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    After All This! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 18, 2012
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     | 8,427 views

    DISOBEDIENCE BRINGS CURSES!

    Leviticus 26:18 “And after all this, if you do not obey Me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins.” The above scripture opens with the words, ‘after all this’, which set me thinking! The Lord said: ‘AFTER ALL THIS, if you continue to sin then I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Winning The Battle Against Selfishness

    Contributed by Sonny Thomas, Sr. on Jan 10, 2009
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     | 11,026 views

    Because of the propensity to think only of ourselves which destroys the unity of the body of Christ, we are reminded to combat our selfishness with an attitude of service to others.

    [Announce Text] Please take your Bibles and turn with me to the New Testament epistle to the Philippians – Philippians chapter 2. We will be reading the first four verses of the chapter. [Scripture Introduction] Known as one of Paul’s “Prison Epistles,” Philippians was written during Paul’s first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love From The Heart

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
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     | 6,286 views

    The majority of biblical references to the heart refers to the seat of the emotions, our inner self, or even the center of the will. We can learn much from a survey of the Bible’s call to love God with our whole heart.

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO From the Heart Jeremiah 29:13 Romance lives even in the retirement home. Did you hear about the 90 year-old bachelor. One day this man gathered his four nephews and announced that he was planning to be married. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Crucified With Christ

    Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 22,776 views

    Crucfixion of self

    CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST Galatians 2:20 Paul knew that our biggest enemy is "I" --- It has been the problem since the beginning of time. (Note Isa. 14: 12-15) "I" has been the problem since the Fall of Man! --- BUT PAUL SOUNDS THE VICTORY NOTE WHEN HE SAID.... I AM CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST! --- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Inside Of You

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
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     | 6,336 views

    self-examination

    What is Inside of You Joh 14:30 Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me. Tit 3:3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 4,893 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

    1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Younger Women

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2013
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     | 9,864 views

    Not women only, but all who are placed in the congregation of the Lord, are called to consider how to live so as to honour God.

    “As for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalm 27 - The Lord Of Light And Salvation Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 21,773 views

    This is another message from my efforts to preach through the Psalms.

    THE LORD OF LIGHT AND SALVATION TEXT: Psalm 27:1-14 Psalms 27:1-14 KJV A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? [2] When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Laodicea Baptist Church

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015
     | 3,657 views

    We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus.

    Laodicea Baptist Church July 26, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not become self-reliant or self-righteous, but instead, depend on Jesus. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talking To Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,297 views

    When you have had enough of living in the pigpen, you can return home knowing that the Father waits to receive you.

    “Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 12,234 views

    1. Being a student of the Word takes effort. 2. Being a student of the Word turns effort into joy. 3. Being a student of the Word turns the written Word into the Living Word.

    Ravi Zacharias, a Christian intellectual who travels around the world lecturing in secular settings on spiritual themes, tells of an experience he had in Columbus, Ohio. He writes, “A few weeks ago, I did a lectureship at Ohio State University. As I was being driven to the lecture, we passed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformed By Truth: "delighting In God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,382 views

    Psalm 40:8 captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence.

    Transformed by Truth: "Delighting in God's Will" Psalm 40:8 Introduction: A Heart that Delights in God's Will Today we are going to dive deep into a verse that captures the essence of what it means to live a life of obedience and joy in God’s presence. Psalm 40:8 (NLT) says: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Smiths

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 2,385 views

    Demetrius “Smith” represents someone whose judgement is clouded by selfish desires. Alexander "Smith" represents someone who doesn't want to be alone in his sin; who makes it a point to cause other Christians to stumble.

    I’ve entitled our message for this evening, “The Smiths.” Have you heard about the Smiths? Take for instance Zipporah Smith. “Who’s that?” you may say. Well, her husband, Moses, was used by God to deliver the Israelites from their bondage in Egypt. You see, Zipporah was a Kenite, and the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free To Serve—not To Sin Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
     | 10,883 views

    Salvation is the work of the Holy Spirit, and it can’t be gained by human effort.

    INTRODUCTION Much of the history of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is predominated by his wartime speeches. However, many historians believe his greatest speech was made eleven months before Pearl Harbor. It wasn’t called the State of the Union address back then, but on January 6, 1941 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist