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  • Isaac Butterworth avatar

    Radical Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 19, 2010
     | 4,397 views

    In the Lord's Prayer, Jesus connects God's forgiveness of us with our forgiveness of others. To forgive is, then, "an act of radical self-interest."

    RADICAL SELF-INTEREST Matthew 6:9-15 (NRSV) 9 "Pray then in this way: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. 10 Your kingdom come. Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Discovering Empowered Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009
     | 4,326 views

    One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

    Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Struggling To Be A People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009
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     | 4,373 views

    Preached 1989. A people of integrity will not act as though God is automatically on their side, apart from righteousness; and they will pay attention to the way in which leadership is chosen.

    On this Independence Day weekend we think about our nation’s history, our nation’s life. As we do so I want to assure you that we will be wrestling with the word of God, not just scattering political opinions over the landscape like birdseed. I am not here as political pundit, but as a pastor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sin And Salvation

    Contributed by Don Jones on May 13, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 11,870 views

    Sin ia an unpopular word but it is everywhere. It is 1. Alluring, 2. an Act, 3. an Attitude, 4. Anarchy, and 5. Its’ power is now broken.

    "Sin and Salvation" Genesis 3:1-13; Romans 8:1 Every believer needs to know the allure, the acts, the attitude and the cost of sin so that it can be avoided at all costs. Introduction Certain words that are prevalent in scripture have fallen out of favor in our society. One is rarely if ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Two Sides Of Foot Washing

    Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 17,450 views

    Over and over, Jesus taught his followers about the value of humility. Now the Lord placed them in a situation in which they must act it out.

    THE TWO SIDES OF FOOT WASHING John 13:1-17 If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or maybe I should say ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Paralysis Of Fear

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 16, 2011
     | 5,983 views

    Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to act.

    The Paralysis of Fear* Psalm 91 and Rev. 12:7-12 (Responsive reading From Psalm 91 provided at the end of the sermon) Sermon Objective: Many Christians are harangued by Satan’s exaggerated lies and it produces fear and worry whereas trusting in the victorious God gives courage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    High Seas 3 - Hymenaeus Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 16, 2011
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     | 5,155 views

    Is your life standing on the solid rock foundation of Christ, hearing, knowing, and acting upon His word; or are you unwittingly building on something else?

    Dakota Community Church July 17, 2011 High Seas 3 - Hymenaeus Luke 6:46-49 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Storms Of Life Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Jul 25, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,829 views

    As Paul goes through the storm in Acts 27 he is an example of who to go through the storm properly and how to be a blessing to others during the storm.

    Illustration: Test pilots have a litmus test for evaluating problems. When something goes wrong, they ask, "Is this thing still flying?" If the answer is yes, then there’s no immediate danger, no need to overreact. When Apollo 12 took off, the spacecraft was hit by lightning. The entire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Smart About God's Will Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 9, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    Knowledge of the Gospel, love for others and prayer are the keys to coming to know God’s will for our lives -- then we must act on it in order to please Him.

    Being Smart about God’s Will Love and wisdom; God and you Colossians 1:9-12 The Colossians had experienced hope. The Gospel delivered to them had presented them with the promise of the kingdom and that promise had given them hope, which in turn gave rise to active faith and love. This faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Poor Widow - Release Your Old Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    Placing the coins in the offering, was a greatest act of faith Jesus had seen all day, for what she gave was her total trust to God.

    Note: This was preached on Ash Wednesday, but the content is good anytime of the year. The first two sections support the final section about the poor widow and call for a recommitment to Jesus. God bless. - Peter What is it that God is looking for in our lives? When God sits back and looks at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Yielding Your Rights

    Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,302 views

    This sermon encourages Christian not to quarrel with those who offend us but to yield up our rights, fully trusting the Lord to act on our behalf.

    YIELDING YOUR RIGHTS Genesis 26 Introduction 1. God allows “famines” in order to test our obedience to His word. 1 Now there was a famine in the land-- besides the earlier famine of Abraham’s time-- and Isaac went to Abimelech king of the Philistines in Gerar.2 The LORD appeared to Isaac and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,607 views

    Exposition of Acts 12:18-25 about the death of Herod when he stole God’s most valued commodity--his glory

    Text: Acts 12:18-25, Title: Stealing God’s Most Valued Commodity, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, AM Opening illustration: Blog Entry on Glory to God or self A. Background to passage: The guards were executed for their failure, but there has been some time pass in between the deliverance of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Defense Or Offense? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 17, 2007
     | 6,215 views

    Exposition of the truth in Acts 7:1-53 regarding Stephen’s defense and indictment toward the Sanhedrin and the Jewish people’s rejection of Christ

    Text: Acts 7:1-53, Title: Defense or Offense? Date/Place: NRBC, 10/21/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Martin Luther writes “(Christians) must be warriors, always equipped with their armor and weapons, and that the lot of a Christian is no leisurely existence, nor one of peace and security; rather ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Good Preaching? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 5, 2008
     | 5,847 views

    Exposition of Acts 13:13-41 about Paul’s longest recorded sermon and its example toward evaluating preaching in our day

    Text: Acts 13:13-41, Title: What is Good Preaching? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/4/08 A. Opening illustration: Bible Stories with Graham: The Four Tests – Youtube.com B. Background to passage: The missionary duo took their instructions from Sergius Paulus to head for the mainland, and so they did. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unconditonal Love Of God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    The love of God is unconditional. We cannot act like Nicodemus and come to Jesus in the night. We must surrender our whole life to Him.

    The unconditional love of God John 3:1-22 Introduction- Text: John 3:1-22 Read People live today by falling in and out of love. There is no commitment. They do not love “Till death do us part”. They love “till I find someone better”. True love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene