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  • Timothy Lee avatar

    Disarming The Devil (Cultivating A Spirit Of Forgiveness)

    Contributed by Timothy Lee on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,442 views

    Want to disarm the devil. Cultivate a Spirit of forgiveness

    Disarming the Devil (Cultivating a Spirit of forgiveness) Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [NKJV] Proverbs 4:23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do. [NLT] Hebrews 12:15 See to it that no one misses the grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Father's Discipline Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,486 views

    In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

    THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hindrances To Holiness Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
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    One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness.

    HINDRANCES TO HOLINESS Heb. 12:14-17 One of the purposes of God discipline is that believers might pursue a life of holiness. Verse 10 says, “For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of his holiness. Now no chastening ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A 2005 Spiritual Workout

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 11, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
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    Some practical ideas on how to stay Spiritually fit.

    “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. HEB 12:12 Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. 13 "Make level paths for your feet," so that the lame may not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What God Requires Of Us

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,558 views

    Holy living as the Bible says

    What does God Require of us? A man asked, “How much religion can a man have and still get into heaven?” In saying this, he was actually scheming to cheat both God and the devil. He wanted God’s full salvation but did not want to have to serve him with all his heart. He wanted enough religion to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • LUCKY EKENTASON avatar

    Holiness

    Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
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    REMINDING BELIEVER WE ARE CALLED TO BE HOLY UNTO THE LORD. GOD EXPECTS EVERY BELIEVER TO SHOW FORTH THE GLORY OF GOD IN OUR WALK WITH HIM; IN PURITY OF HEART.

    Holiness is the very nature of God. It is impossible for God to sin. It is not about Him not willing to sin; but in His nature He can not sin. Prophet Habakkuk gives us an insight to the nature of the God of Heaven. In Habakkuk 1:13 "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    God disciplines his Children and we must be prepared for times of hardship.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 INTRODUCTION The book of Hebrews is an encouraging word to Christians that contains strong warnings against falling from God’s grace. In the first part of Hebrews 12 the writer encourages them to put off everything from their life that would hinder them in their Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prisoner Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 181 ratings
     | 42,060 views

    6 things Bitterness will do to your life: DEVASTATE YOU SPIRITUALLY, DESTROY YOU PHYSICALLY, DISCOURAGE YOU EMOTIONALLY, DIVIDE THE FELLOWSHIP, DEFILE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, DEPRIVE YOU OF A BLESSING. PowerPoint at website.

    Prisoner of Bitterness Heb. 12:14-15 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Has someone ever said or done something to you for which you found it difficult to forgive them? Every time their very name is brought up, even if it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So That's How God Works!

    Contributed by John Tung on May 17, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,687 views

    God uses discipline to help his children to grow.

    SO THAT’S HOW GOD WORKS! Hebrews 12:5-13 John Tung, 5-15-05 I. Introduction Dr. John Townsend, one of the two authors of the book, How People Grow, describes a particular woman in one of his chapters. “A young woman named Kara came to my office to talk about her home life. ‘Here is my problem,’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,685 views

    PENTECOST 13(C) - Fix our eyes on Jesus because Jesus is the Author of our faith and Jesus is the Perfecter of our faith.

    FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS Hebrews 12:1-13 - Sept. 7, 2003 HEBREWS 12:1-13 1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2Let us fix our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ramiro Araujo avatar

    Disciplina Divina

    Contributed by Ramiro Araujo on Sep 9, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,836 views

    ¿Nos damos cuenta de que el propósito de la disciplina divina no es CASTIGAR ? No tiene como fin el hacernos pagar un pecado no confesado, ni que Dios le permita al Diablo que nos ataque para pagar nuestra culpas? ¡NO! Disciplina es crecer en madurez, lle

    INTRODUCCIÓN: Como cristianos a veces queremos botar la toalla, gritar ¡basta! ¡Es difícil la vida cristiana! ¡Mejor es el mundo! Si Ud. se ha sentido así, considere por un momento como se habrá sentido la gente para quienes esta epístola fue escrita. Eran gente que se sentían acosados de lado y ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Richard White avatar

    How To Avoid A Spiritual Virus Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,521 views

    sometimes our spirit needs a vaccination

    HOW TO AVOID A SPIRITUAL VIRUS Text: Hebrews 12:14-17 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one misses the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many. See that no one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Anthony Hebb avatar

    God Disciplines Those He Loves

    Contributed by Anthony Hebb on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 35,585 views

    An expository look at God’s purpose for discipline, of His earthly children.

    Text (Hebrews 12:1-11) Subtext Job 5:17 "Blessed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty 1 Corinthians 11:32 But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world. Revelations ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent Bible

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Danger!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    A study on what professing believers ought to pursue and resulting failures if not pursued.

    I. Two Things Professing Believers are to Pursue (diokete = press after, chase after, pursue) A. Pursue Peace 1. The Importance of Peace a. Peace is essential to spiritual progress, to usefulness, and to enjoyment of the presence of Christ. b. Peace is the rhythm of our wills with Jesus’ love-will. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wearing Religious Masks? #2

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 11,243 views

    Shalom can never be a goal where bitterness thrives.

    Part #2 of two part leson. Wearing Religious Masks? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As we continue pondering, Wearing religious masks and going to hell, while I sit on a pew --- let me share my heart. SHALOM. PONDER: Why do people wear masks? Several years ago, I had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God