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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Matthew The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 7, 2019
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    No one is beyond redemption, all can be saved. To learn about the life of Matthew the tax collector and how you can live your life without the shame and guilt of sin please read this sermon.

    Matthew the Tax Collector Luke 5:27-32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Today we are going to continue the sermon series on the Twelve Apostles by examining the life of Matthew “the tax collector.” Before I begin, I want to acknowledge that the book “Twelve Ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Williams avatar

    The Dunce Seat-Be Not Ignorant

    Contributed by Danny Williams on Jun 22, 2007
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    God does no want us to live our lives in ignorance-ignorance is not bliss!

    Knowledge is power, and ignorance is not bliss! The Greek word for ignorant is "agnosis" which means without knowledge. Another similar word is "idiotes" or our English, idiot. A common concept from classrooms of the past is the dunce hat and dunce seat. The practice began in the 13th century by ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 18, 2012
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    When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are.

    Title: Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Text: Colossians 3:5-9 (3:1-15) Thesis: When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are. Series: How to treat people at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you do not see eye to eye. Introduction When ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mothers Day 2009

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 30, 2009
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    How many mothers here would gladly trade their concern for a child that they think is lost for an acknowledgment from that child that they have found God in their lives?

    Mothers Day 2009 Luke 1:41-52 When my daughter was a little girl she used to want me to read to her at every opportunity. One of her favorite little books was called - Are you My Mother? It was written by P.D. Eastman and published in 1960 by Random House. Some of you may own a copy of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013
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    Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

    In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022
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    The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

    Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Blameless Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2021
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    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private 1 Peter 2 :11), and a 2) personal, godly deportment that is outward and public 1 Peter 2 :12).

    1 Peter 2:11-12 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Gospel Of Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2021
     | 2,790 views

    With the Gospel, believers are: 1) Armed with the Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1), 2) Armed with the Life of Christ (1 Peter 4:2), 3) Disarming the life before Christ (1 Peter 4:3-5), and 4) Armed because of the Judgement of Christ (1 Peter 4:6).

    1 Peter 4:1-6. [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Cheadle avatar

    Narnia: C. S. Lewis, Apostle To Skeptics Series

    Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 91 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    A biographical overview of C. S. Lewis’ life, tracing the influences that led to his moving from a commitment to atheism to belief in Jesus Christ

    The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis #1 "C.S. Lewis, Apostle to Skeptics" Psalm 139.1-17 This weekend we’re launching a series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis. This message will not involve the exposition of a text or the exploration of a topic, but the introduction of an amazing man whom God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 4 (Aka: Hellfire And Brimstone) Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 28, 2008
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     | 2,583 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:29-34, regarding the conclusion of Paul’s Mars Hill sermon regarding repentance, belief, and judgment

    Text: Acts 17:29-34, Title: Seed Picker 4 (AKA: Hellfire and Brimstone), Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, AM Opening illustration: The whole thing gets to be a terrible riddle for most of us. My working idea of God is that there’s something very significant, beyond my capacity to measure, that existed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Month Of No More Barrenness

    Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020
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    The Lord answered Isaac’s prayer, and Rebekah became pregnant with twins. “Gen 25:21 NLT. I am pleading with God on behalf of someone this month, there shall no more be barrenness in your life in Jesus name.

    I welcome you to a brand new month of November, our Month of No More Barrenness. “And Isaac intreated the Lord for his wife, because she was barren: and the Lord was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived.” Gen 25:21 KJV.“Isaac pleaded with the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Curtis Kittrell avatar

    Delights Of God's Law

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 21, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,964 views

    This, the longest psalm in the Bible, contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, because each fresh word from God reveals not just information

    DELIGHTS OF GOD’S LAW PSALM 119 “Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your Law” (Ps. 119:18). This, the longest psalm in the Bible, contains a series of eight-line meditations based on each of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The psalm celebrates a revelation which brings delight, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Great Miracle

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,652 views

    This is a message that shows the importance of the birth of John the Baptist.

    “A GREAT MIRACLE THAT PREFACED THE GREATEST MIRACLE OF THEM ALL” TEXT: Luke 1:1-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The writer of the third Gospel is writing something that would normally not be believed. Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

    The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stan Rodda avatar

    Solitude: The Practice Of God Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,779 views

    A closer look at the discipline of solitude, how it relates to us and the example of solitude in Jesus’ life.

    SOLITUDE: THE PRACTICE OF GOD Quote: Mark 1:35 Our individualistic society Wealthy CEO, happy family, successful entrepreneur, popular student List goes on and on What’s the issue? They are empty inside There’s something missing Are you experiencing that in your life? Discipline of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ