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  • Monte Brown avatar

    How To Worship God In Spirit And In Truth

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,691 views

    Our study of worship reminds us that the effectiveness of all that we do in the church is not to be found in outward activity or service, but in the One who stands behind it. The One whom we serve. The One deserving of our worship.

    How to Worship God in Spirit and in Truth John 4:22-24 Monte T. Brown February 1, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction When Lawrence of Arabia was in Paris with some of his Arab friends after World War I, he took them to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Struggling With Sin Within During Suffering

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,827 views

    Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward spirit.

    STRUGGLING WITH SIN WITHIN DURING SUFFERING--Job 23:1-7, 15-17; 24:1, 4-6; 42:3-4 Proposition: When you are suffering, it is easier to agonize over the loss of God’s outward blessing and proper relationship to God Himself, than keep an upbeat attitude and keep from sinning in one’s inward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thanksgiving Turns Us Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008
     | 2,978 views

    When our mind is set up on the things of the Spirit, we will be “outward focused.” When our mind is set upon the things of the flesh, we re “inward focused.” Thanksgiving directs our attention toward God.

    1. Review of Inside Out a. We are selfish, self-centered and self-absorbed. b. We turn to meeting our own needs and our own wants all too easily. c. God doesn’t want us to be that way. i. How do I know that? Because that is what is at the core of what we call sin – self. ii. If you think about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Chair

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,423 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers to look back on their Old Life and share with others that TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as their Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look relig

    5 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: TRUE Christianity involves RECEIVING and ACCEPTING Jesus Christ (as Lord and Savior) rather than outward ATTEMPTS and CHANGES to look religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Essentials For Growth Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    There is no truer indicator of a Christian’s level of spiritual maturity than their prayer life. Paul’s outward ministry reveals so much about Paul, but his prayer life gives us a glimpse at his soul.

    Essentials for Growth in Godliness Philippians 1:9-11 Intro As we have started our study of the book of Philippians, we have already learned that Paul was a man that did not find his joy in the circumstances of the world, but rather in God. I think we can all agree that Paul had a great passion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Home A Safe Place: Daily Sharing Time With You And Your Mate Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,822 views

    Working on our core relationship with God moves us outward and has its effects on those closest to us. And who is closer than your spouse? WE NEED TO HAVE A DAILY TALK TIME WITH OUR SPOUSE.

    NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Safe Place Daily Sharing Time for You & Your Mate EPHESIANS 5:21-33 Five Safety Builders There were two men out on the golf course, at the fifteenth green, when they see a funeral procession drive by. One man pauses, takes off his hat, and places it over his heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Heart Full Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 36 ratings
     | 28,675 views

    Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right behavior. Such behavior is the outward manifestation of the inward transformation, & the only sure proof that such inner transformation has taken place.

    Matters of the Heart Series COLOSSIANS 3: 12-17 “A HEART FULL OF GRACE” In our text the Bible describes what God expects of the believer in response to what He has done for us by His Amazing Grace. Because God has made us righteous in Christ, He expects us to live righteously or with right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One More Time

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,922 views

    At birth Samson was called into a Nazirite vow. It consisted of never tasting alcohol, staying away from the dead, and never cutting the hair. (A lifestyle of outward consecration.) 1. Love God. 2. Loving our neighbor.

    One More Time Judges 16:28NKJ Then Samson called to the Lord, saying, “O Lord God, remember me, I pray! Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, that I may with one blow take vengeance on the Philistines for my two eyes!” At birth Samson was called into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pursuing Purity In An Impure World Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 32,222 views

    We can con our coworkers, fool our friends and family, play charades with church members, and even deceive ourselves, but we can’t masquerade before the Lord because He sees right through our masks.

    Pursuing Purity in an Impure World I remember seeing a cartoon that shows a pastor and his wife deep in conversation. The wife says, “Today let’s do something different. Why don’t you be charming at home and grouchy at church?” Ouch. That really doesn’t apply to me…because I’m often grouchy in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Initiating The Turn-4(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2023
     | 897 views

    4 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-IV—Luke 1:11-12(:5-25) Attention: For me personally as your ‘preacher’, today is ‘game day’, & now is my reckoning hour: My preaching is expected. It’s ‘my turn’ as it were. I’ve been anticipating this opportunity. I must approach it at the proper time. I must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responsibilities Of A Christian Wife And Mother

    Contributed by John White on May 10, 2019
     | 7,099 views

    A close look at the relationship and responsibilities God gave to the first couple confirms His high and noble purpose in creating man and establishing the first home.

    Responsibilities Of A Christian Wife And Mother EPH. 5:21-24 "Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. (22) Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. (23) For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintaining Our Attitude Even In The Midst Of Problems

    Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 39,721 views

    God wants us to have a godly attitude even whent times are bad

    Maintaining our attitude even in the midst of problems Psalms 34:1-4 Introduction There was a man who was flying in an airplane with his friend who was giving him some personal flying lessons. So the man was looking at all the instruments but there was one in particular that the pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bigger Ain't Always Better

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 87 ratings
     | 7,392 views

    This sermon helps us realize that God’s way is not always the way we think it should be.

    Turn with me to II Kings 5. This is a familiar story to many. It is one of those stories I remember from Sunday school when I was a kid. I always thought this was a story of healing, and it is to a degree, but it is more a story of faith and obedience. It’s a story about relying on God and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Three Commands For Every Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,179 views

    Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

    Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inexcusable Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,173 views

    We’re real good at making excuses for our bad behavior...but have you noticed how easy it is to see bad behavior in others but really think the best about ourselves?

    1. By now in Romans, it’s easy to look at CH 1 and breathe a sigh of relief… thinking: “Wow, I’m glad I’m not that bad!” a. I’m sure there were those in Rome, maybe even those who are reading & studying this book today thinking… b. “Yes, others, sinners, unbelievers, backslidden people are really, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational