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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Love Your Enemies

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2022
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    Jesus asks us to love the enemy, do good toward the enemy, bless the enemy, and pray for our enemies.

    Love Your Enemies Luke 6:27-38 1. Love your enemies? Jesus say Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. • Jesus declares to his audience, "Love your enemies," The "love" Jesus calls for is not emotional or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    People Of Prayer

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022
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     | 1,057 views

    Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems?

    Are we a people of action or a group of whiners? Do we sit and worry, or do we get up and do something about our problems? Zerubbabel had driven the primary group back to Jerusalem in 537 B.C. (Ezra 1:2) Ezra followed with the second gathering in 458 B.C. (Ezra 7) Now, Nehemiah was currently ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Marks Of A True Christian Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024
     | 889 views

    In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his theme of Christian conduct in the world, emphasizing love as the foundation of all relationships, particularly how believers should interact with their neighbors and the world at large.

    The Marks of a True Christian December 18, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:8-14 Introduction How does the rest of the world and even the people who know you in your neighborhood, work, or school know that you are a Christian? In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Heavenly And The Earthly.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.”

    Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Colossians 3: 1-11 Title: “The Heavenly and the earthly.” The first two chapters of this letter focused on the person of Christ. It is Paul’s belief that if we get Christ right we get everything else right. The second half of the letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Combat In Another Realm" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,339 views

    The Lord of the Rings trilogy provides some great illustrations of our spiritual warfare (#17 in The Christian Victor series)

    “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day,…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    What Will You Do With Jesus? Listen To Him! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 8,035 views

    Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response... will it be to listen to what he has to say for our lives?

    WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH JESUS? “Listen to Him!” Romans 10:13-17 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to listen to him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to listen to what Jesus has to say for their lives. What a beautiful text: Everyone who calls upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wings Like Eagles PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,139 views

    This sermon encourages discernment in understanding God's divine directions, commitment to devotion, and patience in waiting for God's timing. Mark

    Good morning, beloved. I stand here today, not as one who has all the answers, but as one who, like you, seeks to understand the divine directions God has for us, to commit ourselves to devotion, and to understand the dynamics of divine waiting. We are all here, not by accident, but by divine ...read more

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    Aaa Service

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    When opposition comes call upon the AAA service of God.

    By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past few weeks we have been encouraged to live and work together as the body of Christ. I want to continue in that thought for a few more messages to come. In Nehemiah chapter 2 & 3 we find the people working together. God was doing a great work in their midst. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Made New - Listening Anew Series

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,722 views

    How do we hear God speak to us?

    Made New - Listening Anew Bible Reading: John 14: 23-29 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Recently, I heard of a chap here in Ottawa who was offered a job with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When Silence Isn't Golden

    Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,115 views

    The need to acknowledge the Lord and respond to Him, not turn our back on Him

    When Silence Isn’t Golden Bible Reading: Amos 2: 4-5 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO When Silenc e Isn’t Go lden p.1 Do you ever get impatient with a speaker - with me, for instance? Knowing why you came, suspecting the gist of what is going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Please Yourself

    Contributed by Dave Bishop on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out.

    We have seen in recent years the growth in what's known as the Gay Culture - famous people "Coming Out." The Gay culture is a complete world view / way of life. Gay identities growing in strength. The Gay lobby is growing in influence.  So where does that leave us as Biblical Christians. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Check Your Brain At The Door

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,720 views

    A message concerning the "reasonableness" of our faith.

    Don’t Check Your Brain at the Door Acts 17:16-34 (September 9, 2001) Introduction One of the most often heard challenges to Christianity is that it is not a rational or intelligent religion. Some people feel you have to be a bit on the slow side to believe that God would become a man, born of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Go Fishing...

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jan 20, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    A message addressing the reality of time catching up to our rural church. This is an initial call to embrace a paradigm shift within church and society. In order to speak to a new generation, we have to be willing to find new methods of communication.

    Matthew 4:12-23 Paonia United Methodist Church January 23, 2005 “When the going gets tough, the tough go fishing” Can you remember back to when I gave you a message that Began with the words… Life is complicated? Well, this morning starts off with a similar statement. Life is rough. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Unrighteous Gentiles Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    Unrighteous Gentiles

    1:18-30 opens up a new section in Romans. After introducing the righteousness which comes from God (1:17), a theme he develops at length (3:21-5:21), Paul presents the overwhelming evidence of man’s sinfulness, underscoring how desperately he needs this righteousness that only God can provide. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

    Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,139 views

    5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

    The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance