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  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    Avoiding Anger: Doers Of The Word, Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 26, 2021
     | 2,544 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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    Liberty Or Legalism Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,595 views

    Compassion trumps man-made commandments.

    Liberty or Legalism Mark 2:23-28 Rev. Brian Bill November 28-29, 2015 Almost every state has surprising laws on their books. • In Florida, a woman may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer. • In Indiana, citizens are not allowed to attend a movie within four hours after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Losing Your Religion

    Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jul 11, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,985 views

    REligion and spirutality have always been at odds with one another. Do we need to lose our religion?

    Losing Your Religion Romans 2:17-29 Intro: 10 years ago Bette Midler had hit song entitled, “God is watching us.” I believe it was popular because it expressed our cultural theological view. We want a god who provides but does not intrude, who protects and helps us out but does interfere with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nicodemus At Night

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 24, 2023
     | 5,661 views

    We all need to grow & deepen our understanding of the great passages of scripture. The 3rd chapter of John is one of the greatest. It tells us of a man named Nicodemus.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK NICODEMUS AT NIGHT TEXT: John 3:1-17; Rev. 22:5; John 1:4-5; Romans 6:4-6; Acts 2:37-41 (This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Cleaned House Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021
     | 4,376 views

    The Lord Jesus arrived in Jerusalem hailed by the Jews as the Davidic king who would restore Israel. He arrived not for that purpose, but to fulfill Isaiah's prophecy of the Suffering Servant who restored all of HIs people back to God. The first step was to restore His house.

    The final week of Jesus' public ministry had started with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, being hailed as the rightful heir of David and the One who would finally drive out the hated Roman Gentile oppressors and restore the nation of Israel back to its former glory, or so the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is The King Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Don Jaques on Mar 12, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 4,142 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
     | 8,240 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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    Living The Life Of A True Neighbour

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025
     | 352 views

    True Christianity is measured not only by our devotion to God but by how we treat others.

    LIVING THE LIFE OF A TRUE NEIGHBOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:25-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 22:36-40, 1 John 4:20-21, Galatians 6:2, Romans 13:10, Proverbs 3:27 INTRODUCTION: One of the most profound parables of Jesus is found in Luke 10:25–37. A lawyer asks a question to test ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 19,849 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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    Jesus And The Sabbath

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,050 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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    When Our Prayers Are Polluted

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,759 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

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    How Can I Really Get To Know God? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jun 16, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,762 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
     | 4,537 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
     | 1,642 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
     | 1,383 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