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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 32,550 views

    We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

    Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Answer To Hypocrites Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,748 views

    This message is from an expository series from the book of Romans.

    “God’s Answer to Hypocrites” Romans 2:1-11 September 28, 2008 When you talk to imaginary friends, like Harvey, Jimmy Stewart’s 6-foot white rabbit, they come to take you away. But in Greek literature, there was a literary device which consisted of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Prayer Keys - Sincerity Series

    Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 15, 2011
     | 10,725 views

    Prayer keys are not ways of manipulating God. Rather, they are like a boat hook. If I am in a row boat and cast a hook to shore, does pulling move the shore to me or does it move me to the shore? Prayer keys do not pull God to our will. They pull us to Go

    “These people come near to me with their mouth & honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men.” Isaiah 29:13 Before saying anything else to introduce sincerity as a prayer key, I want to repeat something about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's This Baptism Thing All About?

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 4,664 views

    To draw attention to the importance of water baptism in the life of a believer.

    What’s This Baptism Thing All About? Acts 2:22-41 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Three Commands For Every Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,366 views

    Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Centerpiece Of The Gospel: The Cross

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 61 ratings
     | 8,256 views

    Part of a series for Easter, the centerpiece of the gospesl, the masterpiece of the Gospels, the eternal peace God’s good news. Standing between death and life is the cross. It stands between carnal life and eternal life. God’s centerpiece of Salvation

    Intro: A centerpiece is the central or most important feature. Centerpieces tend to be the focus or center of attention. Anyone who has ever attended a wedding should be familiar with centerpieces. The centerpiece of the wedding is the bride; the centerpiece of the reception is the couple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,820 views

    Why should we be baptized?

    MARK 1:2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: "I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way"— 3"a voice of one calling in the desert, ’Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ " 4And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Forgiveness Wager

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jun 28, 2007
     | 2,417 views

    Asks listeners to identify with four characters who will challenge the current state of their faith.

    The Forgiveness Wager Luke 5:17-26 This is a great story for challenging your faith by identifying with some of the characters. Am I most like the optimistic friend, willing to go to great lengths and inconvenience to help a friend get in front of Jesus because I’m confident it’ll make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,777 views

    Deals with the first part of "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

    THE WAY OF THE KING A Pure Heart "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God" (Mt. 5:8). Religion majors on externals to the neglect of more important issues. It deals with rules, regulations and ceremonies. This was condemned by God through the pen of Isaiah. He wrote: "The Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Grace Vs. Law

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their

    I. EXORDIUM: It won't fit here, the comparison between grace and law. The key to understand this sermon, is it's simply a comparison of life of King David symbolizing grace and King Saul symbolizing law. If you want to research on it more, follow their lives and you'll see shadows of grace and law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lasting Impressions

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011
     | 8,712 views

    What lasting impression will we leave to other generations of Christinas that come after us?

    LASTING IMPRESSIONS Text : Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Someone (Bill Crowder) gives us a snapshot of history as he relates an impression that has lasted over 1,500 years. “Caerlon is a Welsh village with deep historical roots. It was one of the three sites in the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Shadows

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 4, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,603 views

    Symbolically, a person’s shadow is the symbol of their influence. The shadow of a man is often larger and more far reaching than the man himself. The most potent form of influence is not only silent but also for the most part, unaware -- Just as we are

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK 73117 RevWLawson@aol.com Preached Sunday, November 15, 2009 TITLE: SHADOWS SCRIPTURE: ACTS 5:15 Simon Peter is one of the most interesting men in religious history. More conspicuously than any other, he illustrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,066 views

    How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

    More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Reflections From An Old Pastor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 325 views

    This message was preached to students at a Legacy Ministry College chapel service. Dr. Tow shares his reflections from 40+ years of pastoring. He shares "5 Things I'm Glad I Did" and "5 Things I Wish I Had Done.

    Welcome to Legacy Ministry Chapel. For those of you who do not know me, I am a Legacy Ministry College board member and have served on the Legacy Ministry faculty. I have been a pastor for over 40 years and am currently teaching doctoral students at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Work Of A Leader In God's Church Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,665 views

    This is the second of two messages on leadership from my When God Builds A Church Series

    INTRODUCTION „X In about three weeks, the members of the Auburn Christian Church will have the opportunity to make suggestions as to who they would like to see have the opportunity to be elected as Elders and deacons of this church. „X When you think about people you would like to see as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ