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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Those Who Love The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 84 ratings
     | 41,111 views

    If we love the Lord as we should what will happen to us? 1- God will guard our lives 2- God will shed light on us 3- God will bring joy to our hearts

    INTRO.- ILL.- Knock, knock. Who’s there? Olive. Olive who? Olive love you too! Are you quick to say, “I love you” to anyone? It seems so natural to do this and especially, you’ve been raised in that realm of love. Is your love real? Is it genuine? Is it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The King Teaches His People (Matthew 5:13-48)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 25, 2024
     | 497 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ began His "sermon on the mount" by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one's enemies.

    Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt, which was used as not only a flavoring but as a preservative against spoilage. Our lives and words are to be used by the LORD to preserve morality and godliness in an increasingly decaying society. Like salt, our lives can be catalysts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2020
     | 3,171 views

    Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.

    Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 13, 2018
     | 7,337 views

    This Christmas, realize that God has visited you, trust Him to save you. Then, after He has saved you, serve Him without fear. It really is the only way to experience His peace.

    Michele Hardie, of Holland, Michigan, describes a time when her family was getting ready for Advent. Recalling their preparation for advent a year earlier, she asked her children, “Who can tell me what the four candles in the Advent wreath represent?” She was looking for them to say hope, peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    It's Time To Wake Up! Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,113 views

    At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

    A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If You Want Eternal Life Then Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 5, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,260 views

    There is one idea that Jesus is teaching us here that is life changing for those who believe; here it is: You have an opportunity to live forever because of who Jesus is.

    There were five ways people related with Jesus during his three year ministry. The first group of folks ignored him. They didn't believe he was the Son of God. They never considered him to be the Messiah. Jesus was most amazed by these people that they could ignore the miracles he performed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mirror

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 2, 2016
    based on 45 ratings
     | 35,438 views

    If we want to know who we really are, what mirror should we look in? We need, we must yield to God's Word to God's will and allow him to mold us into the image the reflection, the image of His son.

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are 4 Scriptures read prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Exodus 34:29-35; Psalm 99; 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; and Luke 9:28-43. After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    When Your Theology Bumps Into The Facts Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,100 views

    A lengthy story about a man born blind provides a clear picture of what happens when your theology bumps into inconvenient facts. Will you reach for God or cling to your predetermined ideas?

    SEEING THE LIGHT: The man was blind but saw by believing and obeying Jesus. - John 9:1-7. a. We’ll get more into the confusion in a moment, but the disciples echo the prevailing theology of the time and presume that someone must have sinned for him to be blind. - vv. 1-2. - It was a theology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 5 (8/27/2017) Series

    Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022
     | 2,010 views

    Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5

    Matthew 5:13-14 (Jesus Teaches about Salt and Light) If a seasoning has no flavor, it has no value. If Christians make no effort to affect the world around them, they are of little value to God. If we are too much like the world, we are worthless. Christians should not blend in with everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,719 views

    God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

    Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Masqueraders Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,206 views

    The devil and his workers will not appear as satan & deceivers. They will appear to be on your side & on God’s side. But they will take your attention off God, off Jesus Christ, off sharing His Gospel & place attention on man & his frailties.

    2 CORINTHIANS 11: 11-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE MASQUERADERS [Matthew 24: 1-5 / 1 John 4:1-3] A attack on the purity of Paul's motives was a disguise for the false preachers actions. They acted like they were concerned for what was right so that they could divide the unity of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    A City On A Hill Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,304 views

    In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

    A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Let It Shine Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 16, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    The body armor of God's righteousness is both a offensive and defensive weapon. This sermon points out the benefits of both.

    In 2003, a class action lawsuit was filed against Second Chance Body Armor. Second Chance manufactures bulletproof vests for police officers and security personnel. Hundreds of police departments throughout the country use their products. Apparently, several police officers had been killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,480 views

    When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

    "Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    I Was Walking The Plank Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Oct 20, 2019
     | 3,366 views

    My brothers and sisters, I was walking the plank —- it seemed in my own light of day. Sometimes when you are at the helm, whether starboard or port, you appear to be walking the plank. Your appearance makes folks see you as walking the plank. This is what happened to Peter when...

    I Was Walking The Plank by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away.And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends