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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Two Ways To Live: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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     | 6,747 views

    Every day, you and I are making choices that affect our future in this life and affect our future in the life to come. This message examines statements in Gal. 5:13-15 to illuminate Rom. 8:5

    Romans 8:5 3/8/15 We have been in a study of salvation for the past few weeks that has led us to our text this morning in Romans 8:5. I want to focus on what is said in that one verse because it provides practical insight for how we can live our lives in victory. But to get some context, let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Heavenly Embassy Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011
    based on 69 ratings
     | 16,072 views

    The Bible says that we're already in the "heavenlies." How can that be? I like living in Indiana, but it's never been my idea of real heaven. I pictured something with a few more clouds and harps. But it's true that I'm now in the heavenlies. Find out why

    OPEN: I recently heard the story about a young married couple. The Groom wanted to do something special for his new Bride so he planned something special for her. The plan was – after their reception – he would drive them two hours to a special destination where they would spend a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Vella avatar

    A Watchful Heart

    Contributed by John Vella on Nov 29, 2000
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,824 views

    Staying awake to the spiritual.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. V, Issue 1, No. 1 First Sunday of Advent - Year C December 3, 2000 Readings: * Jer. 33:14-16 * Thess.3:2 - 4:2 * Lk. 21:25-28, 34-36 A Watchful Heart Watching Yourself In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells us to watch ourselves. Have you ever tried to watch yourself? It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chanon Mullens avatar

    A Watchful Eye

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,543 views

    Keeping Track of Our Spiritual Life

    1. ABSTAIN • We as Christians are to ‘stay away’ from sin • Abstain: In a general sense, to forbear, or refrain from, voluntarily; but used chiefly to denote a restraint upon the passions or appetites; to refrain from indulgence. • Fleshly lusts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Graham Kettle avatar

    Unity: Living The Life – Part 6 Of 6 Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014
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    Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then we are living more like the pagan.

    Sowing the seeds of revival Read: Ephesians 4:17-32 Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,768 views

    The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

    GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    Us Isn't Them Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    Paul describes the transformation that happens when a person moves from a life lived in darkness to a life illuminated by Christ. That transformation happens as we, as Christians, take three determined steps that define the difference between ourselves an

    Us Isn’t Them! Moving From Darkness To Light Ephesians 4:17-32 All you have to do is spend a little bit of time listening to many Christians talk before you observe from their conversations an attitude of “Us isn’t them!” … an attitude that marks the boundaries between Christian territory and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Pergamum And Compromise

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,277 views

    The message to the Church at Pergamum and the message to us is that Jesus knows our situation and gives us guidance.

    What exactly is this weekend. On your calendars, Monday is most commonly declared as a civil holiday. The more commonly-understood definition is that the civic holiday is an annual holiday, celebrated on the first Monday of August in most Canadian provinces. However, its legal status and name is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Enemies Exposed Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,001 views

    Christians are not born again to be surrendered back over to the sins and lifestyle that kept them from having a healthy relationship with God, Christ and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.

    Turn your Bibles to 1 John 5:4-5 Title: Enemies Exposed Theme: Assessing the Problem Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves His child as well. This is how we know that we love the children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting Off And Putting On

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,562 views

    As a Christian we must yield to the spirit so that we can put off the desires of the flesh.

    Putting Off & Putting On Colossians 3:9-11 You can tell a lot about people in our society by the way they dress. From baseball players,skaters, to bus drivers, from postal carriers to policemen, people wear the uniform of their profession. Who we are determines what we wear, not ¡§dressing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Sin And The Pitcher Plant Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,560 views

    If you have ever found yourself enticed by sin once then unable to stop once you gave in, then listen to this message as God shows Israel what they need to do in order for God to rescue them.

    The Australian Pitcher plant is beautiful to behold. This is especially true for certain kinds of insects. If you know anything about pitcher plants you know they are what are called carnivorous because they eat meat. Here’s how it works for the Australian Pitcher: The pitchers secret nectar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Who Shall Dwell On Your Holy Hill?

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,217 views

    Everything you need to know if you want to get to heaven.

    Dakota Community Church November 24, 2013 Who Shall Dwell on Your Holy Hill? Psalm 15 O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell on your holy hill? 2 He who walks blamelessly and does what is right and speaks truth in his heart; 3 who does not slander with his tongue and does no ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael Pahls avatar

    Bumper To Bumper On The Highway Of Holiness

    Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    Uses the metaphor of driver’s education to explore St. Paul’s understanding of personal holiness as it relates to corporate solidarity and ecclesial unity.

    BUMPER TO BUMPER ON THE HIGHWAY OF HOLINESS Ephesians 4:17-32 INTRO. A COMMON HIGHWAY: DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR CHRISTIANS I was driving to Chicago a couple of weeks ago and I happened to get on the Dan Ryan Expressway just about the time of rush hour was ending. Now I don’t know if you have ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Warren Curry avatar

    Transforming Your Mind Series

    Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,962 views

    If we allow ourselves to be directed by our feelings and emotions then we will go back & forth. Paul simply says that we must make a choice. We must decide, not feel, whether or not we will choose God’s way or the world’s way.

    Transforming Your Mind Romans 12:1-2 Last time we met together, we found that God wants to make us into a NEW CREATION. He desires to TRANSFORM us into His image. That we can grow to be more like Him each and every day. This week, we are looking at Transforming our Minds. Let’s see what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Gluttony And Temperance Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012
     | 8,536 views

    We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

    Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational