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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Avoiding Spiritual Near-Sightedness That Leads Us To Do Evil In God's Name

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 4, 2011
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    The chief priests were meticulous in making sure the "blood money" didn't go into the treasury while they were actively working on a murder. What are ways we see the small things while missing the big picture?

    Diagnosing Spiritual Near-Sightedness: There is a “spiritual eye condition” that allows people to see small things clearly while being blind to big things. - Matthew 27:6. - References in Matthew to clear “eyes”: Matthew 6:22-23, 7:3-5, 13:15-16. - We are going to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does "morality" Even Mean?

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019
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    How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

    A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Correcting Our Double Vision Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 13, 2023
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    This message addresses the problem of spiritual double vision; being focused on the things of God and the things of the world simultaneously. Jesus talks about treasure in heaven or earth; being full or light or darkness; and pursuing God or money.

    I have entitled our message this morning, “Correcting Our Double Vision.” Double vision, according to Yale Medicine, is understood as being when someone sees two of the “same” image instead of one.(1) But today, I want us to think of double vision as seeing two “separate” images at the same time. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy Kills

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 28, 2025
     | 702 views

    Ananias and Sapphira

    Hypocrisy Kills Acts 4:36-5:11 Good morning… I heard a story about a bad snowstorm that happened while one of the employees had a scheduled day off and stayed in bed. But just then, his phone rang. It was his boss asking him to come in to work because many of the employees called and said they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Integrity

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002
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    This sermon addresses the role of of intergity for Christians.

    THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY Text: Proverbs 10:9 You are in the grocery store and the cashier has given you $10.00 too much in change. Aware of it, do you grin to yourself and say "Good, I can use the extra cash." Or, do you give it back? This is called a moral dilemma. You find someone’s ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
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    Year C First Sunday of Lent March 4, 2001

    Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children through our baptism. Amen. Romans 10: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Baptismal Promises Never Lapse Or Expire.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 22, 2001
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    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Year C

    Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost September 30, 2001 1Timothy 6: 6-19 Title: “Baptismal promises never lapse or expire.” Chapter six, begins with exhortations to Christian slaves, regarding how to treat their masters verses one and two. It then treats of the Christian attitude toward ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Because Mama Says It Doesn't Make It Right"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jul 12, 2009
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    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving parents.

    12 July 2009 Pentecost Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Adult Christian children are to pay attention to the advice of Christ-like parents and think twice about the guidance given by unbelieving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Men Hate Going To Church

    Contributed by David Diyanni on Jun 29, 2008
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     | 8,639 views

    Why are most of America’s churches filled with women and children? Where are all the men? Check out this sermon!

    Why Many Men Hate Going To Church Introduction 1. Today I am going to give all of you something to talk about around the dinner table for the next few weeks. I am going to challenge some of you to look at Jesus differently than you possibly have and my hope is that you get a better understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    "They Both Came Too Pray"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 21, 2010
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     | 6,465 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and Tax Collector.... one represents all people through history who seek to find "their" own "way" to justify themselves.... and one represents the one who finds Jesus and knows that by faith God sees him/her "just as if I

    In Jesus Holy Name October 24, 2010 Text: Luke 18:9-14 Redeemer “They Both Came to Pray” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Father Series

    Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 14, 2019
     | 6,972 views

    Fathers today are seen as little more than another child for the wife to take of. We have lowered the expectation of dads to an all time low. But dads, fathers are so very needed.

    INTRODUCTION: How important are a father’s words of wisdom? How valuable is a father's presence in the lives of his children? How necessary is a father's influence as compared to his income or him providing for his family? How many of you remember the old song “Cat’s in the cradle”? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Freedom Of Obedience Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,531 views

    Finding Freedom through Obedience. 12 Step programs

    There is a true story about a guy named Burnell. This incident happened while he was in basic training in the army. A friend of his persuaded him to help him in embarrassing the Inspection Officer. This Inspection officer enjoyed going over locker and person effects with a white glove. He seemed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 6,685 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Root And Fruit Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 14, 2024
     | 1,393 views

    James is going to make the case that we are not saved by good works but once we are born again good works will be the natural response to our love and gratitude to God.

    James: Practical Faith  James 2:14-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-13–2024 Where’s the Fruit? I once had a conversation with a guy in his 20s. I’ve known him since he was a little kid. He went to church every week, Christian school, said a prayer in 5th grade, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christianity In The Public Square: The Apologetics & Philosophy Renaissance

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,479 views

    Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday.

    Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday. Of course a religion that only functions an hour a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army