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  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 9. Repudiation Of The Divine Source (James 1:13, Kjv) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
     | 1,714 views

    The focus of the chapter turns from trials to temptation. A temptation is an opportunity to accomplish a good thing in a wrong way, out of the will of God. Is it wrong to want to pass an algebra exam? Of course not, but if you must cheat to pass it, then you have sinned.

    0020Tom Lowe 1/25/2021 Jesus Cares Lesson 9. Repudiation of the divine source (James 1:13, KJV) TEXT (James 1:13, KJV) Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: INTRODUCTION The focus of the chapter turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Announcement Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 774 views

    Jesus' arrival brought the Kingdom of Heaven to earth and opened the door for us to become citizens of God's Kingdom. We need to repent and align our lives with the Kingdom of God.

    Jesus' arrival was a big deal, and it was predicted way back in the Old Testament. The Jewish people were waiting for this hero, the Messiah, to show up and set things right. John the Baptist was like the hype man, telling everyone, "The Kingdom of Heaven is coming. Get your act together and ...read more

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    The Mission Transcends Mere Geography

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2025
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    The fame of Jesus spread far from Capernaum and His words and healing were affecting many thousands, preparing both Jew and Gentile for the expansion of the Church after Pentecost .

    Friday of the Fifth Week in Course 2025 Most modern Christians in North America, I believe, are unfamiliar with first-century geography, even of the Holy Land. I think if I use a midwestern U.S. parable, it might be easier to envision than what St. Mark records in his Gospel here. Let’s try ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Please God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023
     | 1,303 views

    Whether we like it not we need to stay in that position until God speaks to us. Obeying God can be at times inconvenient, uncomfortable, unclear and difficult; however, we need to please Him in all ways.

    Jeremiah 42:6” Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God…” At a time when I was groping in the dark to hear the voice of God about a particular issue that as a family we were praying, on a particular day, when I was inside the Church, God revealed His ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Are Hypocrites Among Us

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Mar 15, 2023
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    Jesus strongly denounced the hypocrisy of the Pharisees. Before we point our finger at others, we might want to ponder the old saying, "When you point your finger at others, remember, there are three fingers pointing back at you."

    HYPOCRITE INTRODUCTION A. The charge, hypocrite strikes fear into the hearts of conscientious Christians. B. While not denying that there are hypocrites among us, we need to remember the old saying, “When you point your finger at others, there are three fingers pointing back at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Organizing A Community As Jesus Would Have It

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2023
     | 847 views

    Paul is telling us what every community needs to order itself around in order to give effective witness, both to itself and to the world.

    Homily Col 3 (Found in the Office of readings, Wednesday 2nd week of Christmas) Reading the clear command: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” gives us the opportunity to take a short cut. Make the sign of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Courtyard: A Place Of Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 11,692 views

    As we come to the last part of Matthew 26, we will see that those intent on trying Jesus were filled with prejudice because their minds were made up before they heard all the facts.

    I get a kick out of hearing things that have actually been said in courtrooms. Q: Mrs. Jones, is your appearance this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney? A: No. This is how I dress when I go to work. Q: Could you see him from where you were standing? A: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial Of Peter's Love To Christ. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 3, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    This Sermon is #13 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XIII. The Trial of Peter’s love to Christ. John xxi. 15, 16, 17. "So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon son of Jonas. lovest thou me more than these? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Milk And Meat For Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 13, 2023
     | 2,368 views

    There are two kinds of Christians that you will find in every church. These two kinds are…

    (1) Those who have been saved for many years but they have not grown spiritually one iota! Illus: Do you remember the story of “Peter Pan?” He was a boy who refused to grow up. Growing old is not always synonymous with becoming mature. The tragedy of the church today we have come to accept ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatcha Really Want?

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 17, 2025
     | 60 views

    God meets depressed hearts with presence, truth, rest, and hope, offering Himself as the deepest answer to our soul’s unspoken longings.

    Most of us remember that upbeat theme song from the old television show Friends — the one with the snapping fingers and the chorus that keeps repeating, “I’ll be there for you.” But if you’ve ever listened closely, the song basically describes a life falling apart. The singer talks about how ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Hearing God When He Speaks

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002
    based on 314 ratings
     | 48,950 views

    People tend to listen only to what they want to hear. Why do we do that to God and how can we learn to listen when He speaks?

    People have a tendency to listen only to what they want to listen to… Keith Downing shared a story about his Uncle Dick. Apparently his uncle noticed that every time he ate his favorite food, chitlins, his foot pained him immensely that evening. The family physician confirmed his suspicion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good Friday Revisited

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 112 ratings
     | 6,523 views

    A sermon that marvels at the human capacity to ignore all that God did on Good Friday.

    Some years ago I read a play written in England. I can’t trace it but it went something like this. It was set in London and the setting was that there had been an Atom Bomb dropped on London. It was probably written in the 1960’s. The scene was at the Jones - When the curtain rises the scene is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Win, Win Situation Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    A decision to live for Christ is a win, win situation, we cannot lose...anything!

    A WIN, WIN SITUATION... Philippians 1:21-27 April 23, 2000 – INTRODUCTION A. MAKE MISTAKES, HERE’S COUPLE. 1. Francie Davidson worked as a naval nurse when a young recruit was brought in with a severe injury. a. he routinely prepped him for surgery and gave him a release form to complete. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Christians Are Strange

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,806 views

    Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

    “You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Right Hand Of Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 15,785 views

    Paul’s trip to visit the Jerusalem apostles give insight into the roots of Christian Fellowship.

    Introduction What’s the Largest Organism in the world? How about the Blue Whale weighing in at 109 tons and over 100 feet? Or maybe a giant redwood at over 200 feet high with a trunk 100 feet around? Or how about this guy right here (Flip to slide of single aspen tree)? The Quaking Aspen. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God