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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Clean Hands And Defiled Hearts Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 18, 2017
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     | 15,222 views

    I fear too often we major on the minor things and neglect the greater aspects of our faith and service unto the Lord. Jesus confronted the hypocrisy and neglect of the Pharisees. This passage reveals similarities to the modern church.

    Clean Hands and Defiled Hearts Mark 7: 1-23 It has been a while since we’ve heard from the scribes and Pharisees, but they were a continual nuisance to the Lord as He ministered among the people. It appears they followed Jesus as often as they could, seeking any means to accuse Him and discredit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Board With God

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 14, 2011
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     | 4,348 views

    A sermon preached at the memorial service for the Honorable Graham B. Purcell, Jr.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 14, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Graham B. Purcell, Jr. (May 5, 1919 - June 11, 2011) ON BOARD WITH GOD Isaac Butterworth Matthew 5:1-12 (ESV) 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Judging Character

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,760 views

    We put a lot of priority into the way we look, but God sees on the inside. God values character over appearance, and can rightly help us do the same as we trust him.

    1 Samuel 16:6-13 Judging Character In our western society, we truly value outward appearances. People in America spend thousands and thousands of dollars on face lifts, behind lifts, and everything in between. Don Knotts, the actor who played Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show, once said, “What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Coming To Dinner?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 22, 2013
     | 5,960 views

    A sermon on who to invite to dinner based on Luke 14:12-14 (really it covers Luke 14:1-24)

    HoHum: Brad and Libby Birky opened a restaurant in Denver, Colorado. It is a 40 seat restaurant that has one thing conspicuously absent, a cash register. They serve healthy food to people in need. The Birky’s do not charge for their meals telling people “Pay whatever you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Partiality And Favoritism Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,904 views

    James teaches us that showing partiality or favoritism is actually a sin and spells out how we can more easily avoid falling into this temptation.

    This passage begins a new section in James. There are certain temptations and trials that are constantly confronting us. One of the strongest is that of showing partiality or favoritism, of discriminating against people. READ James 2:1. So, here we have the charge against showing partiality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experiencing Worship

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 12, 2016
     | 6,016 views

    we have been looking at practical ways of worship. practical ways of experiencing God.

    Experiencing Worship Introduction- For the past couple weeks, we have looked at practical ways to experience God; and have God evident in our life. We had Looked into being a Barnabas church and a Barnabas giver. A Barnabas person or church is one that shows generosity and kindness to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Philippians Part 6-7 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021
     | 1,496 views

    An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

    Philippians Part 6, Chapter 1:9-18 I. Love (v. 9-10) A. With knowledge to discern right and wrong. Their love was to grow in knowledge and sensitive perception so that they would be more and more able to distinguish between right and wrong. (WB pg 18) B. Without offense—love other people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judas- The One That Got Away

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024
     | 1,181 views

    There is one disciple that got away from Jesus.

    Opener: I remember growing up there was a Clint Eastwood movie called “ The good, the bad and the ugly”. No, I will not be showing that movie after church today. Today, we are beginning our Easter series and looking at three characters in the Easter story. Easter is time where we see a love ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Nature Of Legacy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,060 views

    Encourages believers to live, shine, and leave a Christ-centered legacy, reflecting God's glory and drawing others closer to Him.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the grace and love that our Heavenly Father has so abundantly given us, and to delve into the deep wisdom of His Word. The Apostle Paul, in his profound wisdom and divine inspiration, has left us a powerful ...read more

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    Come And See: Principles For Evangelism

    Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 22, 2002
    based on 577 ratings
     | 50,667 views

    5th sermon in a John series

    Come and See: Principles for Evangelism John 1.35-51 It is perhaps the Christian’s greatest fear. What is it? personal evangelism, sharing one’s faith with another person. After all, I may not know what to say. They might ask me a question I cannot answer. I might fail. I am not gifted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Lost Its First Love

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 10,038 views

    The aim of this year end sermon is to get us to rexamine ourselves as to the intensity of our first love.

    The Church that Lost its First Love December 28, 2003 Revelation 2:1-7 INTRO: A. 2003 was certainly an eventful year; let me briefly take you through it… 1. January began with a month of news talk about the disappearance of Laci Peterson who was last seen on Christmas Eve, 2002. 2. On ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Order In The Church! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 1, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 16,727 views

    We are to build faith in one another.

    ORDER IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 14:26-40 S: Worship C: Understanding, not confusion Th: Orderly Worship Pr: WE ARE TO BUILD FAITH IN ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? How do we do that? KW: Need TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 14:26-40 five specifications that will direct our worship toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Working With People

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,309 views

    Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

    Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Small, But Powerful Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 19, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,480 views

    Disciple your tongue.

    SMALL, BUT POWERFUL James 3.2-12 S: Tongue C: Truth and Grace Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: DISCIPLE YOUR TONGUE! I. WORDS II. TRUTH III. HEART IV. WHOLENESS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Value words. • Speak truth. • Act kindly. • Bring healing. Version: ESV RMBC 17 May 09 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    If Any Man Be In Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 24,337 views

    We may age and get old on the outside, but we can grow ever younger and more alive on the inside...if we are IN CHRIST! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    If Any Man be in Christ 2 Corinthians 5:10-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IfAnyMan.html This is the judgment seat, literally, the bema. There is still a bema in Corinth. This was the place where the judges of the city would meet the citizens and would judge them for certain things -- there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist