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  • Darren Ethier avatar

    The Prize Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 12,318 views

    3 of 3 of the series, "The Heart of Worship". Yes there is a prize in worship. Only it may not be what you think...

    the prize of worship John 20:10-18; James 4:8 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 20:10-18 (NIV) 10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb 12 and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Truth From Tragedy

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,551 views

    We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

    Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Prayer That Pleases God

    Contributed by Todd Schäve on Nov 6, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    What does it take to come near to God?

    Prayer That Pleases God What does it take to come near to God? “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Grieve, mourn and wail. Change ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With The Lack Of Peace In Our Relationships

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,143 views

    This sermon analyzes some of the problems and some of the solutions regarding having peace in our relationships.

    This passage points us toward some of the causes and some solutions concerning the lack of peace we often deal with in our relationships (see v. 1). I. What’s Your Problem? James identifies some of the causes of the problems we face. He deals with several, but let’s limit ourselves to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoid Adultery Series

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 4,929 views

    The only way to avoid spiritual adultery against God is to humble ourselves enough to obey Him.

    One of the most common characters for children to learn about in Sunday School when they are young is Samson. Kids love to hear about the guy who was so powerful that nobody could beat him up. His physical strength was so great that he was able to bring a huge building down by pushing on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Life

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 72,207 views

    This message challenges us to take a look at our life and see its worth.

    Scripture: James 4:14 Title: “What Is Life?” Introduction: Ask anyone you meet to give you a definition of LIFE, and no two people will give you the same answer.  Even in this congregation, the answers would be as varied as the flowers of the field.  We each have our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #1

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,116 views

    This sermon is about the mystery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 5, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#1] The Mystery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #2

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,586 views

    This sermon is about the misery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 12, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#2] The Misery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,390 views

    This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tomorrow, I Love Ya' Tomorrow

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    It’s easy to put off obedience until tomorrow. But part of submitting to God means submitting my now to God not just my tomorrows.

    James 4:11-17 Sept 12, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 3) – Tomorrow, I love ya’ tomorrow INTRODUCTION Many years ago now, there was a Broadway play and a subsequent movie about a little red-haired orphan girl who was adopted by the richest man in the nation. The name of that little girl and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ingredients To Repentance

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 269 ratings
     | 62,004 views

    In order to live in submission to God, we must repent of those things that are an offense to Him.

    James 4:7-10 September 5, 1999 Submitting to God (Part 2) - Ingredients of repentance Introduction There was a cartoon several years ago in the Saturday Review of Literature in which little George Washington is standing with an axe in his hand. Before him lying on the ground is the famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tale Of Two Sins Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Feb 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,326 views

    Adam and Eve face temptation and fall pray to two present and powerful sins. Notice each and also notice how this affects their relationship with God.

    From the Very Start A Look at the Ancient Text of Genesis that speaks with Amazing Present-day Relevance A Tale of Two Sins This is one of those stories which everyone seems to know a little about. Yet it amazes me how skewed of a picture we sometimes have. Let’s walk through this story and see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crippling Effects Of Envy

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 314 ratings
     | 38,225 views

    If you have envy in your heart it will cripple your life in so many ways. The Bible illuminates the ways that envy cripples and why God hates it so much.

    THE CRIPPLING EFFECTS OF ENVY  (JAMES 4:1-10) INTRODUCTION: Envy… I’d like begin today by reading to you a couple of interesting stories I picked up while surfing the Internet a few weeks ago. Story #1: "The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypisalanti, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Schizophrenia Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 13, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    James calles it doublemindedness -- we call it playing both sides of the fence -- what will help our human tendency to live a "double life"?

    July 15, 2001 7So humble yourselves before God. Resist the Devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, you hypocrites. 9Let there be tears for the wrong things you have done. Let there be sorrow and deep ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 21,584 views

    In James 4:7-10, James gives us ten-point road map that shows us how to draw near to God. Let’s look at the first three stops in verses 7-8.

    How To Draw Near To God (Part 1) James 4:7-8 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 24, 2001 Introduction: Having spent the last three weeks studying what conflict looks like, the inevitable question that begs to be asked is, “So, what do we do about it? If God opposes ...read more

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