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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Fruit Inspectors Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 1, 2012
     | 6,070 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 1 – 15

    Matthew 7: 1 – 15 Fruit Inspectors “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Salvation Is Free But It's Not Cheap Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 6,914 views

    Salvation is revealed through the parables

    Salvation is free but it’s not cheap Matthew 13:44-50 The perfect Pastor The perfect Pastor preaches exactly 10 minutes, condemns sin but never hurts anyone’s feelings. The perfect pastor works from 8 a.m. until midnight, is always on call, and ready to fill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simply Christmas The 3 Journey's Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2022
     | 3,344 views

    Unexpected Journey’s are part of life – they happen – God is involved in them if you care to see Him

    Video Transition: Simply Christmas Sermon: Simply Christmas (The 3 Journey’s, of the Christmas Story) Scriptures: Luke 2:1-7: Journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem Matthew 2:1-18: Journey from Bethlehem to Egypt Matthew 2:19-23: Journey from Egypt to Nazareth Psalm 23 Thesis: Unexpected Journey’s are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peacemakers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023
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     | 4,830 views

    "Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

    Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Discrimination In The Sanctuary Of God Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,996 views

    Favouritism dishonours God and destroys the Body of Christ.

    JAMES 2:1-4 DISCRIMINATION IN THE SANCTUARY OF THE LORD “My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stewardship

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,177 views

    One of the things in Christian circles that tends to be done in a careless manner is the handling of money. The apostle Paul in this passage organizes the collection of funds for the saints in Jerusalem so that it will be managed honestly and faithfully.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was to avoid excitement. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Church Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    John describes what the Lord sees about 7 churches, which one describes us?

    A True Church Revelation 3:7-13 Illustration: Gregory P. Elder tells of his childhood. He spent many hours at the beach and in the sand building sandcastles. Whole cities would appear by his hand, in the sand. One year bullies, or toughies as he called them, appeared and smashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Spiritual Amnesia"

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 13,462 views

    Can a person be saved and not remember it? You might be surprised at the answer.

    SPIRITUAL AMNESIA Text: 2nd Peter 1:5-11 Introduction- Most of you are familiar with the mental con- dition called amnesia. A person might be invol- ved in an accident, perhaps a blow to the head, and then, for a period of time, not remember a lot of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Rid Of Excuses And Establishing Priorities

    Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Oct 10, 2002
    based on 290 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    Knowing that we cannot make excuses before God and establish our relationship with Him

    GETTING RID OF EXCUSES AND ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES Mat. 16:24-26 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Consequences Of Disobedience

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 228 ratings
     | 37,116 views

    Based on Saul’s partial obedience in destroying the Amalekites we look at the causes and consequences of disobedience in our own lives. God expects total obedience. Partial obedience is equivalent to disobedience.

    Introduction: The first King of Israel faced disastrous consequences because he failed to obey God. The hardening of his heart and his casual attitude to the sin of partial obedience caused him to be rejected as King. He lost his kingdom and eventually lost his life. As we analyze the reasons ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Five Important Questions Jesus Answered

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 14,376 views

    This outline looks at the five questions that centered around the rich young ruler. Three were asked by the young man; one by Jesus; and one by the disciples.

    FIVE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS JESUS ANSWERED Now behold, one came and said to Him, "Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?" So He said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Refresher Course

    Contributed by Joseph Louis on Jun 26, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 8,188 views

    A Message to Refocus on Spiritual Things

    Title: Spiritual Refresher’s Course Scripture: Acts 3:19 (AMP), "So repent - change your mind and purpose; turn around and return [to God], that your sins may be erased (blotted out, wiped clean), that times of refreshing - of recovering from the effects of heat, of reviving with fresh air - may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Is First

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,336 views

    This sermon looks at what the believer is to expect when God is first in their life.

    WHEN GOD IS FIRST Text: Matthew 6:25-34 This passage takes place in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been teaching the basics of the Kingdom of God. But here He comes to a principle that all the Jews listening should have been able to relate to. In this passage Jesus tells them ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When Sin Is In The Camp

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,781 views

    The nation of Israel is stopped on their march into the Promise land. The reason why and the solution are here in this message.

    WHEN THERE IS SIN IN THE CAMP Text: II Corinthians 10:4; Joshua 7 The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. (worldly) They are mighty through God to pull down strongholds. Whether we want to admit to it or not the Church is involved in a spiritual war. The enemy we ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Let The Boaster Boast!

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 2, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    Boasting is usually something frowned on but we are given instructions in the proper motivation and subject of our boasting in Jermiah. We are to boast that we know and understand Yahweh God.

    Let the boaster boast! Jeremiah 9:23-24 Boasting is essentially praising oneself. The Hebrew llh means to praise and in this section it is the reflexive hitpa’el – in other words, praising oneself. I. The pattern of the Hebrew text is “Let not X boast about his Y” A. The X and Y might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational