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  • Alexander Shaw avatar

    As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Oopen?

    Contributed by Alexander Shaw on Oct 10, 2015
     | 4,456 views

    Jesus would have us exercise loving non-judgmental leadership and bless those around us.

    As A Leader Are Your Eyes Clear And Wide Open? In Luke Chapter 6 at verse 37 Jesus had been speaking quite briefly, and simply, but obvious and challengingly, about giving. Last week’s piece dealt with that one verse. You can almost imagine these disciples sitting there listening in ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Giving Thanks To God

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 10, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,206 views

    Thanksgiving is a time when we pause to celebrate and give thanks to God for everything he has given us, and the best way to give thanks to God is to pray.

    Thanksgiving was approaching, and a family had received a Thanksgiving card with a painting of a Pilgrim family on their way to church. Grandma showed the card to her small grandchildren and observed, “The Pilgrim children liked to go to church with their mothers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Good News Concerning Forgiveness

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
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    One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. We need this in every area and every relationship of our lives.

    *THE GOOD NEWS CONCERNING FORGIVENESS* Isaiah 55:6 – 9 http://chirb.it/yAev3A (Note: About 1/3 of this sermon would have come from an outline in Zondervan’s 2013 Pastor’s Annual.) INTRODUCTION: I. THROUGH FORGIVENESS, GOD LETS US GET RIGHT WITH HIMSELF. 1.) God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honor Your Mother

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013
     | 4,786 views

    Whether easy or difficult, we are commanded to honor our mothers.

    Honor Your Mother May 12, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Whether easy or difficult, we are called to honor our mothers. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Found A Way

    Contributed by Kevin Barron on May 26, 2013
     | 6,672 views

    Love controls everything about who God is and should be the controlling factor in our life as well.

    LOVE FOUND A WAY I CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 (NRSV) FEBRUARY 3, 2013 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY, YEAR C HARRISBURG, AR FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH INTRO. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play at Eureka Springs, up in the Ozarks? As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Spiritual Optometry Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013
     | 3,500 views

    Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else.

    Spiritual Optometry June 23, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Make sure you are holy and righteous before demanding the same from someone else. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-6 Supplemental Passage: Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,666 views

    A textual sermon on 1 Corinthians 4:6 (Material taken from Dave Swavely's book, "Who Are You To Judge? The Dangers of Judging and Legalism", Chapter 5 "Two Dangers of Legalism")

    HoHum: "What must I forsake to follow Christ?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shalom Of Christ

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 30, 2013
     | 4,753 views

    We need deep, lasting, abiding peace. The only thing like that is the peace of Christ.

    This is a beautiful passage of Scripture. I love the picture it paints. Do you think in pictures? Who here is a visual learner? I definitely am! My Dad was an accomplished artist, and he always taught me that when it comes to a painting, to visual design, the eye must be captivated by something in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discipleship: The Answer For Our Growth Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 7, 2014
     | 5,555 views

    Immaturity, Spiritual Growth, Others, Unity

    1 Corinthians 3:1-23 August 28, 2020 Introduction: Do you remember the story of the Three Little Pigs? It’s my grandchildren's very favorite story. I’ve read it to them so many times. They finishes the sentences. It’s the story of three little pigs who set out to build houses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Butchered Bible 2 Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 10, 2014
     | 3,257 views

    We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word.

    The Butchered Bible 2 February 2, 2014 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not allow political correctness to alter our application of God’s Word. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Introduction: “The Bible says, ‘Judge not, lest ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accept Him Whose Faith Is Weak Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 22, 2014
    based on 85 ratings
     | 28,828 views

    What does this text say about accepting others in regard to their faith? 1- We must accept others who eat everything 2- We must accept others who observe sacred days 3- We must accept others without judging them

    INTRO.- ILL.- A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!” "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stop Passing Judgment Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 26, 2014
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,823 views

    Let’s consider what it means to stop passing judgment on others. 1- We must not be stumbling blocks 2- We must recognize the kingdom 3- We must do whatever leads to peace

    INTRO.- ILL.- Wrong Guesses: A six-year-old lad came home with a note from his teacher in which it was suggested that he be taken out of school because he was “too stupid to learn.” That boy was Thomas A. Edison. (and yet Edison is the fourth most prolific inventor in history, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resistance Is Not Futile!

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 3,934 views

    An expositional Series in the Book of James

    James 4:7-17 Resistance is not Futile! Pastor James continues to address the issues he is seeing in his church. Chapter 1 - James addresses the congregation’s failure to examine see their own wavering faith, lack of patience & understanding • They show partiality toward the rich, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014
     | 3,391 views

    People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

    Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences And Desires Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,747 views

    The body of Christ is not about what I want. it's about what Christ wants.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Not Let My Church Be About My Preferences and Desires” Mark 9:33-35; Philippians 2:5-11 Open We are in the third week of our book study together. We’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ