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How Christ Perfectly Demonstrated The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 22, 2001

based on 77 ratings

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Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it

Why Jesus Urged Everyone to Live By the Golden Rule Illustration:Most people wish to serve God -- but in an advisory capacity only. Quoted in Sunday Express, London. 1. Jesus knew that the golden rule benefits everyone, especially the first one to apply it. The Lord Jesus said, "Do to others as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Bigger Barns?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 29, 2001

based on 257 ratings

| 35,590 views

God wants us to enjoy life, but not without a relationship with Him. Beware of the danger of greed and placing one’s confidence in earthly possessions.

Jesus was teaching His disciples when He was interrupted by someone who wanted him to resolve a family dispute over inheritance. He was not really asking for advice. He wanted Jesus to stand on his side and "tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me." (v.13). He wanted Jesus to get the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21, John 15:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paying The Price

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 8, 2001

based on 121 ratings

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Jesus wants us to seriously consider the high cost of following Him as a Disciple.

IT IS ONE OF THE SUPREME HANDICAPS OF THE CHURCH THAT IN IT THERE ARE SO MANY DISTANT FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST AND SO FEW REAL DISCIPLES. ALL OF THIS SIMPLY DUE TO THE COST INVOLVED WITH DISCIPLESHIP. NOT VERY MANY PEOPLE ARE WILLING TO PAY THE PRICE FOR FOLLOWING JESUS. INSTEAD, TOO MANY JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

James, "When Less Is More" Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 5, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 12,034 views

Sometimes the lack of words concerning a believer’s life is a reminder of the Spiritual Paradox that "Less of us is More of Him."

The 12 Apostles Week 9 – James "the less" Dr. Rik B. Wadge, Ph.D. "When Less is More" Preparatory Introduction: Joel Olsteen’s declaration “This is my bible... I am what it says I am... I have what it says I have... I can do what it says I can do... Today I will be taught the Word of God... I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Have You Seen The Light?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 4,010 views

The light of ascencion illuminates forgiveness and God’s care for us.

Have you seen the light? Moses saw the light on his many trips up Mt. Sinai to receive God’s laws. Peter, James, and John, disciples of Jesus, saw the light on the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus’ appearance was changed before their very eyes. But what about you? Have you seen the light? That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"Consider God's Plan For Your Giving " Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,489 views

How does God want me to grow in my giving to support His work?

God’s plan is for you to give your tithe to the support of His work through your local church. But we need to understand that giving a tithe is only the beginning. God’s plan is for us to grow in our giving. In Malachi 3:8, we are exhorted to give both "tithes" and "offerings." God wants us to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Jesus Christ

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 14 ratings

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As we continue through the Apostles Creed, we consider what this statement means and how it affect our pattern of living.

Introductory Considerations 1. How many words does a person speak in a lifetime? Did a little calculation - if I speak 10 words a minute on average, I would speak over 500,000 per year. In life of 70 years - 35 million words. 2. Some important - vows when married, confession of faith. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 205 ratings

| 12,678 views

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What's It To You?"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Apr 28, 2003

based on 74 ratings

| 15,171 views

YOU doing what YOU are supposed to do...

“What’s it to you?” John 21:18-23 We looked recently at the scripture just before the text we are in today where Peter had jumped out of the boat and swam ahead of everyone… and it Peter found complete forgiveness. He jumped from the boat out a need to be forgiven – but I can also tell you ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

United Or Untied?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 19, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 10,220 views

Church fights, anger and power-positioning -- the church is so much like the world we hardly have anything to offer as an example of the Christlike life. Here is how to straighten out!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- Russell Brownworth, Pastor 1 Corinthians 1.10, 3.23, Psalms 133 There is a chorus I love; it is a prayer to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Como Ser Um Cristão

Contributed by Jeferson Tavares on May 21, 2003

based on 5 ratings

| 2,124 views

A vida do cristão. Seus propósitos e seu relacionamento com Deus.

COMO SER UM CRISTÃO A mensagem deste programa traz um novo sentido à vida em um mundo onde entrou o pecado e ficou fora de sintonia com o universo. Esse mundo é habitado por pecadores. É o que a Bíblia fala em Romanos 3:23: “Todos pecaram e precisam da gloria de Deus.” Mas justamente na hora mais ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13-14

Denomination: Adventist

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Purity-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 7,684 views

More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally concerned about heart impurity. This type of heart disease, if not "cured," may render a person spiritually dead

Purity-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God" (Matt. 5:8). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-8 Introduction: More than one million Americans will die of heart diseases this year, so we should be concerned about heart failure. But we should be equally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 22, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 7,448 views

Second sermon in a series leading up to Easter that focuses on the betrayal of Judas - It asks the key question - Are you sold out or a sell out?

The Passion of Christ March 14, 2004 Sealed with a Kiss – Judas Sunday AM Text: Matthew 26:37-50 Intro: Judas – the mention of his name invokes thoughts of treachery and deceit. But it wasn’t always that way. In fact, Judas was once a popular name. Name: from Judah – meaning “Jehovah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-50

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Humanity Through Jesus' Eyes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 4,160 views

The ultimate good in life is when we are liberated, let loose to become such lovers of God that we surprise ourselves by loving those whom God loves.

“Seeing Humanity Through Jesus’ Eyes” Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both in our Old Testament Lesson and in our Gospel Lesson for this morning we come face to face with the disease of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

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