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Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

based on 41 ratings

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If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, 2 Peter 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Music Lesson By The Tone Deaf. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 5, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,321 views

A sermon that tries to compare the need for a rest in music with the need for rest for the Christian.

I am tone deaf. Those who have heard me sing can only agree with me. Thank goodness I am not in a denomination where the minister sings the liturgy. Yet today I would like to give you a Music lesson. The lesson I would like to teach is that in music there is a space for the rest. Much great music ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slippery Rocks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2003

based on 8 ratings

| 4,260 views

Even the fundamentals of our faith -- the Bible, prayer, the church, spiritual experience -- can become slippery, unsure. The way to certainty is through obedience.

Although generally I stay away from stories that begin, “There were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a Jewish rabbi,” today I’ll make an exception. Sometimes you just have to be corny to get your point across. So, sure enough, there were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get The Ashes Off The Altar

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 19, 2007

based on 145 ratings

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Often our lives are cluttered by the residue of past experiences, making it difficult for us to receive the full blessings of God.

Text: Numbers 4:13 "And they shall take away the ashes from the altar, and spread a purple cloth thereon..." My brothers and sisters, biblically, the origin of the altar goes clear back to Genesis when Noah built an altar to offer sacrifices after the flood. Genesis 8 & 20 says: "And Noah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 4:13, Ezra 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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Life’s greatest choice is freedom of religion.

A couple had been married for twenty years when they went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, "I didn’t realize that you have such deep feelings about your friend’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Mar 12, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,313 views

If we truly want to grow in our relationship with Christ, we must allow Him to deal with the issue of pride.

Introduction: I. I would like to begin this morning, by asking you, “What is the most difficult thing you have every undertaken to accomplish?” A. As you think about that question, maybe your mind goes to, 1. The workplace, a. Maybe a difficult task that your boss gave you, or b. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Methodist

Choose How You Wil Live

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 61 ratings

| 8,364 views

Life choices

Choose how you will live, Eph 5:1-14 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ June 2, 2002 Imitation – the greatest form of flattery. When I was a kid I had a vivid imagination. I can remember being in Elementary school imitating everything from my favorite superheroes to Knight Rider ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hope And Trust”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 17, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 7,998 views

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Psalm 69:8-11 [12-17] 18-20 (NRSV: 7-10 [11-15] 16-18) Answer me, O LORD, for your love is kind. (Ps. 69:18) Color: Green Title: “Hope and trust” The heading of this psalm attributes it to David, but Jeremiah could have written it, so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving Activities

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Nov 25, 2002

based on 115 ratings

| 9,933 views

Instructions from the Prophet Isaiah, teamed with some historical tidbits from the life of John Adams and some recollections and activities from my boyhood--that should help us have a more blessed Thanksgiving

Isaiah 12 “THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES” (You will want to substitute your own introduction--In place of my introduction, which is much longer and more personal than I would usually use.) INTRODUCTION When I was a child, my family would alternate Thanksgiving Day feasts and activities between the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Get Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 3, 2002

based on 224 ratings

| 22,936 views

God’s people pray together.

GET TOGETHER Daniel 2:17-18 S: Praying with people Th: Live a Prayer Life (A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE PRAY TOGETHER. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Using Daniel 2 as our basis, we will find three reasons why God’s people are to pray together. The _____ reason we should pray together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-18, Acts 4:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 30,869 views

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Storm Is Passing Over

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Mar 3, 2005

based on 46 ratings

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A sermon of encouragement for the times when there are storms in our lives

THE STORM IS PASSING OVER WOULD YOU DO SOMETHING FOR ME?When you have finished reading this Bulletin, would you pass it on to someone you’ve been praying for; especially someone who does not – to your knowledge – have Christ for his or her Saviour?And then, if this Bulletin has been a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

Authentic - Being The Real Deal! Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 3, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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The importance of being real as means of creating ’value,’ and building credibility

In his book, "Growing Deep in the Christian Life" Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who when into a fast food place and ordered a couple of chicken dinners. Somehow the person who waited on him grabbed the wrong bag for the order and when the guy got to his picnic and pulled out the dinners, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Radical Gratitude

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 21, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 12,048 views

If you are going to live a life of gratitude, you must believe with all your heart that 1. God is good. 2. Life is good. 3. There will be a day of resotration.

I often wonder why we who live in the United States of America, and have life so good, seem to be so discontent at the same time. How can we have so much of this life’s goods and pleasures, freedoms and privileges, resources and comforts, yet be so miserable? Perhaps we have too much. Bling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Really Sure You Want To Do This?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

based on 39 ratings

| 15,478 views

A message about Jesus’ words regarding the cost of discipleship.

Are You REALLY Sure You Want to Do This? The Cost of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22 October 9, 2005 Introduction I thought I’d better warn you up front that my introductory remarks are going to be longer than usual, but you don’t have to worry about the rest of the message - we’ll still get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

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