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  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 26 - The True Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 10, 2023
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    Everyone wants to be blessed, but the question is, 'What are the true blessings of God?' Let us understand what these blessings are and also get to know the purpose for God's blessings on us.

    We read in 1 Chronicles 4:10, “Now Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my border, and that Your hand might be with me, and that You would keep me from harm that it may not pain me!" And God granted him what he requested.” (NASB) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exposing The Hurting Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Nov 30, 2004
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    Satan attacks the church throught relational conflict.

    Exposing the Hurting Spirit 2 Corinthians 2:5-11; Romans 16:17-18 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 - I am not overstating it when I say that the man who caused all the trouble hurt your entire church more than he hurt me. 6 He was punished enough when most of you were united in your judgment against him. 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Man In Charge Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 8, 2005
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    Wisdom during times of blessing - Provision during times of need

    God’s Man in Charge March 6, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on power in Christian living: A new missionary was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    C.e. Sunday

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005
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    Christian Education Sunday We honor all our Sunday School Teachers and workers today. More then 1 million were in Sunday School this morning in our Assembly of God Churches. 120,000 volunteers.

    Christian Education Sunday We honor all our Sunday School Teachers and workers today. More then 1 million were in Sunday School this morning in our Assembly of God Churches. 120,000 volunteers. Isaiah 55 11 So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encourage Yourself In The Lord

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005
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     | 19,091 views

    God could pour blessings upon you any time He pleases, but sometimes He wants you to come and get them yourself.

    ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1 Sam 30:1-7 30:1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Let Nehemiah Teach You How To Handle Criticism

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 13, 2006
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    If we are not mature enough for criticism we are too immature for praise. Adverse criticism from a wise man is more to be desired than the enthusiastic approval of the unwise.

    Let Nehemiah Teach You How to Handle Criticism "Do not mind criticism. If it is untrue, disgregard it. If it is unfair, do not allow it to get under your skin. If it is misinformed, refute it. If it is ignorant smile and be bigger than the critic. If it is justified, learn from it." "Adversity ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lie: It's All About Me Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005
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     | 6,910 views

    We live in a society today that has bought totally into the lie that “It’s all about me.” Selfishness and narcistic attitudes dominate most our decisions as the 21st century man is bent upon looking our for number one.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells IT’S ALL ABOUT ME 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. We live in a society today that has bought totally into the lie that “It’s all about me.” Selfishness and narcistic attitudes dominate most our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christmas Traditions

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 14, 2005
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    Those passing on traditions, "handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next."

    INTRODUCTION 1. Those passing on traditions, handing down of information, beliefs, practices and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to the next. 2. Those receiving traditions, an inherited pattern or thought or action. 3. The Bible teaches that traditions are both good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Martin Wickens on Dec 21, 2005
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    The first in a series of verse-by-verse studies of the book of Ephesians. This sermon introduces some of the broad themes that run through the book.

    Next week we will look at the city of Ephesus, the beginnings of the church there, Paul’s related ministry and the broad themes of this book. Vincent summerises the this book with this statement: “It’s theme is the Church of Christ, founded in the will of the Father, developed by the work of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,923 views

    Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

    Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision For A New Year

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    What does the dedication of Jesus have to say to us about our New Year

    If you were here early, you might have wondered at the music playing. After all, you don’t often have hymns combined with 1960’s pop music. They were chosen because of their theme. Each promotes a vision, a seeing, a looking forward to something and a hope in the coming days. That was part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Seven Spirits Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 23, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
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    The Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity, co-equal in glory, substance and essence with the Father and the Son, is the very Breath of God. He represents the total authority and rule of God, the very life of God, and the essence of who God is. Beli

    The Seven-Fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit Jesus acknowledged the Spirit of the Lord upon Him (Luke 4:18), which speaks of the anointing and power present to destroy the works of the enemy. This refers in particular, to the seven-fold ministry of the Holy Spirit. “And there shall come ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Our Crafty Adversary Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 11, 2008
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    Knowing how the enemy operates is the key to overcoming.

    Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 9:1-27 Title: “Our Crafty Adversary” I. The Enemy Is Deceitful (1-5) Vv. 1-2 • There are those kinds of people and situations that confront us that are straight up. o These are the ones whose intentions are clear, they want to do us harm and it’s obvious. o The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practical Spirituality Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    How should we live if we want to “keep in step with the Spirit”?

    [To receive free sermons by email each week, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] This week I read about a man named Simeon Stylites (c. 390-459). For 37 years he lived on a small platform on top of a pillar in Syria as a way to show devotion to God. Is this what it means to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist