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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Don't Just Change The Standard Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2016
     | 8,460 views

    The standard of Judah began to subside as the kings stopped comparing themselves to David. You can't make people more faithful by lowering the standard of faith.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 14:1-22 Don’t Just Change the Standard When it comes to on-time train travel the Japanese have the best record. A train is considered to be ontime only if it arrives within one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020
     | 6,563 views

    As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

    2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believer And The World: Maintaining Godly Standards

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
     | 340 views

    The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is constantly shifting its moral boundaries.

    THE BELIEVER AND THE WORLD: MAINTAINING GODLY STANDARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Solemnity Of The Ascension Of The Lord

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 15, 2021
     | 1,253 views

    To ascend which means to dwell continually with Him (Jesus Christ) so we gain clarity.

    1. Our Second Reading in Ephesians chapter 1 says that Jesus is in heaven in his body "at His own right hand" - the place of infinite glory, power, and majesty. Something greater exists than your tendencies and struggles-- Verse 21: "far above all principalities" --He is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Do We Reach The Higher Level

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 29, 2024
     | 2,679 views

    Everybody loves progess, but nobody likes change

    Moving to the Next Level/how do we reach the higher level The LORD had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. (Genesis 12:1) God said to the children of Israel at Horeb, “You have dwelt long enough at this mountain” (Deuteronomy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Chaos We Find Opportunity...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2020
     | 3,637 views

    DO WE KNOW GOOD COMES OUT OF BAD? Let us look at an onion and the ring within a ring. This crushing does not have to crush you. Peel the layer away.

    IN THE CHAOS COMES THE OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have used the onion many times in my 40 years of full time ministry. The onion can be a powerful tool in the lessons of the struggles and chaos. Martin Luther King once stated: Seems we can learn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Be Great In Jesus' Kingdom

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 28, 2009
     | 3,318 views

    Jesus lays out here that His Kingdom is not about lowering the standards, but about raising us up.

    HOW TO BE GREAT IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN: Practice and teach what Jesus commands. - Matthew 5:19. - At one level, this is very simple and straightforward. At another, it takes a lifetime to live out. DOESN’T GRACE LOWER THE STANDARD? Jesus’ Kingdom is not about lowering the standard down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern-Day Legalism (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    We have seen how legalism in Paul’s day added works to salvation, but that is largely not what modern-day legalism is in the church now. Legalism for us applies in the area of how we perceive our sanctification and how we portray our spirituality to others.

    INTRO: I need to explain what is going on with the next couple of messages. We have dipped our toe in the water of legalism as it has been addressed in the book of Galatians so far. I am going to take a couple messages and jump into the entire pool of what legalism looks like for us today. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Giant Of Money Problems

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 26, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,393 views

    This sermon helps us to understand the difference between standard of living and quality of life and how we need to know this when it comes to money.

    The Giant Of Money Problems Calvary 5-18-13 Ecclesiastes 4:1-8 Matthew 6:19-24 I am indebted to Andy Stanley for his sermon on Breathing Room for some of the concepts and ideas in this message. Today is Pentecost Sunday. Let me tell you briefly how Pentecost Sunday came out in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Calvin Turner avatar

    Climbing Even Higher: Necessary Notions

    Contributed by Calvin Turner on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,028 views

    4 "TIONS" for Spiritual and Ministry Growth

    Climbing Ever Higher: "Necessary NoTIONS" Talk about the climbing wall. Talk about the excitement. Talk about the difficulty. Talk about someone who is not ready to climb! ME! If I were going to make the climb up the new wall, there would be some necessary "NoTIONS" that I would need! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Renewing Your Mind-Setting It On Higher Values Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,830 views

    Allowing the Spirit to transform one’s mind, enables the Spirit to shape one’s life into God’s image

    SOUND INVESTMENTS FOR THE NEW YEAR JANUARY 9, 2005 Romans 12:1-8 “Renewing Your Mind—Setting It On Higher Values” INTRODUCTION We are rich—rich beyond our comprehension and our imaginations! We may not be rich financially speaking, but we certainly are spiritually speaking. We are a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord's Ways Are Higher Than Our Ways

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 24,683 views

    Pentecost (C) - The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways because man’s ways are always selfish. Only God’s word works success.

    THE LORD’S WAYS ARE HIGHER THAN OUR WAYS (Outline) May 31, 2009 -- PENTECOST -- Genesis 11:1-9 INTRO: Today’s verses describe God’s confusion of language at Babel. On this day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit provided a way to clearly understand different languages. What does our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeing Higher Ground When The Ground Is Shaking

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,735 views

    A look at the praise, precaution, & promise that will allow us to see the higher ground.

    Seeing Higher Ground When the Ground is Shaking June 27, 2010 Introduction A (IL) B Chapter 146 is the first of 5 chapters called the “Hallelujah Psalms”. All start with “Hallelujah/Praise the Lord.” 1 The Psalms are songs written to be sung by God’s children, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Lead Me To The Rock That Is Higher Than I

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,086 views

    lead me to the rock that is higher than I

    Psalm 61 lead me to the rock that is higher than I [1] The TIME of this Psalm... II Sam.15-18 - During Absalom's rebellion * A Time of Danger- * A Time of Despair- * A Time of Dependance- [2] The TRUTHS of this Psalm... Absalom, David's favoured son has now become David's fiercest enemy. [3] ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Healthy Habits For A Higher Walk -- Sacrifice Applied Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018
     | 3,165 views

    This message continues the exploration of the discipline of sacrifice by making some practical suggestions.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sacrifice” Practical Application Review One who regularly engages in the spiritual exercises or habits prescribed in scripture will enjoy greater spiritual vitality and broader eternal impact. So far we have identified seven. Solitude and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance