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    Humble Servants PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,413 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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    Ye Shall Be Holy Unto God

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 14, 2005
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    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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    Cheating Life

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 28, 2001
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,560 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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    Message Of God For The Unsaved Church Goer

    Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 8,994 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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    Remedies For Jealousy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 4, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,303 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 Character Of Compassion

    Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001
    based on 216 ratings
     | 8,025 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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    Why Is It Important To Fellowship With Godly Associates?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,711 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
     | 16,441 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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    The Splendor Of Steadfastness

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,410 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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    Why Do We Have Sin In Our Lives?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Maybe we have sin in our lives because .....

    We Christians try so hard to live a good and pure life for God, don’t we? But we are all-too-often beleaguered down with the burden of sin. It seems that the harder we try, the worse we get. And so, we must ask the question, “Why do we have sin in our lives?” PROVERBS 8:13 might give us a ...read more

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    Three Simple Rules (1) Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010
     | 4,922 views

    Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

    Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Stewardship Of Life Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,517 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

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    Maundy Thursday And What God Wants Us To Be

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2015
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    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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    Stress Buster Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2013
     | 3,852 views

    People working and living under severe challenging surroundings, find such Biblical promises as empty platitudes!

    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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    Stress!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 13, 2014
     | 6,131 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