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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    The Benefits Of Restraint

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 12, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,272 views

    Fourteen benefits of Spirit led restraint in our speech. Many problems could be avoided if we learn how to restrain our lips using discretion, tract and Spirit-led self-control. Prevention is better than any cure.

    The Benefits of Restraint (James 1:19-21) Solomon wrote, "Where there are many words, trangressions are unavoidable but he who restrains his lips is wise." James wrote, "Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger." (James 1:19) Preventive Tactics Things you should never ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are You Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 25, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,266 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt3- What are you thinking? Overview Continue- 3rd part- series on Philippians. Encouragement- read Philippians- over/over- meditate. This week- pick up w/chapter 2:1. Review One of our themes- joy- last week- Joy in Suffering. Paul is writing to Philippians as a Roman ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus' Mission

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 25, 2024
     | 1,340 views

    Today, I thought I would start from the beginning of Jesus's ministry. Just what was His mission? Of course, we know what that mission was for us today. But in that day, the people had no idea what was about to happen.

    5 weeks from today it will be Easter. So, I thought that I would use the month of March to talk in detail about our Lord Jesus—my favorite subject. Today, I thought I would start from the beginning of Jesus's ministry. Just what was His mission? Of course, we know what that mission was for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Means To An End Series

    Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,877 views

    God designed the woman to adapt to whatever circumstance may occur within her realm. She is resourceful. She is creative. She knows how to make something out of what appears to be nothing. She will sacrifice without a second thought.

    CYCLES 4 SISTERS “A MEANS TO AN END” HER MEANS Text: Prov.31:10 Introduction: “A MEAN MACHINE” At the turn of the 20th century women began to assert themselves as a driving force to be reckoned with not only within America, but in Countries all over the world. Women have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ben Sira Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022
     | 2,335 views

    Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

    Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If God Came To Earth... What Would He Be Like?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2025
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    He would let us know He was coming, He would understand us, know the future, be able to control nature, do creative miracles, have power over sickness, evil spirits, give life to the dead, and forgive sins

    IF GOD CAME TO EARTH...WHAT WOULD HE BE LIKE? 1. HE WOULD GIVE US A HEADS-UP THAT HE WAS COMING It’s not right to surprise people and expect a good visit. And He DID give us a heads-up – for about 4,000 years. From Gen. 3:15 until Malachi chap. 3 God told us He was coming to earth and gave over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Avoid Playing Church

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,476 views

    We need to be people who have control of our tongues. We need to be people who willingly care for the less fortunate. And we need to be people who clean up our acts whenever the need arises.

    How To Avoid Playing Church James 1:26-27 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 28, 2001 Introduction: This morning we’re going to be studying James 1:26-27. Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Greatness In God's Kingdom

    Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,760 views

    The Lord’s value system in His Kingdom for greatness is the total opposite of what we have known in this Satan - controlled world so we must become servants of all to become great in God’s Kingdom.

    Introduction: The Lord’s philosophy is in reverse with the world’s philosophy. To be great in the world is to put importance on oneself. In the eyes of the world, you are great based on the position or title that preceeds or follows your name. You may be a lawyer, an engineer, a doctor, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Commands Us To Enjoy The Greatest Pleasure!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,479 views

    Our OWN idea of pleasure could be loving the self, money, or being proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, etc.

    “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Political Ruler Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,231 views

    This chapter discusses the two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, the world-wide religious leader who will help the antichrist gain and maintain control over the world. The Scripture refers to them as beasts

    Chapter 13 is probably the key to the whole book of Revelation. It covers the antichrist. If a person understands this chapter, then he will understand the whole book of Revelation. This chapter discusses the two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Living Cycle Free Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Mar 24, 2008
     | 3,970 views

    The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, let’s understand what it is to be set free from cycles.

    LIVING CYCLE FREE!! Philippians 2:12-15 This month we have talked about breaking cycles. There are several cycles that we haven’t talked about. The one common denominator between all cycles is they control you. The One common thread to breaking all cycles is hearing from God and obeying. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

    7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 14 - Matthew 8:28-34 - An Unhealthy Fascination With Evil Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 6, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,276 views

    Today, our culture seems fascinated with death and vampires and witches and ghosts and horoscopes and clairvoyants and numerous other dark pathways to evil. It is disturbing because people feel they can control it. These kinds of choices have consequences

    Part 14 - Matthew 8:23-34 - AN UNHEALTHY FASCINATION WITH EVIL He writhed on the floor while men and women gathered around him hurling their prayers. That’s the best way I can describe it. "Come out in Jesus name!" they said, and he writhed all the more as if in pain, and certainly in turmoil. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-6 - I Keep Coming Back! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,189 views

    A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated.

    Part 2 - Genesis 16:1-16 - I KEEP COMING BACK! A young woman is being abused by the person she is living with. She feels powerless and no longer in control of her life. Oh, she has not been physically assaulted, nevertheless she feels hurt, scared and humiliated. She is being threatened and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hit List Of The Adversary

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 17, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,179 views

    Satan's goal us ti discourage you so that you feel like giving up. Oftentimes we are defeated because discouragement sets in and the adversary takes control of our situation because we relinquish it.

    TITLE: THE HIT LIST OF THE ADVERSARY SCRIPTURE: JOB 2:1-2 I have listened to testimonies from this past Wednesday evening Prayer Service as well as the past few weeks during the Sunday morning Worship experience, seems to me there are many of us that are going through. The past 30-days seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist