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The Fruit Of Being Patient

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 17, 2008

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Patience is what brings out the best in us.

The devil has a plan for your life: Doubt, To make you question God’s word and His goodness; Discouragement, To make you look at your problems rather than at God; Diversion, To make the wrong things seems attractive so that you will want them more than the right things; Defeat, To make you feel ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

based on 37 ratings

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Four tests to apply to what you want to watch.

Life in the Fast Lane Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Romans 6:12-20 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 28, 2004 Introduction Tonight as we continue on in our series titled Life in the Fast Lane, remember that each of these messages has dealt with some pressure that society or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 25, 2020

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These trials or test, this virus, these riots are taking a toll on us.

Sermon Title: A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Scripture Text: John 16:33 As we consider all these trials or test, this virus, and these riots that are taking a toll on us. Let us push God to the forefront of our lives. John 16:33 (NLT) 33 I have told you all this so that you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Utilize The Spirit's Power To Overcome Hidden Faults

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2005

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"The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults.

Utilize the Spirit’s Power to Overcome Hidden Faults Romans 8:6-31 "The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." 1. Without the leading, help and encouragement from the Holy Spirit no one can overcome their hidden faults. David prayed, " Who can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Days PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

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Explores Jesus' wilderness experience as a model for our own spiritual preparation and the transformative power of God's love in our trials.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family, united in the love of our Savior. We stand here, not as isolated individuals, but as a community bound by the shared belief in the transformative power of God's love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Wilderness, Spirit

How The Holy Spirit Gives Us Resiliency

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the ability to bounce back from defeats, discouragements or difficulties. Paul wrote, "As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way; in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses; in beatings, imprisonments and riots; in hard work, sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dam Busters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2011

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The Bible uses the symbolism of water repeatedly to make the point about spiritual life giving water which comes only from Jesus and Father God. This healing water is designed by God to bring life and healing to the nations and to the people of the world.

Series: Let the River Flow Slide 1: Series: Let the river flow! • The Introduction to this series: I received the idea for this message during my spiritual retreat at IHOP – it just hit me during my prayer time and listening to the group sing about Healing Waters! • I honestly feel in my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Loyally Series

Contributed by Wm. Darryl Scott Sr D.d. on Jul 19, 2003

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Has your loyalty ever been tested. You will never know the strength of your loyalty, until it has been tested. Just Remember, God is Faithful.

LIVING LOYALLY DANIEL 3 TODAY IS LOYALTY DAY. LOYALTY IS MORE THAN JUST BEING ACQUAINTED OR SIMPLY DOING BUSINESS WITH EACH OTHER. IN ORDER FOR STRONG RELATIONSHIPS TO BE BUILT THAT LEAD TO A CONSTANT STREAM OF TRUST, ONE HAS TO MAKE A CONSCIOUS ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

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This is the fourth test that proves if one really believes in God.

Today we look at the fourth and final test that proves that one really believes in God. That test involves living free of sin. Are you living free of sin or not? If we continue to live in sin it is a pretty good sign that you don’t believe in God the way you should. But if you work at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Commitment To God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008

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Our cimmitment to God will be tested but it will also be greatly rewarded.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Title: “Our Commitment To God” I. Our Commitment Will Be Challenged (1-5) • Whenever we make a commitment it doesn’t take long for that to be challenged. o It was the same say with the children of Israel and their covenant with Gibeon. Vs. 1 • Adoni-Zedek – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017

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Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, James 4:7, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:7, Luke 4:13, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 5:37 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Our Power For Life Series

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 28, 2009

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This sermon deals with how to be filled / led by the Holy Spirit.

“Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. Main text: Ephesians 5:13-21 As we continue in our series, today we look at our third message entitled “Our Power for Life” – Being Spirit filled / led. As our series has unfolded, we began with the first building block – “Our New Life.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Fruit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2015

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Your life should be more than a flurry of activity. You were meant to produce spiritual fruit. Paul uses the imagery of fruit trees to illustrate this. What you want out of a fruit tree is fruit. In the Christian life what we want is spiritual fruit.

Wouldn’t it be great if every time that you received a harsh criticism you returned it with a response of kindness? That is what it is like for the believer who has the fruit of the Spirit manifested in their life. Wouldn’t it be great the next time you are wronged, instead of rage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics (Fifth In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 14, 2019

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A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices Weekend Message/Devotion

Weekend Message/Devotion July 14, 2019 Back to Basics (fifth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come, Let Us Pray

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jan 7, 2003

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A New Year is here. Start it off right. Start it off in prayer.

Come; Let Us Pray HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 1-05-03 A New Year is here….. Start it off right ...start it off in prayer Direction Harvest House Should not be only know as a place where the Spirit of God Dwells….. But of a Mighty People of Prayer Lifting up our voices to God For His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, Philippians 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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