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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Free From Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 14, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    2nd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 2 FREE OF FAVORITISM JAMES 2:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: Shrek 2 - Start: Ch.4-0:12:34 End:0:14:58 = 2:24 What is it that causes prejudice? Why do people show favoritism - treating some better than others? Maybe it’s fear. When others seem strange to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Taming The Troublemaker Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    3rd in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 3 TAMING THE TROUBLEMAKER JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Finish this statement for me. "Sticks and Stones may _____ __ _____, but _____ ____ ______ ____ ___." How long did it take you to learn that little saying may be the dumbest..and the most untrue statement? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Control Your Cravings Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,744 views

    4th in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 4 CONTROL YOUR CRAVINGS JAMES 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Several summers ago the Cleveland Plain Dealer ran an article entitled "The Gold Circled Ring." It told about some Kent State University students that were arrested because of their involvement in a conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Turning Sword

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 3,898 views

    As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the entrance of what the book of Hebrews called THE REST.

    "The Turning Sword" Hebr 3:8 Gene 3:24 So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life. As a sword was placed at the entrance to the Garden of Eden, a sword stands in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Seek Ye? Series

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 24, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,319 views

    By answering the questions from the book of John we get an understanding of who Christ is and who we are to be.

    Questions From The Book Of John (Part 2) Mount Vernon Church 03/23/03 What Seek Ye? John 1:35-39) 35 Again the next day after John stood, and two of his disciples; 36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 37 And the two disciples heard him speak, and they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Time To Grow! Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,738 views

    This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

    TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great High Priest Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,381 views

    This message introduces our Great High Priest, Jesus. It is a part of my message series on the book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 4:14-16 ETS: Jesus is our great High Priest. ESS: The believer can live in confidence knowing that Jesus is his High Priest. OSS: Believers will boldly seek Christ for the power to live for Him. PQ: What makes our relationship with Christ so special? UW: Words TOPIC: “Our Great High ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,866 views

    THis message is on harmony. The outline comes from Bob Russell’s Book, When God Builds A Churchq

    INTRODUCTION „X We have been looking at When God Builds a Church. Today we will move to the principle of harmony. „X How many of you have been a part of a church, organization, or team where there were problems. People were fighting because they had different ideas about what the organization was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Suffering Successfully Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,731 views

    1st in a 5 part series from the book of James on making practical application to real problems.

    RELIGION THAT REALLY WORKS - Week 1 SUFFERING SUCCESSFULLY JAMES 1:1-7 & 12 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: Do you believe in God? According to a Fox News survey, 92% of Americans say they do. And since you’re here in church today it’s probably not too big a leap to think that most of you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christmas! Why?

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Dec 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,765 views

    This sermon discusses the purpose of Christmas ans was taken from the book, "The Purpose of Christmas" by Rick Warren.

    Illustration There was a woman out with two young children Christmas shopping. Her children wanted everything they saw on the shelves for Christmas. She was shopping for hours. Finally at the end of the day as she pushed her way into a crowed elevator, as the doors closed, she exclaimed, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When Christ Comes: The Hope Of His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    This is the first in a series adapted from Max Lucado’s book, When Christ Comes. It is expository and alliterated.

    When Christ Comes: The Hope of His Return! Scott Bayles, pastor adapted from Max Lucado’s, When Christ Comes First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL Imagine you are in your car driving home. Thoughts wander to the game you want to see or meal you want to eat, when suddenly a sound unlike any you’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Action Intro Series

    Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,613 views

    This is a survey of the book of James. It is an encouragement to make your faith a VERB and put God’s Word in Action.

    VERB: Word in Action – A study of James INTRO Our theme verse for summer is found in James 1:22 Let’s read it together James 1:22 " Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." JAMES We are going to explore this wonderful letter written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Deeper Magic Of Narnia

    Contributed by David Woodward on Dec 21, 2005
     | 2,663 views

    The Deeper Magic of Narnia explains the substitutionary atonement of Christ as portrayed in the book and movie, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

    The Deeper Magic of Narnia Good morning, children. Are you ready for a story from Pastor Woody? Aslan the Lion created the Land of Narnia. It was a land of beauty and peace, but the White Witch was now ruling. How she came to power, we just don’t know. Why Aslan left the land of Narnia, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trust And Live Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Oct 29, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    The first sermon in a series of four from a book called "The cycle of victorious giving" by Earl Lee.

    Trust To Live Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 3, 2004 Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (nkjv). Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Conqueror From Edom

    Contributed by David Leach on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,593 views

    From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” by F B Meyer

    From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” By: F B Meyer - (the words in italics were added to the original text) Chapter 11 - THE CONQUEROR FROM EDOM ISAIAH 63:1 Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational