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  • Bill Walker avatar

    Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017
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     | 9,322 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

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    Let The Approved Stand Out

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 19, 2023
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    The light should be near blinding casting a shadow over all the others.

    1 Corinthians 11:19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you. Many people get discouraged because there are so many different sects and cults. In reality, this is a fulfilled prophecy and should encourage faith, not hinder or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perils Of People-Pleasing Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
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     | 20,934 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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    Lose Approval Addiction And Gain Security Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006
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    We all hunger for approval We want to be noticed, appreciated, respected, and loved. We want it from our peers and our parents. We especially want this approval from our father

    Lose approval addiction and gain security Lord who in the scriptures had an approval addiction? Jonathon did not! He did what was right, despite his fathers manipulation. In fact King Saul did! Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I'm God And I Approved This Message

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 30, 2008
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    In our text we find a powerful Political Event taking shape. One of the most Powerful Political Events of its Time. We find a King attempting to exert His Leadership in the midst of troubled times and political unrest. There are some stark similariti

    Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Baptist Church Rochester, NY Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:00 a.m. Worship Service RevWLawason@aol.com TITLE: I’M GOD AND I APPROVED THIS MESSAGE SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-6 In nine (9) days our country will head to the polls to vote for our next Political and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Should We Study The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 1, 2016
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     | 5,908 views

    A motivational message meant to cause the hearer to put forth an effort to be skilled in handling the truth of Scripture.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series Why should we study the Bible? Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15 Purpose of the message: A motivational message meant to cause the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Let Peer Pressure Keep You From...

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
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    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet.

    DON'T LET PEER PRESSURE KEEP YOU FROM PLEASING GOD JESUS CHOSE THE APPROVAL OF GOD OVER THE APPROVAL OF MEN 1 Pet. 2:4 "REJECTED BY MEN, BUT CHOICE AND PRECIOUS IN THE SIGHT OF GOD" remember the building analogy INTRODUCTION: We hear a lot about peer pressure - the pressure to conform; to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Shows Approval Through Baptism

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 9, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    “As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: ‘You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased’” Mark 1:10-11.

    Theme: God shows approval through baptism Text: Gen. 1:1-5; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11 It is one thing to be accepted by God and quite another thing to be approved by Him. In Rev. 17:14 the Scriptures reveal that Jesus Christ has an army of followers through whom He fights and overcomes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Dad God Would Approve Of... Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 17,333 views

    A Father’s Day Sermon.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: June 14, 2006 Date Preached: June 18, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Idolatry in the Church Sermon Title: A Dad God Would Approve of… Sermon Text: 2 Tim 2:14-19 don’t read until after intro… Introduction: Do you remember when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Am I Seeking Human Approval? Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 20, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,914 views

    First message in revival series at Emmaus Baptist Church, Quinton, VA: We may so need human approval that we forget to seek God’s approval. Either we look backward too much, returning to old habits, or we look forward too much, expecting some "magic" wor

    There are certain questions all of us need to ask ourselves. There are certain ways in which we need to probe our own minds and figure out just what we are doing. It never hurts to look inside and be honest and dig out our own motives. For example, since I am now in that wonderful status of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Poor In Spirit Have God's Approval Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 12, 2011
     | 3,734 views

    Part 1. God's approval, his blessing, rests upon those who are poor, contrite in spirit, aware they are spiritually bankrupt before God.

    ‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’ (5:3). The Good News Bible says, ‘Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor’ but that doesn’t properly capture what Jesus means. Although it seems old fashioned now, when a father gives his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What The Church Ought To Be Part 1

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,988 views

    We should not interested in finding the approval of men, but our spiritual life is determined by the approval of God.

    From the time we are born until the time that we die, we want approval and attention. We often here little children say, “Watch me daddy,” “Look at me, mama.” Teenagers want more than anything else to be popular. They are careful to dress in an acceptable manner. They try to talk in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Possessing God's Promises

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,329 views

    The calling of Joshua gives clear instruction to those on the edge of greatness when going into unchartered territory

    Recently I came across an article that described the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage from boyhood to manhood? In this ritual the father leaves his son alone in a forest blindfolded. He is told to sit on a tree stump the whole night and to not remove the blindfold until the rays of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep It Simple!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,371 views

    There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep the basics simple.

    Title: Keep It Simple Text: II Timothy 2:8-15 Thesis: There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep it simple. Introduction They say that the memory is the first thing to go… Two elderly gentlemen were sitting together ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on May 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,486 views

    It the desire of every true believer to please the Lord. Our Lord Jesus has shown us an example on how to please God in John 8:29 " for I do always those things that please him."

    Hebrews 11:5-6 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal