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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Unmerciful Servant Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 5,675 views

    Here we have both a reminder of just how great God’s love and mercy is and a warning about the need to respond appropriately, to demonstrate by our attitude to others that we’ve truly joined God’s family.

    I think we all relate to this story. We empathise with the poor servant who only owes a few dollars and is thrown into gaol by the culprit of the story. We feel the sense of powerlessness of the poorer servant. We feel the outrage of the other servants as they see this injustice being played out. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgive As We Have Been Forgiven

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2009
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     | 1,983 views

    For God to forgive us our huge debt, we must forgive others their little ones.

    Tuesday of 3rd week of Lent 17 March 2009 The author of Daniel and the storyteller behind this unique parable of Matthew have the same question in mind: what does God require of us? The answer is in the OT tradition of Micah and Isaiah: live loyally, act justly, and walk humbly with your God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bitter Roots Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,747 views

    A sermon on pulling up the root of bitterness. From a series on developing spiritual depth.

    INTRO ƒ{ Where do the roots that produce the fruit come from? Root = cause or origin And roots come from seeds - Good or bad Seed = Birth or Beginning ƒ{ The soil of our soul is most tender and pliable when we are young ƒ{ The enemy loves to plant bad seed in the tender soil of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    St. Patrick

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,785 views

    Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He became a hero by winning the Irish to Jesus Christ.

    St. Patrick Opening Illustration: Play Celtic worship in the background for fellowship time. Thesis: Patrick role modeled for the Christian community what it means to forgive others. He also taught us that we have to follow the call of God because it will make a difference in this world. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Got Problems? Deal With It! Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 28, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,498 views

    Ezra was facing a problem and came up with a solution that ended in success. From that, we can see how this godly leader dealt with a problem. And from that, we can develop our own how-to list. We can see three key components to dealing with the problems

    How do you deal with problems? 1. Recognize the problem 2. Come up with the right solution 3. Properly identify success One of the complaints some people have about expository preaching is they say it’s not practical. They say that when you just preach directly from the text of the Bible, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Is All Relative.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015
     | 7,646 views

    How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

    A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Craig Condon avatar

    The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015
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     | 10,590 views

    Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

    What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Shelter The Homeless

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 7, 2015
     | 8,314 views

    God asks us to give our lives to him and serve him by serving others. We say to them, “God loves you and so do I”. We can reduce poverty. On Judgment Day, we will be judged by how we lived our lives and whether or not we loved others like Christ loves us.

    “I was homeless and you took me in…” As the worshipers arrived for church in a small town one Sunday morning, they were met by a rather disturbing sight. An apparently homeless beggar sat on the front steps of the church, wearing tattered clothing, a wool cap pulled down over his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Do No Harm (Be Better Than That)

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 2, 2014
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    To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christ-like thing to do.

    Title: Do No Harm (Be Better Than That!) Text: Matthew 5:38-48 Thesis: To do no harm is to emulate the teaching of Jesus. Sometimes not making things worse is the Christian thing to do… and makes things better. Introduction The ethical mandate to do no harm probably originated in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Say Yes To The Dress Series

    Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014
     | 6,574 views

    When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

    Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The More A Man Has, The More A Man Wants

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,919 views

    God created enough for everyone. We are called to put others above ourselves, especially the less fortunate in society.

    Once there was a burglar who was caught and brought before a judge for trial. He was found guilty, and was asked by the judge if he had anything to say before he was sentenced. The burglar stated, “Well, you know, Your Honour, it’s like this. The more a man has, the more a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Free Not To Be Me

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,731 views

    Lent 5 (B). Christ gave his life as a ransom, freeing us not only from sin, but from our own flesh and the power of the devil. We are now free to serve others, as we live under Him in His kingdom.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Free not to be me” Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem. And as they are walking, He is telling them about His upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Peace, The Church And Society

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 3, 2015
     | 2,813 views

    God will deal with the evil people of this world who do not repent and turn from their evil ways. We as members of the church are not to judge but are to be shepherds of the sheep, seekers of the lost, friends of sinners, the poor and broken-hearted.

    “You have heard it said of old, an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth, but I say unto you; do not resist the evil person. If he strikes you on the left, turn to him on the right”. Jesus tells us in Matthew 5 verses 38-39 not to contribute to further violence by retribution, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Five Plus Two Does Not Equal Seven

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 10, 2015
     | 4,527 views

    Following Jesus is a radical lifestyle, and Jesus asks us if we are willing to do the same. Are we willing to give up some of what we have, that others might not go hungry? Are we willing to give out of what God has given to us

    Have you ever heard of the saying, “Every dark cloud has a silver lining”? If so, then the story of the loaves and fishes is a good example. Let me explain. This story happens just after the death of John the Baptist. When Jesus heard that his cousin was beheaded, he did what some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Serving In Love, Always Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 12, 2015
     | 10,157 views

    We are called to love and live intentional towards one another in the church by using your spiritual gifts to serve, rather than for personal gain or recognition. Then, as you serve others, it is always God who gets the glory!

    Serving in Love, Always 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 11 1 Peter 4:7-11 Introduction - Peter now ties these two chapters (sufferings of Christ and living for Him) -- There is a huge implication here about adopting the same attitude as He did -- He suffered, was broken, and died because of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational