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  • Monty Newton avatar

    The Growth Choice Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2010
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     | 8,920 views

    We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we make along the way.

    Title: The Growth Choice Text: “Continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” II Peter 3:18 Thesis: We have not arrived yet! Spiritual growth is a continuous process from start to finish. Our spiritual growth will be determined by the choices we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 16, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 17,410 views

    When we lose sight of these basics and let them slide families begin to unravel and eventually the very fabric of our social structure starts to come apart.

    For years at the University of Alabama they had a coach by the name of Paul “Bear” Bryant. He is regarded as one of the all-time great coaches in college football. While he was still coaching, young football coaches from all over would come to watch this legendary man conduct his practices. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can The World Take Me Away? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 12, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,581 views

    So much in our lives seems temporary; but God can give us a fresh start, can transform our incompleteness, and can give us hope.

    Somebody asked me, when I was getting ready to take study leave, “Why are you doing this? Are you going for another degree? Are you preparing to take another job? And did the deacons make you do this?” Well, I said, I’m taking the study leave because I don’t get much reading time under normal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Remember Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    During trying spiritual times its is important to remember where we came from, how we started out, and who we spend time with.

    Series: Galatians Text: Galatians 4:12-20 Title: “A Time To Remember” I. Remember Where We’ve Come From (12a) • I mentioned last week that Paul did not doubt their salvation, and here he reaffirms that truth. • “Be as I am” o Paul wants these believers to follow his example; he once lived ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There's Something About The Resurrection

    Contributed by David Baeder on Apr 23, 2011
     | 4,275 views

    At this year's Easter prayer breakfast, President Obama started by saying "There's something about the resurrection that keeps everything else in perspective." That may well be the understatement of the millennium.

    “There’s Something About the Resurrection” Sunday, April 24, 2011 am Reading: Matthew 28:1-8 ESV: "Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. (2)And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Apply The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,456 views

    Practical application of the Fruit of the Spirit. Stop living by what comes naturally to you, start living by what comes unnaturally, Paul calls this, Life in the Spirit.

    “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” When we lived in San Antonio I had a vegetable garden out back. I grew various types of vegetables, but the plants that always did the best were pepper plants. Now I didn’t have a lot of room for a garden, so a crammed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Experience The Spirit In The Word Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,396 views

    Our first step toward spiritual maturity and to experiencing the Spirit starts with the Bible. It is the one resource breathed to life by God and then placed into our hands by God to follow.

    Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Spin Cycle

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    Addictive behaviors are sins that we simply ought not to start; and they are sicknesses that stem from low self-esteem. Christ is able to deliver from both sin and sickness.

    When washday comes at our house, I go on alert. I go on alert for a certain noise. If we are washing something heavy, like bathroom mats or a bedspread, I can predict that during the washing process, I will hear great clunks and thunks arising from the basement. It will sound as though somebody is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thou Shalt Not Lie To Thyself!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Oct 22, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,906 views

    The tragedy is people lie long enough they start believing their own falsehood. Who are you really? What do you see when you look into the mirror?

    THOU SHALT NOT LIE INTRO: Everyone looks really good from up here this morning. But did you look this good when you woke up this morning? You have that morning dazed look · Your hair is sticking out in strange places, · We men get to shaven that rough looking over night growth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Uncommon Knowledge Series

    Contributed by Brandon Cox on Aug 15, 2017
     | 5,574 views

    Once you KNOW, understand, and embrace the good news of the gospel, you can start living the uncommon life. What I know will make all the difference.

    What does the common life look like? Exhausted. Worried. Stressed. Angry. Hopeless. Surviving. We’ve got issues. We’ve got problems. How is common working out for you? Jesus came to give us a better way. A narrow way. Jesus offers anyone and everyone a pathway to an uncommon life. He offers us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Putting On The New Man Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2019
     | 10,191 views

    Start of a new sermon series entitled "Putting on the New Man." What should our life in Christ look like compared to the rest of the world?

    We have been called to grow in our faith. When we became a Christian, our growth in our life in Christ did not become complete when we walked the aisle, when we prayed a prayer of repentance and acceptance of Christ, or even when we were baptized. our growth in christ has only just begun. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Heather Cook avatar

    One Thing I Do Know

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,082 views

    This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

    When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018
     | 7,369 views

    When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

    We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Sovereignty Of God In A Life

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 1, 2014
     | 5,363 views

    There are 3 things that we can pick out of today's sermon that will start us on our study of this great man THERE IS THE PROTECTION OF MOSES. THERE IS THE PROVING OF MOSES. THERE IS THE PREPARATION OF MOSES.

    12-15-04 Title: The Sovereignty of God in a Life Series: Moses-An Example of Leadership Author: Tom Lowe Text: (Exodus 2:1-22) Introduction Moses was Israel’s Abraham Lincoln; a man raised up by God to break the shackles from a nation of slaves. He is a man of such importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Study Of The Kiss In The Bible

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2015
     | 5,481 views

    What does kiss mean? Have you ever thought about the kisses in the Bible? This is a neat little study starting with Judas' dagger kiss to the kiss of the anointing.

    UNDERSTANDING THE KISS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE CANDY KISSES THAT I GIVE EACH ONE AND ASK THEM WHAT DOES A KISS MEAN? Let us survey some of the kisses of the Bible. I. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS A KISS? To touch someone with your lips, a mark of affection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God