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  • Carl Allen avatar

    Essentials For Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
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     | 7,015 views

    There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

    Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Home A Safe Place: Daily Sharing Time With You And Your Mate Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,871 views

    Working on our core relationship with God moves us outward and has its effects on those closest to us. And who is closer than your spouse? WE NEED TO HAVE A DAILY TALK TIME WITH OUR SPOUSE.

    NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Safe Place Daily Sharing Time for You & Your Mate EPHESIANS 5:21-33 Five Safety Builders There were two men out on the golf course, at the fifteenth green, when they see a funeral procession drive by. One man pauses, takes off his hat, and places it over his heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,778 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One More Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,050 views

    At birth Samson was called into a Nazirite vow. It consisted of never tasting alcohol, staying away from the dead, and never cutting the hair. (A lifestyle of outward consecration.) 1. Love God. 2. Loving our neighbor.

    One More Time Judges 16:28NKJ Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” At birth Samson was called into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Elijah's Chair

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,476 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

    5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009
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     | 3,887 views

    Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

    STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    Our study of worship reminds us that the effectiveness of all that we do in the church is not to be found in outward activity or service, but in the One who stands behind it. The One whom we serve. The One deserving of our worship.

    How to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth John 4:22-24 Monte T. Brown February 1, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction When Lawrence of Arabia was in Paris with some of his Arab friends after World War I, he took them to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship God!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 28, 2020
     | 5,854 views

    A continuing look at what it means to worship God. Focus is on our heart and spirit. This will help lead us to better understand our purpose in life.

    First Baptist Church Worship God! March 1, 2020 A number of years ago, probably about 20 - 30 years ago, the church world entered what was affectionately called “WORSHIP WARS!” Worship wars really have to do with one aspect of worship, the music. That’s great news for me, because there are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grade Yourself

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016
     | 5,050 views

    In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

    Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I Will Grow Together With Others Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015
     | 8,620 views

    Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

    I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Standard Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,834 views

    God teaches that internal righteousness is what produces external acts of righteousness.

    The Standard Matthew 5:1, 17,10 God teaches that internal righteousness is what produces external acts of righteousness. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a new seven-week series entitled, “Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down.” • This series will encourage Christians to go beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 306 ratings
     | 22,346 views

    We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

    FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Crane avatar

    Digging In The Couch

    Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 206 ratings
     | 35,521 views

    An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

    DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

    Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    The Secret Of Being Content In Every Situation

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,817 views

    It all comes down to two questions - where is your focus? And where is your trust?

    Philippians 4:10-14 THE SECRET OF BEING CONTENT IN ANY AND EVERY SITUATION One day, a financial planner was preparing to meet with a new client, and as he reviewed this client’s paperwork, he became very concerned. The client came in, and the financial planner said, “Well, I’ve been reviewing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran