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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Hardening Of The Attitude

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 28, 2008
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    Apathy is a Disease of the Soul. Full of indifference, preoccupied with self and causing backsliding. Discover it’s cause and remedy.

    It was sometime near midnight when the state police found Pop Greenman. He was sitting quietly in the cab of a pickup truck almost 200 miles from home Pop wasn’t hurt, or even particularly upset. Just a little cold and bewildered. His truck had run out of gas, so he had coasted to the shoulder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Behaviors That Always Betray You Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 18, 2011
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     | 5,581 views

    We don’t just give up bad behaviors; we put to death the old self.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 20, 2011 BAD BEHAVIORS THAT ALWAYS BETRAY YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 2 Isaac Butterworth Colossians 3:1-17 (NIV) 1 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    New Year's Resolutions For Christians

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 31, 2011
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     | 12,806 views

    Improving ourselves in a self-focused way is not necessarily bad but it must come second to improving our relationship with Jesus.

    CHRISTIAN NEW YEARS RESOLUTION WORLDLY RESOLUTIONS We are at the transition point between the end of one year and the beginning of a new year. What happened in the old year, good or bad, is done and we cannot change it; we simple must live with the results of the past. In living with the past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Sermon "When I Was A Child.." - How Childhood Affects Our Characters

    Contributed by Adrian Paul Miles on Dec 21, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,141 views

    Childhood and how the words and actions of those around us influence our character, confidence, self-esteem and faith.

    WHEN I WAS A CHILD An Exhortation (Sermon) by Ady Miles CRITICISM AND PRAISE There is a very well-known poem written by the late Dorothy Louise Law-Nolte in 1957. She died in 2005, aged just 48, the same age that I am as I write this, but her words remain true... I hope she won't mind me changing ...read more

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    Stop Milking It Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 27, 2023
     | 2,877 views

    Christians should be growing in maturity in the faith. This comes through removing self and putting Christ first in all things.

    Corinthians Series (Part Four) Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Well we’re back in Corinthians today, and we’ve moved into chapter three of this great book by the Apostle Paul. And just to quickly summarize what we’ve seen so far… you’ll remember that Corinth is a trade city. Paul was sent there after ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Up Your Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
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     | 1,217 views

    Explores the depth of commitment to Christ, emphasizing self-denial, divine direction, and determined discipleship as paths to true life.

    Beloved congregation, I stand before you today, warmed by the familiar faces of my brothers and sisters in Christ, and I am filled with a profound sense of joy and anticipation. We are gathered here, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by a shared desire to draw closer to our Heavenly ...read more

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    The Two Crosses In The New Testament PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 603 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of self-denial, sacrifice, and surrender in following Christ, leading to true life and salvation.

    Welcome, beloved friends and family, to this sacred space where we gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come together with hearts open wide, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has lovingly prepared for us. Today, we will be embracing an enlightening discussion that ...read more

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    The Ripple Effect

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023
     | 1,161 views

    Conflict between the old and the new can lay the foundation for growth, even if the self-examination and change can be painful.

    One afternoon when I was 14 or 15, my father and I down in a bottom of a large hole in the side yard digging a septic tank. We were digging with a trowel and a pair of pruning shears, because the ground was so laced with tough, springy ivy roots that you couldn’t use a shovel, you had to scrape ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,234 views

    Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

    Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

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    Guard Your Tongue PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,881 views

    Highlight the power and impact of our words, urging us to exercise self-control in our speech as guided by the Bible.

    Good Morning, Church Family! Today we're going to delve into the truth about our words and the power they carry. We're going to look at what the Bible has to say about the power of the tongue, the consequences of uncontrolled speech, and the blessings of self-control. There's a quote by Mother ...read more

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    What Do You Value Most?

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 28, 2023
     | 2,007 views

    What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in...

    What Do You Value Most? Matthew 13:44-52 What do you value most? If you’re not sure how to answer that question, then maybe you should try looking at those things you spend the most time and effort in, because it is a well-known fact that you spend the most time pursuing that which you desire the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Is Omnipotent Part 2

    Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    This continues part 1 and deals with some very specific things the Bible says that God cannot do because of his nature and will.

    GOD IN OMNIPOTENT PART 2 By Pastor Glenn Pease It is a great paradox, but the fact is, the real test of omnipotence is what it can do when it limits itself, and gives up absolute and total control. Absolute and total control means the power is not shared with other being. All is just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 792 views

    Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

    Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Only Means Of Revival

    Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 4, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,833 views

    Are you weary from the daily struggles of life? Do you long for a brighter more spiritually uplifting life? There has been and currently is a lot of effort being placed on “Revival”, but the problem is in our methodology; “Revival” cannot be structured by

    Quote: Lord, revive the church—beginning with me. SAMUEL M. SHOEMAKER First things first, Revival is not an evangelistic campaign, neither is it about what I can receive from Jehovah. It can be stated this way by an old statement from Teddy Roosevelt: “Ask not what my country can do for me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In God We Trust

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 2, 2010
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     | 6,614 views

    Our national motto is , "In God We Trust". How much are you willing to trust Him?

    July 4, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 33:6-22 Subject: God’s Autonomy Title: In God We Trust Happy Fourth of July! It is great to be an American today! We may not be thrilled with the direction that our elected leadership is taking our nation, but we still have the freedom to change that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God