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  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Do The Word

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,428 views

    God doesn’t ask us to just listen to his word he wants us to put it into practice. When we live a life obeying him then we will discover true freedom begins.

    Do The Word James 1:22-25 Pastor Ryan Akers Video- Year of the bible Me- Moving from Bartlesville, OK to Rapid City, SD. Wouldn’t ask directions and almost burned the breaks out in the black hills. If I followed direction I wouldn’t have gotten into trouble. We- People don’t like to ask about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Living Holy In A Fallen World 1peter 1:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 4, 2015
     | 6,568 views

    Book of Acts is a record of the coming of the Holy Spirit, it records the great numbers of people coming to faith in Jesus Christ, and describes of the use of the term "Christian" and more. Peter is giving practical instruction in living as Christian.

    Title: "Living Holy in a Fallen World" Big Idea: (I) Be Sober (II) Be Obedient (III) Be Holy Intro Illustration: Converted by Livingststone's life Henry M Stanley found Livingststone in Africa and lived with him for some time. Here is his testimony: "I went to as a prejudice as the biggest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Will Of God For Individuals Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 22, 2012
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     | 5,240 views

    God's will for each individual is to say yes to Jesus. How does that play out though. God's primary will for everyone is for each individual to konw Him. Read on to find out how that is practically lived out.

    Intro: Many of us as believers can take a test and answer yes to questions like, did Jesus die for your sins, did he rise from the dead, is Jesus coming back to earth? Pastor and author Bruce Larson says that he grew up saying yes to these types of biblical doctrines. But eventually he sensed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Leaders And Ethics

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013
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    Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad guidelines that Christian leaders must observe. Ethical practices are upright, honorable, moral, lawful, above-board, and full of integrity. The conduct and lifestyle of modern-day Christian

    Church Leaders And Ethics 1 Timothy 3:14-15 - These things I write to you….so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth. Ministerial ethics are the standards, principles, and broad ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    When Loves Makes A Choice

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2013
     | 4,981 views

    God has given each one of us a task to do. Our task is not the redemption of humankind; it is the carrying of the message of God's love and the truth of God's redemption, to hurting humanity in many personal and practical ways.

    May 19, 2006 Title: When Loves Makes a Choice Scripture Reading: John 10:10-18 Introduction In 1949 when it became apparent that the Chinese Communists were going to take all of mainland China, Baker James Cauthen, who later became executive secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Obligation To Patience-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011
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    2 of 2. James declared/asserted that Christian’s are obligated to patience. Christians are obligated to practice patience. But Why are they obligated? Patience(in Christ) gives us OR informs our the capacity for...

    OUR OBLIGATION To PATIENCE-II—James 5:7-12 Need: I live a fast-paced life. I enjoy it! I like to get things done! People that take their time slow you down. Why should I be patient? Let’s go to church, get this thing done....head out....enjoy the day! Yeah, I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Examine Yourselves Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,684 views

    There are all kinds of reasons for giving or taking tests. The main reason is to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations. They go beyond the physical, psychological, or emotional, to the sp

    Examine Yourselves 12/19/04 AM Text: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION This past Friday was remarkable for many people in that marked the beginning of the traditional Holiday period. For many students, including myself, it was remarkable because it meant the end of taking Final exams. I’m not real ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Faith Can Do For You

    Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 41,377 views

    This sermon explores the way a believer can put his faith to work in real life situations. Faith is a force that can be activated and it can be put to use in any situation. Real, practical examples provided.

    What FAITH Can Do For You by Pastor Gbenga Shadare I have always loved talking about faith. Faith is not just the substance of things hoped for or the evidence of things unseen or the means through which believers obtain good report. Indeed, faith is much more than that. Faith is the basis; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Tests Of Real Religion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 15,555 views

    Receptivity to the Word & responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender in obedience to & constant practice of the Word. For inner spiritual devotion to Christ as Lord will be demonstrated by me

    JAMES 1:26-27 THE TESTS OF REAL RELIGION We have been studying about being receptive to the Word and responsive to its teachings. Receptivity to the Word and responsiveness to its revelation must be coupled with a new way of living. One must continuously surrender to obedience and constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Wilson avatar

    An Exposition Of James Five Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,007 views

    An in-depth look at James chapter five with practical applications. This entire series is available as an ebook from itunes or for the Nook via Barnes and Noble for the nominal fee of $4.95. This book is a conversational commentary.

    5:1-6 Superior Faith is not Found in Greed Once again James blows his spiritual whistle and calls for the attention of a specific group. He leaves no question regarding the status of those wealthy people who have used their wealth as a sign of their supposed superior faith. In fact, James now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship - How To Not Be Struck Dead

    Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Nov 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    The ancient practices of worship when priests would enter the holy of holies to meet with God required them to be found spotless...this sermon relates the tabernacle and tent of meeting to today’s forms of worship.

    (Intro Video-ark of the covenant-Holy of Holies) Ok, Some of you are probably wondering how Noah’s ark fit inside this small box. Did they shrink it? What’s up with that? So, I have to clear up some of your confusion. The ark of the covenant and Noah’s ark are two different things. Noah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Invisible Disciple Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,445 views

    How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

    The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Religion Without Reality Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014
     | 7,080 views

    Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

    Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Shepard avatar

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 21, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 20,579 views

    This sermon gives five ways to build Generosity. 1. Respond to NEEDS. 2. Respond with COMPASSION. 3. Respond with PRACTICAL help. 4. Respond with FOLLOW UP help. 5. Model Your MAKER.

    Quality Characteristics – Generosity Let us begin this morning by reading our text. It is found in Luke chapter ten: "Who is my neighbor?" Then Jesus answered and said: "A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, wounded him, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Josiah Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,233 views

    Our last hero, Josiah, shows us what it means to be a breakthrough hero. What Josiah is able to accomplish sets the stage for the renewal of a pivotal worship practice that prepares the way for Jesus’ new covenant.

    Heroes of the OT: Josiah 2 Kings 23:19-25 March 29, 2009 Our last hero is Josiah. He is what I’m calling a breakthrough hero. I’ll be talking about what that means for the people of the OT and for us. What I believe this hero will address is the social area of our lives with a strong emphasis on ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God