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  • David Owens avatar

    The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,382 views

    In this section, the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and reminds them of what the Spirit can help us do. I am especially indebted to Warren Wiersbe and have used many of his points from his commentary in this lesson.

    Introduction: A. This morning I want to begin by showing you something amazing – did you know that I own a magic glove? 1. Here is my magic glove – it is amazing because it can pick things up. a. When I drop something, all I have to do is tell it to pick it up and it does it. b. Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Altering Your Anger Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 10, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 15,174 views

    Anger is caused, trained & maintained by learned reactions or interactions with life. Though a state of arousal can be bio-chemical in nature what we do with our heighten state is a conditioned response. Anger is a choice that becomes shaped by one’s resp

    [Resolving Life Issues Series] EPHESIANS 4: 26-31 ALTERING YOUR ANGER Anger is an intense emotional reaction sometimes expressed in open behavior and sometimes remaining mostly an unexpressed feeling. Anger is not only emotional it is biochemical as well. Anger triggers the human bodies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If I Knew Then What I Know Now

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016
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     | 13,297 views

    If the Prodigal Son could sit down and talk with you today, I'm sure it would start with the declaration "If I Knew Then What I Know Now"...

    NTRO: 1. Sometimes I look at my kids and say “You just don’t know how good you’ve got it. a. ILL. Wouldn’t it be great to step back to a time where… Decisions were made by going "eeny-meeny-miney-mo." Being old, referred to anyone over 20. Having a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Your First Choice Is God's Second Choice

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,889 views

    A sermon about the providence of God as discovered in the life of Paul.

    Acts 16:7-8 KJV After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not. [8] And they passing by Mysia came down to Troas. I. INTRODUCTION—THE CHALLENGE OF CONTENTMENT -One of the most challenging spiritual battles that many face in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Hope Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 33,778 views

    This concept of future glory in relation to present suffering becomes the theme of our present passage. The afflictions which we are call on to endure are not only consistent to being a child of God but may come because we are a child of God. But they co

    ROMANS 8: 18-25-27 THE HOPE OF GLORY [2 Corinthians 4:15-18] The preceding verse introduced the thought of participating in the suffering of Christ so that we may participate in the glory of Christ (8:17). This concept of future glory in relation to present suffering becomes the theme of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life God Values Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,379 views

    God wants us to be productive by getting to know Him. He wants us to be strong through His strength to persevere, and He wants us to be grateful for qualifying us for heaven, rescuing us from hell and redeeming us from sin.

    Sandy Y. of Bowmansville, Pennsylvania, talks about a time when her family was doing a devotional that included the story of the Ten Commandments. Her husband asked, “How many commandments did God give to Moses?” Seth, their 5-year-old son, quickly replied, “Too many!” (Sandy Y., Bowmansville, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Corrections For Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 30, 2012
    based on 17 ratings
     | 22,152 views

    We need to be aware of how to distinguish scorners & the wicked from those simply ignorant of the way of wisdom. The wise are those who heed wisdom by responding to & learning from rebuke.We need wise counsel to guide us in this difficult but necessary ma

    PROVERBS 9: 7-12 CORRECTIONS FOR LIFE [2 Peter 1:2-4] Wisdom has been issuing her invitation and calling us to walk in the way of understanding. She directs her invitation to the simple, the naive, the ignorant, to those who have not already made up their mind. There are others who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012
     | 11,699 views

    Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

    “A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Choosing Companions Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 31 ratings
     | 25,678 views

    A great tragedy of our day is that there is so much noise that people can't hear the things they desperately need to hear. God is trying to get through to them with the voice of wisdom, but they are confused by the clutter of communication; the foolish vo

    PROVERBS 1: 8-19 CHOOSING COMPANIONS [2 Corinthians 6: 14-18] How do we learn wisdom or the capacity to exhibit God's character in the many practical affairs of life? We learn wisdom by listening to godly instruction and counsel which is so difficult to hear today. The world's volume has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul’s Sermon Before Felix Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 20, 2012
     | 8,247 views

    Those whose hearts are devoted to the gospel, display its power when they are subjected to trouble, persecution, and sorrow. The power of the gospel that entered into the heart of the apostle Paul must have been extremely strong, because it could never b

    Paul’s Sermon Before Felix "And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee."—Acts 24:25. Those whose hearts are devoted to the gospel, display its power when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Find Us Delightful Or Disgusting?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,239 views

    Only a fool is unaffected by what affects God.

    Title: Does God Find Us Delightful or Disgusting? Text: Psalm 14 Thesis: Only a fool is unaffected by what affects God. Introduction I confess, I am still feeling the bleakness of the tragic mass shooting in Aurora last week. This text is a bleak text for those who live and act without regard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Keith Edwards avatar

    A Biblical Response To Homosexuality, Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,234 views

    This is the second part of a two-part message on the issue of homosexuality

    Romans 12:1,2 “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Prevent A Church Split Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,151 views

    27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Me Patience ... Now! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 31, 2019
     | 5,352 views

    It is always a bad idea to try to accomplish God’s plan in your own way and by your own timing. God’s plans come complete with His methods and His timing, and when we get impatient and try to tinker with that … well, everything gets all messed up.

    “Don’t pray for patience.” Who hasn’t heard that before, amen? It’s almost become an axiom when it comes to prayer, hasn’t it? Some of you, I suspect, believe it and have even advised someone in your family or one of your friends not to pray for patience. I disagree. I pray for patience all ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Calm Down A Fight, Flight, Or Freeze Reaction

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,010 views

    A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23

    2 Chronicles 11: 1 – 23 Calm down a fight, flight, or freeze reaction 11 Now when Rehoboam came to Jerusalem, he assembled from the house of Judah and Benjamin one hundred and eighty thousand chosen men who were warriors, to fight against Israel, that he might restore the kingdom to Rehoboam. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel