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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    What Is Righteousness Version 2

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024
     | 263 views

    A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

    “What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    I Am Not Afraid

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 23, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 534 views

    For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind.

    2 Timothy 1:3-7 “I am not Afraid” February 23, 2025 Summary: We all deal with fear on some level. We must take on fear directly in the name of Jesus. It’s often been said that courage is the lack of fear, but that is not true; courage is doing what is necessary despite being afraid. All of us at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 734 views

    To explore the nature and power of God's love, emphasizing its importance as the first fruit of the Spirit and the source of all virtues, and encouraging us to understand and live out this love in our daily lives.

    Good morning, family. I feel blessed to be here today and I'm sure you do too. Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful topic that's not just at the heart of our faith, but also at the center of our Creator's nature - Love. As we unpack this subject, we'll explore the nature of God's Love, the ...read more

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    Seeing Yourself Through His Eyes Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,783 views

    So many of us for various reasons when we look at ourselves the image is distorted, but when we see ourselves through the eyes of the Father's love (when we make our Maker our mirror) that distortion is driven away.

    Seeing Yourself Through His Eyes #20/20 Vision Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Original Disciples Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 26, 2021
     | 3,349 views

    Jesus Christ picked a diverse group of original disciples to accomplish His divine purpose. Were they the crème de la crème of the Jewish religious leaders? Did they have special talents? Did they buy their way into the powerful, influential circle of this new Messiah?

    Disciples of Jesus According to Matthew Chapter 4, Jesus after leaving Nazareth went to Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah about the land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battlefield Wounds Of Christ

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,643 views

    Jesus means for the Communion service to be a lot more than just a religious observance, but to keep fresh in our minds the act of sacrificial love He has for us.

    Turn your Bibles to Matthew 27: 28 – 31 Title: The Battlefield Wounds of Christ Theme: Remembering His Cost was Our Gain Introduction: When I first got started in the Arabian Horse business, my parents and I attended a special coronation celebration for a beautiful Arabian Stallion. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 4,843 views

    Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

    A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our True Significance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 9,545 views

    A look at the encounter Jesus had with Zachaeus and how Christ changed his life.

    “True Significance is Found in Christ” Luke 19:1-10 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April, 8, 2001 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Our Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,430 views

    We cannot understand our own story until we understand how both Adam and Jesus have impacted the human race.

    The story of Adam is really our story. From the time of Adam until today the story of disobedience against God has been repeated again and again. In fact, the Hebrew name "Adam" simply means "mankind" or "humanity" because the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis in the Bible is our story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Famous Last Words

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 12,167 views

    Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

    Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Of The No More

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,285 views

    The Apostle Paul sees a Mass of Huddled People, Disowned Yet Reconciled, in Heaven’s Embassy on earth. There they are, Joined Together and Made One, with no middle walls to separate or enmity to isolate. Yet, while possessing Peace, they are wondering: WH

    Tucked away in Verse 19 of Paul Letter to the Church at Ephesus at Chapter 2, is the Text of Scripture I want to raise to level of consciousness. I have tagged and targeted for teaching EPHESIANS 2:19. It reads in the KJV: "Now therefore you are NO MORE strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love That Is Better Than Seven Sons Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,765 views

    Ruth. Pt. 1

    LOVE THAT IS BETTER THAN SEVEN SONS (RUTH 1:1-18) The biggest star of the 2002 World Cup was twenty-five years-old Ronaldo of the victorious Brazil team, the highest goalscorer and the comeback story of the tournament. When he was seventeen, he had his first taste of the World Cup as a non-playing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Narnia: Anticipating Hope Series

    Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    A comparison of how the story of Christmas and the Chronicles of Narnia bring hope to our lives, as presented in the story "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.

    TITLE: “Anticipating Hope” TEXTS: Matthew 1:18-2:18 and Luke 2:1-20 PREINTRODUCTION: This year we are being faced with a situation that I never thought I’d see in my lifetime, at least not in America. Many of the major shopping centers and department stores have decided that they were going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Shows Us His Love In Prayer

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 25, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,708 views

    EASTER 7(A) - Jesus show us his love in prayer when he prays glorify your only Son and protect your children.

    JESUS REVEALS HIS LOVE IN PRAYER John 17:1-11 - May 23, 2004 - Easter 7 JOHN 17:1-11 1After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. 2For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sheep Among Wolves – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 8, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,339 views

    The stories coming out of Bart Township, Pennsylvania, are nothing less than incredible, nothing short of inspirational. Ten little girls imprisoned and sought to be cruelly used by 32-year-old man. Five killed and the other five seriously wounded, one st

    Naomi Rose Ebersol, age 7; Lena Zook Miller, age 7; Mary Liz Miller, age 8; Anna Mae Stoltzfus, age 12; Marian Stoltzfus Fisher, age 13. All little girls; all targeted by a 32 year-old man specifically because of their youth and their innocence and their gender. All died early this week, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational