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  • Tim George avatar

    God's Poets Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Feb 28, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 4,218 views

    James warns us that believers can be guilty of wearing the Word, talking about the Word, singing about the Word but not doing the Word. How do we become doers of the Word?

    “Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:21-22). There once was a famous inventor who unveiled a new invention. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study Of Fasting #3

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 225 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING PRAYER - HELPFUL GUIDELINES & HEALTH TIPS

    A. By fasting your saying, "I am serious, Lord." The Bible says to break up fallow ground. When a field isn’t plowed, a hard crust forms. Without exception, all of us get a crust on our spirit. But the promise is that when we break up that fallow ground and seek the Lord, "He comes and showers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Spiritually Progressing Or Regressing?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,755 views

    Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal.

    Progressing - To move forward while proceeding steadily to the advancement of a goal. Regressing - To move backwards while falling back to an earlier spiritual level of growth. To return to an earlier state of development, maturity or understanding. Why People Spiritually Regress - Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,845 views

    Some reflections on the heart - taken over at least a year

    The HEART: I would like this morning to consider the heart. It is something that God has been working on over the last year or so. Let us start by looking at some of the Scriptures relating to the herat. Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart For they will see God. Prov. 27:19 As water ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Prayer Guidelines For Interceding For People In Authority

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,384 views

    As we pray in the power of the Spirit for our authorities, we will experience numerous spin off benefits in the way the Lord blesses those who are over us.

    Prayer Guidelines for Interceding for People in Authority (1 Timothy 2:1-2:6) Illustration: I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, but especially for those who in authority. --1 Timothy 2:1 Over the centuries since Jesus died ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adoption, Une Nouvelle Relation Avec Dieu

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 19, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,396 views

    This word adoption falls à.pic in this generation from young people and children who have parents present less and less, or an abandonment of stations of their parents.

    ADOPTION, UNE NOUVELLE RELATION AVEC DIEU Lecture : 1 Jn 3/1. « Voyez quel amour le Père nous a témoigné, pour que nous soyons appelés enfants de Dieu! Et nous le sommes. Si le monde ne nous connaît pas, c’est qu’il ne l’a pas connu. » Ce mot adoption tombe à pic dans cette génération de jeunes et ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Will Stand In The Gap?

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 86 ratings
     | 24,249 views

    “The good news is--that in spite of our moral bankruptcy, God keeps on doing business with us.”

    June 23, 2001 I. Introduction: A. David Seamand 1. “Healing Grace” 2. Story of a farmer who one day went to his banker to tell him several bad news and one good news. 3. Bad news—because of drought and insects, the farmer could not pay the banker a penny on his loan for the farm. Not a penny on ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    233 - Moses & Water Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,049 views

    A study on an Old Testament illustration of water baptism.

    Sermon Study # 233 – MOSES & WATER BAPTISM? Old Testament examples of water representing cleansing from sin: (1) Exodus 40:12-15 Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tent of meeting, and shall wash them with water, and put upon Aaron the holy garments, and you shall anoint ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enjoying Your Salvation

    Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 4,899 views

    Maintain the internal until God changes the external...

    Enjoying your Salvation 1 Peter 1:13-16 In the previous verses the Apostle Peter focused primarily on the finished works of Christ. He focused on what the Lord had provided and acquired for the believer, thus giving us all that’s needed in order to live as successful believers. Simply said, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 21, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,300 views

    New years challenge to challenge believers to look at life through an eternal lens. It also has a "spiritual inventory" checklist to hand out.

    Taking Spiritual Inventory Text: Psalms 90:1-17 Introduction: 1. We are told in the word to number our days… that wisdom may come Heb. #4487, maw•naw v. to number off, count, reckon In other words, to stand before the hourglass of time 2. I have numbered my days. I am 45 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    Authority To Clean Temples Series

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,005 views

    Jesus gave His life for our sins and He raised Himself from the dead for our life. That’s what gives Jesus the authority to be a temple cleanser. Hallelujah! He won our victory over death, hell and the grave and He has the authority to clean us up.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Authority to Clean Temples The Life of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C Jordan avatar

    A New And Transformed Life

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,947 views

    Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed life. Let us present our bodies as a living sacrifice, not be conformed to the world, and be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

    A NEW AND TRANSFORMED LIFE OPENING: Baptism Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (2 Cor. 5:17). • Jesus invites us to experience a new and transformed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Help Me With My Unbelief

    Contributed by George Crumbly on May 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,567 views

    The scripture teaches all things can be done for the one who believes

    Mark 9:19-29 “You unbelieving generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy to me.” So they brought him. When the spirit saw Jesus, it immediately threw the boy into a convulsion. He fell to the ground and rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Rzengota avatar

    Who Am I? I Am Refined Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,856 views

    WE BECOME DIFFERENT PEOPLE UNDERSTANDING WE ARE REFINED BY OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

    Who Am I? I am Refined Ephesians 2:1-10 April 25, 2010 INTRODUCTION How do you define refined? Does it refer to our manners, our bearing, our posture, our social skills, our dress? How do you define refined? Which of the following is the more refined? (showing pics of various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Studies In Ephesians: The Lie Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,976 views

    Study in the book of Ephesians about lying.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. and Online Bible Topics Title: The Lie Theme: To understand what it means to lie. Text: But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God