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  • Michael Stover avatar

    Miles Down The Road Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

    I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    As If You Were Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,370 views

    An encouraging message that we are to "put ourselves in their place" when we remember all our fellow Christians who are suffering and imprisoned for their faith in Christ.

    AN ELDERLY WOMAN WAS GIVEN A STACK OF PAPERS TO FILL OUT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE ADMITTING OFFICE OF A HOSPITAL. SHE PATIENTLY WAITED HER TURN FOR A HOSPITAL OFFICIAL TO SEE HER. WHEN ASKED, SHE HANDED THE OFFICIAL HER INSURANCE CARD AND ALL OF THE ADMITTING PAPER WORK. WHEN SHE WAS ASKED TO GIVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Ten Commandments--Introduction Series

    Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001
    based on 194 ratings
     | 13,563 views

    An introduction to the study of the Ten Commandments

    DATE: February 4, 2001 TEXT: Exodus 20:1-20; Deuteronomy 5:6-22 THEME: Ten Commandments – "Introduction " INTRODUCTION - The Christian and the Law i. Three types of law a. Ceremonial Law – Sacrifices, offerings and methods of purification ad cleansing typical of the Messiah and fulfilled in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 26, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,357 views

    This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

    Subject: Spiritual Freedom Scripture: John 8.36 Sermon: “Freedom” Scope: This sermon should challenge each listener to examine there state of spiritual existence and make sure they are free indeed. Summary: True freedom comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Segue: Today I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Down Racial Walls

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” How can we break down racial walls? I have three ideas.

    Breaking Down Racial Walls Mark 7:24-30 I told my neighbor that I was Italian and Puerto Rican. She said, “The Italian side is the good side.” Imagine how I felt. Where does racism, prejudice, bigotry come from? God to Samuel: Man looks on the outward appearance, but God looks on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Kingdom Focus Of Politics As Usual

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 5, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,071 views

    Jesus models for us a Kingdom Focus when confronted with political issues.

    A KINGDOM FOCUS OR ‘POLITICS AS USUAL’? Matthew 22:15-22 •This is the question every believer must ask during election time. Will I maintain a Kingdom focus, or will I revert to ‘politics as usual’? Will I allow myself to be salt and light through the political processes, or will I focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Your House In Order Series

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,372 views

    This is a series that the Lord has burdened my heart with for several weeks because my greatest concern is that every leader of every home will make sure that their house is in order.

    “Get Your House In Order” Text: II Kings 20:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Introduction: This morning I am going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 5,355 views

    Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

    DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is Calling You By Name

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,170 views

    The call of God is what makes all the difference in our lives. We do not have to be on our death bed - or dying on a cross next to the Cross of Jesus - in order to hear His word of mercy.

    HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the word of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beautiful Feet

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 14, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,119 views

    A Youth Group message that shares two messages in one. 1st: shares how God views us as we share His word with others and 2nd: shares humbleness and servant hood.

    Isaiah 52:6-7 6 Therefore my people will know my name; therefore in that day they will know that it is I who foretold it. Yes, it is I." 7 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Few Good Men

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,755 views

    Father’s Day message

    A FEW GOOD MEN A Father’s Day Sermon I Chronicles 11:10-23 June 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee One time a little boy was asked to define Father’s Day and he said, “It’s just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the present.” It’s tough being dad. (wingclips.com, “The Pancakes”) 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Essential Character Of Gift In Relationships Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2010
     | 3,261 views

    Whether in a family or in society, there must be room for gracious gift, not just equal value exchange, even for the sake of justice.

    January 10, 2010 Caritas in Veritate We can only imagine the look that poor Hannah gave Elkanah after he said “why are you crying. Am I not worth more to you than ten sons?” In Israel, as in many cultures today, having a son is economic security in old age. The sons had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Christmas: Jesus Is God's Peace-Child Gift To Us

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,373 views

    A short talk for our annual Christingle services that are attended by approx 600 people, many of whom are seekers and occasional Church attenders. This talk compares truth and lies and focuses on a true story from Papua New Guinea that helped evangelist D

    I recently came across a few tongue-in-cheek guidelines for Christmas eating: 1. If you eat something and no-one sees you eat it, it has no calories. 2. If you drink a diet drink with chocolate, the calories in the chocolate bar are cancelled out by the calories in the diet drink! 3. When you eat ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    All Saints Day Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 47,014 views

    The reason for ’All Saints Day’ and two examples of ’saints’.

    ALL SAINTS DAY Many years ago the bishops in England thought that there were so many good people to remember, that one day should be set apart commemorate all who had lived Godly lives, and so November 1st was designated as "All Saints Day". When we think of ‘saints’ there comes to mind a picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,747 views

    A simple explanation for why we as American Christians celebrate Thanksgiving

    Why Thanksgiving? A. In 1621, at Plymouth Plantation – near Plymouth Rock – a group of Pilgrims gathered together in what was then called “The New World” to celebrate Thanksgiving. 1. These Pilgrims were just completing their first year in America. 2. 102 of these salty people had boarded the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ