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  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    Disciplining Our Children

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008
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    Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

    DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
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    This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

    Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Woodshed

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 17, 2008
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    What happens when we disobey God and He has to take us into His "woodshed?" Hebrews 12 tells us exactly.

    1. Illus. of my dad as a boy • Lived on a farm, had a woodshed. Last thing you wanted was an invitation to join my grandfather in the woodshed. • Local pastor named Brother Douglas had a radio show they listened to each Saturday. • Once my dad was smarting off at the dinner table. When my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "Too Little! Too Late!"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 25, 2008
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     | 6,916 views

    I want to impress upon my hearers the need to respond to God NOW, and not to put it off, if God is dealing with them.

    "TOO LITTLE!!! TOO LATE!!!" Text-Hebrews 12:14-17 "Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    The Walls: Disciplining Your Child Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008
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    #3 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the Biblical concept of instructing and correcting your child.

    Home Improvement - Week 3 "THE WALLS: DISCIPLINING YOUR CHILD" EPHESIANS 6:1-4 / HEBREWS 12:4-13 INTRODUCTION: A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle & feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Let Go Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 21,183 views

    Bitterness is a dangerous thing in the life of the Christian that simply needs to be let go of.

    “Let Go Of Bitterness” Introduction: In Southeast Asia many years ago someone developed an ingenious method to catch monkeys alive and unharmed. The “Monkey Trap” which was developed was very simple; the hunter would take a pot with a wide bottom and narrow opening and bury the pot in the ground ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Terry Moore avatar

    Not For Sale

    Contributed by Terry Moore on Nov 24, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
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    Staying Saved

    “NOT FOR SALE” HEB.12:14-17 IN GEN 25:29-34 WE FIND THE STORY OF ESUA SELLING HIS BITHRIGHT TO HIS BROTHER JACOB. ESUA WAS A HAPPY GO LUCKY KIND OF GUY WHO WAS MORE INTERESTED IN THE PLEASURES OF THE WORLD THAN THE TEACHING OF HIS FATHER CONCERNING THE THINGS OF GOD!! ESUA WAS 1ST ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Craig Benner avatar

    No Se Vende

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 27, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,757 views

    El diablo va a ser todo posible hallar tu precio y comprarte. No te rindes

    NO SE VENDE Hebreos 12:14-17 14 Seguid la paz con todos, y la santidad, sin la cual nadie verá al Señor. 15 Mirad bien que ninguno caiga de la gracia de Dios; no sea que brotando alguna raíz de amargura, os perturbe, y por ella muchos sean contaminados; 16 que ninguno sea fornicario, o profano, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Gamblin avatar

    Run The Race

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Sep 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
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    Compares the life of a runner to the life of a Christian.

    How many of you have ever watched the olympics on tv? Isn’t it amazing how fast those people are? There is this one guy from the country of Morrocco that ran a mile in 3 minutes and 43 seconds. I think the fastest I ever ran a mile was like 16 minutes and that’s because the coach stopped counting ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Scudder avatar

    What Does Serving God Look Like?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009
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     | 5,544 views

    Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

    Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bishop Johnathan Hester avatar

    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,142 views

    Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

    Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    #7 - The Toxin Of Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,662 views

    One more message inspired by "Why Churches Die" by Dr. Caner and Dr. Brunson

    #7 – The Toxin of Bitterness (Jealousy) Hebrews 12:15 * Most of us (that is, NORMAL people) are afraid of snakes. The reason a person’s first reactions to a snake is generally fear has a Biblical and practical reason. The Biblical reason is born in Genesis when God put enmity because the snake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Sceroler avatar

    Divine Discipline

    Contributed by Randy Sceroler on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,168 views

    Discipline is not a horrible concept, It is a Holy Concept from a Holy God

    DIVINE DISCIPLINE HEBREWS 12:4-11 1. THE PURPOSE OF DIVINE DISCIPLINE A. The Punishment of Sin B. The Prevention of Sin C. The Promotion of Self *** Divine Discipline Helps You and I Understand the Plan Of God and to Better Know His: 1. His Sufficiency 2. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Garza avatar

    100% Holy

    Contributed by Joe Garza on Jan 17, 2007
     | 3,413 views

    There is no time, no not a day; that a man not ought live holy....NOW are we holy. It is a solemn thing to hear the word of God that without holiness no man shall see the Lord

    100% HOLY Holy Ground Spirit Filled Church Pastor: Joe M. Garza 8-22-05 Text: Hebrews 12:14 INTRODUCTION: The text which heads this page opens up a subject of deep importance. That subject is practical holiness. It suggests a question which demands the attention of all professing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Stephen Boldin avatar

    El Cristiano Y El Castigo Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    5to en la serie de mensajes acerca de la vida cristiana.

    EL CRISTIANO Y EL CASTIGO Hebreos 12:1-17 1. LA CAUSA DEL CASTIGO El proposito de la consagracion Cristiana es siempre producir crecimiento en la gracia de Dios. No es para dañar - sino ayudar. A. Estos versiculos desafian al Cristiano (v.1) 1. Le exhortan acordarse de algunos testigos. Esta ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist