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    Favoritism Forbidden PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
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     | 1,405 views

    Showing favoritism goes against God's command to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we should strive to treat everyone equally, as God does.

    Good morning, church family! Today we are diving headfirst into the book of James. We're going to discuss a topic that we all wrestle with from time to time. That's right, we're talking about favoritism, and how it goes against the Golden Rule and God's judgement. It's a tough subject, but as Billy ...read more

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Jeff Schuckers on May 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,066 views

    What is Baptism? The outward expression of the inward change through faith in Christ.

    Baptism….. True Story… A church leader, who was a little older had been on his brother for years to get baptized… To accept the Lord as his Savior…. Finally, one day his brother came to him and said.. I’m ready… Well the church leader was so excited.. He said he took his brother to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beauty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025
     | 749 views

    This study reveals how we can reflect God's true beauty by focusing on the inner transformation He brings and living lives that glorify Him.

    BEAUTY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 3:3–4 Supporting Texts: Psalm 45:11; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Proverbs 31:30; Isaiah 61:3; 2 Corinthians 4:16 INTRODUCTION: In the world today, beauty is often defined by outward appearance, trends, and what is seen on the surface. Yet, the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Part-Time Christians

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 7, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,060 views

    We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between.

    Part-time Christians November 6, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are either born-again, or we are not; there is no in-between. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:23-28 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keep It Clean

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 29, 2024
     | 1,366 views

    Jesus desire us to stay clean on the inside not just the outward.

    Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Just Keep It Clean Last week just read it today just keep it clean, or is Jesus trying to get our attention. This people honors me with their lips but their hearts are far from me;7 in vain do they worship me,? teaching human precepts as doctrines.’8 “You abandon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,353 views

    Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

    From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,750 views

    Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside.

    Back to the Basics - Baptism May 20, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The story is told about the baptism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Example Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 1, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,866 views

    To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. Part 2 of 4 in The Ultimate Christ series.

    The Ultimate Example Philippians 2:5–8 THESIS: To show how following Christ’s attitude of Service, Humility and Obedience leads one to righteousness. INTRODUCTION There was a movie out recently called Shallow Hal. In that move, Hal was given the gift of seeing a woman not as she looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing A Leader

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,888 views

    Isaiah 53 gives us charachteristics to look for in our leader.

    Choosing A Leader Isaiah 53:2-11 Intro: Guess what, on Tuesday, we as a nation and individuals who choose to vote, will go to the polls and elect our President for the next four years. The leader of the free world is how many describe the holder of this office. We will elect our leader. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare 3 Series

    Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,409 views

    A series looking at the daily realities of spiritual warfare which we all face.

    What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we looked at the need for discernment. Tonight, we will spend our time on eliminating false discernment. I made a statement last week that left a few people scratching their heads. At least one I know about anyway. It was about the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ultimate Beauty Tip

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2023
     | 1,160 views

    Make up and clothing cannot beautify an ugly soul. Only the soul is eternal so seek a beauty that lasts. That is what God calls valuable.

    Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 1 Peter 3:3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Beauty Tip

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 22, 2016
     | 5,597 views

    The daughter's of the King should have different standards than the daughters of Adam.

    Psalm 45:13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. 1 Peter 3 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,358 views

    Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of David Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025
     | 435 views

    David’s life was a mixture of great victories and serious failures, but his devotion to God remained constant. He was not perfect, but he was quick to repent and seek God’s mercy.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF DAVID – SECOND KING, MAN AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 13:14 "But now your kingdom shall not continue. The Lord has sought for Himself a man after His own heart, and the Lord has commanded him to be commander over His people, because you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God