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  • John Beehler avatar

    Number One Draft Choice

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,467 views

    Through no effort or work on our part, we have been chosen and blessed.

    Number One Draft Choice Well, here we are in the New Year. New Year’s resolutions, the end of our breaks from school and work, and the end of the College Football Bowl games marathon. How many here watched any of the bowl games offered this year? Did anyone get burnt out watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Room For Improvement

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 9,477 views

    Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

    Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray - Part 3 - Prayer Walls Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,673 views

    Prayer is essential. Prayer is neglected. Why? Why spend the time and effort to pray?

    Pray Pt. 3 - Prayer Walls I. Introduction We have talked about how prayer reveals our intimacy levels. We are intimate with who we pray to, for and with reveals how "deep" you are in your walk with your Father and with. Then last week we discussed pattern. How many of you have been consciously ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do Diligence, Dads

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 12, 2020
     | 1,702 views

    As the spiritual leaders of families, Dads must make a diligent effort to train their children.

    1. Words of wisdom from Dads • Never slap a man who’s chewing tobacco. • Never kick a cow chip on a hot day. • There are 2 theories to arguing with a woman...neither works. • Never miss a good chance to shut up. • Always drink upstream from the herd. • If you find yourself in a hole, stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Taming The Tongue Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2017
     | 13,901 views

    The tongue is powerful; control it. The tongue is pernicious; contain it. The tongue is polluted; clean it up.

    A couple of hunters were out in the woods of New Jersey when one of them fell to the ground. He didn’t seem to be breathing, and his eyes were rolled back in his head. Terrified, his friend whipped out his cell phone and dialed 911. “My friend is dead! What can I do?” he cried over the phone. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Art Of Waiting

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 12,445 views

    Why is self-control important?

    The story is told about the man who prided himself on being exceedingly punctual. He followed a very precise routine every morning. His alarm went off at 6:30 AM. He rose briskly, shaved, showered, ate his breakfast, brushed his teeth, picked up his briefcase, got into his car, rode the ferry ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Enemies Of The Cross

    Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,381 views

    The danger to being a self-god

    The Enemies of the Cross Intro:There are 3 things that Paul says about the “Enemies of the Cross.” I. They Defy Jesus.[18] A. They are Enemies, not friends of the Cross. B. They Oppose ever demand of the Cross by not giving an ear to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Other Brother

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,089 views

    Gaurding Against Self Righteousness

    I. Last week I preached about the story of the loving Father who had a prodigal son. A. His son demanded what he had coming in terms of an inheritance, and hit the road. B. He went away and lived a life that went against everything that his father had ever stood for. The NIV version of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Boy Who Stayed At The House.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,717 views

    Self-righteousness is as bad as unrighteousness

    The boy who stayed at the house. Luke 15: 25 -- 32. 01/18/04 Luke 15 is one of my favorite chapters in the Bible. In this chapter we find a number of things that were lost and found. It starts off with the lost sheep and how the Shepherd left the 99 to find the one lost. The next was the lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deny Yourself Series

    Contributed by Matthew Cook on Mar 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    Denying Self - Following Jesus

    Discipleship – Deny Yourself! When you hear the word discipleship, what comes to mind? (Old guys in robes from a long time ago) *Relate the word “discipleship” to discipline – a quality taught in military boot camps. Eleven General Orders 1. To take charge of this post and all government ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Restore Unto Me The Joy Of Thy Salvation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    Overcoming the self-centered life

    Sun. Jan. 31/93 II Chron. 33:1-17 RESTORE UNTO ME THE JOY OF THY SALVATION A.W. TOZER Saying over enthusiasm is a problem of the church Is like sending a police squad to a cemetery at midnight in case of a demonstration by the residents. Where is the fire for holiness & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Create In Me A Clean Heart

    Contributed by Levi Wright on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 495 ratings
     | 156,717 views

    A message of self-examination and repentance.

    Evangelist Cry Ministry Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Ph.D. "Create In Me A Clean Heart" Psalm 51:1-12 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. [1] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unanswered Question

    Contributed by Garry Lewis on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    commitment to your self worth

    The unanswered question Jeremiah 8:6 What is a question? It is an expression of inquiry that invites or calls for a reply. 2. A subject or point open to controversy; an issue. 3. A difficult matter; a problem: a question of ethics. 4. A point or subject under discussion or consideration. 6. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examine Me O Lord

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Sep 14, 2011
     | 9,789 views

    Self Reflection, before God

    “Examine ME O Lord!” 4/7/2011 – Nampa, ID; 9/15/2011 – Salem, OR Psalms 26 v. 1-2 “1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Uncoverted Believers Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013
     | 3,793 views

    Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

    UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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