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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 17,332 views

    We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

    First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acceptance To Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 10, 2017
     | 4,366 views

    worldly possessions can blind people of heaven and living a godly life

    Let us continue our worship of God by listening and learning from His Word. But let us never forget that we can be so smart and know the Bible but not actually live out, we would be just fooling ourselves and mocking God. James 1:22 tells us, “do not merely listen to the Word but live it out!” So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Building Fit For God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,630 views

    Resting on the sure foundation of the proclamation of the Cross of Christ, as opposed to worldly wisdom.

    A BUILDING FIT FOR GOD. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23. The Apostle Paul refers to the church as God’s ‘building’ (cf. 1 Corinthians 3:9). This applies not only to the church at Corinth, but to ‘all who in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord’ (cf. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,241 views

    A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

    The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Faith Looks Like Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    What does pure religion and undefiled before God, the Father, look like? James challenges us to discover for ourselves what that religion looks like.

    JAMES 1:26, 27 WHAT THE FAITH LOOKS LIKE “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless. Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religious Play-Acting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025
     | 141 views

    Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

    Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Beginning Of Saul's Witness

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,036 views

    It seems like the more faithful you are to Christ, the more worldly abuse and persecution you receive.

    Last time we saw Saul being relieved of his blindness by Ananias. Saul hadn’t had anything to eat or drink for three days. Before he ate, though, he was baptized. And now begins his ministry. READ v. 19. As I said, Saul has spent three days without food or drink. He was drained and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Full Disclosure Of The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 21, 2017
     | 9,290 views

    Paul's deep struggle concerning false teachers and false doctrines is one that continues today. We see some of the characteristics of false religions and cults and how the Church can be guarded against them.

    Full Disclosure of the Mystery of God Colossians 2:1-5 We begin Chapter 2 of Paul’s letter to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Loving God, Not The World - 1 John 2:15-16 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,541 views

    The Apostle John calls us to examine our hearts and be careful about what holds our affections - our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this world.

    Loving God, Not the World 1 John 2:15-16 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage from 1 John that challenges us in a powerful way. This message is titled “Loving God, Not the World” because it reminds us that our love and devotion must be set on God and not on the things of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Great Harlot

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,301 views

    This will not be a popular message with the apostate religions of the world as this chapter deals with the great harlot.

    THE HARLOT OF REVELATION 17 Revelation 17:1-18 The great religious harlot is about to be destroyed, along with its political and economic counterparts. This and the next chapter show how God judges a system that had its beginnings way before the New Testament Church was even formed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Newton avatar

    Opium Or Blessing

    Contributed by Ron Newton on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,871 views

    Religion without relationship with Christ can be a destructive influence.

    Introduction 1. Quote from Karl Marx - “Religion is the opium of the working class.” I agree, but not necessarily the working class. Religion is a drug that works as a sedative for the spiritually dead, so as to keep them from ever questioning their own deadness. Illus...Growing up in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Do You Want The World To Revolve Around You?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,022 views

    The story of Micah’s idols and the nature of true religion

    Do You Want the World to Revolve Around You? Judges 17:6 INTRO.: A certain credit card company has a commercial set in the board room of some international corporation. A merger is in progress. The CEO says everything is set to be finalized on the 28th. One office flunky at the copier turns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard White avatar

    By Law Or By Grace

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,824 views

    Do we have a form of religion or a real relationship.

    By Law or By Grace Romans 2:17-29 The Jews were very strict in keeping their rituals and ceremonies. They had a form of religiosity, but lacked faith in God. They were faithful to their teachings but not forgiven of their sins, they were religious but lost. We know many like that today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Use An Understanding Of

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
     | 1,783 views

    How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

    How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Secure Forever

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,312 views

    What is the basis of your security? money? job? religion?

    Story about how insecure we Americans feel after 9/11 Office of Homeland Security 1. Introduce idea of Security. Freedom from risk or danger; safety. Freedom from doubt, anxiety, or fear; confidence. We also ought to understand security in terms of who trying to steal our security from us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist