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  • Robert Tarasiak avatar

    A Holiness Demanded By God’s Own Character

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    "A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine." - D.L. Moody.

    1 Peter Series Part 4 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A Holiness Demanded by God’s Own Character” Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 INTRO: HOLINESS? WHAT IS HOLINESS? I. A holy life will make the deepest impression. Lighthouses blow no horns, they just shine. II. D.L. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "mind Your Own Business" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Aug 4, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Mind Your Own Business" Luke 10:38-42 A sermon for 6/12/22 – Trinity Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “38 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Don't For Your Own Good.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 11, 2020
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    Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.

    Don’t—For Your Own Good Proverbs 23:1-18NLT “Don’t give yourself over to unusual appetites, but live modestly, don’t give yourself over to fleeting success stories, live by what has been proven to you through your scriptural upbringing.” P.H Proverbs 23:1-3NLT While dining with a ruler, pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It's For Your Own Good

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021
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    Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

    IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2 Dig Your Own Well. Codependence

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021
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    Often it is easier to allow someone else to carry the responsibility than to pick up the shovel and dig your own well. Ziklag teaches David quit crying and go for the victory.

    #2 DIG YOUR OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #1 Dig Your Own Well? Codependence.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 17, 2021
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    This is part 1 of a 2 part lesson on the imbalance of a codependent attitude. Several Bible characters never had a personal experience with Jesus. They depended on others.

    #1 DIG MY OWN WELL? BEING CODEPENDENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (#1 OF 2 PARTS) ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025
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    Choosing God’s will above our own is the ultimate test of trust and maturity in the life of a believer.

    CHOOSING GOD’S WILL ABOVE YOUR OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 26:36-46, John 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the most difficult yet most important decisions a believer must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "measured With Our Own Bushel"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 17, 2021
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    The measure by which we pour into the lives of others will be used by God to pour into us.

    There are official Government standards of measurement for weights, lengths, volumes, distances, altitudes, speeds, time, inside and outside diameters, pressures and anything else you can measure. Lacking these standards, we would be left with uncertainty about whether that 2X4 is a 2X4, is 8 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    After God's Own Heart

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 24, 2020
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    Let’s think about King David and why he is called ‘a man after God’s own heart”. What qualities of David led to that designation? How can we be more like David when he was at his best - and avoid the dangers of being like him at his worst?

    How to Be a Person After God’s Own Heart Introduction The human heart weighs less than a pound. It beats 100,000 times a day. Without your heart your body would quickly cease to work. Jesus spoke a great deal about the heart. The heart is a metaphor for the inner life. It is the seat of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 31, 2019
     | 2,395 views

    “Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way”. (1 Cor. 13:4-5)

    Introduction: Beloved, Senam and Esinam, at every Christian marriage celebration God reveals His nature and His plan for the family. Marriage follows a pattern that God Himself established at the beginning of human history. God’s plan is to create man in His image and likeness, with authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    His Own Special People - Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020
     | 2,770 views

    There must be growth in the life of one who professes Christ as their Savior.

    (1 Pet 2:9 NKJV) But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; (1 Pet 2:10 NKJV) who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 21, 2025
     | 314 views

    You may have heard the phrase: It’s my way or the high way! But, if we want to love better, we must remember… The “high” way is to not seek my way.

    Love Does Not Insist On Its Own Way Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Love Better / God’s Love; Greed / 1 Corinthians 13:5; Luke 22:39–43 You may have heard the phrase: It’s my way or the high way! But, if we want to love better, we must remember… The “high” way is to not seek my way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Jesus Carved His Own Pathway

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods.

    Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods. Jesus did not fit peoples’ idea of a "Jewish Messiah". Most Jews expected the Messiah to overthrow the government and set up a kingdom that would dominate all facets of religion, commerce and culture. When Jesus did not meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's About God's Truth, Not Our Own PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023
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     | 879 views

    Explores the transformative power of God's truth found in the Bible, emphasizing its role in providing spiritual freedom and guiding faithful living.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family in Christ, to our gathering today. It is a joy, a privilege, and an honor to be here with you, standing on the sacred ground of our shared faith. Together, we are a mosaic of God's children, each of us a unique piece, yet all of us connected by the mortar of His ...read more

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    When God Breaks His Own Command PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness and grace, symbolized through Hosea's marriage to Gomer, and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

    Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the prophetic book of Hosea, specifically Hosea 1:1-3, and explore God's command, the symbolism of Gomer, God's forgiveness, and the saving grace of His unconditional love. We'll be reminded, as the great Christian author, Philip Yancey, once said, ...read more

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