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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Great Pretenders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,700 views

    "The Great Pretenders" sermon is part of the Sermon on the Mount series talking about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees and how they were acting out the part in their giving of alms, prayer and fasting.

    Sermon on the Mount “The Great Pretenders” Matthew 6:1-6 A father complained about the amount of time his family spent in front of the television set. His children watched cartoons and neglected their schoolwork. His wife preferred soap operas to doing housework. His solution was that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,190 views

    VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

    VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Learning And Living The Word Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 30, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,734 views

    James makes it clear that it is not enough to know the Word of God but that we must allow it to become a part of our lives

    Learning and Living the Word James 1:22-27 September 24, 2006 Evening Worship Introduction Imagine, if you will, that you work for a company whose president found it necessary to travel out of the country and spend an extended period of time abroad. So he says to you and the other trusted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Integrity PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,588 views

    This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of integrity, the responsibility of unity, and the blessing of doing right.

    Good morning, church family. I am thrilled to see you all gathered here today, eager and open to receive God's word. Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Galatians, specifically Galatians 6:1-5, where we will explore The Power of Integrity, The Responsibility of Unity, and The Blessing of ...read more

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    Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,539 views

    Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

    DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    So You're Pro-Life... Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    Being truly pro-life begins with introspeciton of one's heart.

    “Law & Order: SPU – So You’re Pro-Life…” Ex. 20:12; Matt. 5:21-16; Rom. 12:9-21 Identify the murderer in that scene…By the way, there’s more than one – at least if we understand the 6th commandment, “You shall not murder.” These words ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Mirror, Mirror On The Wall; Do I Look Like Christ At All? James 1:19-25 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 26, 2015
     | 9,201 views

    In this passage James speaks to us about "human" anger and the moral filth of the world. He then compares the Word of God to a spiritual mirror that we need to look into intently if we desire to be spiritually presentable to God.

    Today, we’ll be taking a look at James 1:19-25 James 1:19-25 “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Doctrines & Demons

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,893 views

    1) The Predictability of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:1), 2) The Purveyors of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:2), 3) The Principles of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3a), and know: 4) The Response to Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3b–5)

    1 Timothy 4:1-5. [4:1] Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, [2] through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, [3] who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Leading Indicators Of Spiritual Decline (Part 2)

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 18, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,327 views

    Part 2 of spiritual decline message

    11, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Leading Indicators of Spiritual Decline Part II Introduction: Review When there is economic decline, governments pretend all is well. When there is spiritual decline, Christians pretend all is well. Sometimes you know but others don’t and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018
     | 15,582 views

    We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

    Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Jesus: Exclusive And Complete Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,885 views

    Jesus has a lot of competition out there, so true believers must chose to focus on Jesus, not additons or alternatives.

    Jesus: Exclusive and Complete (Colossians 2:8-10) 1. Let me tell you about our Christmas experiences.... 2. Great to be back home in Kokomo, Indiana! 3. That first Christmas, Joseph and Mary had to be away from home, and would not return for probably two or three years... 4. Yet fewer Americans ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Our Neighbor? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 26, 2015
     | 6,029 views

    What does it mean to love your neighbor?

    We have been worshiping God with the Letter by James in the New Testament. The Letter was not only breathed out (inspired) by God, James knew Jesus Christ since he grew up with him in the family; Jesus was James older brother; their mother was Mary but of course Jesus was conceived by the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 22, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,372 views

    In this message I answer the questions "Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation?" and "Can A Christian LOSE their Salvation?" These two questions are not the same.

    Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation Part 2 Scripture: First Peter 5:2-4; Matthew 24:3-5; First Timothy 4:1-2 I closed the message last week with a brief definition of apostasy and it was my intention to delve a little deeper into the subject this morning. But Sunday afternoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon: The Danger Of Deception Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,461 views

    We live in an age where people want to appear one way but, they are just the opposite of their appearance. Hypocrisy pollutes worship. The most beautiful singing, the largest gift and the most radical praise can all be done with the wrong motive.

    Sermon: The Danger of Deception Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Pure Religion Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Oct 26, 2014
     | 5,147 views

    Looking at Man's rules and God's views. This is the 3rd sermon in the series James, Faith in action. We need to be guarded against what our tongue can say and what our anger can do and we need to see what faith in action is all about...

    Well this is our third Sunday in the book of James. Last week we looked at James 1:19-25 and this week we are primarily looking at James 1:26-27, but I want to back to James 1:19-21. One of you asked last week if I just skipped over the controlling your tongue and anger thing on purpose. Have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene