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  • Ken Mowery avatar

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,545 views

    Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

    The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Hate The Sin And Hate The Sinner, Too?

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,688 views

    The critics of sinner can never be the redeemers of sinners! Do we hate the sin and hate the sinner, too?

    Hate the Sin and Hate the Sinner, too? Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-10 1 Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. 3 He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    The Christian And Government

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 14, 2020
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     | 5,103 views

    I preached this sermon to remind believers of the role of government as a God-ordained entity in our lives.

    Title: The Christian and Civil Government Scripture: Romans 13:1-9 Type: Topical Where: GNBC 6-7-2020 (Riots) Intro: During the past week and a half I have heard a lot of people demand and emphasize their rights. The result has been the wanton destruction of our communities, personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    To Sue Or Not To Sue Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,298 views

    In this sermon we seek to understand what Paul taught about lawsuits among believers and how the text applies to us today.

    A. One Sunday a preacher was addressing the children during his children’s sermon. 1. He wanted to help the children think about Jesus as their friend and helper. 2. So he began with a question – “Who would you go to if you had a problem?” 3. One child said that he would go to his grandma. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Jacobs avatar

    Capital Punish: Christian Or Barbarian?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,595 views

    WHAT DOES JESUS BELIEVE ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? That would be the big question. I does not matter what I believe but it does matter what Jesus believes.

    CAPITAL PUNISH: Christian or Barbarian? Rom 13:1-6 NIV Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Righteousness Plus

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,620 views

    Righteousness greater than that of the Pharisees isn't about behavior: it's about bone-deep transformation.

    We’ve been shocked and horrified once again this week at the shooting of children by children, from Santee CA to next door in Pennsylvania. And the commentators and pundits are asking once again what kinds of laws we should pass to keep this from happening. Most are honest enough to admit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Lawsuits Against Believers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,706 views

    In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joseph McCulley avatar

    Dutiful Christians Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,051 views

    This message reminds us of basic Christian duties, like being in subjection to governmental powers...

    1 Peter 2:13-17 Dutiful Christians Introduction: Do you like to go to masquerade parties? Let me tell you about a party that occurred a long time ago. On December 16, 1773 Samuel Adams was speaking and in his closing comments, he gave a prearranged verbal signal. He said, "This meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard White avatar

    Come To The Table

    Contributed by Richard White on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,382 views

    Like Mephibosheth we were crippled, expecting death, but we come to the presence of the KING and receive mercy and grace. Come and Eat.

    Come to the Table 2 Samuel 9:1-11 1 John 3:1- “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” The Bible seems to abound in difficult names- names like “Ne-bu-chad-nez-zar” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,539 views

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Raymond Williams avatar

    Shaken

    Contributed by Raymond Williams on Sep 20, 2023
     | 1,529 views

    The Kingdom we are given is unshakable, a Kingdom that will never be destroyed.

    Unshaken “Now this, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of those things that are being shaken, as of things that are made, that the things which cannot be shaken may remain.” (Hebrews 12:27) This statement is such a majestic utterance, surely no man alone would have presumed to utter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    My Black Christian History Wisdom Of Ethiopia (February 11) Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 16, 2024
     | 1,671 views

    We embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 Kings 10:1-10.

    "My Black Christian History Wisdom of Ethiopia" (February 11) Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we embark on a journey into the depths of Scripture, exploring a captivating encounter between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, as recorded in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Canadian Government Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    Christian submission to authority: 1) the command for submission, 2) the motive for submission, 3) the extent of submission, 4) the reason for submission, 5) the attitude of submission, and the 6) application of submission.

    The Motto of the Dominion of Canada is from: Ps 72:8 May he have dominion from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth! And we sing this every time we sing our National Anthem when we say: "God keep our land, Glorious and free". For the majority of Canadians today, the calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ken Harris avatar

    A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,830 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

    20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Sacrificial Love

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,083 views

    This is a Memorial Day message in honor of all who sacrificed their lives that we might live.

    Text: “And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13). Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. What does it mean to Americans? What does it really mean to people? To some people it is a time to get together with family and socialize and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church