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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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    Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015
     | 5,300 views

    Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

    GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is All Relative.

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015
     | 7,649 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

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    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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    Attitude And Altitude

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,673 views

    If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

    Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wdjd

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    We don't have to guess what Jesus WOULD do... we know what he DID.

    What DID Jesus Do? 1 Peter 2:21 I was recently sitting in a preacher meeting and I noticed that Kevin James was wearing socks with “W.W.J.D.” printed on them. I have seen other people wearing bracelets, hats, key chains, t-shirts, and other items with the “W.W.J.D.” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Caring Family

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015
     | 5,918 views

    How the church c an be a caring family

    "Becoming a Caring Family" Text: Acts 2:42-47 A. Introduction: The early church B. God made us to relate to one another 1. Relating is our greatest need 2. We are commanded to love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Active!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 20,437 views

    There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ.

    Get Active Hebrews 10:23-32 There is a vast difference between professing one's relationship to Christ and one demonstrating the reality of one's relationship to and faith in Christ. Paul in writing to Titus (Titus 1:16) speaks of a group of professing Christians and says, "They profess to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Reasons For Hope, Not As An Enemy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2017
     | 2,431 views

    "we will know the missionary joy of sharing life with God’s faithful people as we strive to light a fire in the heart of the world."

    Thursday of Thirteenth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This incident on the Mount of Moriah, which Jewish tradition holds to later be the Temple Mount, is one of the critical Old Testament passages that looks forward to the New. Remember that St. John and St. Paul later would see the cross of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prayer And Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,665 views

    : In Mark 11:25 Jesus makes a powerful link between our forgiveness of others and our effectiveness in prayer. Sermon discusses five keys to getting relationships healthy so that our prayers are effectual.

    Mark 11:25 1-31-16 Intro I want to begin this morning by asking you a question you’ve probably never been asked. Do you need a prayer coach? A professional golfer knows there are times that he needs an objective voice to help him move to the next level. People at the top of almost any profession ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In This War

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,334 views

    From the lesson of the victory that was fought and won by Moses' hands being held up by the aid of others, we learn three things we must remember about this spiritual war.

    In This War Introduction: I would like to leave you with a lesson this morning of what it will take to make this church victorious going forward. Having many members does not mean you have an effective church. Having an emotional experience does not mean that you have repented of your sin. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pegology - The Great Commandments

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,727 views

    This sermon uses a unique prop to help people understand the two great commandments

    The Greatest Commandment? [ Pegology ] Matthew 22:34-40 [[[Turn in your bible to Exodus 20. In the pew bible it is on page 66. ]]] A group of Pharisees came to Jesus one day and asked, "Which is the greatest commandment?" You and I would think that was a fair question. And of course, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Priorities For The New Year

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2016
     | 5,010 views

    Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line.

    Priorities for the New Year January 3, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line. Focus Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Supplemental Passage: and My people who are called by My name humble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist