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  • James May avatar

    Is There No God In Israel?

    Contributed by James May on Apr 17, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 25,450 views

    There is danger in seeking answers from anyone or anything other than from God and His Word.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Law Of Liberty Series

    Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 97 ratings
     | 7,658 views

    What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

    So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Living To Die & Dying To Live

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 28,759 views

    Are we living as though this earth is all that we have to live for, or are we living as though Heaven was really our destiny?

    Living to Die and Dying to Live A chicken and a pig came upon a church building and read the advertisement on the billboard out front, which read, "Help Us Feed the Poor." Immediately the chicken suggested they help feed the poor with bacon and eggs. The pig thought for a moment and said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Twenty Reasons Not To Sin Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    This sermon gives us reasons why not to sin

    TWENTY REASONS NOT TO SIN Part 2 Coming Clean Part 3 Pastor Jeff Seaman Prov. 6:20-23 “My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First " Giving Honor And Obedience " To God.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,707 views

    It is more important for Christians to obey God rather than any human authority.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 22ND OF APRIL, 2001 THE TEXT .....Acts 5:29-29 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL CHALLENGE THOSE WHO ARE COMFORTABLE AND COMFORT ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

    Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,265 views

    One way to organize this passage is to divide it into three primary sections. First we see James deal with the pride of speech (vv. 1-2a). Second he deals with the power of speech (vv. 2b-5a). Lastly, he deals with the perversion of speech (vv. 5b-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 1) James 3:1-5a Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 29, 2001 Introduction: My girls and I have begun a new hobby of sorts. We’re researching our family tree. I had an opportunity a couple of weeks ago—in fact, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    An Unadulterated Heart

    Contributed by James Groce on May 2, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 2,878 views

    Often, to say a thing is pure is to say that nothing else has been added to it, whether clean or unclean. In this sense, pure denotes something that is free of foreign elements.

    An Unadulterated Heart Text: Mt. 5:8 The Greek adjective katharos meant "clean" or "pure." A "catharsis" is a purging or cleansing. Katharos often meant something that had been purged. A soiled garment that had been washed. Corn with the chaff winnowed out. An army purged of unacceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spirit Filled Living

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 2, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,569 views

    Here we will learn what it means to be spirit filled, and how to live it.

    THE SPIRIT FILLED LIFE EPH.5:15-21 GAL. 5:22-23 INTRO: The spirit filled life transforms the believer to a higher level of a understanding of God. Love--(unconditional,unselfish) Joy--Jesus 1st Others 2nd You last Peace-Only from God Longsuffering--real patience,patience put to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 5, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,034 views

    James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 18,045 views

    A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

    SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • E.T. Cummings avatar

    Knock-Knock, Whose There?

    Contributed by E.t. Cummings on May 14, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,894 views

    Salvation

    Have you ever went to someone’s house and you constantly knocked on the door? Have you knocked so hard that your knuckels began to sore? Or, have you ever knocked so hard that you just wanted to go in? Well, I have! In order to open a door, you must use some energy to open the door. A door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Growing Up With God

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,787 views

    Responsibilites we have as Children of God

    GROWING UP WITH GOD COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION Scripture often uses several different phrases to describe one thought. In Genesis, we are described as being “created in the image of God.” John 3:16-17 tells us very plainly that God loves us so much that He sacrificed Himself for us to save ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Examination

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 7, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    This sermon deals with the reality that our lives are a type of examination before God in which we should strive to be passing tests along the way.

    The Examination Proverbs 16:1-11 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Text 1 Corinthians 11:1-27 Each year around this time, Christian parents can begin to rejoice that their children are now going to be more involved in prayer than they were the previous couple of months. Heaven is full of prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    In Love With Purity

    Contributed by Hipolito Lorenzo on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 180 ratings
     | 4,405 views

    This is a challenge to the youth with regards to sexual purity.

    1 Tim 4:12 12 Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. I. Plan –if we fail to plan we plan to fail. A. Defense (Ps 64:8; Prov 21:30) Bad things happen to good people because it was well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational