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God wants us to love even those we dislike as much as we love ourselves. |
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When one takes Jesus as Lord, Jesus becomes resident in that life in the person of the Holy Spirit. |
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The work of the gospel of Jesus Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit. |
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We often think of envy as a "petty" sin, but God clearly shows his anger about envy in this Bible passage. |
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Israel often turned its back on God, but God patiently kept calling His people to return to Him. The same applies to us today. |
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The flames of heaven will illuminate, expose, and refine our lives on Earth. |
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The apostle Paul eloquently explains how the law causes us to do the very things we don't want to do—clearly accentuating our need for grace. |
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A disciple of Christ is in relationship with him to learn and apply what he is saying. |
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The essence of discipleship is relationship. |
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We can't control everything that happens in life, but we can pour out gratitude to Christ for his forgiveness. |
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We must persevere through the emotional lows of faith. |
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When we lean on Christ’s strength, we learn his strength is enough. |
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When we ask what we're going to be when we grow up, we often define ourselves by what we do. But God says we should define ourselves by what we are. |
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The things that tempt us are common to all mankind, and God promises to help us avoid giving in to those temptations. |
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We grow up in Christ step-by-step, and by humbly acknowledging our weaknesses. |
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The book of James gives us a number of solid principles for avoiding going down the path of temptation toward sin and spiritual death. |
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Our relationship with God validates everything else. |
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God's demands of exclusivity are for our own good. |
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In Jesus Christ we have all the necessary resources to bring about complete reconciliation. |
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11:00 on Sunday morning is still the most segregated hour in America. |
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God is a God of peace and he calls us to be peacemakers. |
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We must not waste time being indecisive; we must step out in faith and make choices. |
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Spiritual failure is the result of a long process of spiritual mistakes. |
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Christians can be in the world and not of it by not taking the world into their hearts. |
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The ceremony of Communion calls us to remember Christ's death. |
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Losing helps us spiritually because constant victories distance us from God. |
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How to establish a vision for your church and carry it out. |
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We must persevere through hindrances to prayer. |
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Christ's church serves a unique, valuable purpose for humanity. |
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Marriage Sermon - We can keep the covenant of marriage because of God's covenant with us. |
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Our faithfulness to God on Earth will increase our commendation, responsibility, and fellowship with him in heaven. |
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When we surrender to God, our hands become his. |
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Parents' greatest duty is to make their home a place where people grow. |
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We don't always want to listen when the prophet speaks. |
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Knowing Christ demands first preparation through repentance. |
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When we repent, Jesus sets us free. |
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In order for a sermon to be effective, we must prayerfully and expectantly receive it. |
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FREE SERMON - Once we know what's behind our anger, we can better deal with it - and replace it with more godly behavior. |
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Sin distances us from the Creator and initiates the deconstruction or "decreation" of what is made. But God's favor and redemption prepare the way for recreation. |
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Sanctification involves a mysterious partnership with God. |
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The disagreement between Paul and Barnabas shows us the human nature of the church. |
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Biblical leaders are more likely to emerge from the right environment. |
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Sometimes, even when we're doing God's work, our fulfillment runs out and we become restless. |
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By seeing ourselves as God sees us, we become who God wants us to be. |
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Spending time with God is more important than getting many things done or doing all things well. |
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Humility comes from looking at God, then seeing ourselves. |
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When we are truly focused on Christ, our ambitions will be godly. |
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The divorced can find God's peace and joy for their future. |
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Thanksgiving Sermon - Contrast is important in developing an attitude of gratitude in our lives. |
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We tend to be people of many preferences, making our walk quite different from our talk. |
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We can begin to influence the world for Christ if we make our bodies available to God and allow our minds to be transformed. |
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God searches for people with particular kinds of hearts. |
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You can overcome discouragement. |
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Containing the message of Christ's salvation enables us to endure suffering. |
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How to find true contentment in the midst of suffering |
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Our personal relationship with God will deepen when we are willing to be honest about our questions. |
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Thanksgiving - The better we know God, the more thankful we will be. |
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