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  • Craig Benner avatar

    Finsh Well In His Will

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 25, 2017
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    Understanding the importance of following the will of God from beginning to end.

    Finishing Well in Following His Will Will = the act or process of using or asserting one's choice; volition. wish or desire; determination God has a WILL for our lives. Gal. 1:4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018
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    Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

    Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Seed Dies & Life Begins Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2018
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    How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies?

    Prelude How does selfishness destroy us? How does selflessness save us? How does truly living only begin when the seed of selfishness dies? Purpose: Jesus taught that self-preservation is self-destructive and self-sacrifice is really living. Plan: Let’s examine the passage where Jesus predicts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Ain't All That

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 20, 2016
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    Pride can make someone think more highly of themselves than they should. Naaman almost missed a miracle because of pride.

    Everyone knows that the lion is the king of the jungle. And they are very prideful. In fact a group of lions are called a pride. One day the lion being filled with pride decided to make sure all the others knew it. He was so confident that he by-passed the smaller animals and went straight to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Church Under Pressure - Sardis Series

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 7, 2017
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    Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God is seeking.

    THE CONTENT CHURCH - SARDIS READING Rev 3:1-6 INTRODUCTION Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Styles and traditions can become so fixed that they continue and become empty of Holy Spirit power. Good works and a nice church format are not what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Some Storms In Your Life Are Sent By God!

    Contributed by Beverly Holstein on Sep 19, 2017
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    Sometimes God allows storms in our lives because He is trying to get our attention! We need to recognize these storms, and then we need to recognize what we need to throw overboard!!

    VS 2 – ALL WICKEDNESS WILL EVENTUALLY COME BEFORE THE LORD FOR JUDGEMENT!!! Acts 17:30 - And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent: 2 Corinthians 5:10 - For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Commandment 10 Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
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    The problem is our attitude not our actions

    Thou shalt not covet Exodus 20:1-17 I heard a story about one elderly couple who were having dinner at another couple’s house, and when they finished, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two men were talking and one said, "Last night we went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Contrasted Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 18, 2010
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     | 7,293 views

    The love of Mary for Jesus contrasted with the selfish motives of Judas.

    Love Contrasted, John 12:1-8 Scripture “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. Here a dinner was given in Jesus' honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. Then Mary took ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015
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    With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

    In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Increased All The More In Strength!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2015
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    Self-pity has sabotaged growth in many lives, many have acted so stupidly in the past that they have failed to manifest their potential to do something useful and wonderful with their lives .

    Increased all the more in strength! Acts 9:22 ”Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” When Apostle Paul was running from pillar to post and persecuted on all sides, the Bible says he increased all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is The Center Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 25, 2015
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     | 10,814 views

    We place ourselves at the center, when it should be God.

    God is the Center Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 July 26, 2015 Back in the 1960s the mayor of the city of Chicago was Richard J. Daley. He was famous for being the last of the big time bosses of the city. Daley was sharp, powerful, and had an enormous ego. One fall a speechwriter who worked for Daley ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Something Up For Lent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 20, 2015
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     | 7,078 views

    God will give us the strength and desire to let go of the things that hinder us from serving Him. If we follow Him, He will bless us spiritually. In order to be first with God, we have to be last in the eyes of the world.

    Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Knowledge Of God" Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015
     | 9,154 views

    The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

    "Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Very Expensive

    Contributed by Oliver O. Suarez on Mar 8, 2015
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     | 7,513 views

    Your value in the eyes of God is priceless...

    “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve And to give His life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20:28 You are very Expensive The word expensive was first used in 1630s, "given to profuse expenditure,” meaning "costly”. This word is exactly one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy Versus Happiness

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 12, 2015
     | 6,758 views

    The world relentlessly pursues self-statisfying happiness with utter disregard for the Joy of the Lord. Even those who authored the declaration of independence thought that the "pursuit of happiness" was a God given right. So ... what does the Bible say?

    Let’s take a look at a couple of Scriptures … Ecclesiastes 12:8 (NASB) “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!” Ecclesiastes 12:8 (HCSB) “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.” Ecclesiastes ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene