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  • GUY GLASS avatar

    The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 4,598 views

    THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

    THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Exhibitionism Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 14, 2018
     | 6,167 views

    Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship.

    Prelude How should we give in public? How should we pray in public? How should we fast in public? Purpose: Let’s explore our motives in public acts of worship. Plan: Let’s look Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 and Jesus’ discussion of public religious duties. Matthew 6:1-4 Public Giving Jesus said to let ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purity

    Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    This sermon deal with the need for Christians to be spiritualy pure, and show the love of God to all people.

    Purity Deu 7:1-5, John 17:1-2, Act 2:17, Gal 6:10, Titus 1:13 - 16, Matt 9:10-14, 1 Tim 1:15-16 John 13:34-35, Gal 6:10 October 2, 2004 (Deu 7:1-5 NIV) When the LORD your God brings you into the land you are entering to possess and drives out before you many nations--the Hittites, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purity Through Accountability Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,951 views

    Only through holding one another accountable in love can the church remain pure.

    Series: Being the Body REMAINING PURE THROUGH ACCOUNTABILITY Matt 5:13-16 In 2001 the natural gas giant Enron collapsed destroying the lives of thousands of families and investors and even causing calamity upon our national economy. The collapse was due to faulty and fraudulent accounting ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Philippians And Stress 5: Choose Not To Be Anxious Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020
     | 4,894 views

    Alternatives to Anxiety: Prayer, Pure Thoughts, Putting God's Word into Practice.

    PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: CHOOSE NOT BE ANXIOUS—Philippians 4:4-9 ***Project on the screen a hand-written note: “Dear stress, Let’s break up.” If only it were that simple!** The Apostle Paul was writing the letter to the Philippians from prison, or perhaps house arrest. It had to be a stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    62. The Purpose Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,285 views

    Because of humanity's sin the relationship with God would have to be conducted purely on a legal basis.

    IN HIS IMAGE 62 - THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    How Bad Is Favoritism Really? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 923 views

    On the topic of pure religion and our interactions with other people, James addresses the topic of favoritism.

    Mean Girls and Bullies Are a common theme in the movies and entertainment in part because… It is a part of human nature - to be accepted and to be close to people who can help us get ahead. In school that might look like working your way into the crowd of cool kids - even if that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like Christ

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    We are called to share our lives, serve out of a pure heart and seek to bring out the best in others.

    God called us to be obedient followers. The Apostle Paul was such a follower. He wrote to the Thessalonian believers, “You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators of us and of the Lord”.[1] Paul lived like Christ. The Message translation goes like this: “In imitating us, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To A Life Of Holiness

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 10, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 13,244 views

    It is one thing to talk about Christianity, but it is another thing altogether to live a Christian life.

    CALLED TO A LIFE OF HOLINESS Text: First Peter 1:13-25 "Quaker philospher Elton Trueblood described our society as a "cut- flower" civilization. The basic Christian truths have built it, but if we are disconnected from our roots, our ideals and ethics eventually fade and die. If we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    It's Decision That Determines Destiny

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 35 ratings
     | 83,809 views

    You are free to choose. You are not free not to choose. You’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice. And, when you make a big choice, you make a lot of other choices right along with it.

    Introduction Would you find the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament? And, you’ll find it right after the Book of Judges—Judges. And, we’re going to be studying, now, the Book of Ruth for the next four Sundays. The Book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is a love story, but it is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    True Pictures Of Love

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,323 views

    Let these pictures of our Lord work in your life.

    PICTURES OF LOVE Paul’s portraits of Jesus Christ . The old saying is a picture is worth a thousand words. Just look at Paul’s pictures of Christ. 1. The Peacemaker Romans 5:1Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Heart Construction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2015
     | 8,948 views

    Not only can God remove our hard hearts of stone and give us new ones, he can construct pure hearts within us.

    1. Johnny and the Duck (1) A young boy who had just rec'd a slingshot for his birthday. He'd spend hours shooting rocks at various target/but he never seemed to be able to hit his target. One day he was in his Grandmother's house and he watched as her pet duck waddled by. On impulse he took aim ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 26, 2020
     | 3,166 views

    Jesus teaches us here that true happiness: 1. comes from having a pure heart (vs. 8). 2. comes from being a peacemaker (vs. 9). 3. can even come from being persecuted (vs. 10-12).

    Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 3) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:8-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 6, 2013 (Revised December 26, 2020) MESSAGE: *Tonight, we will take another look at the happiness the Lord wants all of us to have. And the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Among The Lampstands Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 4, 2021
     | 3,184 views

    The Jesus that we’re about to encounter is the Lion of Judah! The Eternal, Almighty, Self-Existent God of the Universe who has eyes that burn and pierce into your very soul … the judge before whom all of us will one day have to stand.

    Jesus … What do you picture when I say that blessed and beautiful name? Do you picture the classic portraits and descriptions of “Jesus, Meek and Mild”? Maybe you picture a deified Mr. Rogers with a beard? Do you picture a carpenter from Nazareth? A rabbi wandering around the Galilean ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Maintaining A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 374 views

    A godly home is a spiritual fortress where love, truth, and the fear of God are practised. It is built daily through commitment to Christ, sacrificial love in marriage, intentional parenting, and a peaceful, Spirit-led atmosphere.

    MAINTAINING A GODLY HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 5:22–33, Colossians 3:18–21, Deuteronomy 6:6–9, Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: A godly home is not built by chance but through intentional commitment to the Word of God, prayer, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God