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  • Donald Jewell avatar

    Worldliness

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on May 28, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    Cheap substitutes for the peace of God

    1Jo 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 1Jo 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Study Of James And First And Second Peter Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015
     | 2,911 views

    The Study Of James and First and Second Peter

    The Study Of James and First and Second Peter 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: James The letter of James has been called "the epistle of common sense." It has ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Confession: Reasons And Excuses

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,704 views

    God doesn’t want our excuses or reasons. He desires a pure heart and real confession. Both Saul and David confessed. One was real.

    Confession: Reasons and Excuses Purpose: To better explain full confession 1. Cheating reasons: a young man comes from a very poor farming family. The only way he can go to college is on scholarship. He wants to study agriculture so he can return home and help the family increase the productivity ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Messages To The Seven Churches- Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,962 views

    Christ’s absolute condemnation of such a union in Israel or in Pergamom is clear testimony to the fact that Christians must, at all costs, remain pure and separated from the world

    MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES Revelation 2:1- 3:22 Part 3 Pergamum – The Compromising Church Revelation 2:18-29 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga, Albay August 13, 2006 Introduction In the last two weeks we studied the messages of the Lord to the Church at Ephesus and to the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,990 views

    Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

    1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Measure Of A Strong Church

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,607 views

    Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

    THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demons: They Are Amongst Us, But Jesus Defeats Them!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 28, 2018
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     | 5,155 views

    How to overcome evil; first you must start with yourself, and any demonic influence, then you can be pure and ready to help another break free.

    Matt 8:28 When Jesus came to the territory of Gadara on the other side of the lake, he was met by two men who came out of the burial caves there. These men had demons in them and were so fierce that no one dared travel on that road. 29 At once they screamed, “What do you want with us, you Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What To Do When It Hurts?

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,038 views

    Check out five practical tips to handle pain and suffering. When it hurts: Be flexible in suffering. Don’t be afraid. A pure conscience when it hurts.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured WHAT TO DO WHEN IT HURTS? 1 Peter 3:13-17 We live in a world full of suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Seventh Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 1, 2022
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     | 1,488 views

    What do we mean by "Adultery"? The seventh commandment is very simple. Sex outside of marriage is forbidden. It means to keep sexually pure.

    What do we mean by "Adultery"? The seventh commandment is very simple. Sex outside of marriage is forbidden. It means to keep sexually pure. Jesus gave His concept of marriage in Matthew 19:5-6, saying, "For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall cleave to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pursuit Of Purity

    Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,883 views

    God says we are to keep ourselves pure. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him.

    1 Timothy 4:12-Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. 1 Timothy 5:22-Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men’s sins: keep thyself pure. Christian believers are called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Way To Purity” Series

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 12,674 views

    To see God is not necessarily seeing God in heaven, but it’s seeing God here and now. The pure in heart will see God in everything. Not just in nature, but also in their circumstances, good and bad, in their family, church, school

    Intro: “Earth is crammed with heaven, and every bush aflame with God, but only those who see take off their shoes.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning How can anyone look at our world and believe this all happened by chance? With just a glance at the animal kingdom and I see overwhelming evidence of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Heart Matters Most - Lessons From Matthew 15 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 12, 2025
     | 333 views

    GOD cares more about the condition of your heart than the traditions you keep. GOD desires genuine inner purity and authentic faith, not religious performance. True righteousness comes from a transformed heart, not outward tradition.

    2025.06.15.Sermon Notes. The Heart Matters Most – Lessons from Matthew 15 When Religion Misses the Point William Akehurst, HSWC Reminder: It’s Father’s Day Scripture: Matthew 15:1-39, Isaiah 29:13, Psalms 51:10, Psalms 139:23-24 INTRODUCTION: JESUS confronts the religious leaders for honoring ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Second Thoughts: Are You The One?" Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,985 views

    This sermon looks at John’s question: "Are you the one to come or do we look for another?" Ravi Zacharias asked a similar question "In a world of many religions...why Jesus?" "I love to quote Ravi... his words are right on. All religions are not the s

    In Jesus Holy Name December 16, 2007 Text: Matthew 11:1-4 Advent III - Redeemer “Second Thoughts: Are You the One?” Our story begins with John the Baptist in prison. He was placed there by King Herod Antipas. John’s preaching held no favorites. He had publicly called for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Was Just Thinking Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 13, 2019
     | 4,296 views

    As James points out, there are two kinds of wisdom: Godly wisdom (from above) and worldly wisdom. True wisdom is a gift from God and what we are doing with it today is not how God intended us to use it.

    As many of you have probably heard before, the Greeks had three different words to describe three different kinds of love: “Eros” … where we get our English word “erotic” from. It denotes a sexual sort of love. “Agape” … denotes a spiritual or unconditional type of love … usually used to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In Obedience To God Almighty (The God Of Peace)

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,171 views

    Beloved, obey God and rely on Him in everything

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD ALMIGHTY* (THE GOD OF PEACE) Romans 16:19-20 King James Version (KJV) 19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic