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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,726 views

    in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility.

    LET’S TALK ABOUT THE TONGUE JAMES 3:1-12 INTRODUCTION: in this portion of Scripture, James is dealing with an issue many of us deal with today. With position comes responsibility, and great position demands great responsibility. For the Jewish child, there is no higher calling than to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ddd (Dignity Deficiency Disorder)

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,233 views

    Many Christians today suffer from what I call ‘dignity deficiency disorder’ simply b/c they are looking in the wrong places for dignity.

    Bunbury Wed pm 28/07/10 “DDD” (Dignity Deficiency Disorder) Intro: *** I was sitting in the emergency waiting room of the hospital the other day waiting to be attended & the theme music of a daytime T.V. program caught my attention, it was the theme music of Days Of Our Lives. Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Dwellest Thou?

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014
     | 5,876 views

    Christians are more than earth bound creatures; we are called to dwell with Him, in the secret place of the Most High, in the heavenlies far above all principality, mights and dominion and every name that is named, in this world and the world to come!

    The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Peter, Feed My Sheep” (13 Of 21)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022
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    Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking.

    Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.” In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Orders Your Steps Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025
     | 778 views

    The story of David in 2 Samuel 2 shows that divine direction is the bedrock of spiritual success.

    WHEN GOD ORDERS YOUR STEPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 2:1-32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 12:1-4 INTRODUCTION: After the death of Saul, a major shift occurred in Israel. David had every reason to seize the throne by force—he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walking In Alignment To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025
     | 1,038 views

    This sermon will inspire and equip believers to position themselves rightly to receive divine help.

    WALKING IN ALIGNMENT TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:7 "When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 24:27, 1 Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025
     | 541 views

    God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose.

    WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE, ELIJAH? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:9-13 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s question to Elijah, "What are you doing here?", was not about location but about purpose. Elijah had just called down fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Understanding Your Role In The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 8, 2025
     | 521 views

    The body of Christ is only as strong as its individual members who understand and embrace their roles.

    UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:4-8, Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Peter 4:10-11, Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION: The church is not a building, but a living organism — the body of Christ. Each believer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Call To Commitment

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,052 views

    Challenge of Commitment

    The last time I spoke with you if you remember I used Romans 12:1-2 as my text and since then I have been really struggling with exactly what this text means to me. Let me read it to you again and I want you to pay attention to what it says. And so dear Christian friends, I plead with you to give ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Comfortable Contemplations

    Contributed by Miles Anderson on Mar 18, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,762 views

    A look at the comfortable position of being a saved Christian.

    #COMFORTABLE CONTEMPLATIONS Introduction: As we sit, pray and meditate on The Word of God it amazes me that so many people today are uncomfortable in their lives as Christians. I want to look at Paul and the beginninig of letter he wrote to a church who were being decieved by false teachers. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Politics And The Christian Voter

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,890 views

    Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

    " When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Redistribution Of Wealth

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    This sermon details the Biblical position on wealth redistribution.

    Redistribution of Wealth By: JB Hall • Senator Obama, in talking with Joe the Plumber, said we need to “spread the wealth around.” • Is redistribution of wealth Biblical? Yes! A. II Corinthians 8:12 – 15 says, “For if there be first a willing mind, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ministry Of Environment

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,335 views

    God moves with sound. Speak positive things.

    God moves with sound There is a pattern of God praising and validating the good he did in gen 3. Everything he created he blessed all except for verse 7. Gen 1:7 And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Judge Judged In Our Place

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 8, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,308 views

    A Drama describing Jesus’ position on Judgment Day!

    Judge Jesus: I am Christ Jesus and I am ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. (Acts 10:42) All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. (Matthew 28:18) Our sins: I will bring light to the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. (1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Herodias

    Contributed by Thomas Hensley on May 4, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 15,949 views

    Do you influence for positive or infect with negatives?

    HERODIAS Mark 6:14-28 Her name is the feminine form of Herod, the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and the apostles. Herod means heroic…but they were far more hellish than heroic. She is the embodiment of the most despicable traits of this despotic ruling ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ