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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Should You Marry

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,552 views

    This is a bible study teaching on 1 Corin 7:1-9. It is an offshoot built upon the message by Bill Burnett posted on Sermon Central covering the

    Lesson 3 Sex And Marriage---Choosing To Marry –1 Corinthians 7:1-9 A recent study tells us that the number of unmarried couples living together has increased from 523,000 in 1970 to 4,236,000 in 1998. To probably a lot more today. It also stated… that couples who live together have an 80 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Race To Win Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 22, 2008
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    We MUST do more than race to race, we need to race to win!

    INTRODUCTION • PLAY “I RUN” VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • I have enjoyed examining the “Amazing Race” with you over the past three week! Today we are going to conclude our examination of the “Amazing Race” by taking a look at the concept of Racing to Win! • In October of 2002 Herm Edwards then coach of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gluttony Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,410 views

    Excess is our problem.

    A familiar scene for us in scripture came early in Jesus’ ministry when a teacher of the law came to talk with Jesus by night. No one would see. And in that conversation Jesus said this to teacher, this man, you must be born again. There is to be a renewal, a change in each of us. I saw a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses, Called Of God, Filled With Rage

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Oct 13, 2015
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    Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage

    Moses, Called of God, Filled with Rage If you are in ministry and have this problem….. This Message is for You There are five levels of intensity in the emotion anger. The first level of anger is irritation. This is a feeling of uneasiness that is brought about by an unpleasant ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Meek Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2022
     | 4,436 views

    Learning from the Beatitudes about living life for Jesus.

    Matthew 5:1-5 The Meek July 31, 2022 If people were asked --- ‘what do you want most out of life?’ Many would include happiness in their top answers. It might be the most dominant response. After all, who doesn’t want to be happy. In His most famous message, and maybe the most famous sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Devil Is On The Prowl

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 28, 2022
     | 3,787 views

    Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done that." Our text today warns us of a lion that is a danger to us all.

    Alba 7-26-09 (Revised 8-28-2022) THE DEVIL IS ON THE PROWL I Peter 5:8-9 Adrian Rogers told about a man who bragged that he had cut off the tail of a man-eating lion with his pocketknife. Asked why he hadn’t cut off the lion’s head, the man replied: "Someone had already done ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Year Sermon PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 1,538 views

    This sermon encourages believers to rely on Christ, utilize His divine provisions, and honor Him through virtuous living for a fruitful Christian journey.

    Ladies and gentlemen, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I welcome you all with the warmest of hearts and the deepest of joy. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love. We are here to seek, to learn, to grow, and to encourage one ...read more

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    Keeping In Step With The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 868 views

    This sermon explores surrendering to the Spirit, stepping into sanctification, and shunning selfish desires to deepen our relationship with God.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, let's pause for a moment, feeling the warmth of the fellowship that surrounds us, the shared love we have for our Savior, and the unity we find in our faith. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power ...read more

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    The Holy Spirit - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 19, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,304 views

    This message explores the power and work of the Spirit.

    The Holy Spirit Gives Power I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:49 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Practical Benefits Of The Truth That "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
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    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A.

    1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. (Psa. 23:1) B. The Lord is MY personal stress reliever who makes me lie down in green ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Wants Every Believer Involved In Helping To Plant And Grow His Church

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it.

    1. Jesus gave believers a promise when He said, "I will build my church and the gates of hell will not overcome it." (Matt. 16:18) Christ is actively working to help people plant and grow His church in every nation of the world. The Lord knows that His body will have the greatest opportunity to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,425 views

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

    1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession)

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,781 views

    More people have suffered from the abuse of alcohol than from all other drug addictions combined. The following are some reasons to flee from any tendency to fall into the temptation of drunkenness.

    Do Not Get Drunk With Wine (Or Any Obsession) But Be Filled With the Spirit (Eph. 5:18) Illustration: Years ago, a group of scientists concluded that people once dependent on alcohol could resume drinking without falling back into addiction. Investigative reporters, however, uncovered contrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aunt Bee's Medicine Man Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,184 views

    This was a short message given following a video episode of The Andy Griffith Show as part of an unorthodox summer outreach message series

    Mayberry Moments: Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 10:12-13 Well, maybe you’ve never bought a bottle of Colonel Harvey’s elixir, but my guess is that every one of us here has been deceived a time or two, and that’s what I want to take a few minutes to talk about, based on our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Resume Of A Leader Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,796 views

    We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

    DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational