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    Look Both Ways Before You Cross PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
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    To understand and embody God's boundless love for all people, regardless of their earthly status, and to elevate others rather than looking down on them, reflecting His grace and mercy in our lives.

    Good morning, church family! Let's get our hearts ready and open to receive today's sermon from Luke 16, the story of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus. This tale is a powerful reminder of God's elevation of the poor and the danger of looking down on others. Someone once said, "God's love is ...read more

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    Boast In The Lord Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2009
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     | 5,467 views

    1) Power: to free people from the world’s bondage, 2) Power: do what the flesh cannot do, & 3)Power: to bring salvation.

    I had an interesting event happen this week that perhaps you can relate to. In performing a martial arts drill I was instructed to hit a pad while an opponent was instructed to push me off balance. All went well until one of the pushes caused me to spin around and at the exact same time another ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Simon Of Cyrene: A Poor And Blessed Man

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 10, 2025
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    When Simon of Cyrene was forced to carry Jesus's cross, he probably was upset. But that was a blessing in disguise. If he had not been forced to carry Jesus’ cross, he might not have known Jesus and received His grace.

    Let’s read Mark 15:16-32. Last week we learned that even though Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, he eventually gave in to the pressure of the crowd who wanted Jesus crucified. Verse 15 says: “Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them. But he flogged Jesus and handed him over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Allowing Ourselves To Be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 23, 2013
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    How can we (individually and as a church) stretch ourselves spiritually and accomplish spiritual goals? This text will show us how.

    Allowing Ourselves to be Stretched Spiritually (Part 2) Philippians 3 Introduction: 1. How many of you have ever heard the expression, “This is really stretching me”? What do we mean when we say, “This (new job, college class, project at work, problem, trial) is really ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Alone!

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Aug 11, 2008
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    Sin leaves us deserted, helpless, destitute, abandoned, without hope and without God! When Jesus carried our sins on the cross, a fellowship was broken that had always existed. Jesus was ALONE!

    Alone? Loneliness is a terrible thing! It can attack anyone…even in a crowded place. Jesus understands the feelings and the fear that come from loneliness. Today we are going to look at the most lonely time in Jesus’ life. It took place on the cross. Matthew’s gospel paints the portrait of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2019
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    Let’s look at how even enemies can become good neighbors? Let’s examine the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 and see how it applies to us.

    After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Let’s look at how even enemies can become good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Never Change

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008
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    OUR GREAT GOD WILL NEVER CHANGE

    Things That Never Change Malachi 3:6 Today I want to talk just for a little while about some things that never change. There are many things that are changing rapidly all around us. We are living in a constantly changing world. It seems ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Non-Violent War"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 21, 2015
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     | 4,825 views

    We are not fighting other humans...

    "Non-Violent War" Ephesians 6:10-20 The famous autobiography of Corrie Ten Boom, called "The Hiding Place," tells how the Ten Booms, a Christian family living during the Nazi occupation in World War 2 risked life and limb in order to save Jews and others from certain death in concentration ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    3 Faces Of Satan

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002
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    to defeat the enemy we have to recognize the enemy.

     3 FACES OF SATAN Illustration: Scouting reports from sport teams. Know the enemy and what he looks like. In Vietnam it was hard to know who the enemy was because they did not always wear uniforms, they did not always have distinguishing details to point them out. Robin Williams in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Died For Us

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 9, 2021
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    These verses describe us as “enemies”, “without strength”, “ungodly” and “sinners”! It was while we were like that Christ died for us. He fought a fight against the devil and won!

    Alba 9-5-2021 CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5:6-11 Scott Bayles, who is the minister of Blooming Grove Christian Church in Palmyra, Illinois, admits that he is a comic book geek. In a sermon titled “Super Heroes: Superman” he makes some interesting comparisons to our Lord Jesus Christ that I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Recognizing Your Dna: Destiny, Nature, Authority

    Contributed by David Demola on May 21, 2009
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     | 24,362 views

    Pastor Demola encourages Christians to live in full knowledge of their God-given destiny, nature and authority.

    Open your Bibles to Luke chapter 11. I want you to do me a favor today, will you? I need everybody to kind of get your right hand out, get your right hand out like this. Everybody get your right hand out. Got it out? This is what I want you to do. I’m putting my thinking cap on. Tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Refugee Crisis

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
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    This is a hot topic for many people around the world today; the refugee crisis. What do we do when mostly non-Christians use Matthew chapter 2 and say “Jesus was a refugee, wouldn’t you help Him?”

    This is a hot topic for many people around the world today; the refugee crisis. What do we do when mostly non-Christians use Matthew chapter 2 and say “Jesus was a refugee, wouldn’t you help Him?” Well let’s take a look at Matthew 2 and try to put things in perspective and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Are We Supposed To Take Jesus' Words Seriously?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
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    A sermon about loving our enemies.

    “Are We Supposed to Take Jesus’ Words Seriously?” Luke 6:27-38 Somebody hurt you—and you can’t forget about it. Maybe it was yesterday; maybe last month. Maybe it was years ago, and the memory of that injury still lurks in unguarded corners of your ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God's Grace Is For Us! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 20, 2023
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     | 2,118 views

    With the grace we have received from the Lord we are to offer it to the world. As children of God, His ambassadors and royal priests, may we forgive our enemies and share the good news with the lost so that in seeing the Light within us they too might cry out Abba, Father please save us!

    God’s Grace is For Us! Genesis 50:14-20; Romans 8:28; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Acts 2:44; Romans 12:1; Joshua 1:9b Do you believe that God is always working for your good and for His glory? While no one is righteous (Romans 3:10-18), our hearts are above all are deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), and like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love Our Enemies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
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    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us.

    1. The Holy Spirit helps us love our enemies by giving us a supernatural compassion for them despite their opposition to us. Jesus said, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." (Luke 6:27,28) Ask the Lord to fill you up with an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational