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  • Ronald Fair avatar

    Taking A Self-Inventory

    Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001
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    How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

    TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Thank God" No Matter What!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 4, 2014
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    It's like He says… You know they never stopped thanking me or believing that I would do what they were asking me to do the whole time..I'm not just going to meet their need… I'm going to exceed it to the level they could never think or imagine!

    Thank God...No matter what Illus. The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We can't take it any longer…We’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Nance avatar

    God's Guidance And Fasting

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2013
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    How does the church serve God and seek His will? How do we hear His voice for our present day needs? Certainly scripture is the primary tool to know God's will, but how we apply it takes wisdom and Spirit led help. How do we discover those?

    The Church in Antioch – the first place where the disciples were called Christians – was a team building church. Earlier in Acts 11 we hear of how this church began and how the gospel began to spread outside the borders of Israel into the Gentile world as certain brave souls began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Gaston avatar

    To Whom Else Shall We Go?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 20, 2019
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    Sometimes we may get disillusioned with church, but we all need a divine teacher; can you think of a better than Jesus? He understands us, knows all our faults; yet He loves us more than any other. And He alone can give eternal life.

    TO WHOM ELSE SHALL WE GO? John 6:66-68 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE KARATE DOG 1. Henry went to a pet shop to buy a watchdog for his wife Helen. “I have just the dog for you!” and brought out a miniature Pekingese. Henry, “That little thing? It couldn’t hurt a flee!” 2. The store owner said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    How Can I Tell If I'm Becoming Yoked With The World?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 18, 2016
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    Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? In order to find out if we are heading in that dangerous direction we need to ask ourselves some key questions.

    HOW CAN I TELL IF I’M BECOMING YOKED WITH THE WORLD? INTRODUCTION: Last week I preached on 2nd Cor. 6 where Paul talks about not being yoked with unbelievers. But how can we know if that’s happening to us? Oftentimes it’s not easy to tell. Satan is tricky; he’s subtle. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Carroll avatar

    Why Worry?

    Contributed by Eric Carroll on Apr 3, 2014
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    Why should we seek God, His Kingdom, His righteousness, and His provision? We seek God through His Word, Prayer, Fellowship, and Worship. We seek God first, for He being our Father, is our ever-present loving provider who knows all your needs.

    You know, people fall in love, have children, celebrate birthdays, take trips and sit on the porch on summer evenings, while listening to crickets. But inevitably, and to everyone, problems do come. Relationships flounder, jobs are lost, money gets tight, kids rebel, and through it all, even in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Doing Lesser Things

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2022
     | 1,336 views

    When we are at work, we know what is important and what not. Sometimes we make a list and set it up in priority. We typically don't do the least important things first. God has a list for us. We need to make sure we are doing the important things.

    If we could say that a certain group or part of the membership of Fundamental Baptist Church is carrying on the work that Jesus called us to do, it would have to be this group. The Wednesday night crowd many times come to church when they have worked all day long. You are tired. You are worn out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Prepared For War

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2020
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    A look at our need to be prepared for the battles our enemy throws at us.

    The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 January 26, 2020 Prior to world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 miles on the NE border ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    'christian' Means 'like Christ'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005
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    Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

    We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011
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    Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    Fear Fighters Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016
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     | 9,075 views

    No matter what life throws at you, we can know for certain that Jesus is always with us and there is no reason to fear.

    Title: Fear vs. Faith – 8 “Fear Fighters” Text: II Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. A police recruit was asked during the exam, “What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?” He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • SAUMIMAN SAUD avatar

    Servant Of God Who Is Aware Of His Portion & Position

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 15, 2025
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    Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personalit

    SERVANT OF GOD WHO IS AWARE OF HIS PORTION & POSITION By Rev. Saumiman Saud* Talking about people who "Know Themselves" as opposed to those who "Don't Know Themselves" is closely related to a person's personality. Those who know themselves are like "rice ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Keys To A Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service With A Smile! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 26, 2021
     | 3,135 views

    God wants us to serve the Lord with gladness. Here's how: 1. We need the right appreciation for everyone (vs. 3-5). 2. We need the right participation from everyone (vs. 6-8). 3. We need the right foundation for everyone (vs. 9).

    Keys to a Wonderful Church Life - Part 2: Service with a Smile! The Book of Romans Romans 12:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 26, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Remember that Romans 12 marks a big shift in Paul's letter to the Christians in Rome. In chapters 1-11, Paul spelled out the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Desires Of The Heart

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 30, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 20,219 views

    Of all the desires to have in this world it should be to know, love and serve God.

    WHEN IT COMES TO THE DESIRE OF THE LORD, I BELIEVE MATTHEW HENRY, MAY HAVE SAID IT THE BEST ON HIS COMMENTARY OF PSALM 37:4.HE WROTE, “TO DELIGHT IN GOD IS AS MUCH A PRIVILEGE AS A DUTY. HE HAS NOT PROMISED TO GRATIFY THE APPETITES OF THE BODY, AND THE HUMORS OF THE FANCY, BUT THE DESIRES OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Approaching God With Freedom And Confidence

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2018
     | 5,238 views

    How do we come to God? How do we approach Him with liberty and confidence? It starts with know God, knowing His nature and responding to His good gift of the Holy Spirit.

    January 21, 2018 Sermon - Approaching God with Freedom and Confidence These are sermon notes, numbered and expanded upon during the message INTRO ILLUSTRATION 001 Start by holding guitar; it’s out of tune. Play out of tune chord. Do you ever feel like your life is out of tune? Maybe you’re out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational