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  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    Believer's Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Jan 16, 2021
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    The holiness of life is a necessity for every professing Christian. It is the visa that grants us access to God's Kingdom for without it no man can see the Lord.

    TOPIC: BELIEVER'S LIFE OF HOLINESS. TEXT: HEBREWS 12:14.; LEVITICUS 19:2 Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord: Leviticus 19:2 Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel and say unto them, Ye shall be holy: for I the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Agape Love

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 3,417 views

    Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

    Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 15. The Specific Evidence Of Response (James 1:26-27) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
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     | 1,763 views

    Obedience to God’s Word is never mandated nor vainly beneficial. It is transformational. Following God’s Word changes us. Certain things will follow. Obedience will make a difference, and as James shows us, he gives us examples of some of the changes to come.

    Tom Lowe 2/7/2021 Text: James 1:26-27 (KJV) 26If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing Man: Seeing God;the Pure In Heart. Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 23, 2011
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     | 5,819 views

    Who are the pure in heart and where do they see God? While we are at it why don’t all see God?

    Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the Pure in heart! Hi as you know we’ve been wandering through the beatitudes, well today’s beatitude or the blessing that Jesus talks about is “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God.” There’s been an interesting discovery this week in the science world and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 1,865 views

    Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

    Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Holy Heart Check

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,144 views

    Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

    I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birthmarks Of Purity Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,384 views

    The ultimate goal of most people in the world is to see God. What does it take?

    Matthew 5:8 is one of the most astounding statements in the word of God. You and I may stand and look at the same object and see different things. The eye sees what it is trained to see. That is not only true physically, but spiritually. Isn't it amazing that two people can come to the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Thing For The Wrong Reason Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,491 views

    James and JOhn apesking through their mother wanted the right thing by being close to Jesus, but their motives reveal it was for the wrong reason.

    SUBJECT: THE RIGHT THING FOR THE WRONG REASON SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 20:20-24 EARLY ON, THROUGHOUT, AND AT THE CLOSE, THE BIBLE TEACHES US AN IMPORTANT LESSON. THAT IS, BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU DESIRE, BECAUSE YOU JUST MIGHT GET WHAT YOU DESIRE, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU DON’T CARE FOR WHAT YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clean Hands And Defiled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 18, 2017
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     | 15,157 views

    I fear too often we major on the minor things and neglect the greater aspects of our faith and service unto the Lord. Jesus confronted the hypocrisy and neglect of the Pharisees. This passage reveals similarities to the modern church.

    Clean Hands and Defiled Hearts Mark 7: 1-23 It has been a while since we’ve heard from the scribes and Pharisees, but they were a continual nuisance to the Lord as He ministered among the people. It appears they followed Jesus as often as they could, seeking any means to accuse Him and discredit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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     | 2,963 views

    Jesus continues His sermon on the Beatitudes of His followers.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 2 Matt. 5:7-12 Last week we discussed the first four of the Beatitudes and identified these four attitudes are that which takes place inwardly. These are I believe are necessary in order for us to demonstrate the other four attitudes in a way in which it will pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    What's Love...but A Second Hand Emotion?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,019 views

    Everyone else cannot have a relationship for you with God, and they won't! Everyone cannot walk your journey and they won't! Everyone cannot go where you're going and they can't! Everyone cannot accept the destiny God is taking you to, only you can!!

    What's Love...but a second hand emotion? Are you kidding me? What's love? What does love have to do with it? That's not a question you ask to someone with whom your in a serious relationship. For if you do, you won't be in that relationship very long. And if you are asking that question, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Persistent Friend Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024
     | 1,039 views

    A parable is an earthly story with a Heavenly meaning.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:1-8 Jesus told the story of a persistent widow who continually asked an unjust judge for justice. He finally gave in because of her persistence. This is one of the few parables where Jesus gave its purpose before telling the story. “Me ought always to pray, and not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018
     | 3,975 views

    This is a third part of how a focus on the future can motivate faithfulness in the present.

    “Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 3 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Contemplating our future heavenly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Thirteen Ways The Spirit Helps Us Exhibit Self-Control

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 15, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,472 views

    The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

    Thirteen Ways the Spirit Helps us Exhibit Self-Control Gal 5:23 - "The fruit of the Spirit is self-control." Illustration: A man from Michigan had an idea for removing a tree stump from the yard of a friend. He decided to use some dynamite he had stored away in his house. It did the trick. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pursuit Of Increase

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 22, 2020
     | 3,192 views

    We want so desperately to be increased.

    Sermon - The pursuit of increase - I was thinking about Columbus again, & what I call our passions. - When we set our hearts on something. There’s not much that can sway us from achieving what we have our hearts set on. - Something we strive for, more than anything is, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist