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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,481 views

    This is the final part of James’ sixth test of faith—the pride test. This third part of the pride test deals with our pocketbooks--greedy pride.

    1. The first example of greedy pride is hoarding treasures 2. The second example of greedy pride is defrauding measures 3. The third example of greedy pride is indulging pleasures A story is told about a rich man who was in the hospital on his deathbed. The doctors had only given him a short time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Breaks Barriers

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 117 views

    Tongues build up the church only through clarity and love. True evidence of the Spirit is Christlike character and mission-driven unity.

    Why This Matters Today There has never been a time in history when God’s people didn’t desperately need the Holy Spirit. We need Him the way lungs need oxygen, the way a branch needs the vine, the way a traveler needs the road home. Without Him, faith collapses under its own weight. Without Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Best Kind Of M And M

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    God has a mission for us.

    Since it has been two weeks since we gathered together for worship, let me briefly remind us that we are in the closing weeks of our series on God’s vision for us. And what is his vision – that we be a fully following and faithfully functioning church. For the past four weeks we have focused on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Power Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,602 views

    We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

    The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Invitation

    Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,522 views

    God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

    1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Culture Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Bob Lentz on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    In a broken, fragmented and angry world, the church must realize that we stand as the only legitimate source of hope.

    The Culture of Hope 12-10-06 Series: Creating a New Culture…in the church Rom. 15:13 I am indebted to John Burke’s book, “No Perfect People Allowed” for many of the basic ideas expressed in this series. It’s a great read! Intro. I want to pray a special prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Of Jacob's Trouble Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,160 views

    This sermon is Christ explanation in Matthew to the disciples on the his return to them before the tribulation.

    A Biblical View of the End Times THE TIME OF JACOB’S TROUBLE Matthew 24:1-31 Intro: Today, we continue our study of what the Bible has to say about the end of time, and the events that will take place as God completes His great plan. Thus far, we have considered the Rapture of the church and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bad Religion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 812 views

    An exposition on Matthew 23:1-25. Christianity is not about making converts to dogma but making converts to love.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a journey that will take us through the winding roads of faith, the valleys of doubt, and the mountains of revelation. We are here to embark on a pilgrimage through the ...read more

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    Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    Its not just about what we believe. Its about how we treat one another. And its not just about how we treat one another. Its also about how we engage with people outside the faith.

    Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Reconciliation In 1967 Columbia Pictures released a movie called “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?” Set in the 1960’s, this comedy tells of a dinner party given by a bride’s parents to meet her fiance‚ and his parents. The comfortable middle class ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lessons From A Thankful Leper

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 55,885 views

    The lesson of thankfulness is taught to us by the Savior in the healing of the ten lepers in Luke 17:11-19

    I started my preparation for a today’s Thanksgiving Sermon a couple of weeks ago. In looking for sermon ideas, I read a sermon by Ray Pritchard written in 2007 titled, “How God Revealed the Ingratitude of My Own Heart.” He wrote this sermon about one year after leaving the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcome Home

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 5,610 views

    God is waiting to welcome every prodigal home

    Welcome Home Luke 15.11-32 October 5, 1997 - Friend Day Morning Service Introduction I. The Restoration of the Pulpit Furniture: The furniture from the old church, symbols of the history of the church and people, they were put into the prayer room, they were painted yellow, recently the church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Spirit Of Deception

    Contributed by Chad Prather on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 39,798 views

    The Old Testament nation of the Hivites represent the spirit of deception and present a major obstacle to our destiny as the people of God.

    The Spirit of Deception (Hivites) Josh 3:10; Genesis 3:1-5 Hivite: To live a lie openly shown; a serpent. Deception: To mislead by giving a distorted impression or false sense of reality. To trick; to cheat; to beguile. The ancient Greeks used the word to describe the pleasure that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Don't Count

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,574 views

    To Draw nigh to Christ is our Choice

    Close Don’t Count James 4:8. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation #2: The Secrets Of The Secret Place Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 6, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,847 views

    As we spend time in the secret place of prayer – in solitude, silence, and soaking – we are transformed into the image of Jesus.

    TRANSFORMATION #2: THE SECRETS OF THE SECRET PLACE OPENING TEXT: “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” (2 Cor. 3:18). REVIEW: 1. The Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011
     | 4,568 views

    When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

    The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible