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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Take Sin Seriously Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024
     | 1,586 views

    Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

    James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rescued From Darkness Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 24, 2019
     | 6,630 views

    In Colossians 1:12–14. Paul sums up the doctrine of salvation in three great truths. He explains: 1) Inheritance (Colossians 1:12), 2) Deliverance (Colossians 1:13a), and 3) Transference (Colossians 1:13b-14) that are given to those Rescued from Darkness.

    Colossians 1:12–14 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. 13 He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. (ESV) Years ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Attitude Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,537 views

    1) Mandate (1 Peter 2:18) and the 2) Motive for Submission (1 Peter 2:19-21).

    Although the literal reading of this text is for servants and masters, we will discuss the concept in a relational sense this morning to the workplace with employers and employees. Therefore, even though there is no exact parallel to such ‘servant’ status in modern society, the fact that this was ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Glorious Church Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 2, 2011
     | 9,965 views

    1) The Manner of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:25–31) and 2) The Motive of Christ’s Love (Ephesians 5:32-33) for His "Glorious Church"

    Those who provide premarital and marital counseling often hear couples express deficient ideas of love. When asked what they mean by “I love you,” one or the other is likely to answer in self-centered language about being loved, feeling good, enjoying the other’s personality and so on. But here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Folded Clothes

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 78 ratings
     | 13,555 views

    There is a lot to be learned from folded clothes!

    FOLDED CLOTHES (An Easter Sermon) SCRIPTURE : "Then cometh Simon Peter following him and went into the sepulcher and seeth the linen clothes, And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. Then went in also that other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All On Level Ground

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,999 views

    The ground is level at the cross and we are all on level ground in Jesus Christ!

    ALL ON LEVEL GROUND Text: James 2:1-10 "A deplorable incident happened in the life of Mahatma Gandhi. He said that in his autobiography that during his student days he was interested in the Bible. Deeply touched by the reading of the Gospels, he seriously considered becoming a convert. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Do Something About It Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,375 views

    We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

    Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Success

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002
    based on 96 ratings
     | 22,174 views

    God has outlined the formula for success. We need to follow His plan.

    God’s Program for Success Joshua 1:6-8 Introduction: Success is a promise. Success is conditional. God has outlined the conditions for success. I. Strength – Be Strong A. (Ephesians 6:10) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." B. An oak is not felled at one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Follies Of A Fool Series

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 7,983 views

    THE RICH FOOL FAILED TO: RECOGNIZE GOD’S BLESSINGS, LIVE A LIFE OF GENEROSITY AND FOCUS HIS RESOURCES TOWARD HEAVEN. Jesus challenges us to avoid his foolish ways.

    FOLLIES OF A FOOL HE DIDN’T EVEN HEAR THE WORDS JESUS WAS SPEAKING TO THE LARGE GATHERING, “I TELL YOU, WHOEVER ACKNOWLEDGES ME BEFORE MEN, THE SON OF MAN WILL ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE HIM BEFORE THE ANGELS OF GOD…” NO, HE HAD COME FOR ANOTHER REASON. CERTAINLY JESUS WOULD HELP HIM. HE PRESSED TOWARD ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Signpost Of Sinfulness #2

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 2,564 views

    This sermon is about the misery of sin in the believer’s life.

    Sunday Morning March 12, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#2] The Misery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Not A Nickel To My Name"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,113 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to challenge believers to encourage the UNCHURCHED to exercise their faith in God.

    26 April 2009 Third Sunday of Easter U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Believers are goodhearted people but should be challenged to encourage the UNCHURCHED to exercise their faith in God. REFERENCES: Acts 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bread Of Adversity, Cup Of Affliction, Begone!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,396 views

    For Black History Month: The "world the slaves made" (Genovese) was one they chose to make, seeing hope and possibility in what God had done and in following the Teacher, Christ. He ate the bread of adversity and drank the cup of affliction, but rose in

    By the light of the flickering bonfire you could see them. Gathering from the little cabins down by the creek, coming up the road from the brush arbor, a few of them on a creaky old wagon pulled by two mules. Something exciting was happening here tonight! Their laughter told you, too, that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seventh Sunday After Easter Series

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 17, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,169 views

    Jesus constantly prays for us in the Holy of Holies. We too can reciprocate by constantly praying to God.

    The Church today honors the sacred memory of the 318 great fathers who gathered in the city of Nicaea for the First Ecumenical Council. This occurred in the year 325 AD. One of the most important things that happened at that gathering was putting into exact terms the Christian belief in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Randall LaVere II avatar

    Yes You Can

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on May 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    a message confirming the confidence we have in Christ !!

    Confidence Hebrews 10: 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Now You Know

    Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Oct 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,976 views

    there is no waivering in God.

    Confidence Hebrews 10: 35Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. 36For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. 37For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. 38Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic