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  • David Leach avatar

    Spiritual Growth Takes Humility; Pride Kills It, Where Do We Get Humility?

    Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014
     | 5,463 views

    Where do we get Christ's humility?

    1 Pe 5:5 ...Be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. (shouldn’t we know what God means by pride and humility?) Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it always seeks to take the credit Humility - is dependence on and confidence ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Growth Takes Humility; Pride Kills It, Where Do We Get Humility?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,883 views

    Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it always seeks to take the credit. Humility - is dependence on and confidence in God, it only seeks to give God the credit.

    Spiritual growth takes humility; pride kills it, where do we get humility? 1 Pe 5:5 ...Be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. (shouldn’t we know what God means by pride and humility?) Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let Any One Who Thinks That He Stands Take Heed Lest He Fall Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2013
     | 7,797 views

    Training and exercise in the spiritual life, and self-mastery, are a requirement for sanctity and effectiveness.

    “let any one who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall.” In nomine Patris. . . Over the last several months, my wife and I have learned a great deal about standing and falling. One seldom thinks about knees until one stops working perfectly. A knee really gets attention when ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    As God's Child, He Will Take You Through Life's Troubles Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 20, 2018
     | 9,772 views

    Inspiration from GOD's Word. As a child of GOD, a SON or DAUGHTER of the KING of Kings. Our HEAVENLY FATHER will take us THROUGH Life's Troubles. Be encouraged by HIS WORD to you today.

    2018.06.18. As GOD's CHILD, HE will take you through Life's Troubles Isaiah 43:1b-3a. As GOD’s Children, HE takes us THROUGH Life’s Troubles Isaiah 43:1-3 (KJV) 1…Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. 2 When thou passest through the waters, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 10, 2024
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     | 1,386 views

    Two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John (16:33 & 14:16) that together form a message of hope, assurance, and victory.

    Take Heart, He Has Overcome! - John 16:33 & John 14:16 Introduction: Today, we will be diving into two powerful promises that Jesus gave us in the Gospel of John. Our main texts are John 16:33 and John 14:16, and together, these verses form a message of hope, assurance, and victory. In a world ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is It Time? Series

    Contributed by Germain Brown on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 8,283 views

    Have you ever wondered if it’s time for you to take the initiative and respond to your calling?

    IS IT TIME? WITH NO DELAY, PLEASE STAND TO YOUR FEET, OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 TIMOTHY. WE’RE GOING TO READ DOWN THE VERSES BEGINNING IN VERSE 1 AND SO FORTH. PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION BECAUSE ALTHOUGH THEY DO NOT GO INTO PROFOUND STUDYING, WE ARE GOING TO BRING UP GOOD POINTS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Obedience To God

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    God has ordained civil government so we are to be in total compliance with civil authorities. Or are we?

    July 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: Romans 13:1-7 Subject: Obedience to the Law Title: Whom Shall We Obey? As the Fourth of July weekend comes to a close we want to remember our country with a salute to the freedoms and liberties that we have. Let’s just stop for a moment and ponder these things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Laws Of God In The Laws Of The Land

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,951 views

    Law #1 Power of Attorney becomes effective when the principal becomes unable to manage his or her affairs; general power of attorney authorizes the agent to carry on business for the principal; special power of attorney authorizes the agent to carry out a

    Laws of God in the Laws of the land Hebrews 13 17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. There are three man-made laws that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Living In God's Presence Following God's Guidance

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2010
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     | 11,042 views

    There is a promised provided in this proverb. If we take God at HIs word and live in HIs presence, we can take advantage of His promises, and take serious HIs direction.

    Intro: What is the greatest promise in the entire Bible? The greatest promise in all the Bible is the one that we take the most for granted. It is the promise God’s presence. Many read the Bible but not to hear God’s voice. Many pray but not to bathe in God’s presence. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 John

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,674 views

    How to Take Care of Pastors

    Series: One Chapter Books in the New Testament Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson: 3 John June 24, 2012 A. INTRODUCTION 1. This letter centers around four men: John: the writer and protector of God’s work Gaius: looked after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Who Is The Antichrist? Paul, And Conclusions (Final In Series) Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 25, 2015
     | 4,745 views

    The apostle Paul's comments about the coming man of sin jive perfectly with Daniel's, Jesus', and John's. One would expect this in a Book that proclaims itself to be the Word of God. One author in Heaven speaking His truths through many authors on earth.

    7. PAUL: II THESSALONIANS 2 Did Paul ever deal with the question of the antichrist? Most assuredly. And as one might expect, this passage, II Thessalonians 2, has been abused quite a bit through the years. Let’s look at the first 12 verses. In the first place, Paul meant in no way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Time Out

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,560 views

    Just as the ball players take time out from the game, we must take time out to spend with God.We take time out for rest and refreshment. We take time out for reflection before we return to the game. We finally take time out to receive our reward.

    All of us have seen it many times on our television screens or in person. Ten men rush frantically up and down the basketball court. Suddenly the piercing shriek of a whistle is heard above the roar of the crowd and someone shouts “Time Out”. Or picture a baseball diamond. It is a crucial ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Experiencing The Miracle Of Transformation

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 7, 2022
     | 3,217 views

    In changing the water into wine, Jesus demonstrated his authority over all things down to the smallest molecule. This was a miracle for transformation designed to convince the disciples of who he was. Water doesn’t change its molecular makeup without the authority of the Creator.

    Subject: "Experiencing the Miracle of Transformation" Text: John 2:1-11 The next day there was a wedding celebration in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the celebration. 3 The wine supply ran out during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Avoiding Hell

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006
    based on 138 ratings
     | 37,024 views

    What it takes to avoid hell.

    INTRO.- This is not a popular subject. Never has been. Never will be. But it is necessary. ILL.- On an American troopship, the soldiers crowded around their chaplain asking, “Do you believe in hell?” He said, “I do not.” “Well, then, will you please resign, for if there is no hell, we do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stumbling Block Vs Steppin Stone?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 13, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,032 views

    It may take a crucified individual to take a crucified church to the feet of a crucified Savior.

    STUMBLING BLOCK VS STEPPING STONE --- MORE THAN A CONQUEROR? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 1 :12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God