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  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Sorry, Mr. Goody Two Shoes! Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 8, 2009
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    Legalism is "Any attempt to gain or maintain the favor of God based upon what I do." Paul gives us four reasons to let go of the false hope of "fixing" our own lives, in order that God accept us.

    Outline for CBF June 14, 2009 AM Romans 2:1-16 "Sorry Mr. Goody Two-Shoes!" Intro. Tell story of a boy when he ratted on his sister for not having her eyes closed when we were saying grace. - Definition of legalism: "Any attempt to gain or maintain the favor of God based upon what I do." - ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mean What You Say

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
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    Matthew 5:33-37

    Mean What You Say August 24, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Focus Passage: Matthew 5:33-37 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:27 YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND; AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Sabbath For The Hungry, Healing For The Withered

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 8, 2015
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    Is it lawful to good on the sabbath days?

    A SABBATH FOR THE HUNGRY, HEALING FOR THE WITHERED. Mark 2:23-3:6. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled’ (Matthew 5:6). The hunger and thirst which He spoke of in that Beatitude is evidently spiritual, but it is amply illustrated in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Close To The Poor Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015
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    'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

    Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Master Design Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016
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    This is the 1st sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle". God has a master design for each of our lives- Will you let Him build it?

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Apostle [#1] THE MASTER DESIGN Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction: Our text begins the 2nd section of Hebrews- Jesus is the better Apostle. This morning, we are going to see that Jesus is greater than Moses. As I preach my last Graduation sermon for one of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Resurrection Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016
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    We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

    Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Testimony Of Jesus About John.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2023
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    The true Wisdom is revealed to - and in - the children of God.

    THE TESTIMONY OF JESUS ABOUT JOHN. Matthew 11:1-19. MATTHEW 11:1. In this verse we discover the whole purpose of Christian witness and mission. The places to which - and more importantly the people to whom - the Lord was sending His disciples were the very same places and people that Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Questions Of Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 1, 2016
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    The human mind is full of questions, but the main questions are who am I, what am I doing, where am I going. The answers are found in this passage.

    Proverbs 20:1-24 Introduction: There are three questions raised by the author in this chapter. These questions are existing in the human mind from the beginning. Many philosophers, religious leaders raised the questions and were searching for the answer. V.6 WHO ARE YOU? Faithful or unfaithful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Even When Man Has Passed His Final Judgement, Dont Be Silent

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 15, 2018
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    When we open our mouths to praise, worship and honour God as we pray to Him, He moves into our situation to liberate us.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: EVEN WHEN MAN HAS PASSED HIS FINAL JUDGEMENT, DONT BE SILENT Acts 16:25-29 King James Version (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Are All Invited Series

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 16, 2017
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    Parable of the Wedding Feast; we are all invited to God's banquet

    Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he sent other slaves, saying, 'Tell those who have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Have A Great New Year

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 26, 2019
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    Things we need to follow in the new year coming up.

    Have a great New Year 1st Corinthians 16: 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. New Year brings many opportunities. The Christian has source of joy and supply. The Messiah came as he said. By his life he healed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Last Or First? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2019
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     | 2,579 views

    At the beginning of the new year and decade we must ask ourselves if there is any hint of anti-Christ in our hearts.

    New Year’s Eve 2019 Last or First? Our holy Scripture today is taken from the apostle John. The Gospel teaches about the beginning, and the letter tells us about the end. And both beginning and end must be centered on Our Lord Jesus Christ. In fact, everything we do in the new year, the new decade ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Zachary Hash avatar

    Tell You Story

    Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 22, 2020
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     | 2,317 views

    We all have a story.. We all have good news to share… Now, let’s get out there and tell it. Tell it for the world to hear.

    Tell Your Story Acts 1:6-14 Some years ago, a commuter on the Long Island Railroad was known to every regular patron on the five o'clock local. He was a well-dressed, soft-spoken young man. Every evening after the train left the subway he would rise and go to the front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Universe Will Collapse Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 9, 2017
     | 4,967 views

    Scientists will tell us that the sun will eventually die out; why do people think they can live forever?

    Last week in preparation for the message, we took a look back to Daniel of the Old Testament. This morning, let us go all the way to Genesis 1……… Read along with me v1-19……… Just one question… How did God create the stars, moons, sky and the entire universe?? God spoke and the universe was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Confession And Repentance

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 16, 2017
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     | 6,632 views

    Understanding confessing and repentance - what they are and what they are not

    Confession and Repentance ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Before I begin, let me share that a good portion of what is contained herein was gleaned from an article by Brad Hambrick on October 15, 2017, entitled Manipulative Repentance: 8 Red Flag Phrases. The article was published online at: ChurchLeaders.com. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational