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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Three Items For The Baptism Checklist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 5, 2012
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     | 6,835 views

    Your child is beginning a journey that will end in the arms of the Father: here's what you must do as mission controllers to help ensure a good ending.

    Homily for Infant Baptism Today is a very special time in your families’ lives. Today is the day in which I, acting as a minister of Jesus Christ, and by the grace of the Holy Spirit, launch your child into a trajectory that, many years from now, should land him/her in the arms of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    You Can Alter Your Moods And Emotions!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,611 views

    Who are you punishing by accepting bad moods? You must control your emotions by faith. Do you blame others for your moods?

    MOODS: WHAT ARE MOODS? HOW DO WE GET INTO THIS MOOD? CAN WE CHANGE OUR MOODS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ever wonder why they were called the SONS OF THUNDER? Mark 3:17 And James the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Ricky Sinclair on Feb 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,879 views

    Servanthood is the only godly leadership the Bible teaches. Leadership through domination, manipulation and control are considered the spirit of witchcraft, and of course, releases the wrong spirit.

    Servanthood is the only godly leadership the Bible teaches. Leadership through domination, manipulation and control are considered the spirit of witchcraft, and of course, releases the wrong spirit. I. People will not go along with you until they get along with ...read more

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    Taking Time

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022
     | 1,450 views

    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus. We need to foster the control of investing energy alone with God. Spending time alone with God is necessary.

    Looking for solitude was a significant need for Jesus (Matthew 14:13). He made room in his bustling timetable to be separated from everyone else and be with the Father. Investing energy with God in petition and prayer supports an imperative relationship and prepares us to address life's ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prophets And Prophecy (Part 1)

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Mar 23, 2020
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     | 6,867 views

    All of us have the desire to know the future in order to be prepared for it. We want to be in control of as much of our destiny as possible, and not be at the mercy of events.

    Prophets and Prophecy (Part 1) Old Testament Prophets Deut.13:1-5 ;Deut 18: 14-22; Jer. 23:23-32 All of us have the desire to know the future in order to be prepared for it. We want to be in control of as much of our destiny as possible, and not be at the mercy of events. Deuteronomy 18, along ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Kick A Zeck In Shissel

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 186 views

    Trust God by living quietly, minding your own business, and working faithfully so His love, not gossip or control, defines your relationships.

    Opening Story – The Boat and the Drill A group of men were sailing out to sea. After a few hours one man calmly pulled out a drill and started boring a hole right under his seat. The others shouted, “Stop! What are you doing?” “Mind your own business,” he said. “This is my spot.” They cried, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Money Is A Terrible Master, But A Great Servant Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 1,035 views

    Money can either serve us or control us. We should strive to achieve financial freedom and use money to make a lasting impact.

    Ever heard of Centralia, Pennsylvania? Back in 1962, a coal mine fire started there and it's still burning today, right under the ground. Crazy, right? Money is kinda like that fire. It can be used for good stuff or it can cause a lot of damage. When money takes over our hearts, it can burn us up ...read more

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    My Schedule Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 657 views

    The main idea is to find time to rest, spend time with God, and give God control of our schedules to bring order to our chaotic lives.

    Remember how God created the world in six days and then chilled on the seventh? He wasn't wiped out, but He wanted to show us that taking a break is important. So, we gotta find time to chill too. It's not just about catching some Z's, but also about taking a day to do something cool or just relax. ...read more

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    Raise The Bar Of Your Life

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 31, 2022
     | 2,804 views

    God kept the title “ RAISE THE BAR OF YOUR LIFE” in my mind, while meditating on it God gave me what I have to share with His people.

    RAISE THE BAR (Sermon dated: Jan 31, 2022) God kept the title “ RAISE THE BAR OF YOUR LIFE” in my mind, while meditating on it God gave me what I have to share with His people. We have lived a status-quo life for long and some are mighty thrilled to stay there – with no proper Bible reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commitment Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 3, 2014
     | 14,580 views

    Jesus is calling the church to commitment. We are committed to our sports teams, hunting, fishing, pleasure and entertainment. Jesus calls for commitment and repentance. It is a call for being in the world but not of the world.

    Intro: The words that Jesus share with the church in Laodicea are hard words. Sometimes it takes hard words to awaken those asleep. It will help us understand Jesus words if we know more about the city the church was in. The city of Laodicea was founded by Antiochus II in 253 B.C. It was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk After The Spirit Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,560 views

    Based on Galatians 5:16, 25, and Romans 8:1, this message compares walking in the flesh to walking in the Spirit. The fuel, focus, and finish line of each way of walking is examined.

    Walk after the Spirit (Our Spiritual Walk #6) Galatians 5:16, 25; Romans 8:1 INTRODUCTION: Galatians 5:25 If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. When we talk about our Spiritual Walk, we’re talking about more than taking a step or two. We’re talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For Discipline

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,257 views

    Too many Christians live undisiplined lives. This sermon will give direction in how to live a disciplined Christian life.

    THE NEED FOR DISCIPLINE 1 Corinthians 9:27 I. DISCIPLINE YOUR WILL (Ephesians 6:6). A. Discipline means “training that develops self-control . . . accep-tance of or submission to authority and control”—Webster. B. In his most excruciating hour, Jesus submitted his will to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
     | 8,076 views

    Part 2 in a series debunking some popular bumper sticker descriptions of the faith

    Introduction Last week we talked about the problem of sin in the life of those apart from God (it leads to death/Hell) and in the life of a child of God (it brings a barrier into the relationship God never intended—a lag in the Christian life). We found that the Bible says sin is a condition (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    This message looks at what we need to know in order to be highly effective on our Christian Walk. Effectiveness is important to us, and it is important to God. We are looking for the most effective way of doing things, the most effective treatment,

    Things To Know In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian How many of you read the article I had in the bulletin last week? 1 Thessalonians 1:5-8 5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Motivation For Holy Living

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,286 views

    Grace teaches us about godliness

    The motivation and tools for holy living Titus 2:11-14 (NIV) 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene