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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Familiarity Breeds Contempt

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2003
    based on 188 ratings
     | 32,701 views

    God is no respecter of persons. He will use whom he will. There is a danger in our Christian lives that we can miss out on God’s blessings because we fail to recognise God’s messenger.

    Saxlingham 06-07-03 A prophet is without honour in his own country We all know the old adage “Familiarity breeds contempt” - a saying that goes back as far as Publius the Syrian, in 2 BC. And we see in our Gospel reading this morning, how this happened to Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Vinnie Cappetta avatar

    Treating Your Enemies Right

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,407 views

    It is natural for us to hate those who treat us poorly. It seems outrageous to do anything else, right? But, we forget that Jesus came to bring a new way of doing things; He wants us to treat our enemies right. Check out what He says . . .

    Treating Your Enemies Right Matthew 5:43-48 Think back to someone(s) who hurt you deeply. Ever asked the question, “What am I supposed to do with these angry feelings?” What if you could speak to Jesus about this? What if he could answer you? What might he say? First, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Armed And Dangerous

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,768 views

    Here’s the truth, whether we want to recognize it or not: we’re in a battle. When we choose Jesus Christ, we’re not choosing the easy path in life. Our foes are worse than any of those in human battles: we’re battling “spiritual forces of evil”. Our foe i

    “Armed and Dangerous” Ephesians 6:10-20 Kung Fu Clergy. Martial Arts Ministry. If you think these are cute oxymorons, think again. More karate clergy are cinching their black belts than ever, chopping for Christ, kicking, blocking, flipping and punching their way into churches everywhere. Many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Leading With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 20, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,095 views

    All people are called to be sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit. How? More than anything it is what you let God do to you.

    Leading With the Holy Spirit “I am fully convinced, my dear brothers and sisters, that you are full of goodness. You know these things so well you can teach each other all about them.” Romans 15:14 Intro: We have all heard of the “rat maze experiment.” They put a rat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Influence

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 17, 2014
     | 9,040 views

    Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power... but what we need is influence.

    Title: The Power of Influence Text: Matthew 5:13-16 Thesis: Sometimes Christians think the way to bring about change is power… but what we need is influence. Introduction Power infers the ability to unilaterally produce an effect. Power suggests authority and control. A person in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Jesus Touches, He Changes. Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 59,697 views

    His name had been Saul, but that - along with his entire life - was changed when he met Jesus. What changed him and what can we learn from his experience?

    OPEN: There is a story about a little girl who proudly wore a shiny cross on a chain around her neck. One day her preacher noticed how proud she seemed to be of her pretty cross, and said to her, “Honey, don't you know that the cross Jesus died on wasn't beautiful like the one you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's Boss

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 19, 2019
     | 2,735 views

    Who’s boss? Is Jesus Christ really the Lord of your life? At this very moment, Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life, or He is not. Either you have surrendered your life to Him and He is running the show, or you are still at the help of your life.

    Who’s Boss? Colossians 1:15-18 ; Philippians 2:5-11 1. God said He was Acts 2:36 2. Because of creation Colossians 1:15-18 3. Jesus said He was John 13:13 4. It is His destiny Phil 2:5-11 5. Because He bought us 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 6. God’s plan is best. Jeremiah 29:11 Who’s boss? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Troublesome Times Are Here...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,322 views

    Let us study the issues of how low humanity stoop? Consider the darkness that is trying to snuff out the light. We study several major issues about the decay and decline of our society.

    TROUBLESOME TIMES ARE HERE… LIVING IN DAYS OF UNCERTAINTY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a several part lesson. LET US STUDY THE IMMINENT RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR IN 8 AREAS OR CATEGORIES. HOW LOW CAN WE GO… This lesson will look at #1 SIGNS OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    What Doth God Require? (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,814 views

    To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments. They are to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly 2. That We Love Mercy 3. That We Walk Humbly Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kerry Bauman avatar

    Holiness And Discipline Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,161 views

    One of the most forgotten teachings of our Lord is that of church discipline. In this message we discuss the purpose for it, the process by which it is done and when discipline is to be practiced.

    Holiness and Discipline Text: Matthew 18:15-20 Introduction: It is difficult to read a paper or watch the news today without hearing something about an upcoming, and according to some, inevitable pandemic of the avian influenza virus. You might know it as the "Bird" flu. This influenza A virus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Spirituality Of Mission And Service Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,843 views

    The Celtic Church was a missionary movement, combining evangelism and social change.

    Celtic Spirituality of Mission and Service I remember one of the first sessions that we had on Celtic Spirituality, one of you asked me if the Celtic Christians lived a fairly quiet Christian life, not “pushing” their faith on the cultures around them. It was a question that had a definite bias ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 19, 2010
     | 2,309 views

    Historian Distorts Past In Pursuit Of Anti-Christian Animus

    In the 4/19/10 edition of USA Today, religious antiquarian Phillip Jenkins, by comparing extremist Islam with assorted atrocities committed in the name of Christianity over the centuries, details from an historical perspective how any religion can be co-opted in the name of violence. Though his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    Anti-Judge Abimelech Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 14,341 views

    The faith-response to corrupt leadership

    “Anti-judge Abimelech” Judges Chapter 9 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Politics is often a quest for power, and power can corrupt. We all know of individuals who’ve been seduced by power and do whatever it takes to get to the top. It’s been said that ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Forward To The Past - Reformation Day Message

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,909 views

    The Reformation began with Jesus Christ and is to continue even today within the church and within our hearts.

    Introductory Considerations 1. "Today is Reformation Sunday." With these four words I may already have lost many of your listening ears. Why do we need to talk about something that happened 400-500 years ago? We don’t want a history lesson or a theological debate. 2. Message of Reformation not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Smith avatar

    Call No Man Father! Series

    Contributed by David Smith on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,743 views

    You must not be called ’Teacher,’ because you are all equal and have only one Teacher. And you must not call anyone here on earth ’Father,’ because you have only the one Father in heaven. Nor should you be called ’Leader,’ because your one and only leader

    “Call no man ‘Father’” says Jesus. That’s part of our reading today from Matthew 23. Jesus says, “call no man ‘Father’”. What’s that doing here? And I don’t just mean what’s it doing here as this week’s reading. I mean, what’s it doing in the Bible? Since the (not so recent) publication of “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican