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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Healing And Hypocrisy

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,158 views

    Matthew 15:9. But in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.

    HEALING AND HYPOCRISY. Matthew 14:34-36; Matthew 15:1-9. It was noised abroad that, of all that ever came to Jesus, He turned none away, ‘and He healed them all’ (cf. Matthew 12:15). It is no wonder that, arriving on the other side of the Lake, Jesus found that His fame had travelled before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Persistent Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,420 views

    Many believe prayer is a futile effort, but without the ministry of prayer, our efforts are in vain.

    Many people believe that prayer is a waste of time, but in reality, without the ministry of prayer, our work becomes futile. The early church understood the significance of prayer and relied on it to accomplish great things. Prayer is not just a religious duty; it is a powerful tool that connects ...read more

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    The Problems With Carnal Christians

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 14, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,188 views

    Encourage people to not be argumentative through your own fine example. Paul writes, "Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.

    What are some of the best ways to relate to carnal Christians? 1. Let everyone know the advantages of being controlled by the Spirit versus the disadvantages of living according to one’s fleshly desires. Paul writes, "The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God And Family.

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 24, 2015
     | 15,927 views

    How we can have a happy and healthy home?

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured George Bernard Shaw, “A happy family is but an earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Relationships And Hospitality (Twelveth Sunday After Pentecost, August 28, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 25, 2022
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     | 1,780 views

    Hospitality is a big deal for relationships. Relationships build or crumble based upon good or poor hospitality. .... Today we want to explore relationships, hospitality as they relate to kingdom etiquette, kingdom priorities and kingdom building because they all matter.

    RELATIONSHIPS AND HOSPITALITY Text: Hebrews 13: 1- 8, 15 -16 Hebrews 13:1-25 Let mutual love continue. (2) Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. (3) Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Lover Of Themselves

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025
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    Self-love is a sign of spiritual decay when it replaces love for God and for others.

    LOVER OF THEMSELVES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 Supporting Texts: Romans 1:21-25, Matthew 22:37-39, James 4:4, Philippians 2:3-4, 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: In these perilous times, the Apostle Paul warned that men would become "lovers of themselves"—a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Problem Of Pride Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,446 views

    A life livedin pride is compared to a life lived in perspective.

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 4:6-21 TITLE: “THE PROBLEM OF PRIDE” INTRODUCTION: A. A young lawyer has just opened his new practice. On his very first day, he sits at his desk waiting and hoping for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Humility Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 118 ratings
     | 67,746 views

    1. His focus was on the will of God, not his own. 2. His focus was away from himself, not on himself. 3. His focus was on serving, not being served.

    It was January 30, 1994 and Super Bowl XXVIII was being played out at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. The NFC champion Dallas Cowboys had just defeated the AFC champion Buffalo Bills, 30–13. Dallas scored 24 unanswered points in the second half, and Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith was named the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 31,062 views

    It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

    Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ask To Serve Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 5,503 views

    Ministering to others begins with praying to God for his guidance, power and blessing in opportunities to make his grace known through ministry.

    Ever notice how you pick up little habits from people without even noticing it? When I first became a Christian, the preacher at the University Church was a positive, encouraging gentleman named Harold Jones. He would always speak about the ‘wonderful love of Jesus’ and bob up and down on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Something Above Me Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

    THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving On With God- The Next Step In: Love Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 9, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,637 views

    A non-sentimental sermon about loving one another. Love is the 1)greatest thing 2)toughest thing 3)most needed thing

    Moving on with God; the next step in LOVE 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 Introduction - to the series: o 2 months ago I was sitting on a bridge just behind the Hyde Museum praying about YOU. About our family  “What do they need, Lord? What should we do?” • -> “The next step”. They need to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building On A Community Of Care Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,880 views

    As a church, we are called to care for each other.

    Building on a Community of Care 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 I am now working toward the day when communities of God’s people, ordinary Christians whose lives regularly intersect, will accomplish most of the good that we now depend on mental health professionals to provide. And they will do it by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Were Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    Becoming like Christ means having his attitude of service and humility.

    Philippians 2:1-18 February 8, 2004 You were Created To Become Like Christ What do you think of when you hear that phrase? Things you should not do? Colossians3:5-10 Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Making The Gospel Attractive To The World Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,135 views

    Christians are more and more known for what we are against than what we are for. This confuses people about what the gospel is really about. Paul gives some very practical advice on how to be practically spiritual in an unsaved world.

    How can we sum up Titus? It’s as simple as 1-2-3. 1. Find a good Biblical model and follow it (chapter 1) - Personal Faith 2. Allow yourself to be inconvenienced in order for the gospel to be attractive (ch 2) - Interpersonal Example 3. Seek to cooperate and assist others around you by being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel