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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,524 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sharpening The Tools Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 14,736 views

    We are God's tools. To make us useful, God sharpens us by way of trials.

    Ever try to chop a tree down with a dull axe? Abraham Lincoln was quoted to say: "If I had six hours to cut down a tree, I would spend the first fours sharpening the axe." We have heard that analogy before in terms of how we prepare ourselves for a task to be done. But when we come to Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why?

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 15, 2023
     | 1,901 views

    We tend to look at the troubles in our lives and ask why me, why does God hate me? Don't ask why, but ask what God is doing to make me better.

    The story has been told of a museum guide who would take his tour group to a darkened room, shined a light on a mass of string, color, and apparent chaos and ask the group. “What do you think this is?” “I don’t know,” was the reply of the group. The guide would then say. “Stand over there and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From The Shelf To The Oven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 6,805 views

    The Process in getting to the place to handle the pressure of ministry.

    Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1 – 6 Title: “FROM THE SHELF TO THE OVEN!” Introduction: It hasn’t been long ago I preached from Jeremiah 18 concerning the “Potter’s House” and the Vessel. · To become the person God’s intends us to be there is a process we have to go through to get there. Basically the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Battles You Must Win

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
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     | 16,318 views

    Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In

    Battles You Must Win Believers at times really struggle with difficult issues. We do not live in a perfect world which means we have to deal with battles which confront us continuously. But Jesus has given us assurances that we can live victoriously in a fallen world. In order to enforce our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Squirming In The Lap Of The Trinity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2020
     | 1,537 views

    When we are baptized into Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, we take our place within the embrace of the Holy Spirit.

    Psalm 131–a homily for today Today’s psalm, “O Lord, my heart is not proud,” is the kind of prayer-gem that can stimulate hours of meditation. If you pray it quickly, it takes less than a minute, even with a “Glory be. . .” But let’s start with the declaration to God right in the middle: “Like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    M3 – Make Disciples 1 Matthew 28:19-20 Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 11, 2019
     | 7,972 views

    The church exists and why God doesn’t beam us up upon salvation but leaves us here on earth.

    Read Matthew 28:19-20 – Do you know what this is? This is one of the final statements Jesus made to His followers before His ascension back to the Father. We call this statement the Great Commission? But really what it is our calling card – our purpose statement – our elevator pitch! Last week – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running With Horses

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 28, 2025
     | 197 views

    When God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the trials of life are we in training for bigger things?

    “RUNNING WITH HORSES” TEXT “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jer. 12:5) PROLOGUE Question: when God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In Harmony And Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 13, 2024
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     | 1,097 views

    The words of Paul in 2 Corinthians 13:11 are not merely a farewell but a directive for living a life transformed by the truth of the Gospel.

    Transformed by Truth: Living in Harmony and Peace 2 Corinthians 13:11 2 Corinthians 13:11 (NLT): "Dear brothers and sisters, I close my letter with these last words: Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Be Discipled

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 8, 2013
     | 3,495 views

    Four things that will help you become a better Christian

    “How to be Discipled” October 13, 2013 Matthew 28:18-20 ”Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,781 views

    Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God's blessing.

    20110320 Web Site Title: Blinded by Pride Text: Psalm 32 and James 1:2-4 Thesis: Pride keeps us from recognizing our weaknesses, confessing our need and receiving God’s blessing. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Paul's Concern For Teaching Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 16, 2012
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     | 8,101 views

    Paul was concerned about the spiritual maturity of these believers in Colossae...

    Colossians 1:24-29 October 17, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s striving for the spiritual maturity of the church: Paul has been encouraging the members of the church in Colossae to remain faithful to the gospel that they 1st heard from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grow Free From Bondages

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013
     | 5,023 views

    Self-deliverance is one of the most important parts of the deliverance process. The devil will seek to enter legally through open doors into a person’s life. Once these doors have been identified and shut, believers can break off any legal grounds that th

    Grow Free From Bondages Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Prophetic Insights For Cotrm

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 23, 2010
     | 2,708 views

    We serve a living God who wants to interact with His people. This sermon presents prophetic insights for COTRM for this season of time.

    Prophetic Insights for COTRM Introduction Began the year- series- Dangerous Church. God is raising the bar for His people (church) … Take the Challenge- (picture) read your Bible fast pray- corporate-Tues/Thur/Sun, MyHop engage in Christian relationships-join-HC serve/give give ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dealing With Ungodliness In You And Me Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,776 views

    This message deals with what Paul teaches about Church discipline.

    Introduction: 1. Willie Nelson once owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole. He pointed out one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s a par 47. I birdied it yesterday.” 9 2. The truth is that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist