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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    "Godliness": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010
     | 6,537 views

    Keep in mind that to do what is right to make us distinct is doable, adding godliness to steadfastness.

    Have you ever tried swimming against the current? For those of us who tried, I believe we found it so difficult and we even felt like drowning. I think that’s the same drowning feeling when we talk about living a godly life in an ungodly world. Either we feel like giving in or giving up. Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Overseer’s Fitness-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 26, 2012
     | 2,808 views

    4 of 6. Paul related the moral qualifications for an overseer of the Church. Character traits for overseers of the church are definitive. ?How is his fitness determined? An overseer’s fitness is decided by his...

    The OVERSEER’s FITNESS-IV—1Timothy 3:1-7 Attention: My CDL. I went to truck driving school, went thru the appropriate training, passed the appropriate tests, made the appropriate contacts. I was trained for a few months on the road/I learned much from my trainers. I eventually was cut loose on my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Way Of Life

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,014 views

    When Jesus Makes someone new again, he cleanses the heart fully

    1 Peter 1:13-25 October 27, 2002 Piggott Christian Church D.T.: When Jesus Makes someone new again, he cleanses the heart fully. TITLE: “A New Way of Life” Intro: When someone is injured so badly they have to learn to walk again – They learn a new way of life. When people come from other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fruit Producing

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jul 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,504 views

    This message answers the questions: How do I produce spiritual fruit? and Why do I produce spiritual fruit?

    Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:19-23 The apple tree is undoubtedly the most popular fruit tree in North America. These trees grow everywhere in the US and produce so much fruit that often we don’t know what to do with them. But who doesn’t love the smell of apple pie, apple crisp, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 2

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 2,002 views

    This week we will be introduced to the steps or the process of church discipline.

    Because God loves us, He disciplines us… (Heb 12:3 NKJV) For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. (Heb 12:4 NKJV) You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. (Heb 12:5 NKJV) And you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Trepidation Is Not A Dinosaur

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 11, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,910 views

    Truly we live in a time that is frantic with fear. Being cautious will allow us to work in God’s Kingdom while living in fear will cause the Kingdom to shut down.

    Trepidation Is Not a Dinosaur 2 Timothy 1:6-11 5-year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    Spiritual people are followers of Christ who bring life and hope to those around them.

    Marks of a Spiritual Person Acts 19:21-41 Intro: Much could be said about what it means to be spiritual. [Ask for response- What are spiritual people like?] Spiritual people pray a lot, worship in spirit, they read the Bible and faithfully obey God’s commands, they fast in order to get closer to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (15 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
     | 1,973 views

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town.

    Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!” When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mathematics Of The Christian Life

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 3,317 views

    Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!”

    When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. When a church preaches and teaches the Word of God, people who are hungry for God’s Word, will be there every time the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path To Godliness Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019
     | 10,186 views

    “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

    “Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Spiritual Resolution Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,920 views

    This message sets the tone for why we need to grow in maturity as followers of Jesus. It is not just something for leaders and new believers. We are all called to grow. That spiritual maturing is marked by the phrase, "More and more."

    Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-23 13 You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh[a]; rather, serve one another humbly in love. 14 For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Partners In Growth: God's Work And Our Walk Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 554 views

    Spiritual growth is a lifelong journey of transformation empowered by God’s grace, sustained through our daily surrender to the Holy Spirit, nurtured in Christ-centered community, and aimed at becoming more like Jesus for the glory of God.

    Partners in Growth: God's Work and Our Walk 1 Corinthians 3:5-9 Last week, we began an exciting new sermon series entitled “Rooted.” Picture the scene: Jesus is seated in a boat, speaking to a large crowd gathered along the shore—many of them fishermen. To capture their hearts and minds, He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,709 views

    The Fruit of the Spirit is love

    March 3rd Gal. 5:22,23 Theme - The fruit of the Spirit is love; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control are its by-products. What are the ways that people misunderstand the nature of the fruit of the Spirit? A person’s wealth does not depend so much on what he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 12, 2019
     | 1,718 views

    5 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-V—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& Singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Excuse Me Driver: A guy in a taxi wanted to speak to the driver so he leans forward & taps the plexiglass separator. The driver screamed, jumped up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist