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  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Spiritual Optometry Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 23, 2013
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    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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    Saints Or Aint's Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013
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    There is a time for the sheep and the goats to be divided. This happens when Jesus demands something of his followers.

    Saints pr Aint's John 6:60-71 Introduction Last Week, we covered the conclusion of Jesus’ Bread of Life Sermon delivered at the synagogue at Capernaum. In it, the Jews were offended first by Jesus’ claim to have come down from heaven (God). They thought they knew where He came from. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017
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    The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

    Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed By The New Life Received From A Gracious God

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
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    Milk is for what purpose? To provide the nutrition for the baby to grow healthy. Today we will discover how Apostle Peter uses an illustration of milk regarding growing toward spiritual maturity.

    1 Peter Series Part 7 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness expressed by the new life received from a gracious God Text: 1 Peter 2:1-3 INTRO: The taste of a fresh baked pie. or mom or grandma’s home-made food and desserts? And when you put the treat in your mouth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Kingdom Building 101: Get Real/ The Plan

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Feb 13, 2004
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    BUILDING THE KINGDOM WILL DEMAND OUR HONESTY BEFORE GOD AND OTHERS AS WE FULFILL HIS PLAN!

    KINGDOM BUILDING 101: GET REAL/ THE PLAN NEHEMIAH 2: 1-10 JANUARY 25, 2004 INTRODUCTION: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN TO PROMISE KEEPER IN THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS, THIS SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING JOE WHITE WOULD SHARE: I am a soldier in the army of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drop Your Rock

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 8, 2002
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    JESUS DEMANDS THAT WE NOT STONE ONE ANOTHER IN JUDGMENT: WE MUST DROP OUR ROCKS!

    DROP YOUR ROCK JOHN 8: 1-11 JULY 7, 2002 CASUAL DAY INTRODUCTION: GIVE ME LIBERTY!! "If we wish to be free...we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms, and to the God of hosts, is all that is left us...It is vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Could I Be A Pharisee?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2004
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    The Church of the 21st century needs to evaluate itself in terms of Christ’s judgments and demands.

    Matthew 23:1-4, 23-28, 33 “Could I Be A Pharisee?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, www.parkview-umc.org When Ben was a lot younger, he asked me an intriguing theological question—to which I had no answer. “Why,” he asked, “did God create chiggers, ticks, and gnats?” Anyhow, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus The Prophet: Advent 1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 1, 2001
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    Shows that Jesus is the Prophet of God, speaking God’s Word, and thus demands our response.

    Jesus the Prophet: Advent 1 Acts 3: 17-26 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 Robert Warren December 2nd, 2001 When most people hear the word prophet, they think of someone who tells the future, usually in a mystical sense. We tend to think of someone like Nostradamus, one of the most famous so-called ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why We Worship God Here

    Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001
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    The awesomenss of God demands our worship. God restored us to our original worship position.

    Why God Is Worshiped Here. Isa 40:21-25 Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Phil Rownd avatar

    The Big Boss From Galilee

    Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002
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    Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Why Should I Believe It? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,917 views

    A look at how Jesus backed all of His claims with overwhelming evidence that demands our obedience.

    They’d been giving me fair warning. If I didn’t get my clergy ID badge made for the hospital, I’d be sorry. Then, I showed up at Freeman for someone’s surgery. It was getting close to the last few minutes of opportunity to visit her beforehand. I arrived at the window and asked where she was. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Who Do You Say I Am Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009
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    Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

    Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Courtesy At The Lord’s Table Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
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    A message to remind worshippers that the Lord’s Table demands that we treat one another with respect.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:33, 34 COURTESY AT THE LORD’S TABLE “My brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another—if anyone is hungry, let him eat at home—so that when you come together it will not be for judgment. About the other things I will give directions when I come.” “Love one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Learn From Abraham's Test

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 22, 2015
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    Learn from Abraham's Test 1) God demands dedication 2) God demonstrates dedication

    As I speak, the best football players from college are being tested on how fast they can run, how high they can jump, and how far they can throw. This is happening at the NFL combine, a chance for scouts to get a close look at players they think could make a difference. Can you imagine the pressure ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Divine Providence Part 4 - Justice, Mercy, And The Plan Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Nov 10, 2018
     | 6,219 views

    Justice and Mercy are polar opposities. Then how does God's plan for salvation satisfy the demands of both?

    This is Part 4 of an 8-part series, which was originally developed for a 13-week adult class, with some of the parts taking more or less than a 45-minute class period. I am starting to post the series on SermonCentral, and plan to post the remaining parts over the next few days as time permits. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ