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  • James Awosina avatar

    Studying For Divine Approval

    Contributed by James Awosina on Jul 5, 2019
     | 6,918 views

    The apostolic charge to every preacher and teacher of the word is "study". Our ministry will lack the substance of divine approval and saving, sanctifying power without the diligent study of the Word of God on daily basis.

    STUDYING FOR DIVINE APPROVAL 2 Timothy 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” Paul was Timothy’s mentor, pastor and leader. He understood perfectly Timothy’s shortcomings as a young pastor under his tutelage. To ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    "Jesus Approved Worship” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2019
     | 6,333 views

    From the worshiping women in Mark 14, we learn three things about the kind of worship that Jesus approves of.

    John says (John 12:1) Jesus arrived in Bethany 6 days before Passover, which means He arrived on Saturday. He and His disciples stayed in Bethany each evening during the first part of the last week of His life. They’d journey 2 miles into Jerusalem, He’d teach the people, stop for the evening at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Governor Approved Worship Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 20, 2020
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     | 1,663 views

    This is the 2nd of 3 sermons in "A COVID Christmas". This shows the correlations between the days of Jesus' birth and today's environment.

    Series: A COVID Christmas [#2] GOVERNOR APPROVED WORSHIP Luke 2:8-20 Introduction: Here we are in the Christmas Season; and I’m agitated. It is supposed to be a time of joy and celebration; and instead, it is a time of corrupt politics and virus lockdowns. Political, Governmental, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Workman Approved By God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 25, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,441 views

    The correct handling of the Word of truth.

    A WORKMAN APPROVED BY GOD. 2 Timothy 2:14-19. Earlier in the chapter, Timothy was encouraged, first, to ‘endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (cf. 2 Timothy 2:3). Second, to ‘strive lawfully’ as a good athlete (cf. 2 Timothy 2:5). And thirdly, to spend himself in labour, like ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Approved Or Unapproved

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 31, 2022
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    Are you standing out or should you be standing down?

    1 Cor 11:18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it. 19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Paul was not into ecumenicism. The division and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Worker Approved By God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,643 views

    2 Timothy 2:14-19 shows us several ways a worker is approved by God.

    Introduction One fall, at the first church I served, I attended a men’s retreat. About 175 men from several churches in the district attended the weekend retreat for men. I don’t remember the name of the speaker for the men’s retreat but I do remember two things about him. First, he spoke without ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Temptation: Tested And Approved

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,024 views

    We cannot survive without Jesus working through us and in us. He shows us how we overcome temptation.

    Temptation- Tested and Approved Luke 4:1-12 Good morning…if you would turn to Luke 4:1-12 that will be our text this morning. Prayer- Last week we looked at crazy Faith! The faith that would dare to have four men drop a crippled man from a hole in the roof so that their friend could get healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Study PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 313 views

    Encourages believers to diligently study, understand, and live out the teachings of the Bible, seeking God's approval through their faithful application.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather here today in the warmth of our fellowship, in the shared love of our faith, and in the common hope of our future. We come together not as strangers, but as family, bound by the unbreakable ties of our shared belief. We are here to seek, to learn, and to grow. In ...read more

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    Living A God Approved Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,669 views

    There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

    LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom From Addiction To Approval Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014
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     | 5,303 views

    In order to free ourselves from obsessive attraction to approval and praise we must press the escape key: Embrace Grace Seek only the praise of God and Change our Story - let God re-write our personal narrative

    We read Galatians chapter 1 together. Today we’re going to focus on just one verse from Galatians 1. 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is the first in a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 20,853 views

    If you devote your life to trying to please others you will find yourself enslaved to their opinions and approval.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re not involved in our Student Ministry at Green Acres, you may not know that it’s called “The One-Ten Student Ministry.” Do you know why? It’s not because the Student Center is located on Highway 110. It’s because the theme of the ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Study To Show Yourself Approved” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 39,655 views

    Being able to give an answer for the hope that lies within you.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 2 Peter 1:5-11 & 2 TIM 2 1. When I mention the word STUDY, what comes to mind? a. School? Library? Detention? Boring? Stale? Cheating? Consider some recent findings: A study by The Center for Academic Integrity found that almost 80% of college students admit to cheating at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Have Been Approved! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Jan 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,047 views

    First message of six in a series exploring the Beatitudes. Overview message of Matthew 5:1-12.

    INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT… I. The Setting CONTEXT: 1st of 5 great discourses in Matt. 5-7;10;13;18;24-25. Matt. Establishes Jesus as the Messiah (1-2). Obedient Son of God by baptism of John Baptist (3). Temptation (4) & begins ministry (4). Sermon on Mount is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Approval Of Great Salvation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013
     | 2,087 views

    To prove GOD's approval to us by: (1) HIMSELF, (2) His signs, wonders and miracles, (3) Gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Approval? Yes or no? If yes or either no, pls. explain. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove GOD's approval to us by: (1) HIMSELF, (2) His signs, wonders and miracles, (3) Gifts of the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,270 views

    Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

    APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ