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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Greenhouse Of The Mind Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 30, 2010
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     | 7,014 views

    Cultivate purity in our thoughts. You need conviction and commitment, confession and cleansing, you need to forsake and flee, and to renew our mind and revive your spirit.

    We need to protect our mind, because we are what we think. • It will be garbage in, garbage out. The more trash we put in, the more trash we would see in words and deeds. You reap what you plant. • We need to set up this “greenhouse” of the mind - to make sure that no virus or pests enter. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living With Purpose

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,633 views

    We must be intentional in our Christian walk!

    Living With Purpose Phil. 4:8 It seems he noticed how this one particular fellow named Sam consistently caught more fish than anyone else. Whereas the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Mind Siege

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011
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    When we break the defeatist mentality and move towards God we will win our battles.

    2Ki 7:3 And there were four leprous men at the entering in of the gate: and they said one to another, Why sit we here until we die? 2Ki 7:4 If we say, We will enter into the city, then the famine is in the city, and we shall die there: and if we sit still here, we die also. Now therefore come, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Renewing The Mind

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 26, 2011
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     | 23,335 views

    This is a sermon/study on the importance of renewing the mind if we want to live our lives in victory. Seven principles to applying this truth.

    RENEWING THE MIND Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whatever Is ....

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    The road to transformation involves the choice of what we put into our minds and what we choose to think about.

    Whatever is… Phil 4:8-9, Feb 27, 2011 Intro: For most of us, the word “meditation” conjures up a mental picture of someone in baggy pants, sitting on the floor with their legs wrapped up like a pretzel, arms comfortably outstretched, middle finger and thumb together, saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breakthrough In The Mind Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 12, 2020
     | 5,682 views

    We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people.

    Sermon 2: Breakthrough in the mind! Thesis: We are in a war and for the most part that war is within – in our minds – it’s also in our thoughts and what we set our minds on becomes our reality – our minds dictate how we respond to life, situations and people. We need to have a renewed mind to win ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pursuing Happiness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 23, 2020
     | 2,579 views

    Happiness is an inside out job. It is reflected in Holiness; Direction; and Thoughts in our lives.

    1. Jesus challenges us to become like little children Matthew 18:3-4 “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. 4 Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. • Innocence, humility and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Circumstantial Christianity

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 22, 2019
     | 4,032 views

    Situational Christians

    “Circumstantial Christianity” Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go on. There is a great truth that I would like to bring out to you this morning, and that is beloved that Christianity is not based of how we feel it is based on truth and if you base ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contemplate Positive Things Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 2, 2018
     | 4,503 views

    Message 30 from Philippians exploring Paul's admonition to think properly.

    Chico Alliance Church April 9, 2017 “Contemplate Positive Things” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi presented some practical principles for maintaining the joy of the Lord no matter what. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – A Passion to praise Christ 1 Exalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Ugly Christmas Sweater Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 20, 2020
     | 5,185 views

    Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and happiness based upon the birth of our Savior, Jesus. Too often, this fact gets lost in ugly thoughts, words, motives, and actions.

    Ugly Christmas Sweater Week 1: Ugly Thoughts PASTOR TIMOTHY PORTER Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25 // Philippians 4:4-8 // Luke 2:8-11 INTRODUCTION: Today we begin a mini series for the Christmas season called Ugly Christmas Sweater. Maybe you have a tradition like many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Making Of A Monster Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
     | 4,023 views

    Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

    I. Introduction I know some of you will think less of me after I admit to you that I can remember when I was a young boy that when I went to bed, I did not want to sleep with my hand hanging off the side of my bed! I know I am supposed to be tough and courageous, but I was afraid that something ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Monster Of Shame Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

    I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Monster Of Rejection

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,239 views

    Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

    I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", the monsters in this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Overcome Anger

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,097 views

    This message, on anger, probably applies to all of us at one time or other. Today’s society seems to have much anger in it.

    For example... 1. WE SEE ANGER IN OUR HOMES. We see much anger about significant and insignificant things. Some people have so much anger inside them there is nothing anyone could do to please them. Illus: This reminds me of the husband who was always angry and hard to please. One morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Grows Good Things

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 27, 2014
     | 5,859 views

    God grows good things. We have choices to make, what we will sow and what we will reap.

    Devotion for The Feast – May 27, 2014 – Matthew 13:24-43 Put up your hand if you’ve ever done much gardening. I used to think that the best way to garden is to put on a wide brimmed straw hat and some old clothes. And with a hoe in one hand and a cold drink in the other, tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational