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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Glass Houses: Grieving Sisters Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019
     | 3,359 views

    When we Judge God by our own definition and limited understanding, we make God small, strip Him of his power and remove his grace and mercy from our lives. We diminish his work on the cross and the presence of the Holy Spirit.

    I don’t know about you but I’m realizing just how much I judge everything and everyone. It’s every day, all day for me. I’ve been catching myself judging and then finding myself rationalizing and justifying my actions. Just the other day, I’m driving in my car and I’m thinking what a terrible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humble Servants PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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     | 1,362 views

    The importance of living lives that reflect God's justice and truth, resisting hypocrisy, and honoring God through our actions.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna dive into an important discussion that's as relevant today as it was during the times of the prophets, Jesus, and Paul. Our focus will be on three key passages: Matthew 23:1-12, Micah 3:5-12, and 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13. These Scriptures teach us about ...read more

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    Remedies For Jealousy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Concentrate on accomplishing what you can do for God and do not worry about other’s responsibilities. Paul wrote, "Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth."

    1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Splendor Of Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,365 views

    Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. Based on the great apostle’s unshakeable faith we get an appreciation of the agony, fear, and conflicts he endured throughout his

    Paul’s steadfastness serves as an inspiration and a challenge for any person who contemplates just settling for second best. Based on the great apostle’s unshakeable faith we get an appreciation of the agony, fear, and conflicts he endured throughout his 35 years in the ministry. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,960 views

    Sermon from Ecc. chapter 8 on a unsaved man who went to church then died suddenly.

    THE MESSAGE OF GOD TO THE UNSAVED CHURCHGOER TEXT - Ecc.8:10 "And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy..." Read vs. 1 - 14 INTRO. - Solomon had gone to a funeral. He apparently knew the person well enough to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is It Important To Fellowship With Godly Associates?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,660 views

    1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers.

    1. Godly associates enabled one another to help develop Christianity from a handful of people to a movement of over 600 million present day believers. Mutual encouragement provided them with the necessary incentives to stay obedient, loving and committed to our Lord. They assembled together in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 16,410 views

    Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

    1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ye Shall Be Holy Unto God

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,385 views

    What is holiness? The word HOLY used here means to be or to keep oneself pure or to sanctify yourself wholly.Let us look at four statements here in this verse that help define personal holiness.

    What exactly does it mean to be HOLY? I think I can better answer that question if I know what being Holy is not. For instance, if you shout all over the church while tripping over your tongue, That is not Holy. If you withhold your tithe to starve the pastor out, That is not Holy. If you prefer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Character Of Compassion

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 7,958 views

    A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

    THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cheating Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,526 views

    Far too many people are living without hope or vitality and thus they are cheating life

    Cheating Life John 11 November 16, 1997 Morning Service 1. The aspect of Dead air: A. The best part of radio: The playing of record and D.J., the challenge of radio was to avoid dead air B. Why do we focus so much on the concept of death? What is it about death that seems to fascinate? 2. Break ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Do We Minister? Series

    Contributed by Rick Brown on May 27, 2008
     | 3,343 views

    Third in a series on every member is a minister. This message reveals when a Christian should engage in ministry.

    WHEN DO WE DO MINISTRY? 5/11/08 LUKE 10:25-37 INTRO: MOTHERS DAY VIDEO. WHOM DID GOD GIVE YOU TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS? MOM! WHO DID GOD CALL TO HELP YOU WHEN YOU COULD NOT HELP YOURSELF? MOM! WHOM DID GOD GIVE TO MINISTER TO YOU WHEN NO ONE ELSE WOULD? MOM! WHO IS MORE COMMITTED TO THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stress!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,083 views

    We live in an uncertain world where jobs and security is concerned. How do I live without stress?

    Stress buster! John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Maundy Thursday And What God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2015
     | 4,564 views

    What are the washings that God has as gift for us?

    Maundy Thursday 2015 With what are we washed, followers of Christ? The first physical sign of an impending birth is a rushing of waters from the mother’s womb, as the sac that encloses the infant ruptures. That is one reason that water is connected with birth, and why it is most fitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Lot Was Looted Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 21, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,122 views

    Lot the nephew of the great man of God Abraham kept erring in his life and made some drastic decisions which not only affected him but also the entire family. Beware!

    Lot was looted Genesis 14:11”Then they took all the goods of Sodom and Gomorrah, and all their provisions, and went their way.” Lot the nephew of the great man of God Abraham kept erring in his life and made some drastic decisions which not only affected him but also the entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Stewardship Of Life Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,423 views

    What all is involved in being a faithful steward of life?

    THE STEWARDSHIP OF LIFE ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Introduction: A steward is someone who manages what belongs to someone else. “All” of life is a stewardship issue! Remember it is required of a steward that he be found faithful. In chapter 11 Solomon teaches us about this subject. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist