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  • Stephen Colaw avatar

    What's Wrong With The Universe Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 10, 2007
     | 2,941 views

    Parts 3 - When our hearts break over our own sin…God comforts us with His grace.

    Let’s play a word association game for a minute. When I say a word, just tell me what comes to your mind. • Sorrow… distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret. • Grief…. Keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss; sharp sorrow; painful ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    II. We must understand how destructive sin is. A. How are we supposed to “mourn”? 1. Like at a funeral of a lost family member? 2. Like when we did something wrong by accident or on purpose?

    Introduction: As we continue our series, let’s back up for a moment and consider what has just transpired in the life of Christ. In the last two verses of the previous chapter we can see that Jesus had become very famous with His healings and miracles. “Great multitudes of people” from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Those Who Hunger And Thirst - Revised Series

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,994 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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    Las Enseñanzas De Cristo

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 4, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,229 views

    Esto es uno de dos mensajes acerca de las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo y como en ella vemos 8 pasos acerca de avivamiento

    Mateo 5:1-12 Esto es el primero de dos mensajes acerca de las bienaventuranzas de Cristo. En las bienaventuranzas de Cristo que se encuentran en Mateo 5:1-12, podemos ver 8 pasos hacia al avivamiento espiritual. Los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con Dios. Y los versiculos 7-12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Las Enseñanzas De Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    Es el segundo de 2 mensajes acerca de la Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Y en ello podemos ver 8 pasos hacia el avivamiento.

    La semana pasada hablamos acerca de 3 de los pasos hacia el avivamiento que encontramos en las Bienaventuranzas de Cristo en Mateo 5:1-12. Ahora vamos a mirar hoy de los versiculos 6-12. Habiamos dicho que los versiculos 3-6 tratan con nuestra relacion con el Padre, y los versiculos 7-12 tratan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lose The Weight Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,546 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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    Measuring Up To God's Standard

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,128 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

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    A Heart Affair

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,991 views

    This sermon knocks down the ’you can look, but you can’t touch’ mentality. God’s not just concerned with bodily adultery, but also the adultery that takes place in the heart.

    A Heart Affair A sermon on Lust Introduction Today we are going to talk about a subject that is very disturbing. That subject is adultery. And the most disturbing fact about this subject is that we are all adulterers. Does that shock you? It should! But it is a reality. Read Matthew 5:27-30 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Turning My Other Cheek

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 21, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,506 views

    Some difficult-to-understand sayings of Jesus. Some important truths for us to apply.

    Turning My Other Cheek Introduction “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Does Pride Get You

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 14, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    This is about the dangers of spiritual pride.

    There was a man who received a medal for his unusual humility. It was taken away when he wore everywhere. Read Matthew 6:16-18. The words “pride” and “proud” occur over 80 times in the Bible. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    This is about where to save our treasure.

    Regis is famous for asking, “Who wants to be a millionaire?” The better question is “Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire?” Perhaps the only ones are the billionaires. We all think about it. Many preachers talk about a prosperity gospel. “Follow God and get rich” is their mantra. Usually it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • George Barton avatar

    Learning To Be A Reconciler Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Mar 18, 2006
     | 3,102 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
     | 3,890 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

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    Fix Your Prayers (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003
    based on 43 ratings
     | 4,011 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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    Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 10,246 views

    Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

    In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist