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  • Michael McCartney avatar

    So You Want To Be A Pharisee!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 26, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
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    So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you!

    So you want to be a Pharisee! Thesis: So you want to be a Pharisee and be in contradiction to the teachings and example set by Jesus? Watch out Jesus is going to humble you! Texts: Matthew 5:20 20For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ministry In Daily Life

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,304 views

    Sermon describes how we minister in our daily life, relating our ministry to our work using Jesus’ images of being salt, being the light of the world, and putting our lamp on a lampstand for all to see.

    Matthew 5:13-20 - Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany [On this day, worshippers were asked to wear their work uniform or bring a symbol of their work so that we will be reminded of the connection between our faith and our work. I refer to it in my sermon several times.] Grace be to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    Give And Take

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Feb 7, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
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    There are many areas in which we must give and many areas in which we must take.

    Life is a “give and take” proposition. A. This is true in the area of material possessions and money. 1. We give of our time and talents in the work place and we take an agreed upon wage for our efforts B. This is true in love and emotional support. 1. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hensley avatar

    When The Rain Comes Series

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 17, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 8,435 views

    Chad a 34-year-old software developer married with two children from Florida would rather sleep in on Sundays...find out why.

    West Greeley Baptist Church May 20 2001 “When the rain comes” Matthew 5: 44-45 Pastor Mark Hensley 44But I tell you: Love your enemies[1] and pray for those who persecute you, 45that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Flynn avatar

    Funnking With Straight A's

    Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
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    Human goodness is not good enough for God

    Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Feel The Burn?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,924 views

    Does your heart burn in a good sense?

    Athletes while training speak of feeling the burn. Those of us who are not athletic and have had a past life of alcohol consumption might think of the warmth that spreads over your body after a shot of whiskey as feeling the burn or the sensation as it passes through your throat. True Disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Miles Down The Road Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

    I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word On Divorce Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    There are lots of confusing messages today about divorce and remarriage. What does the Bible really say?

    I. The Covenant of Marriage (19:3-6) A. Affirmed by Creation 1. God created 1 male & 1 female 2. The Creator determines the ideal in marriage B. Affirmed by Connection 1. Abandonment of blood relations a. ‘Leave’ – forsake utterly 2. Attachment to wife a. ‘Cleave’ – glued to C. Affirmed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speech Therapy Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
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    How do you tame the tongue?

    I. The Commencement A. An Oath Defined 1. The concept of oath-taking originated in the OT 2. "An oath is a solemn affirmation or declaration, made with an appeal to God for the truth of what is affirmed, and imprecating His vengeance, and renouncing His favor if what is affirmed is false." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Third Mile Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,242 views

    Isn’t going the second mile enough? Not for a true disciple and follower of Jesus...

    I. A Misrepresentation that Is Typical (43) A. An Omission that was Considerable 1. How do we love our neighbor? 2. The OT admonition paralleled Jesus’ commandment to love our neighbors as ourselves (see Lev. 19:18) B. An Addition that was Convenient 1. Nowhere in scripture do you find the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Fishing With Satan

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,213 views

    If you go fishing with Satan, you just might get hooked

    INTRODUCTION SERMON I. SATANS HOOK. James 1:14-15. 1. Satan uses our own desires to put the bait on. 2. ILLUSTRATION OF KILLING A WOLF BY PAUL HARVEY. 3. EXPLAIN THE SIN PROCESS IN JAMES. II. SATANS BAIT. Matthew 5:27-28. NOT TALKING ABOUT THAT QUICK THOUGHT THAT IS DEALT WITH. 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Dealing With Anger

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Jesus expects us to control our temper

    INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    A Perfect Heart

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,021 views

    Christian Perfection is possible!

    A PERFECT HEART Matt. 5:43-48 INTRO: There is a bumper sticker that is popular among Christians. It says, “Christians are not perfect, just forgiven!” I believe I understand what that statement is trying to say, “We are Christians, God has forgiven us, but we are still going to make mistakes!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Typical Counselees' Masks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 8 ratings
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    Typical Counselees’ Masks

    Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Temptation To Misuse Sexuality Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 20, 2001
    based on 52 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    There are a number of distortions about sexuality that affect how we behave. What does the Bible teach us about our sexuality.

    Last week we talked about the lure of money and we saw how money is such a great temptation for us because of the way the love of money is promoted by our culture. Well, if that’s the case, then perhaps even more so is the temptation to misuse our sexuality. Sex is power in today’s world. Sex is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican