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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What’s In It For Me Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010
     | 4,747 views

    Taking this popular mantra and applying it to James 1:12, the message brings to light how thin and shallow this approach to life really is.

    How to Do Life What’s In It for ME? James 1:12 * (Show the title on the screen.) Please read this phrase with me (read). Last week I Googled this phrase and returned 414,000,000 hits. We live in a “What’s in it for me (WIIFM)” culture. It begins with people’s approach to government which only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023
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     | 1,022 views

    This sermon explores the promise in Romans 8:28, encouraging believers to find joy in all circumstances, knowing God is always working for their good.

    Good morning, beloved congregation! It is indeed a joyous occasion to gather with you all today, as we find ourselves in the heart of God’s house, surrounded by His love and grace. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound and powerful passage of scripture, a passage that has ...read more

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    An Unforgettable Mountaintop Experience Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 4, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 22,685 views

    Why God gives us Mountaintop Spiritual Experiences--to be remembered as we go through the valleys of life.

    Eye-witness to the Messiah An Unforgettable Mountain-Top Experience Matthew 17:1-13 Did you know that a bad memory can be one of the greatest weaknesses in your spiritual life? It has been for me on at least two occasions, and probably more than I can remember—remember, I have a bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Finding Joy When Facing Persecution For Christ

    Contributed by Richard Wagner on May 9, 2008
     | 3,055 views

    It is a privilege to face trials which grow us in our sanctification. The book The Heavenly Man is used as an illustration.

    This story is a little bit convoluted but the message is important. Our son Tommy graduated 8th grade in May of 2007. One of his eighth grade teachers was Tim Bratt. Tim is a solid Christian man who lives his faith. During that year they read The Heavenly Man and discussed and reported on it in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015
     | 6,184 views

    Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

    Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Rock Bottom

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 16,242 views

    Discover the power and the potential in those "Rock Bottom" experiences

    “Rock Bottom” Genesis 28:10-16 INTRO: 1. I like the way the KJV introduces us to this place… “certain place.” a. I want to take a little ecclesiastical license here and tell you that there’s no place in life that is as certain as that place where you hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Life Is Not Fair

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,808 views

    When life is not fair, what do you do? Life is not fair, it seems the bad guys win all the time, so what’s the godly thing to do.

    When Life is Not Fair Gen. 50:15-21 It is such a privilege to be here to talk about our great God in our series in Genesis. Allen and I have walked with you through it. Hope it has been helpful. Today is the final wrap up to the series. Allow me to speak to you - When life is not fair, what do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God's Intervention Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 24,400 views

    God is not detached from your affairs as though He saved you and then left you to fend on your own. Behind the scenes, God comes to the aid of His children. Our Father has the best plans for His children and intercedes for them daily.

    God’s Intervention Griffith Baptist Church – 6/29/08 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 35 Main Verse: Psalms 35:1 - Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. The Introduction Maria Fedorovna, the empress of Russia and wife of Czar Alexander III, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Do We Fear Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,056 views

    With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

    Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hope That Stands In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 16, 2011
     | 5,851 views

    Through God’s message of Ephesians 4:13-15, the people of God can have "Hope that Stands in the Storm" though a: 1) Unity of the Faith (Ephesians 4:13a), 2) Knowledge of Christ (Ephesians 4:13b), 3) Spiritual Maturity (Ephesians 4:13c) and 5) Authentic Lo

    Audio Link: http://sermon.net/Kratz/sermonid/2782483/type/audio I was encouraged this week to join a protest against Pepsi co. about a new Pepsi soda can which omits the words "under God" from the American Pledge of Allegiance. This intrigued me for my kids have recently been on a strange Pepsi ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    When The Church Prays

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,358 views

    God uses different means to bring us to our knees. When we really fervently pray, mighty things will take place. Let the church rise to her full potential by collectively calling on His name.

    WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS Acts 12:1,5-18 In the last few verses of chapter 11, we see a great revival in Antioch. There the disciples were first called christians. The Spirit had done a great work in their lives, in that they laid aside enough of their carnal self to become identified as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Double Minded Person Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 16, 2010
    based on 28 ratings
     | 39,957 views

    This messages attempt to give a picture, the problems, and the prescription for the double-minded.

    Double-Minded James 1:8 • One day a man was asked if he thought ignorance and apathy played a part in the condition of our culture today. He responded, “I don’t know and don’t care.” • This past week I read this story; two men who lived in a small village got ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In A Murphy's Law World Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Jul 22, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,075 views

    This is a message of encouragement to people who are facing struggles and trials. We live in a Murphy's Law world where trouble is always just around the corner. How do we deal with it when the troubles of life seem overwhelming?

    Introduction: Murphy’s law suggests that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Some corollaries have been attached – they are true given the right circumstances: q At the most inopportune time q Because it is your fault q And Everyone will see it Every perceived solution only ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Job Loses His Livestock – His Children And His Health ! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010
     | 11,729 views

    James' exhortation for New Testatment Christians to be patient makes it worthwhile to develop a second lesson on the patience of Job.

    INTRODUCTION #30 1. Open your bible to James 5:11. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed James’ exhortation for us to be patient and for us to imitate the example of Job’s patience. 3. In the previous lesson, from Job 1:1-12, we discussed the sterling character of Job and how that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,462 views

    What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?

    Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal