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    The New Temple PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 568 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' authority and challenges believers to question their own systems, striving to be faithful followers rather than passive observers.

    Dear beloved, there is a warmth in our gathering today, isn't there? A sense of unity, a shared understanding that we are all here to partake in the divine banquet of God's word, to be nourished and filled, to be challenged and changed. It is in this spirit of shared anticipation that we approach ...read more

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    Jesus Our Present Help In Trouble PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 998 views

    God is not a passive observer but an active participant in our lives, serving as our refuge, strength, and ever-present help in times of trouble.

    Good morning, family. Today, we are going to delve into the profound truth of Psalm 46:1, which tells us about the nature of our God as our refuge, strength, and help in times of trouble. The Scripture reads, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." In the spirit of this ...read more

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    Shame In Shechem Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2021
     | 5,045 views

    Don’t compromise in your commitment to the Lord nor with the godless culture that surrounds you, lest you be consumed by it.

    There is an old Russian parable about a hunter who came to a clearing and encountered a bear. The hunter raised his rifle to shoot when the bear said, “Wait, what do you want?” The hunter replied, “A fur coat.” “That’s reasonable,” answered the bear. “I want a full stomach. Let’s sit down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Idol Of Stoicism: Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 7, 2010
     | 3,571 views

    The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can wait passively and watch opportunities to come and go

    AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE NEW YEAR THE IDOL OF STOICISM: PHILADELPHIA REVELATION 3:7-13 Sermon Objective: The Church has two options: it can be proactive and walk through the doors that are opened to it or it can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Weight Of Waiting Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 7, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 663 views

    Waiting on God is not a passive state but an active preparation. During this time, we can find hope and strength in God's unfailing love and forgiveness.

    You know when you're so frustrated, and you just want to scream into your pillow? Well, God's cool with that. He wants you to be real with Him, to tell Him exactly how you're feeling. It's like He's the ultimate best friend who's always there to listen, even when it's 3 am. Imagine your feelings ...read more

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    The Lord Takes Us To Obedience School Series

    Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 20, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 4,122 views

    There are different ways to "encourage" obedience. As we study Christ’s Active and Passive Obedience, God teaches us obedience to the Law through the Gospel.

    The Second Sunday of Easter I John 5:6a The philosophy for dog obedience training has changed quite a bit in the last few decades. It used to be that many dog obedience schools operated by teaching the dog, “you better obey me, because I’m your master. And if you don’t obey me, bad things will ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stuck In Bed Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007
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     | 5,134 views

    This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

    (Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hail That Will Get Your Attention Series

    Contributed by Chris Miller on Mar 21, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,959 views

    The Bible talks about three types of listeners: active, passive, and forgetful. Only one leads to blessing and life, so it is imperative it is the type of listening we do.

    Introduction There is a Peanuts comic strip where Peppermint Patty and her friend are walking to school. Peppermint Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask to be Mary in the Christmas pageant.” Her friend replies, “The teacher already asked me.” Patty says, “I think I’m going to ask today.” “She ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,406 views

    Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

    OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Determined Believers Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2007
     | 3,754 views

    Serving God means more than passive compliance; it also takes proactive zeal. This zeal shows itself in many ways, but today we will look at only two.

    Determined Believers (I Thessalonians 2:13-16) 1. Sometimes we have to create words to express concepts in the Bible, but words the Bible does not use, like The Bible, Trinity, Theology, Services, and mentoring, to name a few. 2. But, when possible, it is usually best to stick with Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Women Who Ministered To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 533 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to emulate the faith and service of the women in Luke 8:1-3, actively contributing to God's Kingdom rather than passively consuming its benefits.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, let us gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the spirit of unity and love that binds us as one. It is a joyous occasion whenever we come together to bask in the resplendent light of God's Word, to be nourished by His truth, and to be transformed ...read more

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    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
     | 803 views

    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Nothing! I See Nothing!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2023
     | 1,684 views

    Faith is not a passive word. Faith demands action. Have you ever had to run up the prayer mountain 7 times. RAIN, REIN, REIGN HERE GOD.

    NOTHING! I SEE NOTHING! I FEEL NOTHING! THE SAME OLD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) IT IS A DARK DAY IN ISRAEL. THERE HAS BEEN A TERRIBLE DROUGHT. THERE WAS VERY LITTLE WATER AND ALMOST NO FOOD. KING AHAB IS VERY WICKED AND HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Anatomy Of A Worshipper Series

    Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity.

    Our focus in these messages is to explore the exercise of worship. A book on my shelves is entitled …..’Worship is a verb’….and its title summarizes my aims. Worship is not a passive thing, it is an activity. I want to use David as a guide to illustrate this truth. David was not only a musician ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012
     | 25,313 views

    God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

    John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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