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  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Values Of Our Father

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    The Beattitudes show the values that God has for this life

    God’s True Values Matthew 5.3-12 November 2, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. The concept of Core Values: Business terms, things that drive the business to success, the focus on what makes the business successful, the purpose of why they exist, many speak of service or quality, values provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Overcoming Mediocrity Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 4,012 views

    The Sermon on the Mount was not for everyone. It was only for REAL disciples. Should you be here for this series of messages?

    I. The Multitudes (5:1a) A. See 4:25 B. They followed the miracles 1. (4:23-24) brought sick folks to be healed 2. This happened often a. Feeding of 5000 b. ‘An evil generation seeks a sign’ C. Majority of followers week after the exhilarating experiences II. The Mountain (5:1b) A. He drew away ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pious Is Good Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,091 views

    Part 11 of Sermon on the Mount Series, looks at our motives for giving etc.

    Have you ever noticed that words are like Canadian currency? They are constantly being devalued. There was a time that if you called a woman homely you were paying her a compliment, not anymore. Vulgar used to mean popular and it was commonly used, but now it means coarse or nasty. Sin used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    My Father Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,537 views

    Part 13 in Sermon on Mount series, looks at the attributes of the Father

    `HOW’S YOUR PRAYER LIFE? AFTER ALL WHEN JESUS SAID, WHEN YOU PRAY. NOW HE SEEMED PRETTY DEFINITE AT THIS POINT, HE DIDN’T SAY, IF YOU PRAY, INSTEAD HE SAID WHEN YOU PRAY. HE SEEMED PRETTY CONVINCED THAT CHRISTIANS WOULD PRAY. AND HE SAID THAT WHEN WE PRAYED THAT WE SHOULD NOT PRAY LIKE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,591 views

    Blessed are those who mourn over troubling situations, over their sins, and over the sins of others.

    Evening Service for 8/24/2003 Introduction: I set beside a tiny crib and watched a baby die, and the parents slowly turned to me and said, “Preacher, tell us why?” And I walked away from the nursery where still born babies lie, and a mother stretches out her empty arms and says, “Preacher, oh ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,106 views

    Lesson 15 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. I revisited the topic of prayer as we came to Jesus’s words about asking, seeking, and knocking.

    Fix Your Prayers (part 2) Matthew 7:7-11 It is quite possible that no aspect of the Christian life is as mysterious as prayer. What should I pray for and how should I pray? How come it seems like nothing happens when I pray? Do you ever think you’re just talking to the wall when you pray? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fasting As Taught By Jesus

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

    FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beatitudes In Song Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    A poem composed by yours truly which expresses the beatitudes in song to the tune of "When we all get to heaven."

    THE BEATITUDES IN SONG (REVISED FEBRUARY 1, 2006) TO THE TUNE: WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN THE BEATITUDES 1. Blessed are the bankrupt children, In the grace of God they trust. Poor, yet rich in Him forever, They will ne’er go bust. REFRAIN: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Den Of Thieves And A Kosher Baptist Suit Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Feb 2, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,680 views

    BUILT ON MARK 11, IT HELPS NORTH AMERICAN CHRISTIANS TO SEE WHY JESUS WAS REALLY ANMGRY WITH THE PHARISEES FOR WHAT THEY WERE DOING IN THE COURT OF THE GENTILES.

    A DEN OF THIEVES AND A KOSHER BAPTIST SUIT (Mark 11:15 NIV) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money-changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:16 NIV) and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning To Be A Reconciler Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006
     | 3,165 views

    Describes the necessary steps to be a peacemaker as described in the beatitudes.

    LEARNING TO BE A RECONCILER REVISED MARCH 17, 2006 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELATIONSHIPS. I. RESOLVE TO FOLLOW CHRIST ACCORDING TO THE PATTERN SET IN THE BEATITUDES. Matthew 5:3-12 In humility recognize your spiritual bankruptcy. Mat 5:3; Rom 3:9-20. Have remorse about your spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Rebuking Is Not Appropriate Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,938 views

    Jesus told us that we need to rebuke erring brothers. However, such rebuke is certainly not appropriate at certain times and conditions.

    WHEN REBUKING IS NOT APPROPRIATE REBUKING IS NOT APPROPRIATE IF IT IS PUBLIC AND HAS NOT GONE THROUGH THE PROPER PRIVATE STAGES. Mat 18:15-17; Pro 10:12; 11:13; 17:9; 18:8; 28:13; 1 Peter 4:8; Psalm 32:1-5; Isaiah 43:25; 44:22; Jer 31:34; Hebrews 8:6-13 2. REBUKING IS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    "The Extraordinary Privilege Of Giving -- God's Way" Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,984 views

    What is the message of Jesus really all about in reagrds to giving? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches?

    “The Extraordinary Privilege of Giving – God’s Way” Matthew 5:42 What is the message of Jesus all about? What is it that Jesus really wants us to know and understand from what He teaches? In the most basic sense, He wants us to know and understand what it means to no longer be a lost and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lose The Weight Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,592 views

    We move in this world according to what we can see. And sometimes what we can see give us cause to fear. But God doesn’t want that in our lives. He’s in control. Because he’s in control, we can live without fear.

    Lose the weight of fear Purpose: To challenge people to move away from fear and toward faith. 1. This month we’re trying to lose the weight. Hebrews 12:1 says, "let us take off every weight that slows us down." 2. This morning we’re going to talk about fear. Fear can weigh us down day in and day ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Those Who Hunger And Thirst - Revised Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    When Jesus spoke this message, He knew what our problem is. Whenever you think that no one else knows or cares about your problem, let me remind you remind you that Jesus knows it all.

    Many times it is hard for Americans to relate to the verse we will study tonight. That is, not many of us really have had to do without food and water for an extended period of time. Perhaps we have chosen to do this on a few occasions. Due to health reasons or even spiritual reasons we may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Measuring Up To God's Standard

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,196 views

    You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the Pharisees. I’m sure there were some great expectations. Aft

    Measuring Up to God’s Standard 7/10/05 Lighthouse Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction You’ve got to think that the folks listening to Jesus were hoping for a replacement for the stringent Law of God that had become even more difficult to keep under the unbearable traditions of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God