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  • David Welch avatar

    Grow Up -- Stages Of Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 7,596 views

    Message six from 1 John dealing with spiritual growth stages.

    “Grow Up” Stages of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Like any personal letter, John wrote for a number of reasons. However a clear theme winds its way through he whole letter. How do I attain and maintain an intimate relationship with the God who is LIGTH and LOVE? I. GOD IS LIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,860 views

    Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

    2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing Pentecost

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived.

    Introduction A What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived. 1 Anointing fell on me like Peter, God gave me a word, brother Ananias is slain, soon his wife is beside him. a Paul smiting Clymas with blindness b Today, I’m having charges brought on me c Any of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pursue Holiness

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 4, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    Sermon for Commissioning of Missionary couple. Holiness as a lifelong pursuit.

    "Train yourself in godliness, 8for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." It might seem a strange thing to those of you who know Hugh and Dorothy well, to preach on the pursuit of godliness at ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Destructive Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008
     | 4,529 views

    Part 2 in series Slowing Down. How do we pursue God in a way that does not damage ourselves and those around us?

    Destructive Spirituality Slowing Down, part 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 18, 2008 I want to talk to you tonight about destructive spirituality. Last week we talked about how important it is to make sure we follow Jesus the Way in the right way, lest we find that the way is ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Can You Trust Your Own Heart

    Contributed by James May on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,571 views

    We should learn to trust in the Word of God and strive to get the Mind of Christ. Our own heart deceives us and our own mind is often blinded to the truth.

    Can You Trust Your Own Heart? Sunday, January 03, 2010 AM By Pastor James May Someone wrote into a magazine article and said, "just follow your heart, it rarely leads you down the wrong path". What do you think? Could that statement be true? One person said that when she let her heart lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    “jesus And The Truth About Sin” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 11, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 26,083 views

    Jesus confronts the Pharisees defective view of sin.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 24 "Jesus and the Truth About Sin" Mark 7:14-23 In our study we have seen how the Pharisees had elevated their oral traditions to a position of equal or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 4 Aspects Of Deception

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 30, 2024
     | 2,339 views

    Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the misinterpretation of situations by one individual and a consequence to another or poses costs to the receiver and benefits to the deceiver.

    The 4 Aspects of Deception By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. We as humans have a very damaging trait and that is our susceptibility to deception. Deception is the systematic inducement of false beliefs in others to accomplish some outcome other than the truth. Deception constitutes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Time For Change

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
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     | 9,320 views

    There is a time for change, a time appointed to all of us, a time appointed to everything. God is in control of all things and He has given His promise of salvation to those who believe in His Son. There will come a time when this earth and heaven will be

    The Time For Change 01/03/10 AM Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 INTRODUCTION Welcome to 2010. It seems that only yesterday we were faced with the the Y2K bug and the start of a new millennium. Now we're at the start of another decade and face the swine flu bug.(Sorry, the H1N1 virus.) Change happens. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Garments That We Must Put On Series

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025
     | 465 views

    1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD 2. PUT ON THE NEW MAN 3. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST

    SPIRITUAL GARMENTS THAT WE MUST PUT ON 1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD 2. PUT ON THE NEW MAN 3. PUT ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ************************ 1. PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOUR OF GOD Ephesians 6 : 10 - 18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truth-Telling: Key To Authentic Relationships Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,621 views

    In James’ day, as in ours, people revered the idea of truth in principle but in practice it was blatantly disregarded. In James 5:12 he makes a special point to address this issue of being truthful.

    Scripture In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004 we read about the percentage of those who said they had: 1. Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% 2. Cheated on their tax return: 17% 3. Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% 4. Lied to their spouse about ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Sees Our Hearts PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 114 views

    God calls us to honest, wholehearted integrity—living openly before Him and others—because true freedom and joy are found in sincerity, not in appearances.

    Some passages ease into our living rooms like an old friend, and some step onto the front porch and ring the bell with urgency. Acts 5 is one of those moments. It invites us to sit still, to listen closely, and to remember that God cares about what we hold in our hands and what we hide in our ...read more

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    Keys To Successful Interpersonal Relationships

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,797 views

    1. Love must be based in God's reality.

    1. Love must be based in God's reality. Love should not be hvpocritically Pharisaical. The unconditional love of God is enduring without exhibiting undue anger, irritations, or annoyance. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Filling Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,018 views

    Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

    [To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibilites Of The Work

    Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jul 23, 2013
     | 5,046 views

    A sermon on Christian responsibilities.

    The Responsibilities of the Work Nehemiah 7 Introduction: The walls have been re-built and Nehemiah moves on to the next phase of the work that he had set out to do. I. The tasks of Nehemiah to Protect, Re-Build, Re-Vitalize, and Re-Populate Jerusalem A. Appoint Rulers, Gatekeepers, Levites, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ