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  • David Wilson avatar

    My Mouth And I

    Contributed by David Wilson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    A Bible Study which demonstrates that we ARE responsible for our speech because what we say comes from who we are! The purpose is to remind believers of the need to control their attitudes AND their speech!

    Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Pastor’s Cell Phone (310)213-4586 My Mouth and I I’m certain that you have had the sad experience of saying something and then immediately responding to your own words by saying, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Sure Or Superstitious?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,027 views

    Many people are controlled by various superstitions, but Christians should be controlled by Christ.

    ARE YOU SURE OR SUPERSTITIOUS? Ps. 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?” INTRO.- ILL.- In front of a delicatessen, an art connoisseur noticed a mangy little kitten, lapping up milk from a saucer. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Wala-Neh Labala on Aug 14, 2022
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     | 4,177 views

    What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and what will it cost you? In this sermon we learned that denying our selves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus, means letting go of self-preservation, self-determination, and self-identity.

    ********************************************************* THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP Scripture Reading: “From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Power Of A Crucified Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 20, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,934 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE AND HIGHLIGHTS THE NECESSITY OF DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP THE CROSS DAILY IN ORDER TO EXPERIENCE THE ABUNDANCE OF THE LIFE OF GOD IN US .

    THE POWER OF A CRUCIFIED LIFE ******************************* OUTLINE 1. DYING TO SELF AND TAKING UP YOUR CROSS DAILY 2. TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 3. LOVING GOD MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE 4. A NEW COVENANT AND A NEW HEART 5. REWARDS FOR SACRIFICING EVERYTHING 6. POWER OVER THE ENEMY AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deny Your Dark Side Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 1, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,717 views

    Salvation is free but discipleship will cost you your life.

    Trevin Wax writes, “Recent studies reveal 91 percent of Americans agree with this statement: ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’ In other words, if you want to discover who you are and what your purpose is, the place to look is inside your heart.” When I googled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 1 -- Some Thoughts On God's Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,723 views

    Why do things happen the way they do? The book of Habakkuk tells us that this is because God is God and is in conplete control. This is the first of a series of messages looking at how Habakkuk attitude and character changes regarding God’s activity in

    The Book of Habakkuk Some Thoughts On God’s Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of more questions than answers. In fact, for every answer we find, it seems as if it brings with it two questions. We live in a world today in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fall Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 926 views

    Pride is the root of our problems, leading us to disobey God and believe Satan's lies. But God offers a solution through Jesus.

    Picture this: I was in high school, and I totally bombed a test. Instead of owning up to it, I lied to my parents about my grade. I know, not cool, right? It got me thinking, "What's up with that?" Ever had a moment like that? You do something wrong and you're like, "What's my deal?" Today, we're ...read more

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    The Change That Comes With Church Growth

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,101 views

    A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

    We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

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    Love In Every Relationships Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 15, 2016
     | 8,746 views

    The word for love in 1 Corinthians 13 is the strongest and most powerful word to describe the love from God. In this message, we will learn three things that will strength every relationships.

    Today is February 14, 2016, this is also called Valentine's day or the day of the hearts. According to Wikipedia, here in the United States, about 190 million Valentine's Day cards are sent each year, not including the hundreds of millions of cards school children exchange. Additionally, in recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Be Still

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 7, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,435 views

    There is so much noise, we can’t hear God.

    Text: Psalm 46:1-11 Title: Be Still, and Know I am God Recommended Music: “Be Still My Soul” Words: Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel, 1752 (Stille, meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen); translated from German to English by Jane Laurie Borthwick in Hymns from the Land of Luther, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Were You There? No, But We Are Here

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,040 views

    To know real and lasting power means admitting that we fail at what we do (repentance), giving over the control of our lives to Christ (faith), and obedience.

    The speech choir has asked us a pointed question, "Were you there?" "Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?" They went on, "Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?" And finally, "Were you here when He rose up from the grave?" Were you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling When Others Disappoint Us Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,640 views

    July 1989. When others disappoint us, it is often because they do not meet our expectations, and anger is natural. God feels that about us. But God allows us to reap the consequences of our sin in Christ’s cross takes into Himself that burden and transf

    He was a fuzzy-faced young man with a twangy West Virginia accent and an angular chin as craggy as the hills from which he had come. You had to notice him, small though he was, because he carried a Bible as big as the side of a barn and painted in the same bright fiery color. It was obvious that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Decree Of Cyrus Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,081 views

    Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

    The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Deeper

    Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 25,514 views

    Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him.

    Going Deeper Opening Question: How much of God are you experiencing? Within this Scripture I see that we can be at four basic different levels in our walk with God…four varying depths of relationship with Him. These differing depths are our choice, not God’s. We decide how far we are willing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,648 views

    There are two types of hearts that we deal with as Christians, one that is carnal and one that is spiritual, one that is controlled by sin and the other that is controlled by the Savior.

    The Burning Heart Griffith Baptist Church – 7/27/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 39 Main Verse: Psalms 39:3 - My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I with my tongue, The Introduction The Consideration of a Closed Heart- 39:1-6 The Confession of an Open Heart- ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist