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  • Don Emmitte avatar

    The Spirit Of Greatness Series

    Contributed by Don Emmitte on Jun 17, 2014
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     | 9,587 views

    By any standard of measurement, the Apostle Paul was a great man. If you just consider the influence of his life upon history, even upon his own generation, you are confronted with his greatness.

    The Spirit of Greatness Romans 1:8-16 Romans Series (Part 2) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries The salutation in a Pauline letter is normally followed by a paragraph or so in which the apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Obstacles To Kingdom Life- Judge Not... Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007
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     | 3,900 views

    Sermon #7 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, Deals with Matt. 7:1-6 where Jesus urges us not to condemn others and warns that we will be judged by the same standard we use on others.

    The Sermon on the Mount #7 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – Judge not… Matthew 7:1-6 CHCC: October 21, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This is the 7th in our series on The Sermon on the Mount, so I want to take a minute to review. This sermon is a cohesive talk by the most brilliant Teacher who ever lived. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hippolytus Of Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,416 views

    Hippolytus was elected as a rival bishop of the Roman Church for a while. For these doctrinal differences and the bishops' relaxing of moral standards, Hippolytus bitterly opposed both bishops and Callistus' successors, Urban and Pontianus.

    Hippolytus of Rome Who was Hippolytus? I have never heard of this man, and for a good reason – He is a Catholic saint; I am a Baptist. However, he has a part to play in the development of the Catholic Church, and I hope this article provides you with enough information that you can answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simple Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,170 views

    If you want the joy of your relationship with Christ back, beware of the legalists and simply believe in Christ. Stop trying to live up to someone's performance standards and simply trust Christ with your life.

    In our lawsuit-happy culture, American companies must go to great lengths to avoid lawsuits, and they do it by putting some of the strangest warning labels on their products. Every year, the Center for America sponsors the Wacky Warning Labels Contest, looking for what it calls “the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • James Wallace avatar

    Mindset For A Ministry Of Love Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,932 views

    Pride & prejudice ruled in the Church at Corinth. Church members were using the wrong standards and motivated by pride in their relationships ot church leaders. What is the proper attitude toward spiritual leaders?

    Most of you are likely familiar with the novel Pride and Prejudice and the movie that resulted from it. I don't know much about it other than that has been on my TV more than any other single movie; it's my wife's favorite movie and it probably qualifies as a chick flick. I believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Election Of Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 27, 2024
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    Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level from local congregation to the international forums. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple position to the highest rank. God hates.

    Theme: Election in the Church Text: Acts 1:15-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his Love endures forever. Introduction: Election in the Church today is very ugly at every level. According to their spiritual standard people play the politics in a simple nomination to the highest positions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    How Is Your Walk? Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Jan 14, 2024
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     | 1,752 views

    This passage tells us that every person ought to walk like Jesus. He is to be the standard for which we are to all reach. Just as Jesus was the manifestation of God to the world. We are to be the manifestation of Jesus to this world.

    1 John 2:3-6 NKJV “How is your walk?” January 14, 2024 A little over a decade ago George Barna wrote a book about trends of Christians in America called “Futurecast,” where he tracks annual changes starting in the 90’s for about 20 years and shows that all the major trend lines of religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
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    Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

    THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Holy Conduct Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025
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    Holy conduct is the demand of God from every person who loves Jesus. Jesus can’t compromise in his standards. So he calls us to be like Him. Is it possible? Yes.

    AMC 01.10.2025 Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Theme: Holy Conduct Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: 1 Peter 1:15 (alla kata ton kalesanta humas hagion kai autoi hagioi en pase anastrophe genethete) NLT: 1 Peter 1:15 But now you must be holy in everything you do. KJV: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020
     | 2,201 views

    Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

    The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Who You Believe: Who Is Gifted ? (Session 8) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,003 views

    Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle Peter said: “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another” 1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV)

    Four Truths about Spiritual Gifts Does everyone have spiritual gifts? “God has given different gifts to each of us.” 1 Corinthians. 7:7 (CEV) Every believer has a spiritual gift. There is no such thing as a believer without any gifts who just goes to church and loves God. The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Introduction To Christian Living Series

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024
     | 924 views

    First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

    James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Massey avatar

    Transcending The World's Limits

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 147 ratings
     | 9,102 views

    God has a plan for each person’s life, He desires that we be molded into His image, not by the world’s standards. Here are three steps to being what God desires for you to be.

    Let me start this morning by asking a question. How many times have you heard someone say, “I going to do my own thing.” I don’t want any part of church, I don’t want any part of Christianity, and I don’t want any part of Christ, because I want to live my life the way that I want to. So many ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led David

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,053 views

    As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. David has good news for you. There is hope! There is a positive way to look at life.

    Let the Holy Spirit Lead You as He Led David Illustration: As the Lord’s return draws near, godlessness is increasing. Standards that have stood for decades are falling all around us. Crime, lawlessness, and disrespect all seem to be growing. If that’s the way you’ve been looking at things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Picky Picky Belief Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    The religious leaders were selective about which laws to follow and which ones to ignore or defy. We are too. The point of this is to expose our own double-standards and lead us to show mercy to others.

    John 19:31-37 – Picky Picky Belief Tonight, in our last message of The Life of Jesus before Resurrection Day, I’d like to point out an interesting characteristic about the religious leaders that really bears hearing. Just to let you know: likely something I say tonight might make you angry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist