Series

    Contributed by Kirk Devine on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 10,765 views

    This series deals with issue of being a Christian in more than name only. These messages are designed to show the believer what it really means to be a child of God and a called out disciple.

    STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK BONES; BUT WORDS WILL KILL JAMES 3:1-12 (Series Theme: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27) As we head into the final stretch of this presidential political campaign season, people will be paying particularly close attention to what each candidate is saying about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Escape P. L. O. T.

    Contributed by Mark Ferrante on Nov 12, 2008
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     | 4,878 views

    GOD HAS A PLAN, A PURPOSE, A PLOT FOR THE WHOLE WORLD - FOR HEAVEN, FOR HELL, & FOR YOU... HIS PLAN WILL NOT FAIL! THERE IS A GREAT DAY OF JUDGMENT COMING AND THERE IS A WAY OF ESCAPE FROM IT...

    THE ESCAPE P. L. O. T. Luke 21:34-36 34 "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Moses Messes Up Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 19, 2010
     | 4,847 views

    Those who lead are accountable for their failures, but so are followers who stress out and aggravate their leaders.

    Moses Messes Up (Numbers 20:1-13) 1. Let me share my preaching schedule with you. Next week, Luke will be preaching. The week afterward, we will look at the Bronze Serpent incident here in Numbers. The week after that, we’ll look at a midrash on this whole section from I Corinthians 10 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Boldly Grow

    Contributed by Clarence Peters on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,417 views

    Spiritual growth is ignited by passion, fuelled by the power of God, and sustained by self-discipline.

    Central Verses: 1:6-7 Behavioural goal: The listener will set a growth goal for the coming months and pursue it. Last Sunday many of you heard a message from Psalm 90 on making your life count. I want you to think way back to that time to reflect for a moment. Did it make any difference in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Think Fast!

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 24, 2020
     | 2,201 views

    Fasting is a rewarding discipline in that it brings us closer to the "face" of God.

    1. FASTING TOGETHER: THE MINNESOTA GRASSHOPPER SWARM In Minnesota, during the summer of 1876, there was a swarm of grasshoppers destroying the crops. There was a fear that the grasshoppers would return, so Governor John S. Pillsbury proclaimed a day of prayer and fasting on April 26, 1877, urging ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Is A Prisoner Supposed To Act?

    Contributed by James May on Nov 30, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,300 views

    As a prisoner of Christ we are to walk worthy of the call of God upon our lives. How can we do so? If we learn this lesson we will learn the true meaning of life itself.

    How is a Prisoner Supposed to Act? By Pastor Jim May Ephesians 4:1-7, "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible