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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Healthy Independence-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2020
     | 2,018 views

    4 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-IV—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2020
     | 2,093 views

    5 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-V—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Christian parents raise our children with the idea that they will one day leave home & live productive lives apart form their parents. We expend our greatest efforts toward sufficiently preparing them for life in the ‘real world’ with God at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 29, 2020
     | 2,106 views

    6 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VI—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Jn. 15:18-19—Jesus told His disciples:—“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Healthy Independence-7

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2020
     | 2,283 views

    7 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VII—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: A gastroenterologist goes to return some books he borrowed from the library... After checking the doctor’s books in, the librarian snidely quips... "Sir your books are always returned with the last page missing in every single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Soil Of The Soul Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,006 views

    God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

    Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Only Two Ways To Live

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,875 views

    The pursuit of holy living is the pathway to a happy life.

    Only Two Ways to Live Psalm 1:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill December 28-29, 2024 I want to begin with a question to see how well you know your Bible. Q: What did Adam say to his wife on December 31st? A: It’s New Year’s, Eve. How many of you plan to make a New Year’s Resolution for 2025? I talked to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Face My Failures

    Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    Failure to stand for Christ when you are under pressure can be devastating, This sermon will reveal how to face that failure and go on in Life.

    How To Face My Failures Matthew 26:30-35 Sooner or later everyone in this sanctuary will fail at something. There are some here today who have had more failures than successes. Failure is a universal experience. If failure is such a universal experience, then I am sure you would agree that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Is Just A Test

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 20,820 views

    Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

    Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fading Glory

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 20, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    If your are going to withstand the pressure to conform to the world it is necessary to understand: 1. Who you are 2. Life 3. What is important

    In 1964, Gene Smith published his book entitled When the Cheering Stopped: The Last Years of Woodrow Wilson. It is the story of President Wilson and the events which led up to and followed WWI. Wilson was an international hero at the end of the war, and both in the United States and abroad there ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What A Servant Looks Like

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011
     | 4,054 views

    Walking with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem, we have the opportunity to see what the servants heart looks like, especially under pressure

    Passage: Matthew 20:29-34 Intro: Last week sermon might have been a little overwhelming. 1. whenever we hold up Jesus as the model, we can get a little anxious 2. seems to be an example that we cannot achieve. 3. but this very next little passage gives us some very practical counsel as to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Living By Internal Prinicple Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,869 views

    The account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego reveals some truths about tribulation and demonstrates how to live by internal principle and not by external pressure.

    This morning, we come to one of the most well-known accounts in the entire Bible. But our familiarity with the account of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace is actually one of the biggest obstacles we face in being able to understand what this passage has for us today and how we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Greedy Farmer"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,489 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

    Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Standing Fast And Following Close

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 13, 2010
     | 4,861 views

    With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior.

    STANDING FAST AND FOLLOWING CLOSE Rev. 7:13-17 Sermon Objective: With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    Where Is Your Heart In Relation To The Sun? Series

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,685 views

    Under the sun we feel the heat of stress and pressure. Getting above it changes our vantage point and our perspective of life

    • A lot of what we do in life is directly related to how we see ourselves, and to how we see what we do. • If you see yourself as worth little you will hardly ever engage in something that you feel is of great value – almost as if you don’t see it as your place. • If you place little value in what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • KATHERINE GILSTRAP avatar

    Honey, We've Got Problems

    Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023
     | 1,653 views

    It is not easy being a leader because there are so many pressures from so many directions. WISDOM COMES FROM NOBODY BUT GOD

    When two women came to him claiming to be the mother of one living baby, he was able to discern the truth. The woman whose baby was alive was willing to sacrifice all so that her baby would live while the woman whose baby had died didn’t care whether the remaining baby lived or not. If we look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Other