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  • Floyd Steverson avatar

    Controlling The Tongue

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Feb 23, 2017
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     | 30,822 views

    Sermon from James 3:1-12

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #6 - Controlling the Tongue James 3:1 Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment, 2 for we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a mature man who is also able to control his whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Wisdom And Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Floyd Steverson on Mar 2, 2017
     | 16,858 views

    Sermon from James 3:13-18 on True Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING #7 Godly Wisdom and Spiritual Maturity James 3:13 Who is wise and has understanding among you? He should show his works by good conduct with wisdom’s gentleness. 14 But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, don’t brag and deny the truth. 15 Such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023
     | 4,751 views

    iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

    Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,154 views

    In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

    Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Saved From Shallow Religion Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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     | 833 views

    This sermon introduction emphasizes the importance of private acts of giving, praying, and fasting as taught by Jesus, highlighting the need for a self-giving love that seeks God's approval rather than that of others.

    Hello church and welcome. I am glad we are observing Ash Wednesday together. Today is the first day of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, confession, and letting go. We join with believers all over the world during Lent. Lent is a time for us to assess ourselves and make adjustments. It’s ...read more

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    Religion Of Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025
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    He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

    Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Focusing In Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
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    Practical Tips on Prayer

    Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Embarrassing Failure

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    We are to practice humility.

    AN EMBARRASSING FAILURE John 18.15-27 S: Peter’s Denials C: Failure Pr: WE ARE TO PRACTICE HUMILITY. TS: In our study of John 18.15-27 we will find how Peter’s weakness is exposed. Type: Inductive I. UNDERCOVER (15-18) II. UNDERHANDED (19-24) III. UNDERCURRENT (25-27) IV. UNDERSTANDING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sexual Purity: The Result Of A Commitment To Holiness

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Aug 13, 2002
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    Holiness and its practicality

    Islington Baptist Church August 11, 2002 I Thessalonians 4:1-8 Scripture reading: Leviticus 18 Sexual purity: the result of a commitment to holiness In Leviticus 11:44a God says to the Israelites “I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy.” In I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Your Seat

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,250 views

    Putting humility into practice

    Take Your Seat Luke 14:7-11 May 29, 2005 Luke 14:7 (NLT) When Jesus noticed that all who had come to the dinner were trying to sit near the head of the table, he gave them this advice: Best Seat In The House  The quest for status  Being seen with the “in” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirituality Of Art Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,174 views

    Art as a Spiritual Practice

    Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 7: Dealing Pratically With Backsliding

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,258 views

    Practical examples on backsliding.

    A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022
     | 1,848 views

    There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

    One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeking Direction Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2022
     | 2,215 views

    Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines the rich man who approaches Jesus "Seeking Direction."

    March 16, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 10:17-22 Seeking Direction Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Do you know what would have happened it had been the three wise WOMEN instead of the three wise MEN who ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024
     | 551 views

    We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

    We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army