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  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Living In A Very Serious Way -- Holiness Before God

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 3, 2011
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     | 6,096 views

    We have been redeemed in a very serious way -- through the Blood of Jesus -- and thus, out of love for Him, we need to live in a very serious way before Him -- in holiness before God.

    Given on 7/3/11 Opening Scriptures Luke 4:18-19 John 8:36 2 Corinthians 3:17 Galatians 5:1 Prayer for the Nation & Leaders 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Cross Allegiance Report Prayer Requests from Online (Handout) Library Announcement Message: 1 Peter 1:13-21 1 Peter 1:13-21 13 Therefore gird up the loins ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Profitable Faith

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010
     | 3,416 views

    James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

    PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Without Hypocrisy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023
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    Agape love in action.

    LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bu God Said, 'no!'

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018
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     | 7,875 views

    Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

    1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Thing Is Needful Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 3, 2020
     | 2,701 views

    Something to consider when we are tempted to ask, "Lord, do you care?" Or tempted to order God around.

    Tuesday of 27th Week in Course 2020 One Thing is Needful People like me who are always busy can easily fall into what I call the “Martha trap.” Here we see two sisters, sisters of Lazarus of Bethany, during a visitation to their home by Our Lord. Mary sits at the feet of Jesus, soaking up his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Trying Hard To See God

    Contributed by Fred Mueller on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 130 ratings
     | 14,695 views

    Applying Moses request to see God’s face, but being allowed only to see God’s back, to our lives and faith.

    The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Pentecost XXII October 20, 2002 Ex. 33:12-23, Mt. 22:15-22 “Trying Hard to See God” “…I will cover you with my hand until I have passed by; then I shall take away my hand, and you shall see my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayer Before Battle Series

    Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 21, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,137 views

    As we look at Jesus, see that he prayed before this battle. How do you pray as you prepare yourself, your soldiers, and your families for battle?

    Prayer Before Battle By Keith J. Andrews www.chaplainandrews.com All Scriptures marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001.Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. http://www.chaplainandrews.com Access Everything From Sermons, to Briefings, to Daily News, and Comic Books. Most mornings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Real Good News For The Real World

    Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011
     | 3,688 views

    The Great Commission playing out in every day life.

    Anchorage Presbyterian Church R. Joseph Owles August 16, 1998 [Based on Matthew 28:16-20] All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me; therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Centurion And The Christ

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 3,286 views

    Easter

    THE CENTURION AND THE CHRIST (MARK 15:37-39) England’s Queen Elizabeth I once asked a British merchant to undertake a mission for the crown. “But Your Highness,” said the man, “such a long absence will be fatal to my business.” To which the queen replied, “You take care of my business, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Christianity Just Another Religion?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013
     | 2,754 views

    Christianity is more than a religion; it is more than a creed. It's a way of life for all who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.

    IS CHRISTIANITY JUST ANOTHER RELIGION? 9-28-13 Are we in Christ or do we have just have religion? A few days ago I was waiting in a waiting room for my wife to come out of her visit to the doctors office, there was an elderly gentlemen there sitting next to me waiting to see his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sixth Bowl: Euphrates Dried Up, Three Unclean Spirits Gather The Kingdoms.. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,293 views

    They are of their father the devil; they are influenced by him, he works through them to accomplish his objectives, and leads them captive at his will; they do his lusts, and are murderers and liars, and false teachers, like him.

    Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/21/17 Lesson: IV.B.7: Sixth bowl(Revelation 16:12-16) Revelation 16:12-16 (KJV) 12 And the sixth angel poured out his vial upon the great river Euphrates; and the water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #12 Showing Jesus As The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    #12 in the series on the Tabernacle in the Wilderness dealing with the Table of Shewbread.

    #12 Showing Jesus as the Bread of Life Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series The Table of Shewbread By Pastor Jim May Exodus 25:23-30, "Thou shalt also make a table of shittim wood: two cubits shall be the length thereof, and a cubit the breadth thereof, and a cubit and a half the height ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Calling All Outsiders Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 23, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,276 views

    This sermon, part of the Power of Jesus series deals with Jesus healings and miracles. Using Matthew 8:1-17 as text it deals with 3 healings early in Jesus public ministry: the Leper, the centurian's servant, and Peter's mother in law.

    CALLING ALL OUTSIDERS Matthew 8:1-17 CHCC: January 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: Years back when I was a Youth Minister in the Houston area, we used to take musicals on the road every year. (In fact, one year our youth group performed here. I had no idea at that time that this would be our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resoration Of Christ

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,280 views

    The Healing of the Leper was far more than just physical. Christ seeks not to simply save our soul but to fully and wholly restore us.

    “The Restoration Of Christ” Matthew 8:1-4 01/013/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau “The Restoration Of Christ” Text: Matthew 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Will Christ Come Again? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Dec 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,838 views

    There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. Christ’s return is also mentioned once in every five verses in the New Testament.

    Will Christ come again? Much of the Bible is dedicated to the theme of the Second Coming. There are over 1500 prophecies of Jesus’ Second Coming recorded in the Bible. For every prophecy of His first coming mentioned in the Old Testament, there are eight predicting His Second Coming. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational