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    Stop Judging PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024
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     | 568 views

    This sermon explores the importance of avoiding hypocrisy, embracing humility, and respecting God's holiness as guided by James 4:11-12.

    Good morning, beloved family of God! I am so delighted to be here with you today, standing on this sacred platform, sharing in the joy of the Lord that binds us together in unity and love. There is no place I would rather be than in this sanctuary, in this moment, with each one of you. Our ...read more

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    Biblical Guidelines For Managing Your Money

    Contributed by Jason Hommel on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    18 guidelines for managing your money. 1-10 scriptures each. Get knowledge, work, save, be frugal, avoid deception, buy cheap, diversify, give to God, avoid usury, don’t borrow, use gold and silver, don’t steal or covet, be blessed, teach others.

    Biblical Guidelines for Managing your Money By Jason Hommel author of goldismoney.com & bibleprophesy.org 1. Seek knowledge from God and the Bible. Fools refuse instruction. People are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Seek wisdom first, then all other things are added. Seek the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010
     | 4,730 views

    • Last week we discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the devil uses it to distract us from the work of God. •

    Introduction • Last week we discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the devil uses it to distract us from the work of God. • When you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Practical Living Series Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
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     | 4,437 views

    • For the past two weeks we have looked at some practical steps for living. • We discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing

    Introduction • For the past two weeks we have looked at some practical steps for living. • We discussed avoiding offenses. As one of the 1st steps in living a Godly life is to avoid offenses. • When we experience offense, we must 1st pray. Offense is a blessing blocker and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Focused On The Faith Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 16, 2016
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     | 7,361 views

    Paul exhorted the church to rejoice in the Lord, even though they faced adversity, and avoid false teaching. He also emphasized that works were not enough to secure salvation. If they remained focused on the faith, they could overcome in Christ.

    Focused on the Faith Philippians 3: 1-6 As we begin to discuss the third chapter of Philippians, it appears that Paul is seeking to begin concluding his thoughts to the church. While this may have been the beginning of his conclusion, he has quite a bit more to share with them. Following the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Israel

    Contributed by Mike Mizell on Dec 8, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,584 views

    Learn how to avoid the same mistakes Israel made on their way to the Promised-land and enjoy the abundant life Jesus came to give.

    Lesson’s from Israel Exodus 14: 10-12 (This is a message I preached upon returning from a Misison’s trip to San Loius Potosi Mexico). This past week had to be among the most incredible weeks of my life. I preached a couple of weeks “What’s in your House?” And I stated that everything we need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    3 Important Truths

    Contributed by Lonnie Huett on May 12, 2004
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     | 4,091 views

    Truths from which we must must be moved. Sin is sin;heaven to gain and hell to avoid;there is a rapture ahead.

    3 IMPORTANT TRUTHS FROM WHICH YOU MUST NOT BE MOVED May 2, 2004 am 1. SIN IS SIN IT ALWAYS HAS BEEN AND ALWAYS WILL BE AND ANY SIN THAT REMAINS IN YOUR LIFE WILL SEPARATE YOU FROM GOD BOTH NOW AND ETERNALLY (John 8:34 KJV) Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing In The Face Of Compromise: Series

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 131 ratings
     | 17,069 views

    This passage gives us three aspects of integrity that we need to see in order to avoid the danger of compromising our stand for God.

    STANDING IN THE FACE OF COMPROMISE: TRUE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY Daniel 1:1-20 Over the next several weeks, I will be delivering a series of messages from the book of Daniel on this thought, “Staying Godly in an Ungodly World.” I believe that will all of the snares and temptations placed before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004
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     | 14,102 views

    Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

    INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Devil Goes To Church

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002
    based on 844 ratings
     | 93,039 views

    This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

    Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessing Of Trouble

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    We try to avoid the very things God wants to use to mould us into the glorious creatures He intends us to be.

    “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing” It is noteworthy that the man who, by the time of this writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    No More Cutting In

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,086 views

    This sermon deals with the need to avoid allowing other people or things to cut in on us as we run our race for Jesus Christ.

    No More Cutting In 2/11/07 1 Kings 13:1-10 Galatians 5:7-18 Have you ever been standing in line for a long time, and then someone comes to the line and a person up ahead of you says, ”you can get in front of me”? How do you feel about it? Have you ever been driving on I-90 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blind Eye Surgeon

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,659 views

    To avoide harsh and incorrect judging, recognize your limitations, remember your personal debt to God, and admit your own weakness.

    The Blind Eye Surgeon Matt. 7:1-5 INTRO.: ILLUS.: Back in the days when such surgery was done in hospitals, I was visiting a patient who had cataract surgery. Her surgeon came into the room and bragged that this was his 3,000th cataract surgery. “And just look how clear and pretty that eye is,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sue Your Own Mother! Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,556 views

    Our relationship with God can require a strained relationship with others when we take sin seriously and need to avoid it.

    I was watching an old movie on television and I heard a line that I’d missed before. The villain of this comedy was talking on the phone and said something like: “Sure, I know what kind of low-down person would sue his own mother, but we’re not talking about me!” It caught me off-guard and I had ...read more

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    "The Greedy Farmer"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,143 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to avoid pressure from Peers and Pop Culture - to become materialistic - by placing more Trust in God.

    Luke 12:13-21 & 1 Samuel 25:10-11 1 August 2010 West Fort Hood Community Chapel U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Hood Texas BIG IDEA: Believers should avoid pressure and spiritual distractions coming from their Peers and Pop Culture to become materialistic because it leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal