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Getting Rid Of Dead Weighjt

Contributed by M. Randolph Thompson on Feb 9, 2002

based on 19 ratings

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Sermon directed at helping people to resolve problems with people, rather than owning their problems which cause extra and unnecessary stress.

I. Text: Matthew 18:15-20 15 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over. 16 But if he will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 34 ratings

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The Christian has been called demonstrate the power of love in his life by keeping a higher law with respect to the laws of rights and relationships.

THE POWER OF LOVE MATTHEW 5:38-48 In Matthew 5:17 Christ said that he did not "... come to destroy the law or the prophets? but that he came ?to fulfill" it. Christ has often been accused of destroying the law of the Old Testament. Nothing could be further from the truth. Christ never taught ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

"Ladies And Gentlemen, This Earth Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002

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Being meek is not what we thought it was!

(Sermon #5 of "Sermon On The Mount" series.) Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. “Ladies and Gentlemen! This Earth Is Yours!” Matthew 5:5 INTRO This scripture is one of the most commonly misunderstood scriptures in all the Bible. One of the common misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Holiness

What¡¦s Your Destination?

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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You must Choose Heaven or Hell or Christ or Satan

What¡¦s your Destination? Mt 25:46 = Mt 7:13-14 = Lk 13:23-24 Introduction Some time ago, a man was attempting to trace his family roots. In the process of his research he visited several cemetaries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on May 23, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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This is the sixth sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit." The thesis is: "Disciples can make a difference in the lives of others by being kind."

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS KINDNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; HOSEA 2:14-23; AND LUKE 6:27-36 As soon as I began preparations for today’s message, the Lord called to my mind the lyrics of Glen Campbell’s song “Try a Little Kindness”: If you see your brother standing by the road With a heavy load from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Good Deeds Good Resurrection, Bad Deeds Bad???? Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 22, 2003

based on 27 ratings

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The fourth way we will be judged.

GOOD DEEDS GOOD RESURRECTION, BAD DEEDS BAD???? #4? This is the end of the series of sermons on were we will end up after the final resurrection. If you remember we found we will all stand before the judgment seat. ROMANS 14:10 12 10 But you, why do you judge your brother? Or you again, why do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church

All That! - Life In Focus

Contributed by Paul Newell on Oct 11, 2001

based on 54 ratings

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My Kid’s have a phrase they love to use, "She thinks she’s ’all that’!" Well, the Apostle Paul was "all that" because his life was kepts in focus.

“All That!” Life In Focus - Philippians 1:20 Intro: Don’t you hate it when something is out of focus? I’ve never been much of a photographer. In college I bought a second-hand 35-milimeter camera; you know the kind with the removable lenses, fancy flash attachment: the works! I even got to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

I Hope You Dance

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 20, 2001

based on 28 ratings

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GOD WANTS MEN TO STAND FOR HIM IN THE GAP BETWEEN MORAL DEGRADATION AND MORAL INTEGRITY!

I HOPE YOU DANCE EZEKIEL 22:1-8, 23-30 FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2001 INTRODUCTION: FATHER’S DAY INTERNET STUFF LYRICS TO THE SONG, “I HOPE YOU DANCE” BY LEE ANN WOMACK (? spelling, but correct name and title). TRANSITION THOUGHT: Today’s text speaks to us of the reality of today’s culture. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:1-8, Ezekiel 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Pride: It'll Get You When You Least Expect It”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Nov 5, 2001

based on 74 ratings

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Pride has caused the fall of many people, nations and churches. Sometimes it sneaks up on you before you see it coming.

Eccl 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Intro: A young woman asked for an appointment with her pastor to talk with him about a besetting sin about which she was worried. When she saw him, she said, "Pastor, I have become aware of a sin in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Result Of Receptiveness

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 15, 2006

based on 41 ratings

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The results of receptiveness to the word of God can have a significant impact on our world

1 Samuel 3: 1-10 According to the Times newspaper (December 24, 2005), new research says that hearing voices is a relatively common experience, albeit one that many people prefer to keep to themselves. Estimates suggest that more than half the “normal” population have auditory hallucinations at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

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So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Death And The Dance: David, Uzzah, And The Ark”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

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God is holy, and not to be trifled with. We wisely enter His presence with the awareness that He is a consuming fire.

“Death and the Dance: David, Uzzah, and the Ark”, II Samuel 6 This chapter qualifies as one of the difficult passages of Scripture. We are taken aback at the harsh action of God, in what we might regard as a merciless act of justice. On the surface, we see Uzzah doing what appears as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 2 Samuel 6:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

Practice Christian Humility

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

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Practice Christian Humility by remembering your history and by remebering His story.

The price of pride is going up. No, really. In an effort to stem showboating and taunting after touchdowns, the NFL has started handing out huge fines totalling thousands of dollars. Pride doesn’t come cheap in our circles either. While we may never get slapped with a fine for a display of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

That Age Old Question . . . .

Contributed by A.c. Morgan on Nov 22, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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This message will give you insight on what Satan’s motive is for attacking you.

That age old question. . . . For centuries many of God’s children have questioned the benefit of serving or following God. To some of you that statement may sound ludicrous; but we can go back as far as the mass departure of the Children of Israel from Egypt to their journey in the wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Advent 1: Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 6, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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The first in a series explaining the symbolism of the Christmas Wreath - Hope. Prophecy of OT fulfilled in John the Baptist.

Advent 1: Hope Luke 1: 5-25 Grace, mercy and peace, from God our Father above, Jesus Christ our savior and the Holy Spirit who strengthens us and keeps us in the faith. Amen. Today we start the first part of a sermon series based on the symbolism of the Christmas wreath. During this season, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Lutheran

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