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    Putting On The New Man PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,010 views

    Emphasize the necessity of casting aside our old, sinful nature and embracing a new, godly persona, as well as understanding the characteristics and benefits of this new identity in Christ.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. Today we're diving deep into a topic that's central to our Christian walk - the necessity of putting on the "new man." The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, writes, "You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, ...read more

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    Is It Time To Build?

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,636 views

    This Sermon is to help the Church understand and discern the need to build

    Text: Luke 5:1-7 Title: Is It Time To Build? October 27, 2002 Illustration: Church Building experts say that its time to build when you’re church has reached 80% of your max capacity. They also say that if you don’t build, you may reach 100%, but statistics prove that you will begin to lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Unfolding Deck Chairs" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,788 views

    Discerning what God’s will and direction is for our lives.

    Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist June 30, 2002 “Unfolding Deck Chairs” Acts 17:22-34 INTRODUCTION: In a “Peanuts” strip, Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing theology. Lucy said, “On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How The Holy Spirit Guides

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,317 views

    How do we discern the Holy Spirit's guidance?

    Intro How can we tell if an idea comes from the Holy Spirit or not? Purpose Many people claim to be led by the Holy Spirit, but we need to test what they say and find out the truth for ourselves. Plan One place that we can look at is John 16:12-15 where Jesus teaches about what the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Not Settling For Less Than The Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,275 views

    Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

    "How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

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    Jezebel Spirit!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,954 views

    You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready to combat the enemy, not through flesh or weapons but on your knees!

    Jezebel Spirit! Ephesians 6:12”We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against ……this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” You cannot battle if your energy is being drained through incessant weeping and fearing! Get ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christian Trash Talk Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,986 views

    James describes the difference between unrighteous condemnation and righteous discernment.

    This week AP sportswriter Jon Krawczynski wrote an article about the NBA playoffs that began with these words: Talk is cheap in these NBA playoffs, and it seems as if everyone wants in on the act. As the stakes grew in the first round, the venom being spewed became ever more toxic. Superstars are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Relentless Quizzer Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,667 views

    God wants us to be both discerning and selectivist as a matter of habit.

    The Relentless Quizzer (I Thessalonians 5:21-22) Intro 1. The hardest courses I took during my time at Moody Bible Institute was New Testament Greek, 16 hours, 4 courses. 2. One of my teachers was Mr. Wise and Greek quizzes: I think it was 14 days in a row. 3. In some ways, God calls us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Weapons Of Righteousness - Spiritual Warfare Part 6 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
     | 8,744 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com)

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-06) Weapons of Righteousness 1 Peter 5:8-9 While most Christians would not deny that spiritual warfare exists, the truth is that many have, for all intents and purposes, disengaged. They no longer live as though there were at war. Rather, they are content to have others ...read more

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    The Devil Is In The Details – No, Really! (Spiritual Warfare)

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jun 20, 2025
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    Spiritual powers have away of misleading us in life due to an original contract with man in the garden. Yet authority in Christ rectifies that in numerous ways.

    Prior to the fall and possibly before the earth was actually perfected, God was forced to bring judgment upon an angelic creature who sought to raise himself up as equal with God. He is known by many names, all of which describe various aspects of his character, but for now we will simply refer to ...read more

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    Receptivity To Revelation

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,125 views

    -- the heart of the passage -- v.

    -- the heart of the passage -- v.28 "Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and obey it" A rebuke here; Serious warning for those who are hearers only Tremendous promise for those who both receive and implement God's Word --what an opportunity for us this morning Context: 11:14-16 Christ had ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Discern Between Essential And Non-Essential actions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,148 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us discernment between essential and non-essential actions through His still small voice of calm. David wrote, “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” (Psalm 143:10) Listen to the Spirit’s voice in helping you determine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Heals A Man Born Blind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,679 views

    This sermon explores John 9:1-12, emphasizing God's power to heal, bring hope, and harmonize our lives, as demonstrated in Jesus' healing of the blind man. Key

    Good morning, beloved. Isn't it wonderful to be gathered here in the house of the Lord, where grace is abundant and mercy is new every morning? We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has brought us together to share in the ...read more

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    Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 2, 2018
     | 3,452 views

    Many people have been exposed to voices, aliens, angels or demons and these messages have confused their ability to discern what is truth. It is important to discern with scripture these communications.

    Hearing Heresy? Rebuke It In Jesus Name! Kelly Durant 3-4-18 Galatians 1:8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. Galatians 1:9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,427 views

    This sermon explores the gifts of the Holy Spirit, including the plethora of gift, the problem with gifts, and the purpose for gifts.

    The Spirit-filled Life (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/4/2017 A couple weeks ago we began a series all about who the Holy Spirit is and what he is anxious to do in our lives. I hope this series will help all of us reverse our tragic neglect of the Holy Spirit and begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church