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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 19, 2003
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    The fruit of the Spirit is produced because of what we are. It takes time to develop and requires careful cultivation.

    Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-26 INTRO.: I was enjoying a bowl of cereal topped with peaches we froze last July and I realized one of the nicest things about living in the country is all the fresh fruit that’s available. We always eat a lot of fruit in the spring and summer then freeze some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    #2taking The Things Of God Too Casually Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,060 views

    We can develop the tendencies to take the the presence of Jesus too casually. It is an honor to know the Son of God.

    #2 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a two part series. TEXT: Joshua 1:7 Only be thou strong and courageous, that thou mayest observe to DO according to ALL My law, which Moses my servant commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Be A Genuine Person Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
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    No one likes a fake. . . but how can I develop that integrity that makes me REAL? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Be a Genuine Person EVeryone who knows a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who likes a fake, raise your hand. Everyone who is sitting by a fake. . . NO, better ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Approach The King With Halitosis

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002
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    Complaining and murmuring make for halitosis, bad breath. We need to give thanks and develop sweet breath.

    APPROACH THE kING WITH HALITOSIS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 17:17-20 Luke 17:17 And Jesus answering said, " WERE THERE NOT TEN CLEANSED? WHERE ARE THE NINE? 18. There are not found that returned to GIVE GLORY to God, except this stranger. 19. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What To Do When The Light Goes Out

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 13, 2004
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    When the lights go out, reflect on our faith’s devotion, development, discernment, danger, and daybreak.

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. WHAT TO DO WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT By Dr. James O. Davis INTRODUCTION: There are times in our lives, as God’s people, that we have to serve God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Cracking The Character Code

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007
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     | 2,898 views

    This is an expository sermon that teaches how to develop Christian character by abiding in Christ from The Exchanged Life perspective.

    It’s my hope to help you be prepared to crack the character code in the message this morning. Paul in writing to the Christians at Colossae revealed the key to cracking the character code in chapter 3:12-14. It is summarized for us in the very first phrase of v.12 when he says . . . The NASB ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Post Traumatic Stress

    Contributed by Peter Mcinnes on Jun 1, 2010
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    For military Veterans & families to help understand how PTSD is developed & some ideas on how to deal with it.

    This is written with the aim of explaining to both veterans & their families the reasons behind this major problem & to give some advice as to how to manage it successfully. Post traumatic stress disorder is not necessarily for war veterans, but can be caused by stressful experiences in life such ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Experiencing Epiphany

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 1, 2009
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     | 9,179 views

    A sermon for the Sunday of Epiphany, encouraging us to develop in ourselves the capacity to experience our own epiphanies of faith

    Matthew 2:1-12 Experiencing Epiphany It isn’t very often that, here in (this part of) the UK, we get a ‘White Christmas’. In fact, last year (2008) we had a White Easter! But the last time I remember that we had ‘significant’ snowfall was at this time in 2004 – even then it missed Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "I Promise To Make Our Marriage Secure!"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2008
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    Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time.

    I Promise: To make our marriage secure! Opening Illustration: Marriage man clips from BluefishTv.com Thesis: Promising to create a secure marriage between couples is the secret to developing a great marriage that will last a life time. Opening Thought: Marriage has been under attack for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Armed With The Right Attitude

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 6, 2009
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    Every The Christian is "called to arms." This outline develops one aspect of that call, the call to be armed with a right attitude.

    Being Armed with the Right Attitude Dr. Russell K. Tardo Being Armed with the Right Attitude 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. 2That he no longer should live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Climbing To Hell

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,348 views

    This is a message that I developed from an old sermon by Hershel Ford. I used his main points.

    “CLIMBING TO HELL” TEXT: 2 Peter 3; Rev. 20:10-15 W. Max Alderman The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9). INTRODUCTION: We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Lentz avatar

    I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

    I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading Like Jesus Part One Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 14, 2007
     | 8,742 views

    If we are going to make an impact on the world we must develop our lives around the leadership of Jesus

    Leading like Jesus Part 1 Selected Passages October 28, 2007 Evening Message This message was birthed out of several sources The Top Ten Leadership Principles of Jesus by John Maxwell The Management Methods of Jesus by Bob Briner The Leadership Secrets of Jesus by Mike Murdock Jesus CEO by Laurie ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Will Langford avatar

    How To Get The Most Our Of Your Prayer Life. Series

    Contributed by Will Langford on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,367 views

    This message provides practical advice for how believers can develop a more meaningful and powerful prayer life.

    How to Get the Most from Your Prayer Life Ephesians 6:18 You know…the Apostle Paul really knows how to end a letter with a BANG! • First, he talks about Family and having healthy relationships. Talk about a much needed topic. • Second, he teaches believers what they need to do in order to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 11,232 views

    James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

    INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ