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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Halting Between Two Opinions Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 29,593 views

    This is a message that is from the Elijah series. It deals with compromising spiritual life because of the peer pressure that comes in association with idolatry.

    1 Kings 18:17-21 (KJV) And it came to pass, when Ahab saw Elijah, that Ahab said unto him, Art thou he that troubleth Israel? [18] And he answered, I have not troubled Israel; but thou, and thy father's house, in that ye have forsaken the commandments of the LORD, and thou hast followed Baalim. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Forcing Of Sides Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 139 ratings
     | 7,473 views

    Pilate did with Christ what millions do today: he was not against Him, but wanted to avoid the issue. When the pressure came, he had a choice. It is only under pressure that our true convictions surface.

    Note: this is a bulletin insert I put in our bulletins to supplement the sermon; it contains much helpful information, so I have included it here before the sermon. Ed Pilate: A Friend to Caesar or Not? The year was 33 AD. Jesus had been arrested and illegally tried. From a human perspective, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Outrageous Joy In Your Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
     | 2,183 views

    Joy is a choose that this world has not made. they choose instead to find worldly happiness.

    Outrageous Joy in your life Phil 4:10-13 Good Morning online church glad to have you with us and be a part of Rosedale- I would like us to look at Paul and his pursuit of Joy instead of happiness. In the pursuit of happiness most give up Joy. Joy is what even more people lose in heart and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Gary Kins avatar

    Four Faces Of Love

    Contributed by Gary Kins on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 29,089 views

    A sermon describing the charcateristics of biblical love in contrast to worldly love.

    The Four Faces of Love Introduction: Valentine - an amatory or sentimental card, token or gift sent by one person to another on St. Valentine’s Day; a sweetheart chosen on St. Valentine’s Day; the object of one’s affection. St. Valentine - Valentinus -- Christian martyr, c270 A.D. -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Cash In The Attic Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    Worldly treasure is nothing but trash compared to the treasure of the eternal kingdom.

    Stories Jesus Told: Cash in the Attic Matthew 13:44-46 Cash in the Attic. Have you seen it? It comes on HGTV, and the premise of the show is the producers go to a person’s house, clean out their basement or attic, or some other clutter from their home, and take it to auction in the hopes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bramwell Hayes avatar

    God's Human Resources Policy

    Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    A comparison of God’s Human Resources policy with that of worldly employers

    Our society is obsessed and fascinated by celebrities. People who are talented at singing or acting or sport. People who look good, who are impressive, who have a ‘presence’ about them. They are seen as the cream of society. The very best, envied, but also desired. We cannot get enough of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Oh, To Be Rich

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    Man thinks of worldly riches but God thinks of heavenly riches.

    Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me” (v. 13). People were always following Jesus; perhaps out of curiosity, perhaps they really believed in what he said, perhaps they were looking for a miracle or healing to take place, or for other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When The Rules Seem Backward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 10, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,813 views

    The rules of Kingdom living are different from the rules of worldly living.

    Stories Jesus Told: When the Rules Seem Backward Matthew 20:1-16 (This sermon works best if you have video capability and can show a brief clip from The Andy Griffith Show episode entitled “The Big House.” This clip is of Barney sharing the rules of the jail with new prisoners who have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 20, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 34,417 views

    Worldly wisdom brings disorder; heavenly wisdom brings peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill 10/21/12 How many of you watched “Fearless Felix” make a death-defying jump out of a balloon more than 24 miles above the earth last Sunday? On his way down, he hit speeds of 844 miles per hour, shattering the sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,848 views

    Is there any value to using worldly wisdom to present the gospel to the unbeliever?

    Wisdom, Wisdom, Everywhere I Corinthians 1:18-25 The television world is full of philosophers and pop psychologists. Oprah, Dr. Phil, and many others have their shows filled with guests who will try to tell you what the meaning of life is, how to live the good life, gain wealth, raise good kids, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    No Reverence In God's House

    Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 8, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,905 views

    Today people disrespect God by worldly cares in His house!

    NO REVERENCE IN GOD'S HOUSE {COMMON CHURCH DISTRACTIONS} Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. ~2 Timothy 2:15 Some people do not listen to the WORD OF GOD. Instead they do everything but listening and learning God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Rodney Coe avatar

    The Walk Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 12, 2015
     | 14,029 views

    We must lookout for spiritual pitfalls of philosophy, legalism and worldliness.

    The Walk of Faith Colossians 2:1-10 As we continue on Sunday morning our series through the book of Colossians let me refresh our memories on where we are. This letter from the Apostle Paul to the church of Colossae was written while Paul was in prison. He had never been to the church but he led ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Enns avatar

    The Battle Series

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Jan 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,477 views

    The battle that wages between lustful/worldly desire and submission to God.

    Most of you have heard of the Hatfield’s and the McCoy’s. The two famous families from Kentucky, but most do not know why this feud lasted over a decade, or why at least 12 people died. It was over a pig, that’s right, it started over a pig It turned into timber rights Escalated ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Christian Wisdom

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,913 views

    Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

    CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Stand Strong In Preaching (4:1,2) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021
     | 3,243 views

    The proper motive of preachers is a desire for faithfulness to God, not worldly fame.

    Tom Lowe 12/19/2020 Scripture:Introduction 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 (NIV) 1. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2. preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist