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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Ruth Chapter Two: "Open Your Mind" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2012
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     | 7,691 views

    If we are going to see our lot in life improve, we must open our minds to consider what God would have us do.

    As we mentioned last time, the book of Ruth is a love story. Not just in the sense of telling about the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, but a love story from the standpoint of God’s love for His children. Chapter one tells how life had become bitter for Naomi. She had lost her home in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013
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     | 6,413 views

    A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

    Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Finding Common Ground Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 11, 2011
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    Looking into 2011 year as a banner year for NRBC, this message is the common ground upon which every member can rally around--increase, improvement, impact

    Text: Acts 15:28-29, Title: New Riverlutions: Common Ground, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/9/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Rocky theme, tell about eating breakfast at Two Trails with Jim, Will, John B. Background to passage: people stirring up trouble in Antioch, church on fire, division, etc. Exp the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Ways To Better Love Those Away From God

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2018
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    Starting with Jesus hanging between two criminals, this sermon focuses on how Jesus was a "friend of sinners" and offers four ways we can improve in that endeavor.

    WHICH IMAGE FITS BETTER: Black tuxedo or orange jumpsuit? - Mark 15:27. - Here we have the stark image of Jesus hanging between two criminals. These are orange jumpsuit kind of people. - On the other hand, we have the respectable crowd, perhaps wearing a black tuxedo to show their classiness. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Among The Beloved PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023
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    This sermon encourages us to seek God's love, live as His children, and strive for righteousness, embodying these principles in our daily lives as a community.

    Good morning, dear friends. Let's gather our hearts together. We're here to seek. To seek love. To seek light. To seek truth. We're here to live. To live as loved ones. To live as children. To live as saints. We're here to strive. To strive for goodness. To strive for holiness. To strive for ...read more

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    Are You Comfortable?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002
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     | 5,364 views

    We may be lulled to sleep and even to spiritual death by self-satisfaction.

    One of the greatest problems facing the Church, today, is that far too many of us are comfortable. A. If a person is satisfied, there is no challenge or drive to go any further or do any more. 1. This satisfaction can show itself in many areas....in almost all but one, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Envy Is Evil

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001
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     | 2,484 views

    The evils of envy that lead to self-destructive habits

    Unit 3 Lesson 6 – The First Child’s Sin – Genesis 4:1-26 For The Teacher’s Preparation 1. Aim: To lead the people to know the difference between hypocritical and acceptable gifts to God so they can give with a wholesome attitude. 2. Explanation of the Aim: One’s motives are very important when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Can't Control The Future Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 16, 2009
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     | 7,027 views

    Are you filled with self-confidence, worry, or faith?

    [If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] HOW DO YOU VIEW THE FUTURE? • Are you filled with SELF-CONFIDENCE because you think you are in control? “Then [the rich man] said, ‘This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Live

    Contributed by Paul Aguilar on Sep 17, 2008
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     | 14,307 views

    Dying to self that we might live for Christ

    The Book Of Romans. Sunday, September 7, 2008. Romans 6:1 - 14. Dying To Live. I considered another title to this teaching which was -- Putting Sin 6 Feet Under, and that idea will also play a major roll in our study today. But, a full 15 times in the first 14 verses of this chapter the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Needvsgreed

    Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 22, 2005
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     | 2,755 views

    The importance of providing for the needs of the congregation instead of self

    “The Parable Of The Spoons” “A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, "Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.” The Lord led the holy man to two doors. He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,180 views

    We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

    HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006
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     | 4,195 views

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL

    THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF CONTROL GALATIANS 5:22-23 We have been studying the Fruits of the Spirit. We have discovered that the nine fruit Paul listed in Galatians 5 can be divided into three clusters of three fruit each. The first category (cluster) deals ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Meekness Not Weakness Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
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     | 5,685 views

    The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

    Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    By The Grace Of God

    Contributed by James Cloud on Aug 4, 2007
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     | 13,785 views

    Sermon deals with self-righteousness vs. humility.

    By the Grace of God Fr. James Cloud St. Jude’s Anglican Church 8-27-2006 The readings today include some very important points in our spiritual walks as Christians. Many churches proclaim, in the spiritual sense, go ahead and play with the boiling water on the stove if you want, stick your ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Blood, Sweat, And Prayers

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007
     | 3,640 views

    A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries.

    Blood, Sweat, and Prayers Luke 19:46 NIV 46 "It is written," he said to them, "’My house will be a house of prayer’ A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries. 1. We fail to pray and find ourselves at the End of One’s Rope A number of elaborate devices designed have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God