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  • Evie Megginson avatar

    Why I Believe In The Commandments Of God

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,061 views

    I BELIEVE IN GOD COMMANDMENTS BECAUSE THEY TEACH RECOGNITION, THEY TEACH RATIONALLY, THEY TEACH RESPONIBILITY, THEY TEACH RESPECT,THEY TEACH RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THEY TEACH REWARDS.

    WHY I BELIEVE IN THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD Ps 119:66 66 Teach me good discernment and knowledge, for I believe in Thy commandments. (NAS) Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    The Disobedient Heart Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,856 views

    Avoid these pitfalls of disobedience - the temptation to rationalize it, to belittle it, to blame it, to give excuses for it, to please man rather than God.

    Today we are going to touch on one topic that we can all speak with experience – disobedience. • Whether it’s disobedience to parents, to authority, or to God. We know what it is and how difficult it is, sometimes. • To obey is not easy. It takes trust, it takes faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rich Young avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,220 views

    Second in a series of sermons on the Beatitudes - developing Christian character

    Blessed are Those Who Mourn TEXT: Mat 5:4 INTRODUCTION · Read book recently; author said Xns too busy - learning & doing Õ BS, Conf, Tapes, Books, doing this & that Õ Overlook developing Xn Character · What J was talking ab in the Beatitudes Õ "Being" rather than "doing" Õ Conduct flows ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Be Self-Disciplined Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 16, 2015
     | 5,380 views

    A sermon to encourage the development of self-control.

    "Relaunch 2015" pt. 9 - I Will Be Self-disciplined Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Children Of Light

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 10, 2019
     | 3,872 views

    Entitlement becomes our constant companion to rationalize what’s right is wrong and unless I am the beneficiary of love, peace and joy then something is terribly wrong with the Church.

    Children of Light (John 12:35-36) Many expect to be given God than they are to search for God. They want to be handed all the blessings of peace, prosperity, and providence which somehow they think God represents but they fall short of diligently seeking Him. That if I do what the pastor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Bankruptcy Series

    Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 147 ratings
     | 8,306 views

    First in a series of sermons on the Beautitudes in order to develop Christian character

    Spiritual Bankruptcy TEXT: Mat 5:1-3 INTRODUCTION · (IL) WHEN CONGRESS FLED TO BALTIMORE, ON THE APPROACH OF THE BRITISH ACROSS NEW JERSEY, MR. ROBERT MORRIS, OF PENNSYLVANIA, AFTER MOVING HIS FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY, RETURNED TO, AND REMAINED IN PHILADELPHIA. ALMOST IN DESPAIR, WASHINGTON ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    this is a characteristics development of a christian

    TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    this is a characteristics development of a christian

    TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Greg Hess avatar

    A Centurion Came To Him Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 8:5-13 a centurion came to Him 5 Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." 7 And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." 8 The centurion ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Hess avatar

    Jairus A Ruler Of The Synagogue Came To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,117 views

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Mark 5:22-24 ~ 35-43 A ruler of the synagogue – An administrator of the building and the overseer of worship dynamics Your daughter is dead – no hope for the hopeless Don’t fear, only believe – fear is opposite of faith Only the close few were allowed to witness this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Hess avatar

    The Blind Men Came To Him Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,067 views

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 9:27-30 the blind men came to Him The blind men followed Jesus asking for mercy Persistent following in darkness will yield great benefits When they entered the house – The time was right – all in God’s time The place was right – no distractions from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Hess avatar

    Walking On The Sea Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,510 views

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 14:25-32 walking on the sea 1. 4 watches 3 hrs each began at 6pm 4th watch began at 3am 2. Fear gripped their heart – duh someone walking on the water 3. Jesus’ voice will calm any fear 4. Peter still not convinced said “if” it’s you bid me to come. 5. Careful ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Hess avatar

    The Little Dogs Eat The Crumbs Series

    Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,861 views

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

    DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 15:22-28 the little dogs eat the crumbs 1. Everyone who has a need is not automatically eligible 10 virgins God hears the voice of the repentant God house is blessed 2. Persistence with wisdom is a powerful tool Being a nag will only get you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Extra Mile

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,368 views

    DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

    THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,996 views

    Developing the fruit of faithfulness

    What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan