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  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    His Desired Fruit Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,945 views

    I would like to propose to you that walking in step with the Holy Spirit produces the lovely things of God, which everyone can choose to enjoy. Therefore, it is worthwhile to take time to gain a Biblical understanding of the nine fruit offered to every born again Christian.

    Title: His Desired Fruit Theme: Fruit of the Holy Spirit Introduction: Jesus said, "This is to My Father's glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be My disciples." (John 15:8) Considering how these are the very words spoken by Jesus Christ. Christians, longing to please the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Overcoming Anger

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Dec 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    A sermon on controlling anger

    Overcoming Anger Proverbs 19:11 11Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Illustration: Ever Heard of Air Rage -As a passenger boarded the Los Angeles-to-New York plane, he told the flight attendant to wake him and make sure he got off when they set down ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Christ Is Lord Of All

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 23, 2021
     | 1,736 views

    The Lord is in total control.

    JESUS CHRIST IS LORD OF ALL Kings of Kings Lord of Lord Acts 10: 34Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: 35But in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tipping Sacred Cows

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,909 views

    A sermon addressing the need to change church as usual.

    -I want to talk to you about transitions that need to happen in the church world. In the process I am sure I will TIP SOME SACRED COWS! • Citipoint is in a time of transition • At the same time the church, as a whole, is in a time of shifting… o From affluence to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Comes: No Grasp Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 13, 2010
     | 3,576 views

    We live in a status-seeking world. But when Jesus comes as a tiny infant in a humble set of circumstances, He shows us that the way to live is one of obedience and giving up control.

    This afternoon, if all goes as we would like – all of us, that is, with the possible exception of a few traitors and a few folks who for some strange reason do not care about pigskin prowess – this afternoon, if all goes as we would like, our beloved Redskins will do battle with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fix Me, Jesus”: O Lord, Fix Me

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,276 views

    What Does it mean to allow jesus to be the controlling force in your life and to live like Jesus is in controle

    “Fix Me, Jesus”: O Lord, Fix Me Scripture Focus: Genesis 45:1-15, 50:15-21 45 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Have everyone leave my presence!” So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept so ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Language Of Edification Series

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,555 views

    The tongue is a destructive force that can spew the stench of a rotten heart, but we are called to speak only what is constructive to others. We need to be thinking about our words and changing our attitudes about people while God transforms our lives.

    Bible passages from the NIV, NASV and King James from the BibleGateway.com Introduction Dale Carnegie wrote in a book he published in 1936, “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” “But gradually, as the seasons passed, I realized that as sorely as these adults needed training ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gods Of Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Kyle Idleman on Sep 27, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 29,477 views

    A sermon in a series on removing sin as the idol in our lives.

    Last week we discovered that for most of us in this room idolatry is the issue. Sin is usually what we focus on, but it’s just the fruit. Idolatry is always the tree from which it grows. So behind every sin struggle that I have, behind every sin struggle that you have, is a false god that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Crouching Sin

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
     | 8,213 views

    The story of Cain and Abel teaches the power of sin to control us and the power of faith to break sin's control.

    Genesis 4:1-16 Crouching Sin 3/6/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction Pastor Sam Smith has begun a sermon series in Genesis. Sam’s idea is to study characters in Genesis for this purpose: “to learn how God intervenes in the life of his people to reveal both the source of their problems ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bits, Bridles, And Wild Horses

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,514 views

    This message shows the power of discipline in a believer's life.

    James 3:3 KJV Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. I. INTRODUCTION—THE TONGUE A. General on the Tongue One of the old Puritan divines of London had a woman to once tell him that the sleeves on the coat he preached in were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Betty Johnson avatar

    A Lesson For Christians From The Life Of An Alcoholic

    Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,725 views

    What it means to go from being controlled by a substance such as alcohol, to being that controlled by the Holy Spirit.

    A Lesson for Christians from the Life of an Alcoholic Scripture: Ephesians 5:10-21 STORY Mel Trotter was an alcoholic. Again and again he promised his wife that he would give up drink for good. Once, he managed to stay dry for eleven and a half weeks. At the end, thirst overcame him. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Back To The Future Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 28, 2012
     | 5,894 views

    A study of the book of Daniel chapter 11 verses 1 through 19

    Daniel 11: 1 – 19 Back To The Future “Also in the first year of Darius the Mede, I, even I, stood up to confirm and strengthen him. 2 And now I will tell you the truth: Behold, three more kings will arise in Persia, and the fourth shall be far richer than them all; by his strength, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 26, 2018
     | 5,898 views

    James warns us about our tongue. the uncontroled tongue, and the power of words.

    Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    To Rejoice Is A Choice Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 7, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,211 views

    In your journey to joy, remember you have a choice to rejoice.

    To Rejoice is a Choice Philippians 4:4-9 Rev. Brian Bill April 5-6, 2025 Recently, I had two very joyful experiences. Ever since I graduated from Moody Bible Institute, I’ve wanted to return and be a guest lecturer in a class. After 40 years, it finally happened as I was asked to give a senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Surrender - The Transformation Of Saul To Paul

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 5, 2024
     | 1,363 views

    Have you ever wondered what "Total Surrender" looks like? Through the Saul-Paul story, we learn that true surrender involves giving up control and submitting our will, thoughts, desires, and ambitions to God.

    Acts 9:1-19 Total surrender is a foundational aspect of our spiritual journey. It requires us to fully trust in God and align our hearts, desires, thoughts, and beliefs with His will. This process is not easy, but the rewards are immeasurable. One powerful example of complete surrender can be seen ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God