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    Keeping In Step With The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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     | 1,014 views

    This sermon explores surrendering to the Spirit, stepping into sanctification, and shunning selfish desires to deepen our relationship with God.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, let's pause for a moment, feeling the warmth of the fellowship that surrounds us, the shared love we have for our Savior, and the unity we find in our faith. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power ...read more

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    Mission For Palm Sunday

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,936 views

    Reflecting on the first Palm Sunday, we see that there is no better mission for our lives than to (a) Encounter Adverse Situations (b) Discover what God desires (c) Freedom from Bondage (d) Bring what God desires.

    Opening illustration: There is a legend about an ancient village in Spain. The villagers learned that the king would pay a visit! In a thousand years, a king had never come to that village. Excitement grew! "We must throw a big celebration," The villagers all agreed. But, it was a poor village, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contrasting Between Bad Attitudes And The Be-Attitudes Of Jesus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong.

    Bad Attitudes Self-righteous attitudes that say I am right and others are flat out wrong. Taking credit for every good thing that happens Prideful thinking Refusal to forgive others Indifference to those who have experience adversity, tragedy or loss Cold, callous, and calculating thinking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Commitment?

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,016 views

    There are many types of Commitment. Commitment to, family, spouse, children, job, country, self, ideology and God.

    What is Commitment? There are many types of Commitment. Commitment to, family, spouse, children, job, country, self, ideology and God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,540 views

    How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

    One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Teaching Our Children Respect For Other People Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 15, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,429 views

    Part two of a three part series for parents and grandparents on teaching respect for God, Others, Self and Leaders.

    April 14, 2002 Last week we began our current series on "Help For the Home" by laying down two statements upon which we agreed were necessary for helping our children become better examples of "salt and light" for our community: 1. Lack of respect is epidemic in our society. 2. We must do ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Priority And Protocol Of Love In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,105 views

    The love expressed by a husband and wife for one another is a reflection of a love for God and a love for one’s self.

    SUMITTING YOURSELVES ONE TO ANOTHER (pt 2) "The Priority and Protocol of Love and Marriage" INTRO – One of the obstacles to the Christian marriage is misplaced and displaced priorities. The Word of God gives the outline and the guideline of how to keep everything in its proper place and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Conviction Versus Culture

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 5,262 views

    It is more important that our young people pray through to an experience for their self then to borrow from our experience.

    Conviction vs. Culture I Samuel 3:1-4 The peril of any church, nation, or corporation is when the vision is carried out by those who never had it. Conviction – The state of being convinced with a strong persuasion about a particular idea or belief. To be overpowered by an idea. Culture – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "I Can Trust God"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2015
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    David cant trust his family, his king, his self, but he can trust God.

    “I Can Trust God” Psalm 25:1-10 • David could not Trust His wife she rebukes for religious enthusiasm, Michal came out to meet him and said, "How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, disrobing in the sight of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Do I Live Generously? Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 15, 2021
     | 4,003 views

    The Scriptures are not opposed to ambition that leads to growth and prosperity. When that ambition becomes selfish and self-centered, it is condemned.

    Proverbs How do I … Live Generously June 20, 2021 Proverbs 11:24-25 NIV “One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. 25 A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.” We must learn to be generous. 1. Generous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The God Who Runs Toward Us Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Sep 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 260 views

    On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older.

    Title: The God Who Runs Toward Us Intro: On the cross, He carried both sons—the wayward rebellion of the younger and the self-righteous resentment of the older. Scripture: Luke 15:1-32 Reflection Dear Friends, There is a road in Jesus’ story that changes everything. It is dusty and long, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When The Heart Wanders From Dependence On God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 262 views

    This chapter uncovers the subtle danger of pride, self-reliance, and misplaced confidence, especially for those in positions of authority.

    WHEN THE HEART WANDERS FROM DEPENDENCE ON GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 24:1-25 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-7, Jeremiah 17:5-8, Psalm 20:7, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, Isaiah 31:1 INTRODUCTION: In 2 Samuel 24, David makes a critical leadership mistake that invites divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,017 views

    It is better to prize what the world calls undesirable than to have what the world calls desirable.

    Scripture About six months after Jesus began his public ministry, he called his growing number of disciples to himself and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles (Luke 6:13). Jesus chose the apostles to be with him in a ministry internship so that he could equip them to carry on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Five Natural Qualities Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Rodney Owens on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,607 views

    This second sermon in the series, addresses qualities that should be desired by a disciple of Jesus Christ to be developed in their life.

    The Discipleship of All Believers – Five Natural Qualities of a Disciple (Week Two of Series) 11/09/2003 Introduction: We began our look last week at what is a disciple by looking at Mark 1:16- 18: And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024
     | 411 views

    Christ teaches us to no longer live our old life before Christ and to put on the new self which God created.

    BI: Change comes as put off the old self and put on the new self by being renewed in the truth. We are in our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. Ephesians chapter one through three describes what God has done in us while chapter four through six calls us to live out what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational