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  • Don Jaques avatar

    He Is The King Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    Followers of Jesus Christ must be more concerned with God’s “main things” than with side issues.

    Who Is This Jesus? 17. He is our King of Righteousness John 18 Don Jaques March 12/13, 2005 MAIN IDEA: Those who persecuted Jesus were more concerned with ritual cleanliness than with pleasing God with their actions. It is easy for religious people to get fixated on certain smaller parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Priceless Inheritance Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 1, 2016
     | 7,732 views

    A priceless inheritance awaits those who trust in God’s promise

    Sixty–seven year old Tomas Martinez was living on the street in Santa Cruz de le Sierra, Bolivia, when he was approached by police officers who had good news for him. His ex-wife (whom he had abandoned years earlier) had died and had left him her fortune of $6 million. However, Martinez ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,327 views

    Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021, FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B, While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word.

    Avoiding Anger: Doers of the Word August 29, 2021 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B text James 1:17-27 While anger might not be the center of this text, it is one of those distractions that often keeps us from being doers of the word. Throughout this series, we are reflecting on how well ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus And The Sabbath

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,604 views

    Message based on Jesus’ words regarding the Sabbath.

    Jesus and the Sabbath Matthew 12:1-21 March 26, 2006 Introduction What do you think of when you think of the word, “Sabbath?” Do you think of church? Do you think of rest? Football on TV? Some of you might think of Black Sabbath, the heavy metal band of the 70’s and 80’s… Well, in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 18,974 views

    True revival comes when there is: 1. A call to prayer. 2. A reemergence of God’s Word. 3. A sense of conviction and true repentance.

    Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough 2 Chronicles 34:16-21 The story of Josiah, King of Judah, is one of the most unusual in the Old Testament in many ways. He was only eight years old when he took the throne. He is one of the last kings to reign before the nation was overrun by the Babylonians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When Our Prayers Are Polluted

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,010 views

    Sinful living prevents God from hearing our prayers.

    INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE TEACHES IN JAMES 5:16 THAT THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS AVAILETH MUCH. WHILE THAT IS A TRUE STATEMENT, OUR PRAYERS WILL BE NULL AND VOID IF OUR LIFESTYLE IS IN CONTRADICTION WITH OUR LIPS. IN OTHER WORDS MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, OUR LIPS SAY ONE THING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,414 views

    Whether you made a commitment years ago or have yet to accept Him into your life, there always remains much more to learn about His nature and ways.

    How Can I Really Get to Know God? : Hosea 6:6 Introduction: Did you know that God wants to show you more of Himself everyday? Are you seeking after God with all your strength? Does your time with the Lord reenergize you or does it feel more like a ritualistic experience? Repeatedly in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dual Personality Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 14, 2011
     | 4,244 views

    Jesus at his baptism, tood on our identity--that of a sinner. At our baptism, we take on Jesus' identity--missionary, evangelist proclaiming the God's kingdom is near.

    Matthew 3:13-17 “Dual Personality” INTRODUCTION A reader of the scriptures does not get very far in any of the four gospels before coming upon this critical event in the life of Christ—his baptism. It is one of the few incidents in Jesus’ life that is contained in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Standing In The Gap

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022
     | 1,327 views

    We are living in a period of extraordinary assaults by Satan. It is critical that we maintain prayers for our leaders, and it is fundamental for the leaders to take accountability to assist them with keeping their spiritual and moral integrity.

    In Chapter 22, we learn why judgment would come to Jerusalem (22:2-16), how it would be approached (22· 17-22), and who would be affected by it (22:23-31). Those actions and sins that occurred back then seem very similar to what is happening in society today (James 3:1). We are living in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "unlocking The Power Of Prayer: Overcoming Obstacles To Develop A Vibrant Prayer Life"

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 4, 2024
     | 763 views

    Beloved, let us rise above the obstacles that hinder our prayer lives and embrace the invitation to commune with our Heavenly Father. Let us prioritize prayer, seek His presence earnestly, and overcome doubts and distractions through faith and discipline.

    Title: "Unlocking the Power of Prayer: Overcoming Obstacles to Develop a Vibrant Prayer Life" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to delve into a topic that is essential to our spiritual growth and vitality: prayer. Prayer is our lifeline to God, our means ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    People Matter Most

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Jul 10, 2021
     | 4,365 views

    The christian life has many rituals but the most important requirement of the christian is to treat your brother with love.

    Four to hang Three sent up for stealing Woman found guilty or drug charge Two on sex charges Crime and violence are pervading our society leaving in its wake, weeping mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, relatives and friends. Those who crime does affect, vehicular accidents are affecting, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Mastering The Art Of Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 516 views

    The Lord’s Prayer is more than a ritual recitation. It is a blueprint given by the Lord for prayer that is acceptable to God.

    Today, we will delve into the topic of prayer and explore the significance of the Lord's Prayer. Often, we recite this prayer without fully understanding its purpose. However, Jesus intended it to be a blueprint for our prayers, guiding us in approaching God in a way that pleases Him. Let us now ...read more

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    Discover The Christ Who Is About His Father's Business Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,880 views

    This story from Jesus’ childhood, confronts us with the challenges of prioritizing our lives so that we, like Jesus, are about our Father’s business

    Luke 2:41-52 ”Discover the Christ Who Is About His Father’s Business” INTRODUCTION Growing up is never easy. Each one of us has stories to tell of super highs and crashing lows. We vividly remember the struggle of trying to figure out who we were and what life was all about. We also, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    If You Know The Lord

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,416 views

    If you have a personal relationship with the Lord then you are promised a home in heaven, you will know the way to get there, have a relationship with the Father, and be empowered to do anything asked for in His name and according to His will.

    If You Know Me John 14:1-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are starting an exciting series called “IF/THEN.” You might recognize the term “if-then” from computer programming or logical reasoning in which a “conclusion is drawn from two premises, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Presumption

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    Religion does not create a relationship with God, nor does ritual. It is refinement born of repentance that shapes that relationship. Repent, relate, and receive.

    “Dr. Livingstone, I presume?” Famous words supposedly spoken by journalist Henry Morton Stanley somewhere in Tanganyika at the end of his expedition to find the missing explorer. “I presume”. It means, “I think I know what I am doing. Would you please confirm it for me? You look like what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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