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  • Bill Prater avatar

    Sermon On The Mount Lesson 31

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 3,570 views

    Lesson 31

    For the first and only time in this sermon, we find Jesus addressing the same subject twice. The subject of prayer was covered in detail in Matthew 6, especially in the section dealing with the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). His second mention of the subject shows how serious a matter prayer is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Declaration Of Dependence

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    We are called to live life depending on God

    The Declaration of Dependence Psalm 23 July 4, 1999 Introduction Does anyone recognize these words? We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Wrath Of The Lamb

    Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Good Friday Sermon - Jesus will dispense mercy and justice as the Lamb

    Chapter 6 of John’s Revelation or vision from God paints a picture for us that is not pleasant. In America we strive for the pursuit of freedom and happiness, so the glimpse we are given here of the past, present, and future is something most of us would rather not see or deal with. It’s like ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Love Names

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    Exploring the joy of our new name.

    Love Names Rev 2:17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. KJV Every couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Homeless No More

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,928 views

    This is a funeral homily for a homeless man who had lived at a local shelter for 30 years before his death.

    Homeless No More - A Funeral Homily Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Days Of Thunder

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,259 views

    This sermon deals with what to do when sin crashes your walk with Jesus Christ.

    Days of Thunder Galatians 5:7-15 INTRODUCTION: Play crash scene from “Days of Thunder” with Tom Cruise before entering the stage. Ask: “Does your walk with JC ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tale Of Two Sons

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,175 views

    Joseph gave birth to Ephraim and Manasseh and both had a significant meaning in his life. God is faithful to bring into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.

    THE TALE OF TWO SONS Troubles and Background:  Joseph dreamed of being used mightily of God. o A dreamer can see in color what everyone else sees in black and white. o Someone with a dream can see what others say can’t be done. o A dreamer can envision from afar what others cannot see up ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Raising Second Generation Christians: 15 Biblical Principles

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,226 views

    What are the dangers and solutions for raising second generation Christians? Here are 15 Key Biblical Principles.

    Judges 2:8-2:11 Following the great faith of Joshua it was said of the next generation of Jews, "After that whole generation had been gathered to their fathers, another generation grew up, who knew neither the Lord or what He had done for Israel." Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

    The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    My Son... If

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,449 views

    This message is a broad introduction to Proverbs 2:1-5 and focuses on: The Spirit of this Age, Spiritual Fathers and Long-term vision

    My Son…if… Proverbs 2:1-5 Intro.: These words of Solomon in Proverbs 2 are directed toward his son, but they are also a directive from the Lord to his children. When God says “My son”, our hearts should awaken to His wholehearted devotion to us, just like the prodigal’s father in Luke 15:20, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Ease Of Becoming An Insignificant Christian

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    3 THINGS THAT WILL CAUSE YOUR LIFE TO BECOME INSIGNIFICANT AND WITHOUT EFFECT TOWARD OTHERS

    The Ease of Becoming an Insignificant Christian Jude 22 * One of the greatest tragedies for a Christian is that His/Her life may be lived without ever making any significant impact for the glory of God. * Insignificant = without measurable or noticeable impact or contribution. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - Give Me More Than A Blow-Up Sword! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 25, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,698 views

    The nimble adroitness needed for sword fighting seemed severely limited by the floppy handles and fat blades filled with air, but at least they were safe. High adventure with ABSOLUTELY NO DANGER.

    Part 17 - Matthew 10:34-42 - GIVE ME MORE THAN A BLOW-UP SWORD! My youngest grandson had a birthday party not too long back. It was a pirate party so all his mates came dressed in pirate gear - eye-patches, head scarves, etc. At the door we presented every pirate with a plastic blow-up sword, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Maintain Friendship

    Contributed by Delbert Evans on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,980 views

    A text describing the functions of friendship.

    How to Maintain Friendships by Dr. Delbert Evans Proverbs 18:24 (KJV) A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. Introduction: A life without friends is a life less than God intended for us. Since we are created in His image, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Beatitudes: A Program Of Life Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,848 views

    Our worship must be an authentic and total gift of self in the spirit of the Beatitudes

    All Saints Day Nov 1 2010 The Spirit of the Liturgy Today is part of what we might call a great cosmic convergence, at least for our nation. Yesterday was both Hallowe’en, and, for Protestants, what they call Reformation Sunday, the anniversary of the great religious revolution that split ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Missing Prophecy

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 4, 2012
     | 3,016 views

    A talk on prophecy that relates directly to the resurrection of Christ.

    Text: 1 Cor 15:4, Title: Missing Prophecy? Date/Place: NRBC, 4/1/12, AM Opening illustration: the conversation that I had with the family about prophecies of Jesus Background to passage: it just amazed me that there weren’t more and more specific prophecies about the resurrection, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist